4/15/14 - TU

WELCOME TO THE FOURTH QUARTER!!!
** LATE OPEN tomorrow (WED)

Don't forget:  PTA Plant & Bulb Sale
Don't forget: Run 4 The Heights Pledges!!! (DUE FRI)

FINAL ASHLAND PAYMENTS STILL DUE
STILL COLLECTING OFFICIAL FORMS (PERMISSION AND MEDICAL FORMS)

Social Studies: The Crusades
I.  REVIEW PROS & CONS of reasons to go
- brainstorm, skim and scan HA and AtC texts for pros and cons
- put yourself in shoes of a Lord, Knight, or Peasant
- PROMPT:  Make a decision on why you would or would not go.
                      Show an understanding of both for and against
                      Seek out words/language that would be used
- Minimum 1 page, Maximum 2 pages


I.  FINDING INFORMATION in "OTHER RESOURCES"
- both take a break from review and prep AND find more pros/cons in historically accurate humor skits
- watch once; watch second time & take notes for information that will help both your letter and expository essay

HORRIBLE HISTORIES: THE CRUSADES REPORT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dv_Gussoya8&safe=active


III.  write CRUSADES PERUASIVE LETTER
- put yourself in the shoes of a Lord, Knight, or even Peasant
- WRITE A LETTER TAKING A STAND ON GOING OR NOT GOING on the Crusades
- Show an understanding of both sides of the decision
- provide context and understanding of the world at the time
- Minimum one page, maximum two
* NOT homework (we'll finish in class this week)



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HOMEWORK - no CW or ATLAS this week
* * * 
___   review CRUSADES information to continue Persuasive Letter (in class)
         task:  write a letter giving the reasons why you would or would not go on the Crusades
         STARTED TUE: will continue through week (1 of 2 writing pieces)

___  finish Comedy of Errors Vocab #2 (due by Wed)

___  finish Comedy of Errors Plot Questions #2 (due by Wed)