1. Ancient Greece
Day 1

2. Outcomes
Build vocabulary by finding words related to the lesson concept
Listen for causes and effects
Identify and analyze graphic sources
Use graphic organizers to connect graphic sources to the text
Build background using a web
Define lesson vocabulary words

3. How have ancient cultures influenced modern ones?
Question of the Week
How have ancient cultures influenced modern ones?

4. READ ALOUD “Naming The City”
Why did the city in this story flourish?
Why did the gods feel that the city should carry Athena’s name?
Pair-Share

5. Concept Web Ancient Greece Discuss how the words connect
Daily Life
Geographic Features
Ancient Greece
Traditions
Architecture

6. Concept Vocabulary Acropolis: high fortress of an ancient Greek city
Agora: marketplace of ancient Greece
Temples: buildings used for the service or worship of a god or gods

7. Word Sort Sort the following words on the concept web acropolis agora
temples

8. Graphic Sources Bullet one: teacher Bullet two: choral read
Bullet three: teacher
Strategy: cloze read
Good readers use graphic sources like maps, charts, and diagrams to aid in comprehension .
TAKING NOTES

9. GREECE: Land and Climate
Paragraph 1: Boys
Paragraph 2: Girls
Paragraph 3: Cloze
Paragraph 4: All
**Complete write to read activity.
Make a web to organize the information as you read.
Write a brief paragraph suggesting the types of clothing visitors should bring when traveling in Greece in the summer, and why.

10. Ancient Greece
Story Vocabulary

11. Words to Know
Architecture Democracy Empire Ideal Mythology

12. Sketch the word
Students will draw a quick sketch to represent the vocabulary word.

13. Read Aloud “ Lessons from the Past”
Cloze Read

14. Day 1 Agenda English Read Aloud Chapter Book Writing
Introduce concept/skill for the week
Power teach concept/skill to partner
Practice concept/skill
Read Aloud Chapter Book
Pair-share 2-3 times
Writing

15. EXIT SLIP: Question
Explain what a democracy is and the benefits.