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This article explores the concept of resolutions, particularly in the context of New Year’s goals. It explains what a resolution is, the author's purpose in discussing them, and the common reasons people fail to keep their resolutions. Additionally, it identifies the most popular resolution and discusses the four steps to achieving goals, ranking them in order of personal importance. Reflective questions encourage readers to consider their own resolutions for academics and life. This comprehensive examination serves as a guide for setting and maintaining effective resolutions. ###
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1/9/2014 • 1. Explain “resolution” • 2. What is the author’s purpose? • 3. According to the article, why do people not keep their resolutions? • 4. What is the number one resolution that people make? • There are 4 steps. Rank them in order of importance to you. Explain your reasoning for your most important and least important.
Exit/Reflection • 1. Did you make a New Year resolution? If so, what was your resolution? • 2. Create a resolution regarding school and your academics for the Spring semester.
1/13/2014 • 1. Give the article a title. • 2. What is the main idea? • 3. Provide 1 supporting detail. • 4. What is the author’s purpose? • 5. Who would be interested in this article? • 6. What mountain range is the article referencing? • Site the paragraph where you found the answer. • 7. What hazards does surface mining create? • Site the paragraph where you found the answer.
Exit/Reflection • 1. Why is a compass rose important? • 2. Why do we need/use a map key?
1/15/2014 • 1. Give the article a title. • 2. What is the main idea? • 3. Provide 1 supporting detail. • 4. What is the author’s purpose? • 5. Who would be interested in this article? • 6. What is the largest body of freshwater in the world? (site where you found the answer) • 7. What can you do to help with the issue stated in the article?
Exit/Reflection • 1. If I was traveling from Tennessee, which direction would I go if I wanted to visit the Rocky Mountains? • 2. What is the capital of the United States? • 3. According to your textbook the United States has how many regions? • 4. Name the body of water that is located on the borders of Florida, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Alabama?
1/17/2014 A-Day only • 1. Title • 2. Main Idea • 3. Supporting detail • 4. Why do mountains move? • 5. How many places can you see the landslides? • 6. How were landslides discovered?
1/21/2014 B-Day only • 1. What is the main idea? • 2. What is the author’s purpose? • 3. Who would be interested in the article? • 4. How were the landslides discovered? • 5. How many places are you able to see the landslides? • 6. When did these landslides take place?
1/22-23/2014 • 1. Give the article a title based on the information in the article • 2. What is the main idea? • 3. Provide a supporting detail. • 4. What plan was put into place to get people to move to the area? (site where you found the answer) • 5. What was the Homestead Act of 1862? (site) • 6. What is the plan for the town of Geneseo? (site) • 7. Provide a reason for the decline of the population in the Great Plains?