Week of Nov.30

Driving Question: How are class,
religion, language, and inventions
present in our lives today?

Subject:
Humanities 9 – Social Studies/ English
Prepared By:
Kimberly Hawkins & Desiree’ Fuller


Overview & Purpose

This week in Humanities, the students will begin reading Chapter 2 of the World History book. The students will learn about Western Asia and Egypt 3500-500 BC. The students will learn about the geography, religions, inventions and the people. Students will learn how the inventions are present in our lives today. Students will also
Education Standards Addressed
WHG Era 4 4.1 4.1.2 4.2 4.3
K1.4-1.7
ENG: 1.2 1.1 1.3 2.1
Theme: Western Asia and Egypt 3500-500 BC




Date/ Day of Week
Objectives and Procedures
Homework and Connections

Monday
November 30
Overview of the week
Finish Chapter 2 vocabulary
Discuss geography of Asia and Egypt compared to now
Discuss ACT Vocabulary assignments.
Introduce the short story of the week.
In depth discussion of “The Kite Runner” Chapter 8
Collection of Essays.

Materials Needed
· Paper
· Pencil
· World History Book
· Computer
· Internet
· The Kite Runner Novel.
· Blogger Account.
. http://fiction.eserver.org/short/the_most_dangerous_game.html

Tuesday
December 1
Chapter 2, Section 1
Pre-reading activity
Guided Reading*
Discussion of Section

In Class Reading- “The Most Dangerous Game.”
Presentation: Plot, Sequence, and Conflict
1. Code of Hammurabi writing assignment

Wednesday
December 2

Chapter 2, Section 2
Guided Reading*
Discussion of Section

In Class discussion of the Kite Runner.
Discussion of Group Project.
1. Color and Label Map of Ancient Asia and Egypt
2. The Most Dangerous Game Study Guide.




Thursday
December 3


Chapter 2, Section 3 and 4
Guided Reading*
Discussion of Sections
Vocabulary Crossword
Vocabulary Review.
Vocabulary Homework Due.
Friday
December 4
Discussion of Chapter 2
Answer any questions students may have
Complete Section Quizzes using guided reading worksheets and book
Vocabulary Test.

Study for Chapter 2 test
Use Guided Reading and Section Quizzes to help study


http://fiction.eserver.org/short/the_most_dangerous_game.html

Journal Entries: How would Amir and Hassan adapt to the Hammurabi Code and Way of Life? 500 words DUE FRIDAY DEC. 4