Written+Language

Turn to page 45-47 in your text and follow along.
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Now that you have listened to the text, you will participate in the following activities. Make sure you refer to your rubric as you proceed through the activity. If you need to re-listen to the text you may do so at any time.

======== 1. Locate a key term, or interesting word, that you read today and would like to teach to the rest of the class. Write the word on your activity poster. Include the definition for the word.

2. Highlight the location where writing began on your activity poster so your classmates will understand where it began. You may want to follow this link to locate Sumer on the map. Sumer

3. Write 3 interesting facts, and a supporting detail for each fact. Make sure you use your own words by paraphrasing the information. This information should be the most important parts of the text you read. 4. Create an illustration on your activity poster that would make other students curious or interested in your topic.

5. Write a caption for your illustration.
6. If a date was provided in your text selection, write this date on your activity poster, as well as what happened on this date.

======== 7. Follow the directions on the Voki sheet to create your Voki. This character will do your talking and teaching for you! Have fun!