Monday, March 26, 2012

Week of March 26-30

The last week of March!! It's crazy how time has flown by this year!
Hope everyone had a great spring break! We are back full throttle now!
This week in Social Studies:
MONDAY: Introduce the Reformation, (Ch. 14). We will jigsaw read and share our learning. Students will define the terms and names for homework.
TUESDAY: Share and discuss Ch. 14, lesson 1. Go over all terms and names.
WEDNESDAY: Guided reading and questions over pgs. 461-479. Complete for homework if not completed in class.
THURSDAY: Martin Luther article and questions. Design Martin Luther's Seal.
FRIDAY: Current events presentations. Check Daily Geo for the week.

Have a great week! Map testing next week, April 3rd and 4th! Get plenty of rest and eat breakfast.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Week of March 5th - March 9th

This week in Social Studies:
MONDAY: Analyze the final documents for the DBQ. Fill out the buckets and chicken foot for thesis and body paragraphs. Guided essay document due Tuesday.
TUESDAY: Go over guided essay and begin to write rough draft for essay. Peer edit when complete. ALL ESSAYS DUE MONDAY, MARCH 12TH!
WEDNESDAY: Trade Across Time and Cultures theme sets: Silk, Fur, Salt, and Spices. Students will complete a definition chart and the comprehension strategy: Synthesizing.
THURSDAY: Share learning by expert groups, and complete chart.
FRIDAY: Current Event presentations. Open book test for theme sets.

Have a great week!