Mullen’s Megaphone

EQ: Why is it important to know what is currently taking place in the Middle East?
Agenda:
1. Review game for test

Reminders: Notebooks updated? Postcard completed? Chapter 16 test and notebook quiz tomorrow! Postcard due on Friday!

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Have a safe and fun "hollow weenie"

Today we worked on our study guide and the postcard. Notice the change in due date for the postcard below.

EQ: How are the various cultural groups in the Middle East similar and different? Key: How are they similar and different from the U.S.?
Warm-up: What are some examples of westernization? (If you need help, you can refer to p 458)
Agenda:
1. Postcard from the Middle East
2. Study guide for Chap 16

Announcement: Chap 16 test/Notebook quiz on Thursday, 11/1/07
Due date change: Postcard will be due on Friday, 11/2/07

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Have you bought your treats?

Today we took a look at the culture of the Middle East and compared/contrasted their culture to us in the states. It was cool to look at the different slides.

We have a lot going on this week so make sure that you pay attention to announcements!

EQ: How are the various cultural groups in the Middle East similar and different? Key: How are they similar and different from the U.S.?
Warm-up: Name two differences in the culture between the Middle East and the U.S..
Agenda:
1. Turn in RAFT assignment AND warm-ups/ABC order
2. "I see something similar….I see something different…" Taking a look at the culture of the Middle East

Announcement: Chap 16 test/Notebook quiz on Thursday, 11/1/07

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Go Vols and Dawgs!

Today we were busy with many different activities. We updated notebooks, watched a very short video on the Arab/Israeli conflict and completed a guided reading over lesson 4. Monday we will learn more about the culture of the people in the Middle East and how it compares with us.

Homework: Your RAFT assignment is due on Monday!

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Have a great weekend!

Today we had fun while learning about the resources and religion of North Africa and the Middle East. We will finish discussing this lesson tomorrow. We will also talk about a very important current event tomorrow….the war in Iraq. See you then!

Homework: none

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Remember tomorrow is powder puff football!

Today we presented our puzzle pieces showing the events of the Middle East conflict. We also saw some political cartoons to show how peace is difficult for these two groups. We will be playing Koosh Ball Fun tomorrow!

Homework: none

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Have a great afternoon

In our quest to learn about the Middle East Conflict, we started illustrating puzzle pieces that we will be presenting tomorrow. Hopefully, putting the pieces of the puzzle together will make the history of the Middle East come together. These two groups have been in conflict for a very long time!

Homework: none

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Hooray….rain!

After we discussed our lesson on the Iran-Iraq war, we watched a short video on the traditional foods of the Middle East. I thought it looked delicious but some of you didn’t agree. Monday we will be learning about the Middle East Conflict. See you then.

Remember: If you were absent on the day we took the vocabulary quiz, you must come to me. It is your responsibility to come to me for make-up work.

Have a restful, safe weekend.

Today we took our vocabulary quiz over chapter 16. We also discussed how to distinguish between fact and opinion. We talked about why it is important to know the difference. We started our lesson on Muslim vs. Muslim and will finish tomorrow.

Homework: none

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I wish it would rain!

We finished our discussion on lesson 1 and then created a timeline for the conflicts in the Middle East. Remember, if you did not finish your timeline, it is for homework. Here are the timeline events in case you need them:

Third Arab-Israeli War
Iran-Iraq War
First Arab-Israeli War
Israel and PLO signed agreement
Persian Gulf War
Fourth Arab-Israeli War
War with Iraq
UN divided Palestine
Second Arab-Israeli War (1956)

We also reviewed our vocabulary words. Remember our quiz will be on Thursday.

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Enjoy your day and let’s hope rain will be here by tomorrow!