Week 8 (03/30-04/05/09)

03/30/09

Aim: What makes Glen Beck so popular in the media?

Do Now:

• Copy Word of the Day (brief definition, partsof speech, and the example sentence)
• Copy Daily Test Prep( question and answer)
• Read and copy ONE news summary
• On this Day in History ( after reading, copy down one snippet of On this Day in History )

Activites

1.Journal #22 Name a popular TV host whom you like the most. Explain why you like his/her show.

2. Read an article about Mr. Glen Beck Fox News’s Mad, Apocalyptic, Tearful Rising Star , respond-

• Who is Mr. Beck?
• What show does he host?
• What makes him different from other TV anchors/show hosts?
• What makes him a rising star?
• What is his show mainly about?
• Do you think you might become his fan as well? Why or why not?

HW#30 Describe your favorite type of TV show host. Decribe-

• The name of the show
• At least three topics you'd like the host to talk about on his/her show.
• Three personality traits you'd like to see in the host.

Enrichment Activity-

Read a transcript of one of the shows by Mr. Beck .

03/31/09

Aim: How is the US power being challenged by other rising powers in the world in its role in I.M.F?

Do Now:

• Copy Word of the Day (brief definition, partsof speech, and the example sentence)
• Copy Daily Test Prep( question and answer)
• Read and copy ONE news summary
• On this Day in History ( after reading, copy down one snippet of On this Day in History )

Activities:

1. .Journal #23 What does I.M.F. stand for? Name another International organization and describe its function in the world affairs.

2. Read the article "Rising Powers Challenge U.S. on Role in I.M.F." and respond-

• What does the I.M.F do?
• Why is the US dollar being chanlleged to be the world’s default reserve currency by other nations?
• What does the challange indicate about the economic role America is playing in the world?

Complete HW#30 Describe your favorite type of TV show host. Decribe-

• The name of the show
• At least three topics you'd like the host to talk about on his/her show.
• Three personality traits you'd like to see in the host.

HW# 31 Answer the questions about I.M.F.

• What does the I.M.F do?
• Why is the US dollar being chanlleged to be the world’s default reserve currency by other nations?
• What does the challange indicate about the economic role America is playing in the world?

04/01

Aim: What challeges may the crew face in a simulated flight to the Mars?

Do Now:

• Copy Word of the Day (brief definition, partsof speech, and the example sentence)
• Copy Daily Test Prep( question and answer)
• Read and copy ONE news summary
• On this Day in History ( after reading, copy down one snippet of On this Day in History )

Activities:

1. .Journal #24 Describe any knowledge you have about space travel. What does the space travel involve, such as rocket ship and experiencing body weightless , etc

2. Read the article Staying Put on Earth, Taking a Step to Mars and respond-

• What is the simulated flight to the planet for?
• Who are involved in this experiment?
• What are the potential hazards traveling long period in the space?
• What is the most important quality in a person when carrying out such a space mission?
• What kinds of testings will be done to the volunteers who participate in the experiment?
• What will the scientists go in the control center to monitor the activities of the crew?
• What could human beings accomplish by such an experiment, potenmtially leading to a mission to the Mars?
• Do you think the experiment is worthwhile? Why?

HW# 32 After reading the article Staying Put on Earth, Taking a Step to Mars, copy and answer the above questions.

04/02/09

Aim: What are fashion designers trying to do to attract more customers in this dire economic situation?

Do Now:

• Copy Word of the Day (brief definition, partsof speech, and the example sentence)
• Copy Daily Test Prep( question and answer)
• Read and copy ONE news summary
• On this Day in History ( after reading, copy down one snippet of On this Day in History )

Activities:

1. .Journal #25 Who's your favorite designer and Why? Which stores do you shop these days to get the best value?

2. Read the article Irresistible and Affordable and respond-

• What are the designers trying to do to make their fashion more irresistible and affordable?
• What does "recession destinations" mean according to the article?

HW#33 If you were a buyer for a fashion store, what kind of merchandise would you buy in what fashion and style? What would be considered a reasonable price?

04/03/09

Quiz # 2 on April 8, 2009 will include the following additonal words -( See Archives for definitions)

perennial, symbiosis, extremophile, diaphanous, feign