Friday, December 6, 2013

FALL 2013 Agenda ~ Week 17 ~ December 2-5, 2013


Language Arts/English ~ Week 17   periods 1 & 3
  ~ Standard Focus ~ “Expository” 2.2, “Reading Comprehension” 2.4

   Gettysburg Address Periodic Assessment Task

 Multiple Reading Strategy                           
 5 Paragraph Expository Essay format           
 FAIR ~ MEANING, using the dictionary


  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



Social Studies/History    ~ Week 17  periods 2 & 4
  ~ Standard Focus ~ MESOPOTAMIA, EGYPT & KUSH ~ 6.2

  Unit 2  ~ Ancient Egypt ~ Chapter 7 &  8 ~ Geography ~ Textbook and Workbook 
            time to make-up assignments
  Pyramid Puzzle ~
  Ancient Egypt Project ~ Due December 19
  Civilization Chart & Trading cards (11 cards) ~ Due December 16
  Ancient Egypt Packets ~ CHANGE IN DUE DATE ~ NEED HELP GETTING IT COPIED
  A Project, Cartouche, Sarcophagus and more to come with due dates


Creative Expressions   ~ Week 17  period 5
  Throne of Fire
  National Geographic’s Article

  News Current Event ~ Due 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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