Social Studies
Essential Questions:
- What are the five main beliefs of Hinduism?
- Hyper--doc: Social Studies Google Classroom
- mandala of Hindu beliefs: video link of a Buddhist sand mandala
- Mandala and paragraph description
The word mandala comes from the Sanskrit word for “circle,” a shape which expresses completeness, unity, and stability. In some traditions the mandala is a symbolic representation of the inner self; in others, it is a representation of the physical world or universe.
Reminders/Homework:
Finish Step Two and Mandala
Hyper-doc due Thursday (tomorrow)
Mandala (these will be assessments, so put forth a good effort! :)
We will complete Step 3 and the acrostic poem when we return from vacation!
Hyper-doc due Thursday (tomorrow)
Mandala (these will be assessments, so put forth a good effort! :)
We will complete Step 3 and the acrostic poem when we return from vacation!
English
Essential Questions:
How does Gloria Whelan address the topics of:
- home
- perseverance
- hopes, dreams and plans
- tradition
in her novel, Homeless Bird?
How can I revise my poem so it ends in a way that leaves my reader with a feeling, idea, image, or question?
Agenda
1. Bell Ringer: Wednesday--Sentence correction
2. Writing Workshop: mini-lesson: Conclusions-End Strongly
2. Writing Workshop: mini-lesson: Conclusions-End Strongly
3. Homeless Bird--chapters 3 and 4
4. Journal Responses: Theme topics and G.W.'s purpose or message
4. Journal Responses: Theme topics and G.W.'s purpose or message
REMINDERS/HOMEWORK:
- Set the timer and work on your poem for 15 minutes--best draft due Friday
- Achieves:
