1. THIEVES WARM UP FOR CHAPTER 19.2 and 19.3 YOU ONLY HAVE FIVE MINUTES TO WORK ON IT DAILY. DUE FRIDAY IN NOTEBOOKS FOR POINTS Title Headings Introduction Every first sentence Visuals and vocabulary End of chapter questions (If any) Summary

2. 19.2 THIEVES The Elements of THIEVES Name: _________________________________________ Title What is the title? What do I already know about this topic? What does this topic have to do with the preceding chapter? Does the title express a point of view? What do I think I will be reading about? Headings –What does this heading tell me I will be reading about? What is the topic of the paragraph beneath it? –How can I turn this heading into a question that is likely to be answered in the text? Introduction Is there an opening paragraph, perhaps italicized? Does the first paragraph introduce the chapter? –What does the introduction tell me I will be reading about? Do I know anything about this topic already? Every first sentence in a paragraph –What do I think this chapter is going to be about based on the first sentence in each paragraph? Visuals and vocabulary Does the chapter include photographs, drawings, maps, charts, or graphs? What can I learn from the visuals in a chapter? –How do captions help me better understand the meaning? –Is there a list of key vocabulary terms and definitions? –Are there important words in boldface type throughout the chapter? Do I know what the boldfaced words mean? –Can I tell the meaning of the boldfaced words from the sentences in which they are embedded? End-of-chapter questions What do the questions ask? What information do they earmark as important? What information do I learn from the questions? –Let me keep in mind the end-of-chapter questions so that I may annotate my text where pertinent information is located. Summary What do I understand and recall about the topics covered in the summary?

3. Chapter 19 Ancient China Geography and the Early Settlement of China

4. Notebooks Entries Are: In pencil or pen Labeled with the date Labeled with a proper title Written very neatly Clearly legible Followed by a horizontal line to separate entries on a single page Written so as to maximize the use of each page Representative of the student’s best effort Complete Notebooks will be collected on Friday to receive points in the gradebook.

5. Quiet WorkStand & Deliver Open Discussion Team Work THE CURRENT CLASSROOM “MODE”

6. STANDARDS FOR QUIET WORK I am listening to the teacher. I am not talking. I am taking notes or doing other silent work as directed. I am paying complete attention to the teacher.

7. Objectives 1.You will know the five geographic regions in China. 2.You will learn the differences between the five geographic regions in regards to climate, physical features and vegetation. 3.You will discover how geography affected where the first Chinese settled. 4.You will learn how the first Chinese lived and communicated with others.

8. Assessments The Chinese often drew pictures of the landscape on scrolls. With your partner you will choose two of China’s geographic regions and illustrate the geography and way of life in each region. Your scroll will need to show physical features, climate and vegetation, clothing, food and shelter of people living in that region. Graded on rubric. Due Thursday. Friday Test on details and differences of geographic regions. A short response on how the regions affected the flow of civilization. You can use your notebook as a resource.

9. Chinese Scrolls

10. Vocabulary for our word wall and notes -Oasis - clan -Silt - ancestor worship -Tributary - logograph, - maiz -economy -Mutton -Millet -human sacrifice *Five points to have completed vocab in notes by Wed. 1/13 *Extra credit – sign up for a word and create a word wall foldable for one point each. See me after class to sign up for a word or two

11. What are some geographical highlights of China? What type of climate does China have? What is the geographical break down of China? China has the world’s largest mountain, Himalayas. Taklamakan Desert- one of the world’s largest deserts. China also has some of the longest rivers in the world. China is 3.7 million square miles long. In modern day China 1.2 billion people live in China. Climate varies from Ice storms in the high mountains to sandstorms in the deserts. Ancient China can be divided into two parts- inner and outer China. Outer China- Tibet-Qinghai Plateau, Northwestern deserts, Northeastern plains Summary

12. Outer China

13. - Tibet-Qinghai plateau is also known as the “roof of the world”. It’s elevation is more than two miles above sea level. -It is a rocky land surrounded by towering mountains. -The Himalayas surround part of the plateau. Mount Everest is part of this peak as well. -Since the plateau is very high it is very cold. The air is thin and dry. -It even snows in summer. -Though two of China’s major rivers begin in this area, Yellow River and Yangtze River, the plateau is rather dry. -Natural vegetation is sparse scrubs and grasses. -Antelopes, yaks, wolves and wildcats are some of the local animals. Summary: What are the geographical characteristics of outer China’s Tibet Qinghai Plateau? What type of plants and animals live in the plateau? What is the climate like in the plateau? Would this be an easy or challenging place to live in the ancient time s and why

14. What is located in the northwestern part of outer China? What are the physical characteristics of it? Can things live and grow there? The northwestern part is known for two great deserts. The Taklamakan Desert -about 105,000 square miles. -One of the most dangerous deserts in the world -Harsh place to live and difficult for travelers -The name means “Once you go in you never come out” -Minimal vegetation. Bushes, weeds and trees grow only near oasis -Oasis: A place where water can be found in desert The Gobi Desert -Over 500,000 square miles -One of the world’s largest deserts -Covers part of China and Mongolia -Few sand dunes, desert is stony -Made of small pebbles and tiny bits of sand -Plants are small and limited Summary:

15. What is the Northeastern Plain in outer China? What are it’s characteristics? Good to live there? - The Northeaster Plain is located east of present- day Mongolia. -It is a land of low hills and plains. -Natural vegetation is mostly prairie grass. -In ancient times, many herders -Cold and dry, not good for crops. -During short summers 75’, in winter 10’ -Minimum rain -Major rivers that run through it are Liao and Sungari. Rivers freeze in winter and people use them as roads. Summary:

16. What was life like in the Tibetan Plateau? What role did yaks play in the life of herders in Outer China? What was life like the Northwestern Deserts? What was life like in Northeastern Plain? Why was the Great Wall of China built? Tibetan Plateau -Herders lived there not strong soil for farming -Constantly had to move to find new grass for animals to graze. - Herders mostly had yaks, they provided meat and their milk was made into butter and yogurt. -Yak wool was turned into heavy clothing needed in the cold climate. -Yak hair woven into material for tents. Northwestern Deserts -Communities made in oasis. Homes built of mud. -Cotton, winter wheat and maize (a type of corn) were grown -Main foods were wheat noodles, break and mutton (meat from sheep) Northeastern Plain -Too cold and dry for farming -Prairie grass supported livestock -Early settlers were nomads, who lived in tents, and raised sheep, goats, cattle and horses. -Main food was meat. -Nomads often invaded inner China, that is why the Great Wall was built! Summary:

18. Open Discussion Questions If you were living in ancient times describe to each other how your life would be in outer China? Have your recorder write a brief summary of your responses. Your reporter will need to write and report out what was written in Stand and Deliver. YOU ONLY HAVE 8 MINUTES!!!

19. Quiet WorkStand & Deliver Open Discussion Team Work THE CURRENT CLASSROOM “MODE”

20. WHEN I STAND AND DELIVER… I go quickly to the white board when it is my turn. I print my name on the white board neatly and complete the assigned task on the white board. I complete the problem as a notebook entry if it is not my turn to be at the board. I stand at attention to show my teacher when I am done and requesting permission to be seated. I address the teacher as “sir” or “ma’am”. I ask or answer a question in a clear, loud voice.

21. Quiet WorkStand & Deliver Open Discussion Team Work THE CURRENT CLASSROOM “MODE”

22. DURING TEAM WORK… I work cooperatively with my team members to accomplish a particular goal by: Performing assigned tasks/roles Listening to my team members Respecting the ideas of others Being a helpful contributor to the team.

23. 2)Start your discussion on how you would Create your scroll to depict outer China in these ancient times. This is a rough draft of your scroll. You must include at least two geographical highlights. Task manager please make sure everyone is participating in the sketch.

24. Homework Please write the following in your planner. 1.Complete the summaries for each Cornell Note page we took. They will be checked tomorrow in your table groups and must be done to be used for studying for the test on Friday. 2.Using your copy of the chapter, define vocabulary due Wednesday, 1/13 3. Extra credit foldable due Wednesday 1/13. 1 point per each. See me soon before words run out. * If your summaries are incomplete you will have to complete them outside while we go over the correct responses for summaries that can be used for the test on Friday.

25. Extra Credit Word Wall Vocab Definition Picture Sentence Example