1. 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?

2. The Maya: What was their most remarkable achievement

3. 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.

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

5. Pre-Reading the Mayas

6. Before Reading Reflection

7. 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.

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

9. The Maya: What was their most remarkable achievement

10. The Maya: What was their Most Remarkable Achievement
Class read

11. 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.

12. 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…

13. Background Essay Questions
Discussion

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

15. After Reading Reflection

16. 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.