Lesson Plan for Tuesday April 9, 2013
1. Spelling Test
1. plane
2. plain
3. buy
4. by
5. flour
6. flower
7. where
8. were
9. hungry
10. angry
2. Review homework (see lesson on Tuesday April 2,2013).
3. Discuss reasons behind the revolutionary war, dates each colony became a state, and taxes.
4. With a partner, speaking/listening practice with dates each state became part of the Union.
4. Computer room choices
As a class, we looked at interactive maps together. Students learned about how The U.S. grew from 13 colonies into 50 states. Students skimmmed each pages and scanned information to learn about how the U.S. gained many territories.
HOMEWORK
Read about "Taxes" in Easy English newspaper. Be prepared to discuss and learn about taxes and how to read you pay stub.