Monday, November 4, 2013

FALL 2013 ~ Week 13 ~ November 4-8

  Language Arts/English ~ Week 13   periods 1 & 3
  ~ Standard Focus ~ “Narrative” 2.1, “Reading Comprehension” 2.4

   Teal Workbook ~ “Elok” ~ Literary Focus = Point of View, Characteristic, Protagonist/Antagonist
       Writing assignment in book (page 32)
       Draw a Picture to symbolize the meaning (represent) of the story
       Plot Line & Response to Narrative

  Teal Workbook ~ “Epic of Gilgamesh”
              Questions (pages 47-49)                                 Picture summary
           Main idea or message of the book                  Opinion with 2 proofs
          Compare and Contrast Ancient World Story of Gilgamesh to Epic of Gilamesh (venn diagram or double-double)

  Book Report ~ 'Frankenstein' or 'Swiss Family Robinson'
Book Report Sheet
Main message of the book
Time Line of Events
Draw a Picture to symbolize the meaning (represent) of the story
Give an Recommendation (opinion) about the meaning of the story ~ stating (citation) 2-3 proofs in the article to prove your point

  Spelling ~ Prefixes (6,7) (20 words) write 3-5 times &  Flash Cards
Word, Definition, Phonetic, Use in a Sentence, Synonyms (2), Antonyms (2)



Social Studies/History    ~ Week 13  periods 2 & 4
  ~ Standard Focus ~ MESOPOTAMIA, EGYPT & KUSH ~ 6.2

  Chapters 1-6 ~ Unit ~ Mesopotamia ~ Textbook and Workbook  (11/6)
  Civilization Chart & Trading cards ~ Babylon, Assyria, Arcadia (11/6)
  Mesopotamia Packets Due 11/6
  Unit 1 Test (Chapters 1-6) Thursday


Creative Expressions   ~ Week 13  period 5
  Red Pyramid
  National Geographic’s Article

  News Current Event ~ Due 11/15, 12/13
       Print Out, Photocopy or cut out the story (highlight important facts)
       From the Internet, Magazine or Newspaper
       Write 5 essential Facts (list) ~ Write the main idea of the story
       Draw a Picture to symbolize the meaning (represent) of the story

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