"Tunnels, Tracks and Trains" the END!

Thursday April 15th 2010:

Reading pages: 37 – 47 of “Tunnels, Tracks and Trains” as a class – volunteers will have to read out loud in class.

Practice Spelling Quiz:
You will be asked to WRITE (that is correct on a piece of paper) out each word as I dictate (say) the ten vocabulary words to you and you must spell them correctly.
If you are unable to spell the word correctly you will be asked to write out the word you spelled incorrectly five times with its definition!

Answer the reading comprehension questions on the blog page concerning page: 37 - 47. Answers should be completed in full sentences: (Title: Reading Comprehension Pages 37-47)

1. When they describe subway art what are they referring to?

2. Reflect: have you ever ridden on the subway? Did you see any art? Should we have art along our subway tunnels and our stations?

3. How do they control the subway train traffic in the new subway systems?

4. How have the train operators been practicing for when the Metro Red Line Subway lines open?

5. When do they test the first Red Line train?

Please complete any unfinished work you have for me!!!!
The students will be given the time to read their self-selected reading at this point.

That is all for today!