April 19 to 23, 2010

"These plans are based on the best prediction of what we hope to accomplish for this week. Please note, that these plans will vary from time to time because of various interruptions (fire drills, assemblies, etc.) and that we want to make sure students master material, before we move on to new concepts."

Reading:
Monday- Read ”Zlateh the Goat” Practice with State Wasl Reading Practice
Tuesday- Answer comprehensive, vocabulary and critical analysis questions on the above story utilizing software. Students respond on paper and study the responses. Also, this weeks spellinhg/vocab list will be given. Test on last weeks words and this weeks words will be incorporated into the reading test on Friday.
Wednesday- Read “The Jacket”. The remainder of the period should be spent reading silently.
Thursday- Answer comprehensive, vocabulary and critical analysis questions on the above story utilizing software. Students respond on paper and study the responses.
Friday- Test on the above two stories and spelling/vocab.

Language:
Monday- We will work on the Grammar and Usage Part I of the Holt Grammar software. Students will copy the paragraphs and insert an appropriate word. Students should reflect on the completed work.
Tuesday- Cross Curricular work on the World’s Fair project.
Wednesday- Grammar and Usage Part II. Same procedure as Monday.
Thursday- Interactive Spelling work using Holt Software. Students will practice spelling rules. We will construct a study sheet of examples and students will reflect on theguide.
Friday- Test. Cross Curricular work on the World’s Fair project.

Note: Accelerate Math Worksheets and P2 Integrated Practice will be administered during the week.
Math1:
Monday- 9.3 Congruent and Similar Figures
Tuesday- Math Lab
Wednesday- 9.4
Thursday- Math Lab
Friday-Test

Math2:
Monday-9.3 Surface Area of a Prism
Tuesday- Math Lab
Wednesday- 9.4
Thursday- Math Lab
Friday- Test

History:
Monday- Julius Caesar conquers Gaul and crosses the Rubicon. Students will reflect on this information by writing their perceptions of the dangers of dictatorial actions on a Republic.
Tuesday- Julius Caesar in Africa and conflict with Pompey and Cleopatra. Students will describe the political relationship (political balance) between Caesar and Cleopatra
Wednesday- Reforms of Julius Caesar. Students will note the reforms and compare to our own Republic.
Thursday- The death of Julius Caesar. Students will use critical analysis to determine the reasons for the assassination.
Friday- Test on the last study guide. Video on Rome

T1Q4 History
Study Guide:
1. Latfundias- These were large wealth estates.
2. Dole- The world’s first welfare system.
3. Slaves- Cheap labor created by the war.
4. Paterfamilias- The father/head of the family.
5. Province- Area ruled by a Roman governor.
6. Capua- Slave trade center of Italy.
7. Pax Romana-200 years of Roman Peace.
8. Republic-A government where power rests with elected leaders.
9. Virgil- He was a Roman poet who wrote of old Roman values.
10. Crassus- Rich member of the First Triumvirate.
11. Pompey- Known as Pompey the great (general) and member of the first Triumvirate.
12. Julius Caesar- Popular politician of the First Triumvirate.
13. Dictator- Ruler with absolute power.
14. Concrete- Building material created by the Romans.
15. Appian Way- A road built by Romans leading to all parts of the Empire.
16. Gladiator- A Roman slave trained to fight to the death.
17. Gladius- A short Roman sword.
18. Rubicon- River as a border which legions may not cross.
19. SPQR- Senate/Public
20. Forum- Public market place and social center.