Friday, December 6, 2013

FALL 2013 Agenda ~ Week 18 & 19 ~ December 9-20, 2013

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  Language Arts/English ~ Week 18 & 19   periods 1 & 3
  ~ Standard Focus ~ “Expository” 2.2, “Reading Comprehension” 2.4

   “Blood Toil, Tears & Sweat” Periodic Assessment Task
 Multiple Reading Strategy                           
 5 Paragraph Expository Essay format           
 Notes, Questioning, Ideas, Connection, Organizer, Outline, Essay

  Ancient World ~ “Akhenaten & Nefertiti”
              Questions                             5 Important Facts                        Picture summary
           Main idea or message of the book                                      Opinion with 2 proofs

  Books ~ ‘Throne of Fire’ Cereal Box Report or '' The Serpent’s Shadow” Book Cover Report
Book Report Sheet                           Due January 15
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 18 & 19  periods 2 & 4
  ~ Standard Focus ~ MESOPOTAMIA, EGYPT & KUSH ~ 6.2

   “Hammurabi’s Code” Periodic Assessment Task
 Multiple Reading Strategy                           
 5 Paragraph Expository Essay format           
 Notes, Questioning, Ideas, Connection, Organizer, Outline, Essay

  Unit 2  ~ Ancient Egypt ~ Chapter 9 & 10 ~ Textbook & Workbook 
  Pyramid Poetry  ~ Due December 20
  Ancient Egypt Project ~ Due December 19
  Civilization Chart & Trading cards ~ Egypt - (11 cards) ~ Due December 16
            ~ Hebrews - (3 cards) & Nubian/Kush - (3 cards) ~ Due January 24
  Ancient Egypt Packets ~ end of Holiday Vacation ~ Due January 17
  A Project, Cartouche, Sarcophagus and more to come with due dates


Creative Expressions   ~ Week 18 & 19  period 5
   The Serpent’s Shadow”
  National Geographic’s Article ~ each week

  News Current Event ~ Due 12/13, January 24

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