9/28 Ancient Aborigines Summary

              Reminders

• Whenever you need help, please ask for it.
• Please write your homework in your assignment book.
• Please review the goal and agenda for the day (posted in the classroom).

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Today in class you will

•  write a summary show understanding of the main ideas and important details about Ancient Aborigines

Why?

• to become better readers and writers
• to develop your ability to process information

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DIRECTIONS    If you are waiting at any point, work with the Waiting Activities listed in the right-hand column of this page.

1.  Discuss with someone near you what you will be doing in class today and why (see above).       1 minute

2.  Chat with someone next to you about the differences between topics, main ideas, and details.  Discuss which a summary focuses on.                     5 minutes

3.   Wait for whole class discussion                         10 minutes

4.   Write a summarize the information you have about the Ancient Aborigine in one paragraph.                       20 minutes

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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child,

"What Did You Do in School Today?"

You can ask them.......

• What are some characteristics of a good summary?

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