Week 2

Last Name, First Name 4/21 4/25 ? 31 “Brunelleschi’s Dome ” Days This week in class I will continue learning about how Filippo Brunelleschi created the dome on top of the cathedral in Florence.

Monday Day #4 4/21/14 RH 1, 2 WHST 1, B.C. – The city of Rome is founded From last week, did you agree or disagree that Brunelleschi was a “buffoon and babbler”? What was one reason you gave. Use partner and close reading I will continue learning more about Brunelleschi’s plan to complete the dome as will be demonstrated by my responses to focus questions. cupola dsmsmrmc.weebly.com

Bell Work I agreed/disagreed with this statement. One reason I gave was……

cupola Noun Structure on top of a dome or roof

Highlights from last week… The Florence Cathedral did not have a dome. Most people thought building the dome was impossible. The city of Florence held a contest to see if anybody could do it. Filippo Brunelleschi entered the contest. Many people thought he was crazy.

Tier 3 Key Terms for Today hoop stress “Gates of Paradise, The” Ghiberti, Lorenzo Spugna Use the glossary and complete the Tier 3 Key Terms for Day #4 in your handout.

Partner Reading Partner A Partner B Pages 3 -4

Focus Question #1 What building material were the first 46 feet of the dome going to be made out of?

After reading in partners….. 1. Identify 2 terms that seem important in this paragraph. 2. Determine the meaning of the term using context clues (no dictionaries!) 3. Use a dictionary when you are finished to see if you were right. 4. Make changes if necessary. overseer A person who helps plan or build something. This is actually the person who is in charge

Independent Reading Page 5

Focus Question #2 Why do you think the overseers made Brunelleschi’s rival, Lorenzo Ghiberti, the co-superintendent?

After reading independently….. 1. Identify 1 more term that seems important in this paragraph. 2. Determine the meaning of the term using context clues (no dictionaries!) 3. Use a dictionary when you are finished to see if you were right. 4. Make changes if necessary. overseer A person who helps plan or build something. This is actually the person who is in charge

Teacher-Led Reading Page 5

Food for Thought….. Sometimes in life we have to work with people we don’t like, just like Brunelleschi did. List the pros (goods things) and cons (bad things) about working with people you don’t like. Pro: Learning how to work with people you don’t like can be a valuable life skill. Con: There may be disagreements or even fights

Tuesday Day #5 4/22/14 RH 2, WHST – Germans introduce poison gas What is one pro (good thing) about working with people you don’t like? I will continue learning about how Filippo Brunelleschi created the dome on top of the Florence Cathedral as will be demonstrated by my response to questions during today’s classroom discussion. lumber dsmsmrmc.weebly.com Minimum Day

Bell Work One pro about working with people you don’t like is…..

lumber Noun wooden boards or logs that have been sawed and cut for use

Great Cathedral Mystery 0:00 – 1:45, 2:18 -18:35

Wednesday Day #6 4/23/14 RH 2,3,7 WHST 2, – Hank Aaron hits first homerun Why do you think Brunelleschi wanted to use Spugna (light, pourous volcanic rock) in the construction of the dome? Using close and cloze reading, I will examine an article to identify problems Brunelleschi encountered building the dome and analyze his solutions as will be demonstrated by answers to focus questions. counteract dsmsmrmc.weebly.com

Bell Work I think Brunelleschi wanted to use Spugna in the construction of the dome because…

counteract Verb To act against something

Tier 3 Key Terms for Today castello herringbone pattern Use the glossary and complete the Tier 3 Key Terms for Day #6 in your handout.

Independent Reading Page 5

Focus Question #1 What was the first problem that Brunelleschi had to solve?

After reading in partners….. 1. Identify 2 terms that seem important in this paragraph. 2. Determine the meaning of the term using context clues (no dictionaries!) 3. Use a dictionary when you are finished to see if you were right. 4. Make changes if necessary.

Teacher-Led Reading Page 5

Cloze Reading Page 5

Focus Question #2 Why did Brunelleschi use herringbone pattern in the dome’s brickwork?

After reading in partners….. 1. Identify 2 terms that seem important in this paragraph. 2. Determine the meaning of the term using context clues (no dictionaries!) 3. Use a dictionary when you are finished to see if you were right. 4. Make changes if necessary.

Great Cathedral Mystery 20:03 – 32:20 Complete the circle map in your handout with 10 important facts from today’s video clip.

Thursday Day #7 4/24/14 RH 2,3,7 WHST 2, – Library of Congress is established Explain one way Brunelleschi was able to lift building material to the level of the construction site. Using partner reading, I will examine an article to identify problems Brunelleschi encountered building the dome and analyze his solutions as will be demonstrated by answers to focus questions. harmonious dsmsmrmc.weebly.com

Bell Work Brunelleschi was able to lift building material by…..

harmonious Adj. Having parts that are related or combined; agreeable.

Tier 3 Key Terms for Today parapets Lombardy Use the glossary and complete the Tier 3 Key Terms for Day #7 in your handout.

Partner Reading Pages 6 A B

Focus Questions #1 & 2 1.Why did Brunelleschi take care of his workers? 2. What did Brunelleschi do when his workers went on strike demanding more money?

After reading in partners….. 1. Identify 2 terms that seem important in this paragraph. 2. Determine the meaning of the term using context clues (no dictionaries!) 3. Use a dictionary when you are finished to see if you were right. 4. Make changes if necessary.

Great Cathedral Mystery 32:21 – 51:50 Complete the circle map in your handout with 10 important facts from today’s video clip.

Week 30 History Log Part 1 Glossary M – Brunelleschi’s Dome Day 1 T – Brunelleschi’s Dome Day 2 W – Brunelleschi’s Dome Day 3 Week 31 History Log Part 2 Glossary M – Brunelleschi’s Dome Day 4 W – Brunelleschi’s Dome Day 6 Th – Brunelleschi’s Dome Day 7 F – Weekly Reflection What goes in the packet tomorrow? Make sure all work is complete before turning it in!

Friday Day #8 4/25/14 RH 1, WHST – Ground broken for the Suez Canal What is a parapet? I will assess my understanding of the information covered the last two weeks by taking an assessment and completing a weekly reflection as will be demonstrated by submission of my Week 30/31 Packet. delegate dsmsmrmc.weebly.com

Bell Work A parapet is….

delegate Noun A person acting for another; passing on responsibility

15 minutes pinkWhen you turn-in your quiz don’t forget to get a pink Weekly Reflection. As packets are being turned in and graded by the teacher, remain in your assigned seat and complete your own packet. Turn-in Quiz Pick-up a Weekly Reflection Brunelleschi’s Dome Quiz Days 1-7

Week 30 History Log Part 1 Glossary M – Brunelleschi’s Dome Day 1 T – Brunelleschi’s Dome Day 2 W – Brunelleschi’s Dome Day 3 Week 31 History Log Part 2 Glossary M – Brunelleschi’s Dome Day 4 W – Brunelleschi’s Dome Day 6 Th – Brunelleschi’s Dome Day 7 F – Weekly Reflection What goes in the packet? Make sure all work is complete before turning it in!

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THE PERFECT PARAGRAPH! General Information and Topic Sentences

THE PERFECT PARAGRAPH! Supporting Ideas and Clinchers