10/18/11 - TU

social studies
I.  DARK AGES WORD SEARCH
- warm up with word search
* words that will be spoken/appear in the video today

social studies/language arts
II.  DARK AGES parts 1-3 of 10
- key word list
- opening is like the introduction of an essay
- sets viewers up for topics to be explored in depth
- review of fall of Rome, consequences of this fall
- life in Europe after fall of Rome was often tough, violent, short
- rise of warlords, the Frankish tribes (barbarians)
- rise of Christian church as a glue to hold together/bind societies


social studies/language arts
II.  DARK AGES - "Where I'm From" Poem 
-review "Where I'm From" examples; look at form
- think back to poems you wrote in 6th grade about yourself
- notice how there are at least two lines that offer details for each idea
- write a rough draft (no final) "Where I'm From" poem from perspective
   of someone who lived in Europe after the fall
* looking for descriptive, vivid images on each line, using key word list

* No final copy at this stage;  this is NOT homework

* point is to work on fast rough drafts/being quick, efficient writers

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HOMEWORK

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___  complete & self-correct VOCAB WK 2, Day 3
___ start/review GEOGRAPHY CROSSWORD: RAILROADS (due by FR)
___ start/review POLITICAL CARTOON worksheet (due by FR)
___ continue to read CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED BOOK (20-30 min/night)