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Wednesday, April 22• Bellwork• Divide into houses • A Corner = Red; B Corner = Black• C Corner = Grey; D Corner = White• USE the TASK CARDS in your File
• Classwork• Research Games 3 and 4 in History notebook
• Homework• Mosaic due this Friday• Research for Games 3 and 4
What are 3 ways I can rewrite this statement into a more convincing argument?
Choose A or B: A. Alexander the Great is one of the best leaders of all time. 1. 2. 3.B. Macedonians ate vegetables, barley, and fish. 1. 2. 3.
Persuasive: Ticket out the Door
What?
• What has been the most convincing evidence presented? • What type of evidence is most convincing to you?1. 2. 3.
Tuesday, April 21
• Bellwork• Sit quietly with facts ready for battle
• Classwork• Games 1 and 2
• Homework• Mosaic due Friday
Leaders/Generals Task Card
1. Who were some of the most influential kings, emperors, or military generals that led the people into battle?
2. How long did they lead?3. Why were they so influential? What caused them to be successful?
a) Audacity is bravery, the will to charge into battle and avoiding surrender. b) Experience is the amount of time in the leadership rolec) Dominance mainly signifies the leadership characteristics and the amount of control
the general had over his troops and their loyalty. It also shows the amount of aggression the general was able to show during battle.
Weapons Task Card
1. Design - what were some of the special weapons used by this civilization?
2. Strength – metallurgy, what materials were these weapons made of?
3. Effectiveness – a) How would these weapons be used on the battlefield? b) How well would they work in keeping the warriors alive? c) How many opponents were killed? d) Did the weapon not work? Explain
Battle Strategy Task Card
1. The techniques used to outwit the opponent2. Battlefield Tactics – What strategies worked to trap one of the opponents in
a specific battle? 3. Effectiveness –
a) How many were tricked / killed using that strategy? Find numbers for specific battles. b) Did the strategy not work? Explainc) Consider the following:
• Geography• Climate • Psychological warfare
Armor Metallurgy Task Card
1. Design – What did each person wear into battle? 2. Strength – metallurgy, what materials were each part of the armor
made of? 3. Effectiveness –
a) How well would they work in keeping the warriors alive? b) How many lived because of this armor? Find number of those that
survived for specific battles or the winning sides numbers. c) Did the armor or specific parts of the armor not work? Explain
Endurance Task Card
1. The ability to outlast the opponent for a long period of time2. Find the length of the winning streak for battles / war 3. Find the life span of the warriors 4. How long did they serve in the military?5. What caused them to endure for long periods? • Consider the following:
• Diet• Body type• Training• Geography• Climate
Pregame
• Deadliest Warrior Season 3 Genghis Khan vs Hannibal youtube episode 42 mins• How we will run the Tournament of Champions• Rank civilizations and explain 5 • Fill out brackets
Teams and Houses
1. Sumerians - Red2. Kushites - White3. Romans - Grey4. Babylonians - Black5. Macedonians - Grey6. Carthaginians – Black7. Mongols - White8. Egyptians - Red9. Spartans - Red10. Israelites - White
11. Indians – Grey12. Hyksos - Red13. Chinese - Black14. Trojans - Red15. Persians - Black16. Assyrians - Black17. Athenians - Grey18. Hittites - White19. Phoenicians - White20. Mycenaeans - Grey
Scoreboard
• Battle Days• Houses will earn total points from
the Jury members and Teacher on Battle Days• Up to 100 points earned / Battle Day
• Jury members must present notes to explain scoring to earn house points• Up to 100 points earned / Battle Day
• Points also = Grades in the Gradebook Each Day
• Research Days• 10 house points / house member
1. Research notes are completed in History Notebook
2. Brought pencil, notebook, device, and textbook to class
3. To class on time4. From bell to bell - Researching quietly 5. Green Scoreboard = whispering voices
only when the Green Background is showing on the Scoreboard. Red Scoreboard = No Talking aloud when the Red Scoreboard is showing
6. On task at all times – no social talking7. Books returned neatly to bookshelf8. Clean up - Neat and organized tables9. Wait quietly to be dismissed with 1
minute remaining in class10. If didn’t finish research – must finish as
homework
Scoreboard
• Battle Days• Houses will earn total points from
the Jury members and Teacher on Battle Days• Up to 100 points earned / Battle Day
• Jury members must present notes to explain scoring to earn house point• Up to 100 points earned / Battle Day
• Points also = Grades in the Gradebook Each Day
• Research Days• 10 house points / house member
1. Research notes are completed in History Notebook
2. Brought pencil, notebook, device, and textbook to class
3. To class on time4. From bell to bell - Researching quietly 5. Green Scoreboard = whispering voices
only when the Green Background is showing on the Scoreboard. Red Scoreboard = No Talking aloud when the Red Scoreboard is showing
6. On task at all times – no social talking7. Books returned neatly to bookshelf8. Clean up - Neat and organized tables9. Wait quietly to be dismissed with 1
minute remaining in class10. If didn’t finish research – must finish as
homework
Scoreboard
• Battle Days• Houses will earn total points from
the Jury members and Teacher on Battle Days• Up to 100 points earned / Battle Day
• Jury members must present notes to explain scoring to earn house point• Up to 100 points earned / Battle Day
• Points also = Grades in the Gradebook Each Day
• Research Days• 10 house points / house member
1. Research notes are completed in History Notebook
2. Brought pencil, notebook, device, and textbook to class
3. To class on time4. From bell to bell - Researching quietly 5. Green Scoreboard = whispering voices
only when the Green Background is showing on the Scoreboard. Red Scoreboard = No Talking aloud when the Red Scoreboard is showing
6. On task at all times – no social talking7. Books returned neatly to bookshelf8. Clean up - Neat and organized tables9. Wait quietly to be dismissed with 1
minute remaining in class10. If didn’t finish research – must finish as
homework
May Madness Schedule:
April 16 Start TournamentIntroduction
April 17 Research for 1 and 2April 20 Research for 1 and 2April 21 Battle Day 1 and 2April 22 Research for 3 and 4April 23 Battle Day 3 and 4April 24 Research for 5 and 6April 27 Battle Day 5 and 6May 1 Research for 7 and 8May 4 Battle Day 7 and 8May 5 Research for 9 and 10
May 6 Battle Day for 9 and 10May 7 Research for 11 and 12May 8 Battle Day 11 and 12May 11 Research for 13 and 14May 12 Battle Day 13 and 14May 13 Research for 15 and 16May 14 Battle Day 15 and 16May 15 Research for 17 and 18May 18 Research for 17 and 18May 19 Battle Day 17 and 18May 20 Research for 19May 21 Battle Day 19 Championship
X Factors Research
1. Leaders/Generals• Audacity is bravery, the will to charge into battle and avoiding surrender.
• Experience is the amount of time in the leadership role
• Dominance mainly signifies the leadership characteristics and the amount of control the general had over his troops and their loyalty. It also shows the amount of aggression the general was able to show during battle.
2. Weapons • Design• Strength• Effectiveness
3. Battle Strategy the techniques used to outwit the opponent
• Battlefield Tactics• Effectiveness
4. Armor Metallurgy • Design• Strength• Effectiveness
5. Endurance the ability to outlast the opponent for a long period of time
• Must research every aspect of each of the 5 X Factors
• Must present most convincing research in 5 mins or less.
Battle Day Debate
1. Leaders/Generals2. Weapons3. Battle Strategy4. Armor Metallurgy5. Endurance
• Each member of the team must present most convincing research in 15 mins or less.• Each team will present in one
day = Battle Day• The teams not battling at that
time will be the Jury• Jury will use the X Factor Rubric
to analyze the persuasiveness of the research
X Factor Rubric Listen to the research presented on Battle Day. Circle the points earned by the most convincing arguments.
Team A__________________________1. Leaders/Generals 0 or 5
• Audacity is bravery, the will to charge into battle and avoiding surrender.
• Experience is the amount of time in the leadership role
• Dominance mainly signifies the leadership characteristics and the amount of control the general had over his troops and their loyalty. It also shows the amount of aggression the general was able to show during battle.
2. Weapons 0 or 5• Design• Strength• Effectiveness
3. Battle Strategy 0 or 5• the techniques used to outwit the opponent • Battlefield Tactics• Effectiveness
4. Armor Metallurgy 0 or 5 • Design• Strength• Effectiveness
5. Endurance 0 or 5• the ability to outlast the opponent for a long period of time
6. Teacher Awarded Points 0 or 3 Total _______
Team B ________________________________1. Leaders/Generals 0 or 5
• Audacity is bravery, the will to charge into battle and avoiding surrender.
• Experience is the amount of time in the leadership role
• Dominance mainly signifies the leadership characteristics and the amount of control the general had over his troops and their loyalty. It also shows the amount of aggression the general was able to show during battle.
2. Weapons 0 or 5• Design• Strength• Effectiveness
3. Battle Strategy 0 or 5• the techniques used to outwit the opponent • Battlefield Tactics• Effectiveness
4. Armor Metallurgy 0 or 5 • Design• Strength• Effectiveness
5. Endurance 0 or 5• the ability to outlast the opponent for a long period of time
6. Teacher Awarded Points 0 or 3 Total _______