Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 - 3
Social Studies Syllabus
Week of October 20, 2008 (updated today 5:00 P.M.)
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Hello Parents and Guardians:
*Students will receive their tests back Thursday to put in their portfolio.
*Don’t forget, portfolio conferences will be held on Thursday of this week, with your child’s reading/language arts teacher. Your child must come with you to the conference.
*On October 30th pictures can be retaken or taken (students will need an envelope) if your child didn’t take pictures in September. In order for the re-take students must bring the original picture packet back to school.
Monday, October 20 –
Continue with Legends Activity
Homework: Finish drawing the pictures to add to the Legends chart.
Tuesday, October 21 –
Discuss aspects of culture using resource book: To See a World
Define and give examples of: culture, custom, institution, beliefs, and values
Homework: None
Wednesday, October 22 –
Finish Legends Activity
Introduce Chapter 9- The Greeks
Complete anticipation guide
Begin reading and discussing pp. 151-155
Define the following words: Crete, bull leaping, Knossos, frescoes, labyrinth, parchment, shrines, Theseus, and Minotaur
Homework: Finish defining above vocabulary words-due Thursday
Thursday, October 23 – 1/2 Day – Students dismissed at noon
Review definitions
Finish reading and discussing pp.151–155
Homework: Complete Section One Assessment questions on p.155 - # 2- 6 due Monday Oct. 27th
Friday, October 24 –– P.J. Day/Read-a-Thon - 1/2 Day Students dismissed at noon
No class today due to schedule changes
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