Title: 1st trimester
Course: 2024 Literature 1

1st trimester topics

Academic skills: 1. Learning styles 2. How we learn 3. Skimming 4. Scanning 5. Paragraph elements 6. Types of paragraphs 7. Critical thinking 8. The decision making process 9. Effective reading 10. Understanding a text 11. Brainstorming

Social Studies 1. Importance of writing 2. Egyptian culture 3. Egyptian society 4. Egyptian art and religion 5. Desert climate 6. Mediterranean climate 7. Oceans and continents 8. Oceanic landscapes 9. Humans changing the landscape 10. Creation and destruction of landscapes 11. Tecto nic Plates 12. Tectonic plates movement

1st trimester expected learning

 Academic skills: Can define different learning preferences, Can identify their own learning preference,,Can define skimming and its benefit,Can define scanning and its benefits, Can describe the elements that form, Can describe the different kinds of paragraphs: descriptive, narrative, expository, and persuasive, Can define the concept of critical thinking, Can describe how critical thinking transforms the decision-making process,  Can understand the main idea of a text without understanding every word, Can understand the main idea of a text whilst ignoring missing information, Can practice writing down ideas to integrate a further composition

Social studies - Can define the importance of writing in River civilizations - Can state the location and history of Ancient Egypt - Can describe the social organization of Ancient Egypt - Can describe the religion and art of Ancient Egypt - Can describe the features of deserts - Can describe Mediterranean climate - Can describe oceans and continents - Can describe Oceanic landscape - Can describe the effects produced by human beings as geological agents - Can describe the internal energy of the Earth - Can describe the lithosphere - Can describe plate boundaries and movements

Week 1 Aug. 28 - Sep. 1, 2023

                                    Literature
Session 1 | Prepare yourself mentally You will only be speaking in English | Always speak in  English to your teacher and and classmates | Keep practicing your English by listening to the radio and TV in English.
Session 2 | Review the topics of your book.. Chek out your MOODLE page. Ask questions about them if you have any doubts | The teacher wull give you the informationon how we will be using those sites | Practice talking to your family in English

Week 2 Sep 04 - 08, 2023

Literature
Session 1
Read text on page 17. File: Learning preferences

Watch video "Seven learning styles"

https://youtu.be/VRCJG9HFW2s
"Don't forget to take notes, they will be used in class"
We will learn about our preference in learning information, and discusss how do we learn information in school. SS We will answer exercises #2, and #3 from page 17
Finish work from class
Session 2 | Read text on page 20. File: Ancient writing Watch video "The invention of writing" "Don't forget to take notes, they will be used in class" | We will discuss why writing has been important since ancient times. We will answer exercises #1 and #2 on page 20.  We will practice our Egyptian writing | Finish work from class
Session 3
1. Follow on-screen instructions to either log in or create an account

for 7A https://quizizz.com/join?class=I314076

  for 7B https://quizizz.com/join?class=L956286

  for 7C https://quizizz.com/join?class=S451590

You will now be enroll  in your literature class and be able to do your  quiz
Spelling quiz
 We will learn how to work a spelling contract
Spelling contract..
Your quiz will open on Thursday and it will close at 10 pm
During the week | Read "The cat who thought she was a dog and the dog who thought he was a cat" | Answer "Activate prior knowledge" before reading the story | Assignment "The cat who thought she was a dog and the dog who thought he was a cat"

Week 3 Sep. 11 - 15, 2023

Literature
Session 1 | Read text on page 27. File: my learning preference Watch video "Discover your learning style "https://youtu.be/_IopcOwfsoU *Don’t forget to take notes, they will be use in class* | We will discusss and try to figure out what are our main learning style is. SS We will answer exercises #1, #2. and #3 rom page 27 | Finish work from class
Session 2 | Read text on page 30. File: Ancient Egyptians Watch video "Ancient Egypt 101" *Don’t forget to take notes, they will be use in class* | We will learn abouitAncient Egypt's history. We will review the material by answering exercises #1, #2 and #3 on page 30 | Homework "Egyptian rules" Will be graded in school
Session 3 | Review material from the previous class | Will answer one  quiz from Quizizz about this week's topic. Spelling quiz | Spelling contract
During the week | Read "A day's wait" | Answer "Activate prior knowledge" before reading the story | Assignment "A day's wait"

Week 4 Sep. 18- 22, 2023

Literature
Session 1
Read the text on page 37
Watch the video  "What's skimming?"
https://youtu.be/1UEzRsZgvVU?si=kPF_cev0vWNnAC31
"Don’t forget to take notes, they will be use in class"
We will learn about a reading technique called skimming and how and where to use it. SS We will answer exercise 2 from page 37
Finish work from class
Session 2 | Read the text on page 40 Watch the video  "Ancient Egyptian government" "Don’t forget to take notes, they will be use in class" | We will be reviewing the information from the videos about Egypt's society and answering exercises # 2 and # 3 on page 40 | Assignment  "Egyptian social  class pyramid" It will be graded in class
Session 3 | Review material from the previous class | Will answer one  quiz from Quizizz about this week's topic. Spelling quiz |
During the week | Read "Was Tarzan a three- bandage man? | Answer "Activate prior knowledge" before reading the story | Assignment  "Was Tarzan a three- bandage man?

Week 5 Sep. 25 - 29,  2023

LITERATURE
Session 1
Read the text on page 47
Watch the video "Definition of scanning"
https://youtu.be/fC8pTET7dzw?si=lpEpIHjFYuD_QeUP
Don't forget to take notes!

*They will be use in class”
We will learn about a reading technique called skimming and how and where to use it. SS We will answer exercise #2 and #4 on page 47.
Finish work from class
Session 2
Read the text on page 50

Watch the video "Ancient Egyptian religion"

 Don't forget to take notes!

*They will be use in class”
We will talk about what was Egyptian art and some of  the characteristics of their paintings. We will learn about their religion.  Exercises #2 and #3 from page 50

 We will do Egyptians portraits.
Finish work from class
Session 3 | Review material from the previous class | Will answer one  quiz from Quizizz about this week's topic.Spelling quiz | Your quizz for this week will open on thursday at 00:00 am, and it will close at  10:00pm Quizizz "Ancient Egypt"
During the week | Read "In search of our mother's garden" | Answer "Activate prior knowledge" before reading the  story | Assignment  "In search of our mother's garden"

Week 6 Oct. 02 - 06, 2022

Literature
Session 1 | Read text on page 57 Watch video " Whatare thefive elements of a paragraph?" https://youtu.be/ozGg5cwHhmg “Don’t forget to take notes, they will be use in class | SS will learn about the characteristics and elements of paragraphs, and how to write one. SS We will answer exercises #1, and #3 on page 57. | Your quizz for this week will open on Friday. at 00:00 am, and it will close at  10:00pm Quizizz "Ancient Egypt"
Session 1 | Read text on page 60. Watch video " Hot climates " “Don’t forget to take notes, they will be use in class” | we will learn the characteristics of the desert climate, animals and vegetation. Exercises #2 and #3 from page 60 will be answer | Finish work from class
Session 3
1. Follow on-screen instructions to either log in or create an account

for 7A https://quizizz.com/join?class=V725649

for 7B https://quizizz.com/join?class=T089735

for 7C https://quizizz.com/join?class=U374102

You will now be enroll  in your literature class and be able to do your  quiz
Will answer one quizziz about this week's topic. Quizizz " Deserts". Spelling quiz
During the week | Log into your UNOI account and go to Myon. You will find the book there. Read "Desert climates” take a picture at the end of the questionnaire. https://www.myon.com/reader/index.html?archive_code=fcz_desert_s17 |  | Assignment "Desert climates”

Week 7 Oct. 09 - 13, 2023

Literature
Session 1
Read text on page 67
Watch video "Paragraphs / Types of paragraphs"
https://youtu.be/vaX_U6VkdIE
Don’t forget to take notes!

*They will be use in class*
SS will learn about the different types of paragraphs . SS will answer exercises #1. #2 and #3 from page 67
Finish work from class
Session 2
Read text on page 70
Watch video "Mediterranean climate seasons”
https://youtu.be/AeLorusLxUk"
Don’t forget to take notes!

*They will be use in class*
We'll discuss the characteristics of Mediterranean climate, and the countries that share it. Exercises #2 and #5, page 70
Finish work from class
Session 3 | Review the material from the previous class | Will answer one or two quizzes about this week's topic. Spelling quiz |
During the week | Read “Wonders of earth” https://www.myon.com/reader/index.html?archive_code=sbnp_earth_f16 |  | Assignment “Wonders””

Week 8 Oct. 16 - 20, 2023

Literature
Session  1
Read text on page 77
Watch video " What's critical thinking?
https://youtu.be/HnJ1bqXUnIM
 Don’t forget to take notes!

*They will be use in class"
We will learn wha t is critical t. SS will answer exercises #1, #2 and #3 from page 77hinking, how do we apply critical thinking
Finish work from class
Session 2
Read text on page 80

Watch videos "Seven Continents song" and “Five oceans song”

 Don’t forget to take notes!

*They will be use in class"
We will learn about oceans and continents, their characteristics and how they become to be. Will answer exercises #2 and # 3 from page 80 will be answer.
Finish work from class
Session 3 | Review material from previous class | Will answer one or two quizzes about this week's topic. Spelling quiz | Quizizz “continents and oceans”
During the week | Remember, you have to log into UNOI, then  go to MyON. Read “ The unusual journey from pebbles to continents” https://www.myon.com/reader/index.html?archive_code=eaj_pebco_s23 |  | Assignment “Continents”

Week 9 Oct. 23 - 27, 2023

LITERATURE
Session 1
Read yext pn  page 87.
Watch video "The  7 step decidsion making process"
https://youtu.be/d53AFjxT5hQ
Don't forget to take notes!
*They will be use in class*
We will learn how using our critical thinking skills will halp us improve our decision making process. SS will answer exercises #1, #2 #3 and #4 from page 87
Finish work from  class
Session 2
Read text on page 90

Watch video "Oceanic landscapes"
Don't forget to take notes!
*They will be use in class*
Now is the turn for maritime climate, also know as oceanic climate. we will review what are oceanic landscapes,and their characteristics. Exercises #2 and #3 on page 90. SS will work in groups to obtain the common answers
Finish work from class
Session 4 | Review material from the previous class | Will answer one  quiz from Quizizz about this week's topic. Spelling quiz | Quiz “oceanic landscapes”
During the week | Read “The science behind wonders of the water” https://www.myon.com/reader/index.html?archive_code=sbnp_water_f16 |  | Answer the review and then the quiz.

Week 10 Oct. 30 - Nov. 03, 2023

Literature
Session 1
Read texts on page 97
 Watch video "Effective reading”
https://youtu.be/zszE_GsphzE
Don't forget to take notes, they’ll be used in class “
We will learn the meaning of the Main Idea so we can read academic material more effectively and efficiently. SS will answer exercises #1, #2 and #3 from page 97
Finish work from class
Session 2 | Read texts on page 120 Watch video "The lithosphere” Don't forget to take notes, they’ll be used in class “ | We will learn about the layer of the earth, and how does the lithosphere is involve in the tectonic plates theory. You will answer exercises #2 and #3 from page 120 | Finish work from class
Session 3 | Review the material from the previous class | . Spel[ing quiz |
During the week | Log into UNOI, then go to MYON Read “unsolved questions about earth” https://www.myon.com/reader/index.html?archive_code=us_earth_s23 |  | Read the book. Give your review Answer the quiz

Week 11 Nov. 06 - 10, 2023

Literature
Session 1
Read texts on page 107
Watch video "Main idea"
https://youtu.be/xJGQIYU_xhs
Don't forget to take notes"*They will be use in class*
We will learn how to understand a redingtext without having all the information or knowing the topic. SS will answer exercises #1, #2 and #3 from page107
Finish work from class
Session 2 | Read texts on page 130 Watch video "Tectonic plates theory" Don't forget to take notes"*They will be use in class* | Will learn where are the 7 major tectonic plates located. We'll answer exercise  #2 from page 130 | Finish work from class
Session 3 | Review the material from the previous class | Spelling quiz |
During the week | Log into UNOI. Go to MYON. Read “Be the best at reading” https://www.myon.com/reader/index.html?archive_code=toti_bstrd_f12 |  | Read the book. Write the review. Answer the quiz

Week 12    Nov 13 - 17, 2023

Literature
Session 1
Read text on page 117
Watch video "wHAT IS brainstorming"
https://youtu.be/tMl0uXedbOI
"Don’t forget to take notes “*They will be used in class*
Will learn how writing different ideas can help us integrate and write down a paragraph. SS will answer exercises #1, #2 and #3 from page117
Finish work from class
Session 2 | Read text on page 100 Watch video "Human influences on the environment" "Don’t forget to take notes “*They will be used in class* | How is the human race changing, negatively and positively, the physical characteristics of the planet? Exercises #1 and # 2 from page 100 will be answered | Finish work from class
Session 3 | Review the materials from the previous class | We'll answer one quiz about this week's class. Spelling quiz |