Today is a good day for showing me what you have learned… and, consequently, helping your grade.
10/23 Quick Write:
The first task we have today is to discuss each characteristic of civilization, and fill in the bubble map. Throughout our discussion, and with the help of your graphic organizer, you will fill in a bubble thinking map. On the thinking map you will do the following:
- [in the round bubble] Write your own definition of each characteristic (after we compile a list of all of your ideas on the board).
- [in the cloud-bubble] Write or draw how each characteristic works today.
If time allows, we will progress to the SUMMATIVE activity (remember… this is 90% of your grade). Instead of having you write an essay or CER, or take a test, you will create a traveling advertisement of Sumer.
In essence, you will show me what you have learned about the characteristics of civilizations by creating a page-sized ad trying to convince ancient people to move or visit Ancient Sumer. Use four of the seven characteristics of a civilization as persuasive reasons to go to Sumer. You will follow the instructions below.
Remember: since this is a summative grade, you need to demonstrate to me you have a proficient and clear understanding of how Sumer was a civilization (and what a civilization is in general).
We will continue this summative assignment tomorrow.
Halfway done! Go, team, go!