Monday, October 20, 2014

Week of October 20th (Not NHD Class Agenda)


Monday, Oct. 20th
Tuesday, Oct. 21st
Wednesday, Oct. 22nd
Thursday, Oct. 23rd
Friday, Oct. 24th
1.Putting it all together! The time has come for students to do a final edit and put their historical    fiction storybook together. This includes an author’s note, annotated bibliography, text, images and optional “facts” page.  The due date has been extended until the end of class tomorrow.
1. Putting it all together! The time has come for students to do a final edit and put their historical    fiction storybook together. This includes an author’s note, annotated bibliography, text, images and optional “facts” page. 
1. Celebration and shared read – Students will read their peers’ work and leave commentary for the authors.  Snacks will be provided!
1.  Spanish Exploration in the New World – Students will examine the famous painting of Columbus’ landing that hangs in our nation’s capitol.

2. We’ll read from A Young Person’s History of the United States on the nature of early Spanish exploration in the New World.

1. Text Comparison – Students will read three text entries on Columbus from different time periods. They will be asked to assign a time period to each entry based on author’s bias and editing.

HW – Bring home materials to ensure you will be able to complete your historical fiction storybook tomorrow!
DUE DATE TODAY – Final Historical Fiction Storybooks due today!