The Thirty Years’ War, 1618–1648 - The Story of the World Book 3

The Thirty Years’ War, 1618–1648 - Did it last 30 years or not?  Let's study  from pages 79-83 and try to make sense of the 30+ years war.  If you thought that the history of Japan was complicated, you will have fun with the history of the "Thirty Years War!"

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Questions:
When did the war start?
What happened to start the war?
Was anyone hurt at the very beginning?  Why or why not?
How was Germany organized at this time?
Why did each "state" have a different religion?
What was the background of the Thirty Years War?
Which religion was Ferdinand II?
Why were the princes of Bohemia afraid?
What city did the princes of Bohemia gather to protest?
What did they do to the two noblemen?
What did the officials say about the escape?
What does the word "defenestration" mean?
Why didn't most people think that  Ferdinand wouldn't fight?
Explain what he did to defend the Catholic faith?
What was his ambition?
Explain how the Holy Roman Emperor was chosen.
Did Ferdinand's actions solve the problem?  Why or why not?
What did e king of Denmark, Christian IV see when he looked over his border at Germany?
How do we know that King James and King Christian IV were good friends?
What was Albert of Wallenstein's character like?
Why did Sweden want to attack Ferdinand?
Why was the Swedish army loyal to their King Gustavus?
Which countries formed the Protestant Union? Why?
Why did Ferdinand order Albert of Wallenstein assassination?
Who else died at this time?
How long had the war been going on at this time?
What were the terms of peace?
What was the outcome so far of the war?
What did the Prime Minister of France want for his king?
Which countries declared war upon whom?
What was the outcome of this war now?  Who suffered the most?
How long did it take for a peace treaty to be arranged?
What did the Treaty of Westphalia do?
What year did the fighting actually end?



Homework: Make a flow chart about the Thirty Years War
Here is a sample, you can design it how you like

Since the Thirty Years War hinges on the idea that people can choose whether to be Catholic or Protestant, this link is very useful to study. 
https://www.dw.com/en/the-main-differences-between-catholics-and-protestants/a-37888597 





For more information go here:https://kids.kiddle.co/Thirty_Years%27_War

A Little History of the World by E.H. Gombrich, Chapter 9

There are many History books on the market these days, but this one was written in the 1930's and is still relevant and interesting. 
I first read it in Hebrew and then I found it on the net in English. 

The Author, E.H. Gombrich was best know for Art, but he was very knowledgeable in History. 





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Chapter 9

Vocabulary:
Dorian, 
Ionian 

Scale Modes in Music

These scale modes are one of the ways that we remember the ancient Greeks.   We name the different scale modes, in Greek.  
Oracle at

Delphi https://www.dkfindout.com/us/history/ancient-greece/oracle-at-delphi/
Questions:
How did the ancient Greeks measure time? 
How is this different from the way you measure time? 
Can you remember an important event in your life? 
How did you feel before the event?  How did you feel after the event? 

Compare how Spartans treated their children to how the Athenians treat theirs. 
What is interesting about the name "Draco?"
What did Solon do in Athens?
Who was Pericles and what did he do?
Why did the people follow him? 
What year did he become leader? 
How did the Athenians develop philosophy?
What is different about Greek Art?
What did Phidias do?
Which part of Athens is still standing today? 
What is the function of the Greek columns?
Why do people copy them? 
What was new about the theater?
http://www.historyforkids.net/ancient-greek-theatre.html

What type of story do you like?  

Homework: 
Summarize a play or story from your country's folklore. 

Magic Tree House, Midnight on the Moon, Chapter 9

Magic Tree House, Midnight on the Moon, Chapter 9 

Jack and Annie make it back to Tree House to and they solve the riddle!  

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Questions

How did Jack and Annie free Morgan from the spell? 

Did they have to go outside onto the moon? 

What could have they done instead?  

Would you have been able to figure it out? 

How did Morgan communicate to the people who helped Jack and Annie? 

Who turned Morgan into a mouse?  Why? 

Where did the kides go next?  

Homework: Who is Merlin?  Let's do some research about him. Write a report on Merlin in historical fiction.   http://mkhume.com/merlin-faction/

While you read this chapter, listen to this music. Written, produced by Rachael Alice Orbach

Magic Treehouse, Sunset of the Sabertooth, Chapter 9

Sunset of the Sabertooth Chapter 9

 

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We left Jack and Annie at the bottom of the tree.  They need to get up into the Treehouse in order to go home, but there is something in the way.  Can you guess what it is? 

Questions: 

Who has the idea to play the flute? 

How does Jack feel about this? 

What does the Sabertooth do when he hears ? 

Would you expect that this would happen? 

What did the Mammoth do then? 

Why did they take the coats off? 

Where did they put them? 

Where did they put the flute? 

What sound did the flute make?  Listen to this bone flute. 

Homework: Write about the Sorcerer,  What type of person was he?  What were his powers, what special knowledge did he know, how did he learn it?  

Original music composed and performed by Rachael Alice Orbach 

Magic Tree House Night of the Ninjas Chapter 9

Magic Tree House

Night of the Ninjas

Chapter 9

While Reading Make a chart of the events that happen in this chapter

Background Reading
Mouse	http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio203/s2009/smith_meg2/images/House%20Mouse.jpg
Habitat of a mouse	http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio203/s2009/smith_meg2/Habitat.htm
peanuts	http://www.gardeningblog.net/grow-pictures/peanuts.jpg

Vocabulary

Moonstone http://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server4400/9a8ce/product_images/uploaded_images/moonstone1-1.jpg

The moonstone was small and oval in shape.

Pronunciation

moonstone moo n stoh ne

Questions

How do Annie and Jack make it across the branch? __________________________________________________________________________

Why are they sad?

Where was the Tree House?

Who else was in the Tree House?

What did he have in his hands?

What object did he give Jack and Annie?

What words of wisdom did the Ninja Master say?

Homework: Write a letter to the Ninja Master. What more information does Jack want to know?

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Example: THE SECRET GARDEN BY FRANCES HODGSON BURNETT

http://pinkmonkey.com/dl/library1/digi058.pdf

Dear Mrs Burnett,

I would like to know more about the secret garden. When was it planted? What plants were planted there? Which flowers bloom in the spring? Which ones in the summer?

Can you tell me how you got the idea of writing the story “The Secret Garden?”

Sincerely yours,

Rachael Alice

Day of the Dragon King Chapter 9

Jack and Annie are still in the Terra Cotta Tomb!  The novelty has worn off and the air is starting to get thick and hard to breathe!  Read Chapter 9 to see how they get out!!

Key Terms
 took off - run after
barefoot without shoes
collapsed - fell down

Pronunciation
scientifically si en ti fi kly
 lamp-lit - say l clearly
ached ch is k sound
dragged - one syllable
embraced - c is sound
glowing - blend g and l together

Questions:
What happened to the ball of silk yarn?
What did it do that was impossible?
How does Annie explain it?
What do they decide to do?
What does Annie see before Jack?
Where are they when they come out?
Why do their shoes fall off?
What time of day is it when they come out?
Who do they see from the Tree House window?



Homework:
  How do Jack and Annie get out of the Tomb?  What is impossible about the ball of thread?
Where does it lead them?  

Magic Tree House Afternoon on the Amazon Chapter 9 Student Assignment Sheet

Magic Tree House

Afternoon on the Amazon

Chapter 9

Student Assignment Sheet

While Reading Make a chart of the events that happen in this chapter

Background Reading
Pennsylvania Facts	http://www.infoplease.com/us-states/pennsylvania.html
Interesting facts and pictures about Pennsylvania	http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/pennsylvania/things-you-didnt-know-pa/

Vocabulary

grinning verb – to smile without showing the teeth

The small baby finally learned how to grin.

amazing adjective causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing.

Example: I went to an amazing exhibit at the science museum last weekend.

Pronunciation

grinning grin ing

clapping blend the cl

Questions

What notes did Jack write in his notebook so far?

What would you write?
Why can’t they find the Pennsylvania book?
What time of day was it?
Why did the monkey keep throwing the fruit?
How does Annie understand what the monkey wants?

Homework:Have you ever lost something that was important to you? How do you go about trying to find it? Write about a lost object, tell what it was, when was the last time you saw it, and how you found it.


Example:I bought a watch for my birthday. I needed a watch because it is not polite to keep having to pull out my phone to see the time when I am talking to friends, or if I am teaching in a class.So I bought a watch. The only problem is that I am not sure if the watch is waterproof or not. So, when I needed to do the dishes, I took the watch off. This was a couple of days ago. I was looking all around for the watch, and the way I look for things is to clean up. So, I cleaned up my desk, I cleaned up the kitchen, I cleaned up my room. No watch. So finally I started to look for my brush, and I found the watch in the bathroom!

Because of Winn-Dixie Lesson Plan Chapter 9

Each Chapter of this book gets a different link and picture, just to keep you on your toes!  Today you can research Kate di Camillo!


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But really, let's get on with our book!
It is your turn to tell me what has happened in the book so far, Go on, I dare you to write in the comments the major events that have happened in the book!!! Go ahead, I will wait.


No, I won't wait, you are right, it is best just to keep on reading!

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Key Terms
for instance - as an example
overgrown - too many plants on one place
hollered- yelled

Pronunciation
whispered \\- s is a sss sound
 crinkly - krin kly


Questions
How did Winn-Dixie make Opal feel good all the time?
Who did she meet when she was coming out of the pet store?
What did she do in the pet store?
How does she feel about the two boys on bikes?
Who do they think lives in the overgrown garden house?
Why does Winn-Dixie go there?
What does he do there?
How does Opal feel about that person?


Homework:

Write about the time when you met your best friend.
When did you meet your best friend?
How old were you?
What place were you both?
Are you still friends now?
How often do you speak or write to each other?

Magic Tree House, Pirates Before Noon, Chapters 9 and 10

Chapter 9 finds Jack and Annie back in the Tree House.
What other surprises do we find in the Tree House?

Vocabulary
magician
enchantress
librarian
scribes
invisible
dismay


Questions

What do Jack and Annie find in the tree house?
What is the weather?
How do they know that they are in Pennsylvania?
Which magic animal came back with Annie and Jack?
What did she turn into?
Describe the picture  of Morgan le Fay,
What does Jack call the old woman?
Why does Morgan collect the books?
Why does she put bookmarks in them?
How can Jack and Annie see the Tree House?
Why can they work the magic?

What happened to the Tree House?
What did Jack find in his pocket?
What did they have at home?

Homework:
Which of the four books did you like the best?
Give examples from your favorite book, using descriptive language.  Tell about your favorite event or character from the book you choose.

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Example

My favorite book is Charlotte's Web
It is a story of friendship between different animals and people.
I like the scene where Wilbur tries to spin a web. He is jumping and moving around as if he is a spider and what is most heartwarming is Charlotte's reaction.  She lets him figure out for himself that it is impossible for pigs to weave webs, but because Charlotte is so nice about it, he takes it in stride and the two become even closer.