Ms. Thompson

3/31

Complete "Ancient Japan" comprehension questions

After reading "Memoirs of a Samurai", complete venn diagram comparing Shoguns to Samurai

HW:  Complete Workbook p. 82

Quiz Wednesday on Physical and Political Maps

AND "Warmup" Quiz (open IN) this Wednesday

3/28

Ancient China Quiz

Critical Thinking Questions-China (not 3rd period - Thank you, Mrs. Moharari, for visiting our class!)

Read p. 690-694 (Ancient Japan)

Announcing: Map Quiz next Wednesday

3/27

Finish notetaking on China's Philosophers/Religions (IN p. 56)

Ancient China Quiz will be tomorrow!  Reread p. 681- 686, study notes/handouts, and definitions

3/26

Check HW

Finish for HW: Topic: Ancient China - define words, use in a sentence, and categorize

Ancient China Quiz will be Friday, NOT tomorrow!  Reread p. 681- 686, study notes/handouts, and definitions

3/25

Finish Dynastic Contributions

Lao-Tsu and Confucius Interview

Read p. 681-686

Complete Religion Chart (Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism)

Announcing: Ancient China Quiz Thursday

3/24

Check HW

Discuss China's Dynasties using "Dynasties Rule" (highlight and write pronunciations)

"The Story of Meng" Finish section on Dynastic Contributions (3 Dynasties and Great Wall)

3/21

Check HW

Turn in Illustrations

"The Great Wall" notes (p. 53)

3/20

Groupwork:  Silk Road Record (key ideas for each story)

HW:  Illustrations (4-5 panels) due tomorrow

Remember to:

• google key words for authenticity (clothing, animals, particular people, cultural items)
• use a ruler for your panels
• 1 or 2 textboxes per panel - complete sentences-may type on computer and glue on panel
• Date of story in upper left of 1st panel
• Name and period - upper right corner
• Color or artistic shading (should be impressive)
• No title

3/19

Signed grade report due today

Checked HW (Thumbnail sketch of Silk Road Story)

Groupwork:  Silk Road Record (key ideas for each story)

HW:  Illustrations (4-5 panels) due Friday

Remember to:

• google key words for authenticity (clothing, animals, particular people, cultural items)
• use a ruler for your panels
• 1 or 2 textboxes per panel - complete sentences-may type on computer and glue on panel
• Date of story in upper left of 1st panel
• Name and period - upper right corner
• Color or artistic shading (should be impressive)

3/18

Notebook Quiz

CW/HW:  "Thumbnail Sketch" of your Silk Road History Story (IN p. 50)

Illustrations will be due Friday

HW:  Grade report to be signed tonight