Chapter 1 Section 2 (Continued)
November 19, 2008 |
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| Students will split into groups and be responsible for a Sub-topic within section 2. Each member will become and expert of that topic. Then the class will be placed in a second group with one expert from each group. They will be responsible for sharing and teaching what they had read in the other group. |
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Chapter 1 Section 2
November 18, 2008 |
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| Students will split into groups and be responsible for a Sub-topic within section 2. Each member will become and expert of that topic. Then the class will be placed in a second group with one expert from each group. They will be responsible for sharing and teaching what they had read in the other group. |
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Chapter 1 Section 1
November 17, 2008 |
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| Finishing reading and taking notes in outline form. |
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Extra Credit Assignment Due
November 14, 2008 |
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| Assignment on the President's Cabinet is due. Answers can be downloaded off this site |
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4-3-2-1 Assignment is Due (homework)
Due Date: November 14, 2008 |
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| Students who turn in the 4-3-2-1 assignment on time will be able to re-do it should they not like their first grade. This will be the only time since it is the first assignment of this nature. Any student who turns in their work late will not be afforded this oppurtunity. |
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Classwork
November 14, 2008 |
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Students will begin work out of their textbooks. Textbooks are for in class use only. Should a student need one for home they may sign one out.
Students will read Chapter 1 section 1 and take notes. |
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Test!
November 13, 2008 |
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| The test on American government will be today. See Friday's posting for a study review sheet. The test was postponed one more day do to technical difficulties. I apologize for any frustration. Students have another day to study. |
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CT Job Loss Article (4-3-2-1 assignment) (homework)
Due Date: November 12, 2008 |
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Read assignment and perform a 4-3-2-1 Journal assignment. This is due Friday.
Note: Students will be given a packet on how to do a 4-3-2-1 assignment. A rubric will be included. |
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Obama Picks Cabinet assignment (homework)
Due Date: November 10, 2008 |
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| Students are to read article and answer questions for a homework assignment. This is worth 3 Points. |
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Veteran's Day Class
November 10, 2008 |
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| Today students will spend time reflecting on what it means to be "free" and how important our military service men and women are to our great nation. I special focus will be on those that have served. |
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**Test is Postponed**
November 7, 2008 |
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The test was postponed until Wednesday for a variety of reasons. The most important one was that many student were unable to make it to extra help on Wednesday so I have been meeting with them in X-Block.
Thursday we still reviewed for the test and Friday we made flash cards and students partnered up to study. |
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Test Review Sheet (27.65 KB)
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Review
November 6, 2008 |
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| Students will review for Friday's test. Students will be able to download a review sheet from this page. I will have the sheet uploaded by Wednesday. |
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After School Test Review
November 5, 2008 |
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| I will be available for any student interested in getting help for Friday's test. I strongly encourage students to study prior to Wednesday. |
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Review Sheet
November 5, 2008 |
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| A review sheet will be available first thing on Wednesday for students to download. Every student in class on Wednesday will receive a review sheet to go over before THursday's class. |
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Electoral Map Study
November 4, 2008 |
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| Today students will be using a smartboard as we look at the electoral map. We will explore past elections and trends over history. Students will vote in a school wide mock election. |
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Constitution Convention
October 17, 2008 |
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THis week has been hectic and I apologize for not updating this sooner. Today will be the day students will meet as a delegation (class) to re-create the USA Constitution. Students went over the rubric and expectations Thursday. Students are expected to have reviewed their notes and rehearse/prepare to be an active participant within the project.
On a personal note I am excited to see how the class responds and work towards meeting the expectations I have laid out. I feel really confident that this could be a good experience for them. The students have worked really hard overall and many have been motivated.
This project will last over 3 days. Students will be using a scaled down version of ROberts Rules as we all meet. Attached is the Rubric for this event. |
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 Constitution Convention (29.18 KB)
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Constitution Convention
October 17, 2008 |
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Reflection Essay (optional) (homework)
Due Date: October 10, 2008 |
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Since many students failed or didn't do well on the first test I am assigning an optional assignment. If a sudent chooses to do this assignment then I will grade and add it as part of their grade. Students who opt not to do the essay will not be penalized. The essay is worth 10 points.
Students are to inlclude the following in their essay
1. Why they didn't do well on their test. (if it applies)
2. How they plan to improve their grade and effort in class.
3. Map out a detailed plan on how they plan to improve.
What they may need help on or areas they are week in when it comes to studying.
Essays must show effort and provide plenty of detail. Simple solutions like, "I will study more," and "I will study harder," are not acceptable. Students must provide details. |
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Constitution Convention Group Projects
October 9, 2008 |
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| Students will be researching their group's state/colony both Thursday and Friday. If needed time will be given Tuesday whe we arrive back at school. |
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Constitution Convention Group Projects
October 8, 2008 |
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Students will continue to work in groups.
Students will be given a rubric so they are aware of how they will be graded.
Each group will meet with the teacher to evaluate their progress and address any questions or concerns that may come up. |
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2 Parts
October 7, 2008 |
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First half of class
Students will receive their tests and go over corrections.
Second half
Groups will be given time to work in their groups for the Consitution Convention project. |
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Presidential Debate (homework)
Due Date: October 7, 2008 |
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| Students are asked to watch or listen to the Presidential debate. |
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Constitution Convention Group Projects
October 6, 2008 |
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Students will be placed in groups and assigned key colonies/states. They will formalize a plan in order to research their assigned state and a delegate that served from their assigned state.
Directions will be handed out. Members in the group will be assigned specific duties. |
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Review Tests
October 3, 2008 |
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| Students will get back their tests and homework for review. |
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Finish Cartoon Presentations
October 1, 2008 |
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| Those students who have not presented will today. There was homework assigned last night and it is due today. I was absent from school yesterday and there was a sub. I apologize for not having that updated on the website. |
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Current Event Article (14.79 KB)
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TEST!!!
September 26, 2008 |
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Friday will be our first test in class. The test will be on outlining skills and England's history leading up to colonization. A review sheet will be given out Wednesday priot to Thursday's review day.
Students are expected to study before Thursday's review. The review is NOT a supplement for studying.
REMINDER: There are no re-takes unless otherwise stated in an IEP. |
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KWL
September 25, 2008 |
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| In order to prepare for an upcoming projects students will fill out KWL charts. This will be used as a pre-assessment to determine what students currently know about Early American history and government. |
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Student Political Comic Presentations
September 24, 2008 |
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| Finish political comic presentation |
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Presentations and Homework
September 23, 2008 |
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Students will present their comics to the class.
Period 4 will begin their presentations Wednesday.
Important Class update for Today:
Students do have homework that is due Wednesday. Even though Period 4 missed my class today there is homework for tonight. ONLY period 4 will have this assignment checked Thursday in order to be fair. Keep in mind that Friday is the first test and I ask that students study before Thursday. If a student opts to do their homework Wednesday night then that means more work that night. You can download tonight's homework (Tuesday) from this sight. |
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Current Event article with Questions (36.35 KB)
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Political Comics
September 22, 2008 |
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Students are to create a political comic depicting England and its colonization of the New World. Students are expected to be able to show their understanding of the 4 reasons, Social, Political, Economical, and Religious, why people were willing to colonize in North America. Students will present their drawing to the class for a 2 minute oral presentation.
Students will be graded on effort and on their presentation to the class.
Class time will be given Monday. Period 1 will be given time Tuesday. |
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Review Outlining and Practice
September 16, 2008 |
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To make sure students know how to outline they will create their first one. They will be given time in class to start their homework so they can receive help if needed. It is VERY IMPORTANT that students give their best effort even if they find it difficult. At this point it is okay if students make mistakes.
Parents: Every year I insist students outline and learn and practice the skill. In my experience I find that many students will have difficulty. It is new to them and they tend to quit trying to learn the skill. Parents should practice this with their students at home. |
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Outline (homework)
Due Date: September 16, 2008 |
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Previously students have taken notes on a handout I gave them. The content was on England's colonization of the New World (1607-1732). Before studens took notes on what they read, I had taught them how to highlight text. Now I would like for the students use their notes to create an outline.
This is Due Wednesday. |
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