Bellringer 9/26/13• HAVE YOUR HOMEWORK FACE UP

ON YOUR DESK. DO IT NOW.• Turn to page 127. Read the last

paragraph under “Tyrants Seize Power”

1. What is a tyrant (in ancient times)?

2. What meaning does the word “tyrant” carry today?

3. Why would tyrants set up building programs?

To NOT lose your points, within 10 seconds after the bell you should:•Be SITTING in your assigned seat•Silent•Have your pink bellringer sheet OUT•Be COMPLETING your bellringer

TODAY’S MENU 9/26/13 You will be able to:

1.Define and describe the role of a tyrant

2.Review the battle of Thermopylae and the Persian Wars.

3.Read the 5.3 Summary and answer main idea questions. (partners)

4.Read 5.3 in the textbook and answer detail questions. (partners)

Where in the world is……..?

Athens and the Acropolis

Ancient Greece 2000 – 700 B.C.E.

Ancient Greece 725 – 429 B.C.E.

What can you infer about the word monarch from the pictures below?

MONARCH

Synonyms: - Sovereign- Emperor- King/Queen- Ruler- Chief of StateMONARCH

Antonyms:- Worker - Servant- Subject -

Subordinate

(Noun) “Rule by one”;Hereditary head of state

Take a moment to write a sentence using the word monarch. Make it a “beefy” sentence.

The following is not a good sentence:

America does not have a monarch.

Now draw a picture that describes the word.

MONARCH

4 BOX NOTES•Ruled by the nobility (rich, landowning men that come from a high ranking family)

•Means “rule by a few”•Based on wealth, social status, and ABILITY (unlike Aristocracy)•The “few” control the military

•Democracy = “rule by men”•EVERY citizen votes on EVERY issue•Power is equally shared amongst ALL citizens

•Monarchy = “rule by one”•King rules and hold ALL or MOST of the power•The king makes laws, enforces laws, and interprets laws•The right to rule is usually tied to religion.

Low key…If I bring in two boxes of Kleenex I can get 30 points of extra credit.

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5.3 Guided Reading Rules

• Every time I hear you talk about something off topic, you will lose 3 points off of the assignment.

• You may only speak to your partner. Every time you don’t, minus 5pts.

• You must finish the posters, chapter summary and, the 5.3 Guided Reading.