Wednesday, November 13, 2013

FALL 2013 Agenda ~ Week 14 ~ November 12-15, 2013

Language Arts/English ~ Week 14   periods 1 & 3
  ~ Standard Focus ~ “Expository” 2.2, “Reading Comprehension” 2.4

   Language of Literature ~ “Ancestors” ~ Literary Focus = Point of View, Characteristic
       write it out 3 times
       Draw a Picture to symbolize the meaning (represent) of the story
       Own poem in this style

  Ancient World ~ “Imhotep and the 1st Pyramid”
              Questions                             5 Important Facts                        Picture summary
           Main idea or message of the book                                      Opinion with 2 proofs

  Story ~ Dragonfly                        Active Reading Strategies

  Story ~ Club *C.A.R.S.O.N Essay Contest
Why I like Senior Citizens? ~ with the application - Due November 19

  Books ~ 'Red Pyramid' Cereal Box Report or ‘Throne of Fire’ Book Cover Report
Book Report Sheet                           DUE DECEMBER 10
Main message of the book
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 ~ Suffixes (5,6) (20 words) write 3-5 times &  Flash Cards
Word, Definition, Phonetic, Use in a Sentence, Synonyms (2), Antonyms (2)


Social Studies/History    ~ Week 14  periods 2 & 4
  ~ Standard Focus ~ MESOPOTAMIA, EGYPT & KUSH ~ 6.2

  Unit 2  ~ Ancient Egypt ~ Chapter 7 ~ Geography ~ Textbook and Workbook 
  Civilization Chart & Trading cards (11 cards) ~ Due December 16
  Ancient Egypt Packets ~ Due December 16
  A Project, Cartouche, Sarcophagus and more to come with due dates


Creative Expressions   ~ Week 14  period 5
  Throne of Fire
  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
       Give an Opinion (assertion) about the meaning of the story ~ stating (citation) 2-3 proofs in the article to prove your point

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