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As we wrap up Chapter 17 today we will be covering section 4 which focuses on John Calvin and the Council of Trent. We also answered the question “What does a baptism look like”? Tomorrow is our quiz on Chapter 17 Sections 1-4. It will be 35 questions (70 total summative points) and that leaves us with two unit tests before we hit final exams.

Here’s our day today:

o       Lecture-Chapter 17-Section 4-The Reformation Continues

o       Video Clip: Good Friday Baptism Recap 2013 (2:41 min)  (Trinity Church Redlands, CA)

o       Video-History of the Renaissance (21 min) w/15 Video Facts

o       Daily Objective-

o       Content Objective:

§        SWD analysis of the development of Calvinism and the effect of the Council of Trent on the Reformation movement through the use of guided student notes

§        SWD synthesis of the major advancements and historical figures that fostered the growth of the Renaissance through the use of guided video facts and class discussions.

o       Language Objective:

§        Students will listen and record the development of Calvinism and the effect of the Council of Trent on the Reformation movement by completing teacher led guided notes

§        Students will listen and record the major advancements and historical figures that fostered the growth of the Renaissance by recording the fifteen  most interesting facts that cause further inquiry

Supplemental Material: Notes-Section 4:The Reform Continues and Power Point

Notes-Section 4:The Reform Continues and Power Point

Chapter 17-Section 4-Fill-in the Blank Notes

Section 4-The Reform Continues

Video Links: Good Friday Baptism Recap 2013 (2:41 min)

Half way through the week and it’s already time for Chapter 17’s study guide. We will be taking our quiz on Friday December 13th. The quiz will be 35 questions (10 matching and 20 multiple choice) covering all we have learned about Chapter 17.

Here’s what we did today:

o       Vocabulary Match-up Review Quiz-Chapter 17-European Renaissance and Reformation  (Sections 1-4)

o       Study Guide- Chapter 17-European Renaissance and Reformation  (Sections 1 through 4)

o       Daily Objective-

o       Content Objective:

§        SWD analysis of key terms associated with the unit covering Chapter 17 through the manipulating of vocabulary terms in a collaborative activity

§        SWD analysis of the materials covered in Chapter 17 Sections 1-4 by preparing a structured study guide

o       Language Objective:

§        Students will read and orally match up important vocabulary terms pertaining to the unit covering Chapter 17 by using a vocabulary match-up activity

§        Students will read, and write the key terms and important concepts covered in Chapter 17 Sections 1-4 by completing a structured study guide

Supplemental Materials: Chapter 17-Study Guide

Chapter 17-Study Guide

Chapter 17-Study Guide-Half Sheet

As we continue on our unit covering Chapter 17 today’s lesson focuses on the Protestant Reformation.

Here’s our day today:

o       Vocabulary Match-up Review Activity-Chapter 17-European Renaissance and Reformation        (Sections 1-4)

o       Lecture-Chapter 17-Section 3-Luther Leads the Reform (Part 2)

o       Section Review Questions-Chapter 17-Section 3

o       Daily Objective-

o       Content Objective:

§        SWD analysis of key terms associated with the unit covering Chapter 17 through the manipulating of vocabulary terms in a collaborative activity

§        SWD analysis of the social, political, economic and religious causes of the Reformation and the effects of Martin Luther’s teachings through the use of guided notes

§        SWD evaluation of the social, political, economic and religious causes of the Reformation and the effects of Martin Luther’s teachings by comparing them to Catholicism in a section review activity

o       Language Objective:

§        Students will read and orally match up important vocabulary terms pertaining to the unit covering Chapter 17 by using a vocabulary match-up activity

§        Students will read and record information that supports the social, political, economic and religious causes of the Reformation and the effects of Martin Luther’s teachings by completing teacher led guided notes

§        Students will read and record information pertaining to the social, political, economic and religious causes of the Reformation and the effects of Martin Luther’s teachings by comparing them to Catholicism through the use of a guided  section review activity

Supplemental Material: Notes-Chapter 17 Section 3 and Section Review Questions Chapter 17 Section 3

Notes: Chapter 17 Section-Luther Leads the Reformation

Section 3-Luther Leads the Reformation

Section Review Questions Chapter 17 Section 3

Chapter 17-Section 3 Questions

Good afternoon!! Today as we begin our discussion on the reformation we completed our weekly SSR Article and completed a fun gallery walk.

Here’s what happened today:

o       SSR-Pope Francis: No More Business as Usual                                  (CNN November 26^th, 2013)

o       SSR Inquiry Questions-

o       1.) Can you explain in your own words why Pope Francis feels there needs to be changes in the Catholic Church and what are some areas that need change?

o       2.) What questions would you ask the Pope if you had the chance?

o       3.) As someone who is not Catholic is there anything about his ideas that you find appealing?

o       Gallery Walk-Causes of the Reformation (Chapter 17-Section 3-Notes)

o       Lecture-Chapter 17-Section 3-Luther Leads the Reform (Part 1-Causes of the Reformation)

o       Daily Objective-

o       Content Objective:

§        SWD analysis of the social, political, economic and religious causes of the Reformation through the use of a gallery walk

o       Language Objective:

§        Students will read and record information that supports the social, political, economic and religious causes of the Reformation by completing a gallery walk

Supplemental Material: SSR Article-Pope Francis No more Business as Usual and Causes of the Reformation Gallery Walk Sheet

SSR Article-Pope Francis No more Business as Usual

Pope Francis-No More Business as Usual-SSR Article

Causes of the Reformation Gallery Walk Sheet

Causes of the Reformation-Gallery Walk

Happy Friday Everyone!! As we continue along in Chapter 17 our focus today is diving deeper into the artistic influences of the Renaissance.

Here’s what we did today:

o       Talk to the Text Activity-Michelangelo w/Reflection Questions

o       Video Clip-William Shakespeare-Mini Bio (4:44 min)    

o       Names and Terms-Chapter 17 European Renaissance and Reformation

o       Daily Objective-

o       Content Objective:

§        SWD evaluation of an article on Michelangelo designed to aid the students in understanding his contributions to the Renaissance by critiquing the text and completing a collaborative reading activity

§        SWD application of the important political/historical figures, events and terms located in Chapter 17 through compiling information on a names and terms worksheet

o       Language Objective:

§        Students will read and record information on Michelangelo designed to aid the students in understanding his contributions to the Renaissance by critiquing the text and completing a collaborative Talk to the Text activity

§        Students will write definitions designed to create additional supporting vocabulary resources/information through covering the important political/historical figures, events and terms located within Chapter 17 by completing a names and terms activity

Supplemental Material: Michelangelo T2T Activity and Chapter 17 Names and Terms 

Michelangelo T2T Activity

Michelangelo-T2T Handout

Chapter 17 Names and Terms

Chapter 17-Names and Terms

Video Link: William Shakespeare Mini-Bio (4:44 min)