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Today's Objective:
 * To learn the word of the week
 * To familiarize the advisees with a current event


 * Class Format:** Whole-Group


 * Time Allotment**: One 15-minute session

[loh-kuhs] noun 1. a place; locality. 2. a center or source, as of activities or power://locus of// control. [|and more at dictionary.com]
 * Word of the Week: Locus**
 * Current Event:** Discuss this week's current events, locally and from around the world.


 * Today's Suggested Activities**:
 * 1 minute
 * Define **Locus** and write or display definition on the board. Definition: (Use one of the above definitions.)
 * Remaining minutes
 * Whole-Group Discussion: Locus means "a place". Do you have a special place that you feel you can go to to relax or a favorite place that you enjoy? For example: A porch swing or Grandma's house. Discuss
 * Whole-Group Discussion: Locus means "a place." Is it important to have a place that you feel is your personal space that others may not bother? For example: Your bedroom, a corner desk, a box for keeping your things. Discuss.
 * Jounalizing: Write a realistic "wish list" or note asking your family to give you a desired space of your own, and state the guidelines the members of your family should follow to respect your space. (For example: "I wish I had a table in the house where I may put my school work and other important things. I do not want anyone to borrow or move my things without my permission. This will be my personal space for work and leasure reading."
 * Homework: At home, create an organized personal space or storage box to keep your things and to help you stay organized. Identify a place that you can escape to for quiet time and relaxation away from noise and distractions.

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 * **Key Terms:** locus, venue, locale, place
 * **Today's Movie Clip**: //Share Nicely// from //Nanny McPhee Returns//


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