Block I
We participated in our LitCircles; we discussed characterization and completed a set of group discussion questions. In Social Studies, we watched a ppt on the Civil War and continued to work on our Civil War Battle Maps. The maps are due on Monday; also, please complete definitions of the following by Tuesday>
Robert E. Lee
Jefferson Davis
David Farragut
John C. Pemberton
Ulysses S. Grant
The Siege of Vicksburg
Complete handout on the Siege of Vickburg
Period 3
We finished our third LitCircle meeting - we "hotseated" our main characters and asked them indepth questions - great thinking/understanding! Keep up with your LitCircle page requirements; next meeting will be Tuesday.
Block II
CBA Assignment - complete your first and second paragraphs (intro and background paragraphs) by Tuesday. Please see the State Rubric (attached to your Guide to the CBA handout) for more details. We also met with our LitCircle groups and discussed our books. Keep up with your reading pages requirements!Next LitCircle meeting is next Tuesday. Your Civil War Battle Maps are due Monday!
