Lesson Plans 8/25 - 8/29/14

Sixth Grade History:

Analyze the Glencoe Graphic Novel "Fire and Error."
Fill out the graphic organizer
Answer the comprehension questions
Early Humans Reading Essentials
Read in class and complete.
Homework
Vocabulary:
anthropologist
archaeologist
artifact
fossil
nomad
technology
domesticate
specialization
Directions -
Write down the word
Indicate how many syllables the word has
Provide a definition for each word.
Provide an illustration or an example for each word
Use the word in a sentence
This assignment is worth 35 points
7th grade history
Analyze Glencoe graphic novel Roman Civilization: Theodora: Rags to Regent
Fill out graphic organizer
Answer comprehension questions
Life in Ancient Rome Reading Essentials
Read in class and complete packet
Homework
Vocabulary
vault
satire
ode
anatomy
aqueduct
Stoicism
Pax Romana
Directions -
Write down the word
Indicate how many syllables the word has
Provide a definition for each word.
Provide an illustration or an example for each word
Use the word in a sentence
This assignment is worth 35 points
8th grade history
Analyze the Glencoe Graphic Novel "Expanding Horizons: The Sea of Possibilities."
Fill out the graphic organizer
Answer the comprehension questions
"Age of Exploration" Reading Essentials
Read in class and complete
6th and 7th grade ELA
Plot
Finish watching "Nancy Drew" and complete plot organization sheet
Write a summary of the film or complete a comic sheet
Characterization
Direction vs. Indirect
Homework:
Analyze self and complete graphic organizer
8th grade ELA
Read: Scandal in Bohemia adapted text
Answer comprehension questions
Watch 1984 television adaptation
Compare adapted text to adapted film
Create a collage for the story
Homework
Characterization
Direct vs. Indirect
Analyze self and complete graphic organizer
ELA Terms to know:
indirect
direct
character
internal
external
personality
speech
thoughts
actions
residence
Quizzes:
Monday - quizzes on last week's homework
Additional -
Homework due 8/29/2014
Grade check sheet given to student to have parent sign and date
This is worth 10 homework points and due on 9/2/2014