1. Do Now – 9/3 & 9/4
Word of the day:
refute: (v) to prove a statement incorrect or false
Today we will argue whether or not the Maya were a civilized group. Describe one way that an outsider would describe the US as a civilized, complex society and one way an outsider would describe the US as an uncivilized or backwards society.
HW: Quiz on the Maya Next Class – MC & Paragraph
Do Now (5 min)
Opening Discussion (10 min)
Maya Reading & SPICE Notes (35 min)
Civilized or Uncivilized? (10 min)
Thesis Building (15 min)
Exit Ticket (5 min)

2. Map Quiz #1 18. Which came first: 0, 200 BCE, 200 CE or 2015?
19. Which of the following are the same date? (list all that apply)
a c BCE
b BC d CE
20. Which of the following are the same date? (list all that apply)
a. 500 BCE c. 500 CE
b. 500 AD d. 500 BC
When you are done,
Place the map quiz in the bin at the front table.
2. Answer the following on your Do Now Slip: Today we will argue whether or not the Maya were a civilized group. Describe one way that an outsider would describe the US as a civilized, complex society and one way an outsider would describe the US as an uncivilized or backwards society.

3. Our Goals Objectives: Essential Questions
Create an argument defending or refuting the claim that the Maya were a complex civilization.
Who were the Maya and to what extent were they a complex civilization?
How do I write a thesis statement?

4. Identify + Explain = Analyze!!
Maya Analysis
Goal: What were the defining SPICE characteristics of the Maya and what conclusions can be drawn from these facts about this society?
Task: Use the provided “Identify & Explain” charts to extrapolate (pull out) key facts about the Maya. Annotate for key facts (identify them as you read) and then explain in the second column how it proves that the Maya were a complex civilization.
Identify + Explain = Analyze!!

5. The Maya: Civilized or Uncivilized?
Goal: Would an outsider view the Maya as a uncivilized and backwards, or would they view the Maya as civilized and sophisticated?
Task: With your partner(s) at a piece of chart paper, identify and explain a fact that supports each side.
Uncivilized & Backwards
Civilized & Sophisticated
The Maya [fact about Maya in your own words], which demonstrates that [explanation of how this proves the Maya to be backwards.]
The Maya [fact about Maya in your own words]. Therefore, [explanation of how this proves the Maya to be backwards.]

6. Thesis Building
A thesis states an argument that is proven with evidence throughout an essay.
Practice: In what ways is the United States a complex, sophisticated civilization?
Straight Ahead: The US is complex civilization because fact 1, fact 2, & fact 3.
Hilly: The United States is complex civilization as a result of statement that summarizes facts.
Mountainous: Although [counterclaim], the US is a complex civilization because [summary of evidence.]

7. Thesis Building
Task: Create a thesis statement in preparation for your paragraph quiz next class: In what ways were the Maya a complex, sophisticated civilization?
Straight Ahead: The Central American civilization of the Maya were a complex civilization because fact 1, fact 2, & fact 3.
Hilly: The Central American civilization of the Maya were a complex civilization as a result of statement that summarizes facts.
Mountainous: Although [counterclaim], the Central American civilization of the Maya were a complex cililization as a result of [summary of evidence.]

8. Outline
On the dotted lines, identify the key points that you will use to support your thesis. These should not be full sentences!!!
Once you have your three points, practice explaining each on the back of your worksheet
EXPLAIN does not mean provide more details! It means expressing how it supports your thesis
EX: Therefore, the United States is a complex society because their three branches of government effectively organize and govern the society.

9. Exit Ticket
Write your three facts ( i.e., “religion,”) in order from strongest to weakest point.
HW: Prepare for Maya Quiz & Paragraph – no outlines on quiz!