Sept. 23-29 [WEEK 5]

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9/23     MONDAY
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I.  ROME POME ("poem" purposely misspelled)

    A.   - read example poems/write in Spiral pg. 6
           - patterns of word poems (grab words that give facts/images)
             example:
            3 Words first line
            2  Words second line
            1  Word third line

      B.  - try to complete two word poems on "Problems Rome Experience section
              (certain numbers of words per line)

               3 words
               2 words
               1 word

               5 words
               4 words
               3 words
               2 words
               1 word

               2 words
               1 word

       C.  - try to complete one poem on "Fall of Empire" subsection)

               2 words
               3 words
               1 word
               4 words
               5 words
               4 words
               3 words
               2 words

II.  HOMEWORK REVIEW
      - what should you be doing?
      - how much time do you have?
      - be specific (write "Division Wksht" not "Math")

III.  this week's MAP/GEOGRAPHY CROSSWO:RD
        "LATITUDE & LONGITUDE: ASIA"
        - remember to put name, date, period number on each side, upper right
        - box key category words (what type of word am I looking for?) in clues
        - underline 2-3 key details in clues (that help narrow down answer)
        - box key terms and underline key details in all text (show reading)
           *******  DUE: FRIDAY, SEPT 27

   

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9/24     TUESDAY
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I.  continue ROME POME ("poem" purposely misspelled)

    A.   Continue Rome Pome Rough drafts from certain sections:
           -  Problems Roman Empire Faced
           -  Fall of the Ancient Roman Empire in the West
           * all should be on a left-hand  side of spiral page

     B.  now try to write poems from one of the "Legacy" sections
           * right-hand side page so you can look at left side for ideas/see examples
            LEGACY subsections:  Art, Engineering, Architecture,
                              Law & Justice, Philosophy, Citizenship


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9/25     WEDNESDAY
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I.  continue ROME POME ("poem" purposely misspelled)

    A.   Focus on Legacy Topics (what did Rome leave behind?)
           - you need at least one or more rough drafts on right-hand side page of spiral

 I.  ROME POME  INSTRUCTIONS
     - now that you have several rough drafts to choose from
     A.   - GET INSTRUCTIONS and read
            - box all items/instructions you need to make sure you include
            - underline key details you have to make sure you follow (we walk through this)
      B.  On back of instructions begin to lightly write out / fill in pattern with your poem
            * this is where you get to see if you're writing too big or too small or how it will fit
            * this is where you start to play with design
            * begin rough draft IN the pattern to see how to redo/fit/size tomorrow in actual pattern

Sept. 16-20 [WEEK 4]

Sept 9-13 [WEEK 3]

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MON 9/9
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I.  HISTORY ALIVE (HA) TEXTBOOK focus on
    DESIGN ELEMENTS 
    (a chapter preview finger walk activity)
    * determining how chapters are organized and where information is 

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TUE - 9/10
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I.  NINE-ELEVEN (events on a day that significantly impacted history)

    - a day that will live in "infamy" (forever famous for being terrible)
    - what do we know?  (class discussion - table groups first, then as class)

II.  READ PACKET ON NINE-ELEVEN
      source:  Creating America: Beginning through WWI; McDougal Littell; 2002; Illinoise
                    pages US2-15
     - Just SSR today
     - read at your pace and level;
     - it's okay to not know all words or understand all sentences
     - pay attention to what you do know and understand
     - note difficult words or topics and ask questions
     * NEXT YEAR I'LL FOCUS ON 9/11 POLITICAL CARTOONS for 8th graders 

III.  start BASIC NOTES FROM PACKET
      - self-choice notes (back of LA Spiral)
      - all notes give details on Who, What, Why, Where, When, How, Impact, etc.
      * teacher-led/modeled today; will continue tomorrow

      HW:  FIND SOMEONE YOU CAN INTERVIEW ABOUT 9-11
                JOURNAL IN YOUR SPIRAL ABOUT CONVERSATION (1-2 pages)
                - brainstorm or investigate possible people who remember
                - set up a time to talk with them
                - What do they remember?  Where were they?  Reactions?  Feelings?  Thoughts?
                   What did they do?  What do they remember others doing?
                - take notes IF you need to (you'll be journaling about your conversation)

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WED - 9/11
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I.  REVIEW WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT 9/11
    - table share, then class share

II.  continue NOTES FROM NON FICTION TEXT
     - teacher model format
    - at end, go back and label what TYPE of fact each is
      (i.e. Who, What, Where, When, Why, How, etc.)

III.  QUICK NOTES: MOTIVATIONS / BACKGROUND on ATTACKS
       - teacher notes (students copy)

IV.  QUICK VIDEO for visual effect
       - after all the notes, sometimes it helps to now just watch a video overview
       * unlike my normal style, no notes; just watch!

HOW THE 9/11 TERROR ATTACKS UNFOLDED 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNyjZJOEXpE

SEPTEMBER 11th: WHY WE REMEMBER
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2xy0ac-PGc

Sept 2-6 [WEEK 2]

 >>  BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT WILL BE WED, SEPT. 18 from 6-8


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9/2   LABOR DAY [no school]

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9/3   TUESDAY
         DUE TODAY:  SS SYLLABUS SCAVENGER HUNT

I.  TRACKER  CHECK
      - we'll number each page to be more organized
      - number on the outside bottom edge of each page (easier to see)

 II.  SPIRALS FOR THIS CLASS (get and format)
       - get red, 70-page, college-lined spirals from teacher
       - name, term, subject, period number on upper left of back cover
       - same on upper right of front cover
       - first pages Roman numerals 1 (i) through 4 (iv)
       - table of contents first page (i)
       - typical format of most pages on pg 4 (iv)
      -  number page 1, but we'll start today on page 2 (back side/left side page)

III.  HISTORY ALIVE TABLE OF CONTENTS notes
        NOTE:  ONLY ENOUGH TIME TO BARELY START THIS PROCESS
         Will continue tomorrow 

         A.  BACKGROUND REASONING:
      * there's a lot of information we can usually learn
          by looking at the table of contents of a textbok book
      * previewing the ToC also helps us see what we'll be studying
      * can also help us focus on what to study for a test

          B.  WALK THROUGH/MODEL THINKING WITH TEACHER
         -  what facts and details can we learn about a topic from the ToC description or titles?
         -  teacher walks through process, looking at title and description
         - take notes, creating statements from the title and/or descriptions
         - write notes/statements on pages 2-3 of Spiral

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9/4     WEDNESDAY
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I.  TRACKER CHECK 
     reminding students each day of entry expectations and tracker expecatations
     change / add  correct Back to School Night date

II.  HISTORY ALIVE TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTE-TAKING (continued)
     - continue (teacher review/model first few chapters)
     - continue independently (review with teacher at end of class)

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9/6   FRIDAY
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I.    BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON ROMAN REPUBLIC & EMPIRE
      - breakdown on what "Roman REPUBLIC" was and how it ended
      - breakdown on what an Emperor is and how Augustus was the first
      * write in Page 4 of your spiral

II.  HISTORICAL MAP STUDY (reading)
    MAP of A.R.E. under EMPEROR AUGUSTUS / ROMAN EMPIRE 117 AD
    If you don't finish in class, can work on over weekend, turn in Monday

    A.  Put name, date, period number  on both sides
    B.  Take a moment to look over map and names and try to find anything familiar
    C.   Review Map LEGEND
    D.   Define key terms on worksheet: empire, emperor, empirical,
           republican, senatorial, extent
    C.  Teacher walk through BOXING AND UNDERLINING (highlighting information)
          * always show you read the instructions;
             underline key details that lead you to the answer

          BOX category words, key terms or key words and phrases
                    especially if text provides a definition
          UNDERLINE key details that help determine  information needed

      D.  May work in groups (collaborate, discuss, share)

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HOMEWORK
* * * * * * * * * * * * * 
 __ finish EMPEROR AUGUSTUS/ROMAN EMPIRE MAPS WKSHTS
       * must box category words and underline key detail clue words for full points
      DUE:  MONDAY

8/26-30 (FIRST WEEK)

WELCOME BACK!!!
We are absolutely excited and ready for year two of our return to a full middle school.

Mon,  8/26:  NO SCHOOL (teacher planning)
Tue,   8/27:  NO SCHOOL (teacher planning)
Wed,  8/28:  SIXTH GRADERS ONLY (orientation)

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8/29:  THURSDAY
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I.  WELCOME (orientation day/modified schedule)
     * each period all teachers will focus on the same school-wide information
     * new information will be presented each period on aspects of school this year
        Expectations and policies regarding:  lunches, schedule, hallways, breaks, backpacks
     * DAY WILL END WITH A SCHOOLWIDE 6-7-8 Assembly
        NOTE:  Lockers and Trackers (Planners) handed out early today.

II.    REVIEW SOCIAL STUDIES CLASSROOM ENTRY EXPECTATIONS
      
III.  SOCIAL STUDIES SYLLABUS & TREASURE HUNT WORKSHEET
       DUE:  this coming Tuesday, 9/3
       - students sit where they like (for today)
       - grab a syllabus and SS Syllabus Treasure Hunt worksheet
          by the window/on top of shelf near pencil sharpener
      - Some work time IF we get through school-wide information slide show each period

      - IN THE UPPER RIGHT CORNER OF SSSTH worksheet
         WRITE    FULL NAME         
                         DATE
                         PERIOD NUMBER (circle number)

     - IN THE UPPER LEFT CORNER of the SSSTH worksheet
        WRITE "DUE TUESDAY" and box it

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8/30:  FRIDAY - regular schedule
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I.  REVIEW AND MODEL SS ENTRY EXPECTATIONS & TRACKER FILLING IN
     a) come in,   (b) take seat,           (c) get out materials always needed for this class,
     (d) look at overhead for agenda  (d) make sure pencils are sharpened b4 class
     (e) alert teacher B4 class if pencil is forgotten or borrow from other students


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HOMEWORK FOR THE WEEK
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__ continue and finish  
     SOCIAL STUDIES SYLLABUS TREASURE HUNT worksheet
     Thursday night:  Look over and start (some will finish)
     Finish by Tuesday (use class time efficiently and finish most or all by end of class on Fri)
     * make sure last question is signed by your parents!!!

ENTRY EXPECTATIONS

MR. GENTILE'S SOCIAL STUDIES CLASS
ENTRY EXPECTATIONS

I.   PLAN AHEAD & BE PREPARED (use the restroom & get your drink on way to class)
     a) come to class prepared with your materials (back pack is in locker, phone is off and away)
     b) take your seat and start to get ready (get materials for SS out)
     c) look at overhead or on whiteboard to see if there are specific instructions
     d) always have tracker, any homework or expected materials OUT OF BINDER
     e) binders get placed inside desk or at your feet (they take up too much space)
     f) know in advance if you've forgotten something and prepare for a solution options

     * My room is hot and muggy!  :(((
        HAVE A WATER BOTTLE w/ a secure top

II.  ALWAYS WRITE IN TRACKER AT START OF CLASS (graded SS assignment)
      * almost always on the overhead or whiteboard

     - Write overhead agenda (when presented)
     - Write HW for the night in the bottom box of column
        = how much you think you need to do in the time you have
     - Also start indicating in tracker which classes that you do not have HW
         (bottom of the box for that class)