Reminders for Friday, December 16th

Your journal assignment is due on Friday.  The directions are listed below.  Remember, with winter break coming up, I will not accept this assignment late so make sure you have it done by tomorrow!

Journal Assignment

Record your classroom trading experience as if you were an actual trader from Central Africa, Egypt, or Kush.  Include supporting details about the items you were trading, the route you used to travel, and the goods you received on your journey.  Did you trade for what you wanted?  Why would you and your people need these items?  Be creative!  Your journal entry should be at least half a page in length.  The journal will be due Friday, December 16, 2011.



Chapter 3 Test on Wednesday, 12/14/11

Study for your Chapter 3 test on Wednesday by reviewing your key terms, answering all of the questions on your study guide, and preparing for a short answer response (6-8 sentences) on how the ancient Egyptians were affected by religion OR the Nile River (you have the option of choosing).

Also, if you received another missing assignment report. it is due back with the completed assignments AND a parent signature.

Reminders for Thursday, 12/8/11

Study for your Quiz on Chapter 3, Section 4.  The notes that we took in class on Tuesday will be very helpful when studying for the quiz.  Don't forget to review the vocabulary words as well.

Reminders for Tuesday, 12/6/11

• If you didn't finish your "Guided Reading & Review" worksheet in class on Friday, it will be due this Tuesday.
• If you received a missing assignment report on Friday, it must be signed by a parent/guardian and returned on Tuesday, along with the missing assignments.
• EXTRA CREDIT QUESTION ---- Who is the head football coach of Mr. Schemer's beloved UCF Knights?  Write it down and turn it in with your bellringer, and no mentioning of our record this year!