Monday, December 17, 2012

tuesday, December 18, Vietnam and reading strategies

Objective: By the end of class, students will read, intrepret, summarize and analyze purpose for Martin Luther King, Jr. Speech on Vietnam war.

DO NOW

From the film yesterday, explain the Russian roullette scene and how Michael tricked the North Vietnamese so they could escape.

Direct Instruction


Hand out instructions for reading strategies for non-fiction.  

Read Declaration of Independence from the War in Vietnam - Martin Luther King - pages639-641  holt text. Use Active reading strategies.  We will read together and take notes.

Then, I will collect the following:

1. Summarize in 4-5 sentences
2. Tell me who the audience is. To whom is King Jr. speaking?
3. What is the purpose of this letter (persuasive, informative or entertainment)?
4. Opinion - what do you think of the letter - use at least one fact from letter to back up your opinion.

MOVIE - THE DEER HUNTER

Complete film review sheets as you watch.  The film review sheets will be collected at conclusion of film (by thursday).

Exit Pass

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