We are reading a book on myths today.  The students started reading this in English and we are finishing it up today.

Bell-ringer:  List two things you learned yesterday from the book.

Homework:  Look at notes 2 times and study for map quiz.

We are reading about the art and technology of Greece.

Bell-ringer:  What was the written language of ancient Greece?

Homework:  Study for map quiz and look over notes two times.

We are finishing notes today.  Written language will be discussed.  

Bell-ringer:  How were the social structures of Sparta and Athens different?

Homework:  Read your notes one time each night.

Notes on the social structures of Athens and Sparta.

Bell-ringer:  What did you learn from Mrs. LaPointe's book yesterday?

Homework:  Look over your notes one time.

We are finishing up technology and then moving on to art.  

Bell-ringer:  What can't a giraffe do?

Homework:  "The Golden Age of Ancient Greece"

Wanted posters due today.  We are also taking a map quiz.

Bell-ringer:  Why did Greece need colonies?

No homework.

We are simulating Greece today.  I'm pretty excited about it.  

No bell-ringer

Homework:  Study for map quiz and finish wanted poster.

We are talking about the technology of Greece today.  

Bell-ringer:  Why did the Peloponnesian War start?

Homework:  Trade and Commerce, study for map quiz and finish wanted poster.

The start of another great week.  I will be sure and email the parent email sometime this afternoon.  We will be finishing up notes on government today and then working on a little bit of homework.

Bell-ringer:  Draw what a T-Rex can't do on the back of the "Bell-ringer" sheet.

Homework:  Peloponnesian War

We will be finishing the Persian War today and then some of the classes will watch a video on three myths and legends the other classes will get caught up.

Bell-ringer:  Why did Athens get so good at sailing?

Homework:  Study for map quiz.