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On these
10/20 &
10/21: Write the following term with
possible answers, then CIRCLE the correct answer.
Participate
a.
to take part or have a share
b.
favoring one person
c.
a portion of the whole
10/22 & 10/23:
Look at the History and Arts Primary Source on page 113 of your
text. Write and answer the following
questions.
1.
Describe the location of the agora in relation to
the Acropolis.
2.
Why were temples and public buildings located within
the Acropolis?
10/24 & 10/27:
Copy the Writing Assignment Rubric
I.
Introduction Paragraph
a.
Capture audience’s attention
b.
Ends with a sentence that states the purpose of
paper-thesis statement
II.
Body(ies) Paragraph(s)
a.
At least one paragraph of 3-5 good sentences
b.
Supports/enhances (makes/proves) purpose sentence
(last sentence of introductory paragraph)
III.
Conclusion
a.
Restate sentence of introductory paragraph
b.
Rewrite/reword 3-5 sentences of body(ies) paragraph(s)
c.
Last sentences=broad statement that really seals the
deal of informing and/or persuading your audience
IV. Important Notes
a.
Always
head papers correctly.
b.
Do
not use contractions.
c.
Do
not end sentences with prepositions.
a.
Do
not use abbreviations (ex: P.O. Box; &, + b/c, w/, b/w)
b.
Do
not begin sentences with conjunctions (and, but, or, nor, so, etc.)
c.
Write
the words for the numbers 1-10 when completing writing assignments. For numbers larger than 10 write it as
follows: (11-20 etc.; 1,000).
d.
BRAINSTORM-
ALL WRITING ASSIGNMENTS MUST INCLUDE YOUR BRAINSTORMING SHEET WHICH SHOULD BE
STAPLED TO THE TOP OF YOUR WRITING ASSIGNMENTS.
10/28 & 10/29: Copy the following
If you are
absent or miss assigned work, go to www.tipton-county.com/bhs. Click on “Academic
Community,” then “Faculty.” Click
on “By Name,” and find “Kellee Midkiff.” Click on it, and then click on “Classroom
Webpage.” You can click on light blue
hyperlinks (Ex. Bellringers, Writing Assignments,
etc.) and print them off. If you click
on Bell Ringers, you MUST copy them down yourself, NOT just print them off, put
them in your folder, and turn them in for a grade.
10/30 & 10/31: Copy the following definition. Write and answer the following questions.
Ostracism-
1: a method of temporary banishment by
popular vote without trial or special accusation practiced in ancient
1. How might this word be used today? (ostracized)
2. Why would ostracism be a threat to
ancient Athenians? (What did their
community mean to them? How would you feel if you were banished from somewhere
that you loved?)
11/3
Study “The Empire of Alexander the Great”
on page 135. Write and answer the
geography questions.
11/4: Answer the following questions in paragraph
format.
1.
Do you believe that voting is
important? Why?
2.
If you could vote today, who would you
vote for? Why?
3.
No matter which candidate wins, why is
this election historically significant?
11/5:
NO BELLRINGER due to testing
11/6 & 11/7:
Write and answer question # 1 from the
Primary Source on page 127 in your textbook.
11/10 & 11/11:
Read pages 132-133. Write and answer the following questions:
1.
Why do you think religious practices were
such a large part of the ancient Greek Olympics?
2.
Why would it be a special honor for a
winner to have a statue of himself placed at
11/12 & 11/13:
What were the major accomplishments of
the Hellenistic world in science? (pgs. 138-139)
11/14:
Why is Alexander
called the “Great”? Do you think this is
justified or not? Explain. (
11/17 & 11/18: Copy the following definition, then write a
eulogy for Alexander the Great’s funeral. The eulogy MUST be at least two paragraphs.
Eulogy:
a commendatory speech or writing especially in honor of the deceased