February 15, 18, 19

February 15
Tatoos - continued . . .

Is a tattoo permanent or can it be removed?
Who is Stalking Cat Dennis Avner?
How many tattoos does Bernie Moeller have?
How old is Otzi the Iceman, and where are his tattoos?
What is different about Japanese tattooing compared to Western designs?
What’s the most amazing fact you can find about tattooing?

Random History of Tatoos:
http://www.randomhistory.com/2008/07/26_tattoo.html

* Tip:  If the word you don't know is a noun do a Google Image search for fast results;)

Homework:  Using the reading: http://www.onestopenglish.com/skills/reading/pdf-content/reading-lessons-tattoo-worksheet-1-upper-intermediate/147276.article

look at the demonstrative pronouns (in bold and numbered) and determine their antecedents or what the demonstrative pronoun refers to in the sentence.
      For example, #1 it - a leaping dolphin
 
February 18
What qualities make cultures unique? - Discuss
Classwork:  Research and answer this question:  "What qualities make cultures unique?" Include images, quotes, etc. to bring your ideas alive.  Be able to support your opinion.

Homework: (1) Finish classwork (2) make or do worksheet

February 19
Review homework

Persuasive Writing Workshop:
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/writing/minilessons.asp?topic=Persuasive

Debate Topics of interest to students - class brainstorm (choose top 3 and create a writing outline)
Uniform policy
Telephones in school
Homework policy
Free afternoon

Homework:    Writing Assessment (Criterion C, D) Monday, February 19
(1)Review and complete class work from February 19 (above)
(2)Transitional Words -  List https://www.msu.edu/user/jdowell/135/transw.html#anchor1698969
                                       Mini Lesson 1 http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/writing/persuasiveflash/transitionalwords.htm
(3) Writing Workshop - Persuasive writing     http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/writing/minilessons.asp?topic=Persuasive#/135/transw.html#anchor1698969
(3)Formal Letter Format