Block I
We learned about different types of questioning, in preparation for our Lit. Circle Unit. We discussed questions that are "right there" and those that are "under the surface"; we read aloud a short story (Sound of Thunder by Bradbury) in class, and then constructed questions that fit the different categories.
In Social Studies, we took notes on Chapter 18 via a ppt presentation and looked through our books (pages 461-470) to identify different problems in pre-Civil War America and the reformers/organizations that addressed those issues.
Period 3
We learned about different types of questioning, in preparation for our Lit. Circle Unit. We discussed questions that are "right there" and those that are "under the surface"; we read aloud a short story (Sound of Thunder by Bradbury) in class, and then constructed questions that fit the different categories.
We will finish the story tomorrow. Also, bring your independent reading book tomorrow!
Block II
We learned about different types of questioning, in preparation for our Lit. Circle Unit. We discussed questions that are "right there" and those that are "under the surface"; we read aloud a short story (Sound of Thunder by Bradbury) in class, and then constructed questions that fit the different categories.
In Social Studies, we took notes on Chapter 18 via a ppt presentation, discussed anti-slavery literature and looked through our books (pages 461-470) to identify 9 different problems in pre-Civil War America and the reformers/organizations that addressed those issues.
