Today in class we began chapter 8 on “Ancient Egypt.” Students “talked to the text” for sections 1 and 2. Then, had to think/pair/share with an elbow partner. We completed the preview activity in our notes and section 2 as well. Don’t forget the “Code of Hammurabi” project is due on Monday, Dec. 15. Here […]

Today we went over the study guide for chapter 6. Make sure you are familiar with the achievements of each empire. Be familiar with the timeline on page 55. Here is the powerpoint for ch.6 to help you review. Chapter 6 pp history alive 7th

Today we presented our groups 4 empires of Mesopotamia and we completed the report card for each empire on the back of sections 8 and 9. Please be familiar with the achievements of each empire for the test on Wednesday. Here is the study guide if you were absent today. Please have the study guide […]

Today we looked at the achievements of the Neo-Babylonian Empire and we worked on sections 8 and 9 in our notes. Students had to find a “golden line” as they were skimming sections 8 and 9. We then discussed our golden lines and read the sections. Please start working on the code of Hammurabi project. […]

Today we read about the Assyrian Empire and “talked to the text” for chapter 6 sections 6 and 7. One student pair shared thoughts as the other student wrote down the students comprehension of the section. Students then switched roles for the next section. The key vocabulary for this section were (battering ram, aquaduct, and […]

Today we “talked to the text” in chapter 6 sections 4 and 5. Students were asked to pair/share their text with an elbow partner. We then had a group share out on the key vocabulary for this section. (code of laws, unify, and economy) We identified the achievements of the Babylonian Empire and we completed […]

I hope everyone had a nice thanksgiving break. Today in class, we divided the class into groups and each group was assigned to one of the four empires of Mesopotamia. (The Akkadian, Assyrian, Babylonian, and Neo-babylonian empires.) Students were asked to create a poster and every member was assigned to a task. Students were asked […]

Today we read section 2 and completed the preview activity and section 2 in our interactive notes. An illustrate dictionary was passed out as well. Please bring post its to class so we can “talk to the text.” Here is the interactive notes and illustrated dictionary if you were absent today. ch.6 interactive notes ch.6 […]

Test for chapter 5 is tomorrow!Please study! Please know all the words and definitions and know how to spell them as well. If I didn’t check your interactive notes for chapter 5 today, I will be checking them tomorrow.

Today we read sections 8 and 9 and completed the interactive notes. Students also used the archaeologist notes to connect artifacts to the reading. We then reviewed our academic vocabulary for this chapter by playing BINGO. Our test for chapter 5 will be this Thursday. Students will receive a study guide tomorrow.