November 28 - December 2, 2011

November 28 – December 2, 2011
Reading:
Monday- 2.14 Explain connections between self and
characters and events encountered in
culturally relevant text.
We will read Dragon, Dragon on page 299. After reading we will do a characterization organizer where the character’s name is listed and the detailed words which suggested something about the nature of the character will be listed beside the name. A two column organizer will work. Write the name of the character on the left side and the words which indicated the nature of the character on the other. These words are to come specifically out of the text. This is quad group work.
Tuesday- 2.14 Explain connections between self and
characters and events encountered in
culturally relevant text.
Like heroes in the Dragon story, they can be of either gender. They can be young or old; they can be of any race or nation; they can be famous or unknown. Think of a real life hero, and in a short essay, describe this person and the obvious- and not so obvious- qualities that make him or her heroic. This in a way is another exercise in characterization. You choose the descriptive words.
Wednesday-
Test on stories Cricket In the Road to Dragon, Dragon.
Thursday- 2.14 Explain connections between self and
characters and events encountered in
culturally relevant text.
At the end of “Dragon, Dragon” the queen glares at the king, who hurries toward the door. What do you suppose happens when the queen catches up with the king? Write the scene that may take place after the end of the story. Use what you’ve learned about the king and queen to keep them both in character. This is an exercise not only in characterization but projection.
Friday- 2.1.3 Identify the main idea of an informational/
expository passage and support
with text-based evidence with teacher
guidance.

Quad groups will discuss the three methods of dragon slaying according to the story. They will create a four column graphic organizer on a poster. The first column will reflect one of the cobblers sons and the next column the others. The last column will be this group’s methods for slaying a dragon. Representatives of each group will come to the front to present their poster. This is an exercise in collaborative learning comprehensive recall.

Language:
Monday- 3.2.3 Writes a variety of sentence types (e.g.,
declarative, imperative, exclamatory,
interrogative).
Today we will examine the differences between declarative, interrogative, imperative and exclamatory sentences. Declarative sentences make statements. Interrogative sentences ask questions. Imperative sentences make requests or give commands. Exclamatory sentences express strong feeling. You will be given several sentences of each type and you must provide the punctuation to make it complete. L1P144. Therefore, out learning target is to become familiarized with the differences between these types of sentences.
Tuesday-3.3.5 Uses subject
Today we will learn the difference between simple and complete subjects. This will require identifying the complete subject, simple subject, and complete predicate. Examples will be given. Then you will have to draw a line between the complete subject and complete predicate given twenty sentences. Our learning target is to determine the differences. L2P146 For another eight sentences you will simply underline the simple subjects.
Wednesday-
We will read chapters five and six of House on Hackman’s Hill. The learning target here is simply to acquire AR points.
Thursday- 3.3.5 Uses subject
Today we will learn the difference between simple and complete predicates. The complete predicate tells what the subject does or is. The most important word or phrase in the complete predicate is the simple predicate. We will separate subjects from predicates with a perpendicular line and double underline the simple predicate given 20 to 28 sentences. L3P148.
Friday-
We will read chapters seven and eight of House on Hackman’s Hill. The learning target here is simply to acquire AR points.

History (seventh):
Monday- 3.2.2 Explains the spread of Christianity and Islam across Europe and Africa.
We will read about the rise of Islam today. It will cover pages 372 to 378. After completion of the reading, you should have a better awareness of the faith. After the reading, you will broken into groups. Each group is responsible for creating a poster which highlights the essential beliefs of Islam, Christianity and Judaism. Use your text as a source. Your posters will be tacked up on the walls for all to enjoy. Each person’s name must be on the poster. An interpersonal and kinesthetic activity.
Tuesday-
T1Q2 This will be the first test of the second quarter. It will address the highlighted words in chapter ten and the maps in chapter ten. You should have been reviewing those items two to three nights a week at a minimum at home.
Wednesday-3.2.2 Explains the spread of Christianity and Islam across Europe and Africa.
You will be expected to complete the section one review today. This will include two graphic organizers. One is a venn diagram in which the three faiths are compared. The other is to show the supporting details for the main idea: Geography shaped the way that early Arabs lived. Make note of the five pillars of Islam on 378 when constructing the organizers. The section one review is on page 378. The learning target in this exercise is to identify the fundamental beliefs of Islam.
Thursday- 3.2.2 Explains the spread of Christianity and Islam across Europe and Africa.
We will read about Islamic empires in section two of Chapter 11. You will learn the differences between Muslims and the expansion of the Ottoman empire. If there is time, a brief movie on Islam will be shown. Throughout the reading I will offer insights. This will not be a day for an assignment. The learning objective is simply to familiarize ourselves with these things.
Friday-
There will be a quiz on the highlighted words thus far this week. This is a checkup and reinforcement time. I will offer the answers after picking up the quizzes. We will trace the map on page 380. That will be homework.

History 6th:
Monday-3.2.2 Understands the characteristics of cultures in the world from the past or in the
present.
We will read pages 154 to 158. This is an exercise in becoming familiar with the Greek myths and deities. Also it introduces Aesop ( a teller of fables). I will tell the verbal story of Athene. You will list the highlights of that story as a speak using the graphic organizer that I give to you. If I am not here to give you the graphic organizer, then write Athena as a title on your paper and list ten numbers with at least two lines each. Write the highlights there. The learning target is to familiarize yourself with the Greek Pantheon.
Tuesday-
Today you will take the first test of the second quarter. T1Q2. This test will focus on the highlighted words of chapter four and the map.
Wednesday-3.2.2 Understands the characteristics of cultures in the world from the past or in the
present.
We will read pages 159 to 163. We will familiarize ourselves with Greek drama and architecture. You will complete the section one review which is on page 163. This includes a graphic organizer which details the characteristics of Greek architecture and pottery.
Thursday-3.2.2 Understands the characteristics of cultures in the world from the past or in the
present.
I will tell you about two of Aesop’s fables. Your job will be to create two fables of your own using animals as characters in a human moral message. Your fables will be read to the class. The learning target here is to create an Aesop like fable on your own.
Friday- Review
This will be a quiz day on section one of chapter five. The quiz will focus on the highlighted words thus far in the chapter. You will simply write the correct word under each sentence. After we finish you will reconstruct the diagram of Gods and Goddesses on page 155 on your own paper. The learning target here is review.