AIM: I will infer the author's purpose of an informational text about India and research six facts to persuade someone to Travel India.
Standard: Indian Geography & Human pattern settlements
Do Now:
1) Vocabulary Word: Constant and reliable
2) Vocabulary Word: A little over a big area
3) Vocabulary Word: A family or group ruling over a long period.
4) How long ago was 1776 CE?
Lesson Steps: Students completed their Do Nows and then we reviewed last night's homework. We then reviewed the reading that dealt with Indian geography to understand the assignment for today. Students are to create a travel brochure that persuades people to come to Ancient India by using the facts from the reading. We finished class by allowing students to have some time to work on their fliers.
Homework: Complete the Ancient Indian Travel Advertisement.
Handout: Information on how to complete the advertisement.
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