Interactions

Acrostic PoemUse words/phrases to describe the topic.

CHINA

Haiku

• 3 line poem with a total of 17 syllables– 5 syllables in the first line– 7 syllables in the second line – 5 syllables in the third line

• Example– A samurai sword (5)– Honorable Warrior (7)– Protect the daimyo (5)

What if Question

Write a theoretical question and answer it.

ExampleQ: What if Martin Luther had not written the 95 theses?

A: If Martin Luther had not written the 95 theses the Protestant reformation may not have occurred.

Cinquain Poem

Poem that uses a specific number of words in each line

Line 1: topic Line 2: 2 wordsLine 3: 3 wordsLine 4: 4 wordsLine 5: 5 wordsLine 6: Topic

EXAMPLE:

Locke Natural Rights

Life, Liberty, PropertyGovernments power is limited

Government protects its citizens rightsLocke

I Am Poem

Used to describe the actions, thoughts and feelings of a person. Usually you will choose 6 lines to complete.

I amI see I fell I sayI hearI understand I wonder I worry I am

Analogy

Compare two similar ideas/conceptsEXAMPLES: Cortes: Aztec Apple: Fruit as as Pizarro is to Inca Broccoli: Vegetable

5 W: Poem

Used to describe a person, place or eventEXAMPLE: Who: King JohnWhat: Signed the Magna CartaWhen: 1215 A.D. Where: EnglandWhy: To limit the power of the king (monarchy)

Comic Strip

• Draw a comic strip to describe an idea or event

• At least 3 slides • Include captions ( words)

Here is your social studies homework class

Ugh! I don’t want to do this!

I did my work and I got an A! Woohoo!