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.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Vocab Recap
Today we completed our Mental Maps and also reviewed vocabulary.
AIM: I will create a Mental Map of the Middle East and Africa with 16 features and be able to define 25 out of 30 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) What lake is the start of the Nile?
2) In what direction does the Nile current flow?
3) Vocabulary Word: to deal with a difficult situation.
4) How many years ago was 335 BCE?
Lesson Steps:
We completed our mental map and then read over the Gift of the Nile. We will be acting out different paragraphs and teaching the whole class what we have read. We previewed the readings and assigned the paragraphs to each group.
Homework: Preview the "Gift of the Nile" reading and pick out words you think should be new vocabulary words.
Handout:
Gift of the Nile
AIM: I will create a Mental Map of the Middle East and Africa with 16 features and be able to define 25 out of 30 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) What lake is the start of the Nile?
2) In what direction does the Nile current flow?
3) Vocabulary Word: to deal with a difficult situation.
4) How many years ago was 335 BCE?
Lesson Steps:
We completed our mental map and then read over the Gift of the Nile. We will be acting out different paragraphs and teaching the whole class what we have read. We previewed the readings and assigned the paragraphs to each group.
Homework: Preview the "Gift of the Nile" reading and pick out words you think should be new vocabulary words.
Handout:
Gift of the Nile
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Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Hatshepsut Gets Upset
Today we delved into the geography of the Nile Valley.
AIM: I will document my achievement in this school year in class and I will add 8 features to my mental map.
Standard: 7.3.1 Locate and describe the major river systems that supported permanent settlement and early civilizations.
Do Now: Egyptian Geography Pretest
Lesson Steps: We started off with a pretest on Egyptian geography and then moved into reviewing the data on our Core Standards Assessments. Next we revisited our mental maps and completed the information dealing with the Nile Valley.
Homework: Get a good night sleep and eat a good breakfast for tomorrow's testing.
AIM: I will document my achievement in this school year in class and I will add 8 features to my mental map.
Standard: 7.3.1 Locate and describe the major river systems that supported permanent settlement and early civilizations.
Do Now: Egyptian Geography Pretest
Lesson Steps: We started off with a pretest on Egyptian geography and then moved into reviewing the data on our Core Standards Assessments. Next we revisited our mental maps and completed the information dealing with the Nile Valley.
Homework: Get a good night sleep and eat a good breakfast for tomorrow's testing.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Test Management Skills
Today we prepared for tomorrow's testing by working on our concentration levels.
AIM: I will document the change in my DC-BAS and CSA scores to plan for tomorrow's tests.
Standard: Test Management Skills (Paul is SMART)
Do Now: Since today was a 2 hour delay, we did not have a Do Now but came into class and got started right away.
Lesson Steps:
We worked on concentration skills by learning about the 5 acting tools in actors workshop. We went over the tools of the body, voice, imagination, concentration and cooperation. We acted out how to concentrate and tested each other on whether we could hold our concentration for a given amount of time. Once we have finished we looked at our DC-BAS scores and each student highlighted the area that they need to focus on during tomorrow's test. We will continue this process tomorrow and also look at the Social Studies CSA tests too.
Homework: Complete 30 drawings for the vocabulary cards from Thursday's post.
AIM: I will document the change in my DC-BAS and CSA scores to plan for tomorrow's tests.
Standard: Test Management Skills (Paul is SMART)
Do Now: Since today was a 2 hour delay, we did not have a Do Now but came into class and got started right away.
Lesson Steps:
We worked on concentration skills by learning about the 5 acting tools in actors workshop. We went over the tools of the body, voice, imagination, concentration and cooperation. We acted out how to concentrate and tested each other on whether we could hold our concentration for a given amount of time. Once we have finished we looked at our DC-BAS scores and each student highlighted the area that they need to focus on during tomorrow's test. We will continue this process tomorrow and also look at the Social Studies CSA tests too.
Homework: Complete 30 drawings for the vocabulary cards from Thursday's post.
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