2/26/13 - TU

* CANNED FOOD DRIVE and SPIRIT WEEK NEXT WEEK
* FIRST ASHLAND TRIP PAYMENTS DUE MARCH 1

I.  CASTLE PARTS - quiz #2
- discuss at tables what parts are essential to a strong, defensible castle
-  close book quiz
* intended to get kids to review what should be part of their castle project
* materials should be collected by now & students ready to put everything together
   (this week if they have time or this weekend)

II. MEDIEVAL TOWNS
Q:  What would often develop around a castle when it is built?
Q: How do we eventually see the end of the castle era and the rise of towns in Europe?
-  read HISTORY ALIVE - CHAPTER 4
- begin INTERACTIVE STUDENT NOTEBOOK 4.2-4.8
* not homework; we'll finish in class on Thursday


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HOMEWORK
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PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THE EXPECTATION IS FOR
STUDENTS TO PLAN OUT AND ORGANIZE THEIR HOMEWORK SCHEDULE
(NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE) 

__  MAP/ CROSSWORD: "Arizona" (reading road maps) - due FRI
      peruse and begin on Monday
      continue on Tuesday
      finish by Thursday night -- DUE on FRIDAY
      * show reading -
      * box key words you are seeking to answer; underline key details

__ VOCAB WEEK 10 (finish by THUR, due FRI)
      day 1 in class, Monday  - verify with dictionary
      day 2 at home, Monday night - verify with dictionary
      day 3 at home, Tuesday night / begin writing a few sentences
      day 4 at home, Wednesday (will correct in class)
      * sentences on recent readings of Outsiders DUE FRIDAY

___   PLANNING AND DESIGNING YOUR CASTLE (due next Tuesday, March. 5th)

        If your castle is due next Tuesday, you should be done with planning
        You should have most or all of your materials ready
        You should plan on blocking out time this weekend or in parts during the week
        *  Your science fair project is still in the planning stages so, yes, you are thinking about that, too.