Getting StartedTake out your assignment book and copy the following homework:Due Wednesday, January 6Current Events #5Get test signed.Take out your Social Studies notebook and write the following in your Table of Continents:1/4 The Nile River 62-63Students will be able to explain the value of the Nile River by creating a graphic organizer showcasing why the Nile was important.Success CriteriaI can define the importance of the Nile River.

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Vocabularygranary - is a storehouse for grain

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Hymn to the Nile

Hymn to the NileDistribute copies of Hymn to the Nile.Source Hymn to the Nile.

Hymn to the NileBefore READING the document ask yourself:Who wrote this?What is the authors perspective?Why was it written?When was it written? Where was it written?Is it reliable? Why? Why not?Page 62

Turn and Talk

Hymn to the NileClose Reading, Hymn to the NileNumber paragraphsRead Hymn to the NileAnnotate Hymn to the Nile

Hymn to the NileCreate a concept web or double entry journal highlighting the importance of the Nile River.Page 63

Concept WebYou task: Take notes from Hymn to the Nile. Write the main idea in the center (Importance of the River), and take notes on topics connected to the main idea.There are five stanzas, so there should be five off-shoots from the center.Importance of the Nile

Hymn to the NileYour task: Respond specifically and personally to Hymn to the Nile.Divide your paper into two columns.In the quotes column, write down anything you find interesting or relevant.In the response column, write down your reaction to the quote. You need to complete 4 entries.

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Hymn to the NileCreate a concept web or double entry journal highlighting the importance of the Nile River.

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Importance of the Nile

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Success CriteriaI can define the importance of the Nile River.

Exit TicketChoose one of the following questions. Make sure you restate the question in your answer.Why was the Nile River important?Why do you think Egypt was called the gift of the Nile?