Week 2

Last Name, First Name

4/21 4/25 ?

31“Brunelleschi’s Dome ” Days 4 - 8This week in class I will continue learning about how Filippo Brunelleschi created the dome on top of the cathedral in Florence.

MondayDay #4

4/21/14 RH 1, 2 WHST 1, 7 2

753 B.C. – The city of Rome is founded

From last week, did you agree or disagree that Brunelleschi was a “buffoon and babbler”? What was one reason you gave.

Use partner and close reading I will continue learning more about Brunelleschi’s plan to complete the dome as will be demonstrated by my responses to focus questions.

cupola

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Bell Work•I agreed/disagreed with this statement. One reason I gave was……

cupola•Noun

•Structure on top of a dome or roof

Highlights from last week… The Florence Cathedral did not have a dome.

Most people thought building the dome was impossible.

The city of Florence held a contest to see if anybody could do it.

Filippo Brunelleschi entered the contest. Many people thought he was crazy.

Tier 3 Key Terms for Today•hoop stress•“Gates of Paradise, The”•Ghiberti, Lorenzo•Spugna

Use the glossary and complete the Tier 3 Key Terms

for Day #4 in your handout.

Partner ReadingPartner A

Partner B

Pages 3 -4

Focus Question #1What building material were the first 46 feet of the dome going to be made out of?

After reading in partners…..1. Identify 2 terms that seem important in this paragraph. 2. Determine the meaning of the term using context clues (no dictionaries!)3. Use a dictionary when you are finished to see if you were right. 4. Make changes if necessary.

overseerA person who helps plan or build something.

This is actually the person who is in charge

Independent Reading

Page 5

Focus Question #2Why do you think the overseers made Brunelleschi’s rival, Lorenzo Ghiberti, the co-superintendent?

After reading independently…..1. Identify 1 more term that seems important in this paragraph. 2. Determine the meaning of the term using context clues (no dictionaries!)3. Use a dictionary when you are finished to see if you were right. 4. Make changes if necessary.

overseerA person who helps plan or build something.

This is actually the person who is in charge

Teacher-Led Reading

Page 5

Food for Thought…..

Sometimes in life we have to work with people we don’t like, just like Brunelleschi did. List the pros (goods things) and cons (bad things) about working with people you don’t like.

Pro:Learning how to work with people you don’t like can be a valuable life

skill.

Con:There may be

disagreements or even fights

TuesdayDay #5

4/22/14 RH 2, WHST 2 2

1915 – Germans introduce poison gas

What is one pro (good thing) about working with people you don’t like?

I will continue learning about how Filippo Brunelleschi created the dome on top of the Florence Cathedral as will be demonstrated by my response to questions during today’s classroom discussion.

lumber

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Minimum Day

Bell Work•One pro about working with people you don’t like is…..

lumber•Noun

•wooden boards or logs that have been sawed and cut for use

Great Cathedral Mystery•http://video.pbs.org/video/2365175110/

•0:00 – 1:45, 2:18 -18:35

WednesdayDay #6

4/23/14 RH 2,3,7 WHST 2,6 3

1954 – Hank Aaron hits first homerun

Why do you think Brunelleschi wanted to use Spugna (light, pourous volcanic rock) in the construction of the dome?

Using close and cloze reading, I will examine an article to identify problems Brunelleschi encountered building the dome and analyze his solutions as will be demonstrated by answers to focus questions.

counteract

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Bell Work•I think Brunelleschi wanted to use Spugna in the construction of the dome because…

counteract•Verb

•To act against something

Tier 3 Key Terms for Today•castello•herringbone pattern

Use the glossary and complete the Tier 3 Key Terms

for Day #6 in your handout.

Independent Reading

Page 5

Focus Question #1What was the first problem that Brunelleschi had to solve?

After reading in partners…..1. Identify 2 terms that seem important in this paragraph. 2. Determine the meaning of the term using context clues (no dictionaries!)3. Use a dictionary when you are finished to see if you were right. 4. Make changes if necessary.

Teacher-Led Reading

Page 5

Cloze Reading

Page 5

Focus Question #2Why did Brunelleschi use herringbone pattern in the dome’s brickwork?

After reading in partners…..1. Identify 2 terms that seem important in this paragraph. 2. Determine the meaning of the term using context clues (no dictionaries!)3. Use a dictionary when you are finished to see if you were right. 4. Make changes if necessary.

Great Cathedral Mystery•http://video.pbs.org/video/2365175110/

•20:03 – 32:20

Complete the circle map in your

handout with 10 important facts

from today’s video clip.

ThursdayDay #7

4/24/14 RH 2,3,7 WHST 2,6 3

1800 – Library of Congress is established

Explain one way Brunelleschi was able to lift building material to the level of the construction site.

Using partner reading, I will examine an article to identify problems Brunelleschi encountered building the dome and analyze his solutions as will be demonstrated by answers to focus questions.

harmonious

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Bell Work•Brunelleschi was able to lift building material by…..

harmonious•Adj.

•Having parts that are related or combined; agreeable.

Tier 3 Key Terms for Today•parapets•Lombardy

Use the glossary and complete the Tier 3 Key Terms

for Day #7 in your handout.

Partner Reading

Pages 6

A

B

Focus Questions #1 & 21. Why did Brunelleschi take

care of his workers?2. What did Brunelleschi do

when his workers went on strike demanding more money?

After reading in partners…..1. Identify 2 terms that seem important in this paragraph. 2. Determine the meaning of the term using context clues (no dictionaries!)3. Use a dictionary when you are finished to see if you were right. 4. Make changes if necessary.

Great Cathedral Mystery•http://video.pbs.org/video/2365175110/

•32:21 – 51:50

Complete the circle map in your

handout with 10 important facts

from today’s video clip.

Week 30 History LogPart 1 GlossaryM – Brunelleschi’s Dome Day 1T – Brunelleschi’s Dome Day 2W – Brunelleschi’s Dome Day 3Week 31 History LogPart 2 GlossaryM – Brunelleschi’s Dome Day 4W – Brunelleschi’s Dome Day 6Th – Brunelleschi’s Dome Day 7F – Weekly Reflection

What goes in the packet tomorrow?

Make sure all work is complete before turning

it in!

FridayDay #8

4/25/14 RH 1, WHST 7 3

1859 – Ground broken for the Suez Canal

What is a parapet?

I will assess my understanding of the information covered the last two weeks by taking an assessment and completing a weekly reflection as will be demonstrated by submission of my Week 30/31 Packet.

delegate

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Bell Work•A parapet is….

delegate•Noun

•A person acting for another; passing on responsibility

•15 minutes•When you turn-in your

quiz don’t forget to get a pink Weekly Reflection.

•As packets are being turned in and graded by the teacher, remain in your assigned seat and complete your own packet.

Turn-inQuiz

Pick-up aWeekly

Reflection

Brunelleschi’s Dome QuizDays 1-7

Week 30 History LogPart 1 GlossaryM – Brunelleschi’s Dome Day 1T – Brunelleschi’s Dome Day 2W – Brunelleschi’s Dome Day 3Week 31 History LogPart 2 GlossaryM – Brunelleschi’s Dome Day 4W – Brunelleschi’s Dome Day 6Th – Brunelleschi’s Dome Day 7F – Weekly Reflection

What goes in the packet?

Make sure all work is complete before turning

it in!

Indent!

THE PERFECT PARAGRAPH! General Information and Topic Sentences

THE PERFECT PARAGRAPH! Supporting Ideas and Clinchers