October 31, 2023

Tuesday October 31, 2023

Circle: 1. A time you were afraid but did it anyway.

Vocabulary Quiz: Genre, irony (verbal, situational, dramatic), point of view (omniscient, objective, limited)

New Vocabulary Words: The Huns, the Vandals, the Visogoths, Saxon's

Learning Target: I can explain the connections between historical events and the present. 

1. You will be determining how good the information is. What do you notice? Who, what, where, when, why.

2. Look at map of invasions. Create another CEW for why Rome fell.    "One of the reasons that historians believe Rome fell was because they were unable to defend themselves or deter other people from attacking...

3. What is the evidence and how would it make you feel if it was happening in the USA and do you think it was a major reason Rome fell?  Write a paragraph in your document.  "One of the reasons that historians believe Rome fell was because of..."CEW.   Next paragraph-How would you feel if this was happening in the USA and do you believe it could lead do our downfall or not? Example: 

4. Read, understand, discuss, write, repeat.

If you finish your paragraphs go on to reading your book.

Learning Target: I can analyze a movie for theme is developed using setting, characterization, and symbolism. 

1. Watch part of Castaway. Fill out the graphic organizer with notes you can use to write your paper later.