CPWC Day 35 - The Italian Renaissance in Florence

IMPORTANT - We are approaching the end of the quarter.  All work MUST be completed by next Thursday (10/29) - any missing assignments not completed by that time will become a zero.

Objective:  Discuss the ancient and medieval traditions of Western Europe.  Examine the emergence of the Renaissance in Europe.

Task:  Greetings!  When you arrive to class, please download "Why Renaissance? Why Florence? Guided Reading."  While I'm checking your homework, please define the terms on the first page.  After I've finished checking homework, we'll take some time to review "Heritage of Europe."  Specifically, we'll define the Roman Empire, the influence of Christianity, the Middle Ages, and the Black Death.  Then, you'll spend the remainder of class completing the "Why Renaissance? Why Florence" close reading activity.

Homework:

• TODAY - Eastern Europe map (from packet) due in class
• TODAY - Chapter 12, section 3 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, October 22 - Former Soviet Republics map (from packet) due in class
• Thursday, October 22 - Chapter 14, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Friday, October 23 - Chapter 14, section 2 reading notes due in class
• Friday, October 23 - "Why Renaissance? Why Florence?" Rdg. Activity due by midnight (Most of you should finish this activity in class on Wednesday, 10/21)
• Monday, October 26 - Chapter 14, Case Study reading notes due in class
• Tuesday, October 27 - Chapters 12 & 14 reading quiz (index card may be used)
• Thursday, October 29 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Thursday, October 29 - Last day to make-up missing work from quarter 1
• Monday, November 2 - Mid-Term Exam

Extending class discussion: