Date	Homework
2/11/08	NO SCHOOL: ABRAHAM LINCOLN
2/12/08	Finish filming newscasts; self-assess & turn in feedback sheets History Alive! Chapter 9: The teachings of Islam. Complete study guide as assigned: Whole class: sections 9.1, 9.2, and conclusion 9.11 Group 1:  Sections 9.3 and 9.7 Group 2: Sections 9.4 and 9.8 Group 3: Sections 9.5 and 9.9 Group 4: Sections 9.6 and 9.10
2/13/08	Give points for completed homework; meet in groups and discuss; Present info to the class; then complete the ISN. Illustrate vocabulary using vocabulary maps & diagrams 1. Write vocabulary in your Vocabulary Notebook 2. Book Report diorama due date postponed until Friday Prepare a display to “sell” the book. Your display should include: ·     A brief synopsis or summary of the book. (Don’t tell the ending!) ·     A 3-dimensional diorama showing a scene from the book.   (You may use clay, Crayola Model Magic, cardboard, papier mache, paint, etc.) We will have a book fair on Friday in which  you display your book and persuade others to read it. ***[Craft stores include: Joanne's and Michael's Crafts]
2/14/08	Warm up vocabulary: "smitten"  Charley Brown's First Kiss video Film final newscast video Book report due tomorrow.
2/15/08	Discuss Book Fair Presentations Make teams and set up the room Carrousel: Hear sales pitches and rate speakers. Book report due today