Warm Up When using a map, what are the 3 steps you should take before working on the questions? When reading a prompt, what are the 4 steps you should take before working on the prompt?

The Maya: What was their most remarkable achievement

Content Objective I will be able to explain what was the Mayas most remarkable achievement. This means that I will be able to use AVID reading strategies to examine the Mayas achievements and write a paragraph on what I feel was the most remarkable achievement. I will use 1 piece of evidence from the article to support my argument.

Key Vocab/ Phrases Mesoamerica Slash- and- Burn Agriculture Classic Period City- State Ritual Glyphs

Pre-Reading the Mayas

Before Reading Reflection

Pick up your spirals Backpacks in the back of the room Pick up a copy of the Hook: What makes a Achievement “Remarkable”? Pick up a copy of the article The Maya: What was their Most Remarkable Achievement? Fill in your planner Sit in your seat QUIETLY until further instructed.

Warm Up Complete the Hook: What makes a Achievement “Remarkable”? Be ready to discuss as a class

The Maya: What was their most remarkable achievement

The Maya: What was their Most Remarkable Achievement Class read

Marking the Text 1. Number the Paragraphs. 2. Circle key terms, cited authors, and other essential words or numbers. 3. A-B Read While A is reading, B will underline the author’s claims and other information relevant to the reading purpose. While B is reading, A will underline the author’s claims and other information relevant to the reading purpose.

Review Your Notes Paragraphs 10 word GIST 1 2 3… On page 18, create the following chart. After reading, go back and write a 10 word GIST or less describing what the paragraph was about. Paragraphs 10 word GIST 1 2 3…

Background Essay Questions Discussion

Contribute to the development of global rules that can strengthen the multilateral trading system Reviewing the Article

After Reading Reflection

Exit Ticket In an short constructive response, analyze what you feel was the most remarkable achievement for the Mayas. You will use 1 piece of evidence from the article to support my argument.