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Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Chinese Philosophies/Writing Workshop and Achieve


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Social Studies 

Essential Question:

How did Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism influence political rule in ancient China?
GOALS:   
To learn about the three philosophies that came out of the Warring States Period and to understand how this instability led to schools of thought. 

Agenda: 
  • Thinglinks 
  • Chapter 21:  Three Chinese Philosophies page 208... 
  • Reading Notes pages 149...


Reminders/Homework:



English
Essential Questions: 
  • How can I take inspiration from the fabulous poem by Jim Hall?
  • How can I use my resources to perform well on the Achieve activity?

Goals

  • To explore topics for writing through our poem analysis
  • To use my resources to successfully complete the Achieve activity and to take notes that will be helpful in writing my Thought Question
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Agenda
1. Prep Test # 5

2.  Writing Workshop:  
     Poem: "Maybe Dats Youwr Pwoblem Too"
         by Jim Hall

3.  Achieves:
  •  China: "What Qianlong Left Behind"
  •   Free Choice Steps 1-4

      Steps 1-5 (Setting the Purpose and Thought Question)

OKAY!  I am super excited to use rotations.  Each day we will begin class with our Writing Workshop (usually a poem for discussion and then our mini-lesson).  Then, depending on your assigned rotation, you will work to complete your task with your table group. Each day, I will conference with two groups on their writing.  This week (and going into next because of the  Monday holiday), I will support you in writing your  Thought Question response.  This will be due Wednesday, the 28th.  Steps 1-4 for both Achieves are due Sunday 2/25 before midnight.

Our rotations will include:
  • Grammar
  • Vocabulary/spelling
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Achieves
Hey, have I told you lately...YOU ARE ALL AMAZING!!!

REMINDERS/HOMEWORK:  


  • Work on Achieve Articles (Activities due before midnight Sunday :)
  • Achieve Thought Question due Wednesday,  2/28
  • Achieve Read to Succeed contest:  February 12- March 9!!!!!
  • CYRM info:
Students take a quiz as they finish each book.   At end of March of students who complete the program will receive 5 points of extra credit from me :). All quizzes should be completed by Friday, March 23 to be eligible for the voting parties to be held in the library during both lunches, Wednesday, March 28.