1/4/11 - TU

 * * * WELCOME BACK and HAPPY NEW YEAR! * * *

! ! ! NO VOCAB TODAY.  VOCAB WILL BE SS-RELATED ! ! !

! ! ! GEO WORK ON TUESDAY.  NOT HANDED OUT TODAY ! ! !

! ! ! IN CLASS GEOGRAPHY BEE  NEXT WEEK ! ! !

language arts
I. CARS (continued - day 2)
- continue to view end of big race at start
- take notes on character, emerging themes/motifs
- end with destructive entry into Radiator Springs

* focus on writing down quotes that might make for stronger
word use in essays

* typically, we focus on SS during Tues & Thurs, but to complete
the District-required Character Analysis essay, we'll be studying 
the film all week and writing the essay next week

social studies

III. MEDIEVAL TIMES pre-quiz
* pre-quiz for student teacher to assess pre/post knowledge
- grade based on participation
-work on Geography Bee warm up (groups)
* in class competitions next Mon-Tues


IV. MIDDLE AGES
-  view "Life in the Middle Ages:
           Social Structure in the Middle Ages"
-  Answer questions in:
    INTERACTIVE STUDENT NOTEBOOK  pg. 12-12

V.  READING CHOICE BOOK - choose in class
- select from a variety of books in class
- all are historical novels based in Medieval Times
- there will be periodic check-ins/worksheets as we progress

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HOMEWORK

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___  read 20-30 minutes from Medieval novel chosen today