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Ancient Greece ELO 3 - I can investigate, identify, and debate several Greek contributions, events, and people

Today, students moved from researching to organizing information into a graphic organizer before they type.  We are moving into the final days to complete the project in class.  Projects are due Friday.  There will be extension activities for those students that finish early.  The next unit is Ancient Rome, it will start on Monday.

How to craft an introduction and Project workday

Ancient Greece ELO 3 - I can investigate, identify, and debate several Greek contributions, events, and people

Today, students learned the steps for writing a concise informative introduction.  This will help students for their essay writing or presenting a speech.  Students used the rest of class time to complete one of the following: researching, filling out a graphic organizer or create a final project.  I sent an e-mail today for students who will need extra work time.

Introduction

•Catchy opening/Hook/Grab reader’s attention

•Give a few brief sentences of summary about story/time/place

•Last sentence of the introduction =THESIS

–The one sentence that states what the entire will essay will prove – The premise or central argument

–The most important sentence in the essay

–Usually 3 pronged

The magic number is 3

Research Days 2 and 3

Ancient Greece ELO 3 - I can investigate, identify, and debate several Greek contributions, events, and people

The emphasis during the class two work days was on research for the project.  I presented instruction on developing research questions and organizing information using a graphic organizer.  The Greek contribution project will be due on Friday, March 3rd.  Students must include all sources, notes and the final product.  Students will have most of next week to work on this project.  Students will start staying after school next week if they are behind.

Debate Day 2 and Greek Contribution Project

Ancient Greece ELO 2 - I can compare and contrast the Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta.

Ancient Greece ELO 3 - I can investigate, identify, and debate several Greek contributions, events, and people

Today, half the class completed their Athens vs. Sparta debate. Tomorrow, I will start pulling kids to the side to reassess their knowledge and provide feedback.  The other half of the students started research for the Greek contributions project, which is pictured below.  All students will continue researching tomorrow.  It will be important for students keep track of all their sources.  

Athens vs. Sparta Team Prep

Ancient Greece ELO 2 - I can compare and contrast the Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta.

Today, students met with their teams to strategize for the debate.  Day 1 of the debate will take place tomorrow during class. Day 2 will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 21st during class.  Students will be graded on their preparation and performance during the debate. The debate will count as their grade for this learning goal. Some students will have work time tomorrow to finish their debate preparation.  

Argument Writing continued...

Ancient Greece ELO 2 - I can compare and contrast the Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta.

Today, students continued writing their arguments for the Athens vs. Sparta debate.  For example, "Athens is better than Sparta because they have a strong navy".  The evidence would be, " At the height of Athens, the fleet had over 400 ships".  All students will write at least three arguments with evidence.  On Wednesday, students will strategize with their team for the debates.  Day 1 is on Thursday and Day 2 is on the following Tuesday.

Athens vs. Sparta Formative Assessment and Argument Writing

Ancient Greece ELO 2 - I can compare and contrast the Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta.

Today, students took a short quiz on their knowledge of Athens and Sparta.  Students that receive higher scores on the quiz will be placed in the first debate on Thursday.  After the quiz, students wrote arguments for their city-state.  Students will have the opportunity to use computers for research to improve their argument strength.  

Athens vs. Sparta continued...

Ancient Greece ELO 2 - I can compare and contrast the Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta.


Today, students checked two assignments in class,"Life in Athens" and "Life in Sparta".  Students solved puzzles to keep their minds active. Next, students had work time to complete a graphic organizer comparing the two city-states.  Next week, students will begin planning their arguments for a debate.

Athens vs. Sparta and Quiz Conferences

Ancient Greece ELO 2 - I can compare and contrast the Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta.

Today, students will work on a graphic organizer to understand the general information about the city-states of Athens and Sparta.  This will prepare students to debate for a specific city-state.  During this work time, students will conference one-on-one with the teacher over their government quizzes.  

Greek Government Quiz!

 ELO 1 - I can compare the four forms of government in Ancient Greece.

Quizzes will be graded immediately and quiz conferences will take place tomorrow during class.  Some students still need to finish or take their quizzes tomorrow.  So far most students are doing pretty well! 

Greece Government Kahoot Review

ELO 1 - I can compare the four forms of government in Ancient Greece.

Today, students will try a brain puzzle on the board.  Next, students will have the option of completing their study guide, working on the level 4 question or emptying their old handouts from their binders. Lastly, students will compete in a Kahoot game to review.  The quiz for government is tomorrow.  

Partner Quiz and Study Guide

ELO 1 - I can compare the four forms of government in Ancient Greece.

Today, students worked with a partner to complete a quiz before anyone else.  Next, students created a handshake with their partner, which some shared with the class.  Finally, students had time to fill out and finish their study guides for the quiz on Tuesday.

Government Study Guide and the Discus Finals

ELO 1 - I can compare the four forms of government in Ancient Greece.

Today, students began class by answering the following question, "Why do we learn about the history other forms of government?" Next, students finished their government stations and Alexander the Great assignment.  The class discussed their answers to the stations.  All students received their study guides for the quiz.  Finally, students took a multiple-choice quiz to check their understanding of the types of governments.

Alexander the Great and Government Stations

ELO 1 - I can compare the four forms of government in Ancient Greece.

Today, students worked in groups to complete stations about the four governments (Oligarchy, Monarchy, Democracy, and Tyranny).  The government stations helped students understand why each government is good or bad for people involved.  Finally, students read and answered questions on an article about Alexander the Great.  Students will finish their stations tomorrow and discuss their answers.  The quiz will be on Tuesday, Feb. 7th.