Week 1

Last Name, First Name

4/14 4/16 ?

30“Brunelleschi’s Dome ”

This week in class I will learn about how an architect named Filippo Brunelleschi created the dome on top of the cathedral in Florence.

MondayDay #1

4/14/14 RH 2,4,7 WHST 1,7 3

1865 – Lincoln is shot

Based on the title “Brunelleschi's Dome” and the visual you saw at the beginning of class, what do you predict we will learn about this week?

I will use close reading to examine primary and secondary sources to understand the problems facing the cathedral in Florence Italy as will be demonstrated by my answers to focus questions and completing a Bubble Map.

monumental

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Bell WorkBased on the title and the visual I saw, I predict we will learn about….

monumental•Adj.

•Big or massive; exceptionally great; of historical importance.

What is “Il Duomo?”

What advantages

does Florence have because

of its geography?

-------Disadvantages

?

Tier 3 Key Terms for Today•Brunelleschi, Filippo •Il Duomo•Florence•Santa Maria del Fiore•Flying Buttress

Use the glossary and complete the Tier 3 Key Terms

for Day #1 in your handout.

Independent Reading

After reading independently…..1. Answer focus question #12. Identify 2 terms that seem important in this paragraph. Write the words down in the Tier 2 key terms section.

With your partner….1. Share answers to focus question #12. Determine the meaning of the first three “tier 2” key terms using context clues from the text.

key term

key term

2nd Reading – Teacher Led

“cupola”

Part 1 – Birth of a Dynasty

9:35 – 11:24

•http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FFDJK8jmms&feature=share

“The Church Without a Dome”

Independent Reading

After reading independently…..1. Answer focus question #22. Identify 2 more terms that seem important in this paragraph. Write the words down in the Tier 2 key terms section.

With your partner….1. Share answers to focus question #22. Determine the meaning of the last two “tier 2” key terms using context clues from the text.

key term

key term

key term

key term

2nd Reading – Teacher Led

“Flying Buttress”

Is the Dome Possible?

Complete th

e rest

of

the B

ubble Map!

Interior of Santa Maria del Fiora

TuesdayDay #2

4/15/14 RH 1, 2, 4 WHST 1, 9 2

1912 – The Titanic sinks

What was one problem with building the dome on the Florence Cathedral?

I will cloze read a secondary source article to identify possible solutions to the problems facing the Florence Cathedral as will be demonstrated by answering a series of focus questions.

archenemy

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Minimum Day

Bell WorkOne problem with building the dome was_______________________.

archenemy•Noun

•A main enemy

Tier 3 Key Terms for Today•Florin

Use the glossary and complete the Tier 3 Key Term for Day #2 in your handout.

Cloze Reading

Focus Question #1Using the definition of “Florin”, estimate how

much the prize would be in modern US dollars.

Cloze Reading

Focus Question #2What were three losing proposals (ideas) to

complete the dome?

WednesdayDay #3

4/16/14 RH 1, 4, 8 WHST 1, 4, 7 3

1972 – Apollo 16 departs for the moon

What was one losing idea to complete the dome of the Cathedral?

I will use close and partner reading to examine primary and secondary sources to understand who Filippo Brunelleschi was as will be demonstrated by completing a circle map and creating a written response defending my opinion of him.

ingenuity

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Bell WorkOne losing idea to complete the dome was_______________________.

ingenuity•Noun

•Being smart, clever, or resourceful

Tier 3 Key Terms for Today•goldsmith•linear perspective

Use the glossary and complete the Tier 3 Key Term for Day #3 in your handout.

Independent Reading

After reading independently…..1. Answer focus questions #1 and 22. Identify 2 terms that seem important in this paragraph. Write the words down in the Tier 2 key terms section.

With your partner….1. Share answers to focus questions #1 and 22. Determine the meaning of the first two “tier 2” key terms using context clues from the text.

2nd Reading – Teacher LedBuffoon

and babbler??

?Me???

Buffoon BabblerNoun Noun

a stupid or foolish person

Someone who talks

foolishly or too much

Part 1 – Birth of a Dynasty

11:30 – 15:50

•http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FFDJK8jmms&feature=share

“Filippo Brunelleschi: Genius or Madman?”

Partner ReadingPartner A

Partner B

After reading in partners…..2. Identify 2 terms that seem important in this paragraph. Write the words down in the Tier 2 key terms section and determine the meaning using context clues.

Who was Filippo Brunelleschi?

•Use a separate piece of paper•3 or 4 pieces of evidence (direct quotes) from today’s reading

•1-2 paragraph response

In Conclusion….Do you agree or disagree with the sentiment that Filippo Brunelleschi was a “buffoon and babbler”?

NameDate

Period“Buffoon and Babbler” Written Response

Checklist Agree or disagree with

this statement? 3 or 4 direct quotes from

the text to support your position

1-2 paragraphs This is your assessment for

this week Due at the end of class

Week 30 Packets – Hold on to your work! You will need it next week.

• History Log (M-W)• Monday – Day 1

▫ Tier 3 Key Terms▫ Tier 2 Key Terms for Today▫ Focus Questions for Day 1▫ “Is the Dome Possible?” Bubble Map

• Tuesday – Day 2 (minimum day)▫ “Tier 3” Key Terms▫ Focus Questions for Day 2

• Wednesday – Day 3 ▫ Tier 3 Key Terms▫ Tier 2 Key Terms▫ Focus Questions for Day 3▫ “Who Was Filippo Brunelleschi?” Circle Map▫ In Conclusion….

Due at the end of class. This is your assessment for the week. Read instructions carefully.

Note: 7th grade testing is tomorrow. Friday there is no school.