1. Mr. Parrish’s 5 th Grade Class We have a LOT of work to do today…I will only spend ten minutes explaining directions and expectations and then you will get to work in groups. Mr. Parrish and I made the groups already so there’s no need to think about that.

2. “Group Read” the Assigned Text Sit in a circle with your group (each group member should have their social studies textbook) One person reads – aloud – a paragraph or two loudly and clearly; the other group members follow along quietly The person to the LEFT summarizes what was read to the rest of the group; the other group members listen to the summary After the summary, the person who summarized reads the next section (one paragraph or two) of the text while the other group members follow along quietly

3. http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/7221987/

4. EPIC Definition: A long poem about a hero legend Example: The Epic of Gilgamesh talesaga The EPIC of Gilgamesh Setting: Forbidden Forest Characters: Gilgamesh (hero), Enkidu (friend), Huwawa (monster) Plot: Gilgamesh fights for his life against the terrible creature named Huwawa Resolution: The men attack the monster and the sun god (Utu) helps them defeat Huwawa

5. After the “Group Read” – 2 Things Brainstorm with your partner how to tell the story of what your group read – use the questions to guide your thinking Create a short video clip (using two superheroes theme) – your focus should be on the text of the clip. *If you have time, you can play with the formatting! I will give you the five minute warning which will indicate that you should be saving and logging off – you will watch these videos in class later in the week Brainstorm with your partner how to tell the story of what your group read – using visuals! Create one powerpoint slide that will help you tell the story of your topic to your peers – use visuals and text – this should look like a collage that will help you explain your topic I will give you a three minute warning which will indicate that you should be saving and logging off – your group will use this visual in class later in the week

6. Groups and Reading The First Kings (p. 157) Sumerian Religion (p.158) The People of Sumer (p.159) Beginnings of Writing (p.160) Ryan (vid) Nina (vid) Meredith (vis) Gabby (vis) Betsy (vid) McKinsey (vid) Pete (vis) Paris (vis) Lily (vis) Emma (vis) Matt (vid) Bennett (vid) Davis (vis) Cameron (vid) Peyton (vid) Why did the Sumerians need kings? How did they get from kings to priests? What was involved? What was the relationship between Sumerians and their gods? What are the three classes? For what were the three classes responsible? How did writing evolve from pictographs to symbols?