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World Issues Reminder- all blocks

May 21st, 2007 · No Comments

We will be finishing up our United Nations/World Issues project this week. At this point your group should have a completed storyboard, all necessary pictures, and all your research completed. Plus all of your research and pictures should be in the appropriate program your group is using to present your project. If [...]

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Tags: UN/Human Rights · all blocks · social studies

Helpful tips

April 18th, 2007 · No Comments

Introduction- This should be catchy, interesting, and a reflection of you as a speaker!  You want to arouse your audiences curiosity.

Hook- interesting or emotional comment used to catch reader’s attention
General Comments- interesting background information (define key terms)
Thesis Statement- specific topic of the essay/explains ideas of the body paragraphs

Conclusion-  The reader should see the importance of [...]

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Tags: Egypt · all blocks · social studies · tips

Reminder- all blocks

April 16th, 2007 · No Comments

You will be working in class next period to prepare for your Famous Egyptians Speech. By next class, you should have completed all your research. That means you have at least two full pages of notes, from at least two different sources, and most importantly enough information to write a five paragraph speech [...]

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Tags: Egypt · all blocks · social studies

Homework All Blocks (April 9/10)

April 10th, 2007 · No Comments

If you have not finished your poem of praise about one of the gods from your Egyptian myth you must finish it for next class. You should also be prepared to recite the poem for the class. Please rehearse your poem and concentrate on your presentation skills. I am looking for you [...]

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Tags: social studies