Today we acted out our reading.
AIM: I will read and perform my understanding of a paragraph reading and define 8 vocabulary words with 100% accuracy.
Standard: 7.3.1 Locate and describe the major river systems that supported permanent settlement and early civilizations.
Do Now:
1) Where does the Nile River end?
2) A raised flat land. (Like a mountain with its top cut off).
3) Vocabulary Word: To prosper or flourish.
4) How long ago was 1 BCE?
Lesson Steps:
We did our Do Now and then got into groups to practice our performance for our assigned paragraph from the reading. Once we had performed we copied down all vocabulary words and went over the homework:
Homework: Complete the "A Journey Down the Nile." assignment on the back of yesterday's posted reading.
About Me
- Mr. Magnuson
- I have been teaching at Paul Public Charter School for seven years and I love it! I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology from American University in 1997 and my Masters in Teaching Social Studies from Brown University in 2002. I also have a certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and I used this training to teach English as a Second Language in DC, New York City and also in Puebla, Mexico. I am looking forward to using my extensive teaching experience to have another high performing school year for everyone. Contact me at cmagnuson @paulcharter.org