Social Studies Syllabus Week of October 27, 2008

Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 - 3
Social Studies Syllabus
Week of October 27, 2008
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Hello Parents and Guardians:
*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.
*All students who plan to wear a costume on Halloween must bring a can good to school on Friday to donate to a food pantry. Students will receive a flyer explaining Julian’s Halloween policy, this week.
*All late work is due by next Monday, November 3rd. All Ch. 1 work must be turned in by then. I will not accept anymore Ch. 1 work after next Monday.

Monday, October 27 –
Review definitions completed last week and add legacy to the list definitions
Begin reading and discussing pp. 151-155
Homework: Finish reading pp. 151 – 155, if necessary

Tuesday, October 28 –
In small groups complete Section One Assessment questions on p.155 - # 2- 6
Homework: Finish questions if not completed in class

Wednesday, October 29 –
Review Section One questions
Begin reading and discussing pp. 155 - 160
Homework: Define megaron, tenants, Homer, Iliad, Odyssey, civil wars, pirate fleets, seafaring, and
navigate (add these words to last week’s vocabulary list )

Thursday, October 30 –
Review homework
Finish reading and discussing pp.155–160
Homework: Complete Section 2 Assessment questions – p. 160 # 2-5

Friday, October 31 ––
Review homework
Begin election discussion (to be continued on Monday)
Homework: None