Thursday, October 8

Periods 1-5
1. Students will practice their fluency by reading quietly for 30 minutes (SSR))
2. Students will learn the new vocabulary associated with Lesson 2 of "Topics"

1. evolved: developed gradually to a higher state or condition (V). Computers have evolved. Computers have developed gradually to a higher state or condition.

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2. organic: related to living organisms (ADJ). My friend manages a store that sells organic food. My friend manages a store that sells food that is related to living organisms.

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3. analyze: examine in detail (V): I had to analyze the test scores. I had to analyze the test scores in detail. What are some other things you analyze?

4. microscopic: very small (adj): The fish in the tank were microscopic. The fish in the tank were very small.

What other things are microscopic?

5. nutrients: sources of food or nourishment (N): Jews in the Holocaust were deprived of nutrients. Jews in the Holocaust were deprived of sources of food or nourishment.

6. vents: openings used as outlets for gas or air (N): I was cold last night so I had to close the vent. I was cold last night so I had to close the opening used as an outlet for gas or air.

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7. surpass: be greater than (V): Peyton Manning’s passing yards may one day surpass Dan Marino’s. Peyton Manning’s passing yards may one day be greater than Dan Marino’s.

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8. contrast: note the differences (V): I had to contrast the players. I had to note the differences between the players.

9. sediments: the stuff that settles to the bottom (N): I try to avoid drinks that contain sediments. I try to avoid drinks that contain stuff that settles to the bottom.

Explain story about drinking something with sediment

10. compare: note the similarities (V): I had to compare the players. I had to note the similarities between the players.