1. November 8, 2018 (don’t do the one for homeroom) What do you think is the most important invention? Why. Complete this on a discussion board. When finished reply to other posts.

2. Questions due tomorrow.
Test tomorrow.

3. Questions due tomorrow.
Test tomorrow.

4. Essential Standard
. 6.H.2.3  Explain how innovation and/or technology transformed civilizations, societies and regions over time.

5. Essential Question
How did the culture of Sumer reflect their values and beliefs?

6. I can question.
I can describe the invention of the Sumerians.

7. Now add this answer to a discussion board in canvas.
The most important inventions of the Sumerians were: wheel, sun dried bricks, calendar, and irrigation. Which one these do you think is the most important? Why?

8. We are going write a persuasive essay
We are going write a persuasive essay. Imagine you are a salesperson for your invention.

9. Handout hamburger sheets, transition sheets and rubric.

13. Please pick a Sumerian invention that you think is the most important
Please pick a Sumerian invention that you think is the most important. Write down the reasons why you think this is important.
Do this on the back of the hamburger sheet.
wheel
Irrigation ditch
Sun dried bricks
Calendar
Writing
Plow

14. First the top of the bun.
This is the introductory sentence.

15. Write the introductory sentence for your essay
Write the introductory sentence for your essay. . Which Sumerian invention do you think is the most important? Why?

16. Now we are going to write the details.

17. Now the meat of the hamburger.

18. Write down 3 details about why you think this invention is most important. .

20. Write down your concluding sentence.

21. Give students rubric.

22. Write a persuasive essay explaining why you think this invention is so important. An essay has 5 sentences: introductory: 3 details, and concluding.

23. Make sure you proofread your essay.
Im going to give you rubric to direct your writing.

24. Go sit with your partner and proof read each others essays.
Use the rubric to help you.
Tell them how they could improve the essay.

25. Go back to your assign seats.
Make necessary corrections.

26. In canvas, write your essay.

27. Let students present.

28. Play kahoot for review.

29. Exit ticket.
In canvas.
Write down 3 Sumerian inventions and the use for each one.