Hi everyone,
I have finished grading the Civil War extension questions. In general, it was easy to earn an M on this assessment, but hard to earn an A or an E. Let me walk you through the questions and tell you what I was looking for:
Question A - You needed to show me that you CORRECTLY understood confederation and federation, and which side was which (hint: The South is called the CONFEDERACY, so that should be a giveaway). Then I looked for you to explain how the South's government hindered their efforts because they had a weak central authority, and give a specific example, then explain how the North's government helped their efforts, and give a specific example. Lee not commanding the entire Confederate Army and not having enough supplies might be examples, along with Lincoln taking over the telegraphs and railways, raising troops through a draft, etc.
Question B - The Industrial Revolution changed the course of the war for a number of reasons, you could talk about mass production, more efficient/deadly weapons, transporting troops more quickly through RRDs. new war technology, etc. Most of you answered that part well. Where many people didn't follow through was explaining how the Civil War sped up the Industrial Revolution. Remember, the Union needed a lot of goods quickly, and the need for goods led to expansion and increased reliance on machines.
Question C - This is one most of you missed because of a key element in the instructions - you needed to connect the symbols you chose to YOUR KNOWLEDGE of the Civil War. For example, the farmer is harvesting wheat in a field that looks like it's in the Midwest, and Abraham Lincoln encouraged settlement in the west through the Homestead Act. Many of you were able to repeat back to me what you heard on my analysis, but you didn't take that last step of making the connection to your knowledge!
I hope this helps you understand your grade. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Monday, June 5, 2017
Rainy Monday: June 4, 2017
Hi everyone,
Today, many of our Team 12 friends went to Canobie Lake Park for the day, so it was a bit of an unusual day. You will have Check-In #4 TOMORROW. After that, you'll have some review activities to help you get ready for the TEST THURSDAY. Make sure you have your flip book for the early phase of the war and your flap book for the later phase done and with you on Thursday!
Today, many of our Team 12 friends went to Canobie Lake Park for the day, so it was a bit of an unusual day. You will have Check-In #4 TOMORROW. After that, you'll have some review activities to help you get ready for the TEST THURSDAY. Make sure you have your flip book for the early phase of the war and your flap book for the later phase done and with you on Thursday!
Sunday, June 4, 2017
Extension Topic for Summative: Civil War Artwork
Hi everyone interested:
Here is a link to a presentation analyzing a famous piece of Civil War artwork. Click on the title to play a recording that explains the details of the picture.
The Veteran in a New Field, by Winslow Homer
Here is a link to a presentation analyzing a famous piece of Civil War artwork. Click on the title to play a recording that explains the details of the picture.
The Veteran in a New Field, by Winslow Homer
Thursday, June 1, 2017
End of Year Info: JUNE 1, 2017
Hi everyone!
This may well be my LAST work update blog post of the year, so hold on tight....
FRIDAY, 6/2 - We will enjoy the excitement of learning via video!
MONDAY - Check-In #4 - who fought in the war, medical care, role of women and children, how Lincoln encouraged western expansion.
TUESDAY - review day and last chance for makeup work
WEDNESDAY - Civil War capture the flag! Wear appropriate footwear!!
THURSDAY - Civil War content knowledge SUMMATIVE
FRIDAY - last chance to take the summative; pass in any essay revisions for those who qualify; wrap it up!!!
This may well be my LAST work update blog post of the year, so hold on tight....
FRIDAY, 6/2 - We will enjoy the excitement of learning via video!
MONDAY - Check-In #4 - who fought in the war, medical care, role of women and children, how Lincoln encouraged western expansion.
TUESDAY - review day and last chance for makeup work
WEDNESDAY - Civil War capture the flag! Wear appropriate footwear!!
THURSDAY - Civil War content knowledge SUMMATIVE
FRIDAY - last chance to take the summative; pass in any essay revisions for those who qualify; wrap it up!!!
Later Civil War Review Questions
Hey guys,
If you are at the point where you are making your review guide for the later Civil War, here are the review questions to use to make your foldable:
What was important about the Battle of Gettysburg and why was it a turning point?
What was Ulysses S. Grant and what were his strengths?
What is "total war"? What is a siege?
Who was William Tecumseh Sherman? What was his March to the Sea?
Who (which specific groups of people) fought in this war?
How many people in total died? What killed them? What was medical care like at the time?
What roles did women and boys play in this war?
How did Lincoln encourage westward settlement at this time?
HOW TO MAKE YOUR FOLDABLE:
Fold a piece of paper once the hamburger way.
Keep the paper folded.
Take ONE edge and fold it UP to the crease of the paper.
Turn the whole thing over.
Take the OTHER edge and fold it UP to the crease of the paper. (If you open it up now, it looks like a W.)
Fold that in half, then half again. You should have a really little square of paper.
Open it back up. You should have 16 squares.
Cut along the folds on the OUTSIDE EDGE of the paper. It will look kind of like this:
Here is another picture:
And another:
Now that you have your flap book set up, write the QUESTION on one flap, and write the ANSWER on the inside. You should have eight outside flaps (four on each side) and eight inside spaces. If you can't figure this out, come see me or ask a friend!
If you are at the point where you are making your review guide for the later Civil War, here are the review questions to use to make your foldable:
What was important about the Battle of Gettysburg and why was it a turning point?
What was Ulysses S. Grant and what were his strengths?
What is "total war"? What is a siege?
Who was William Tecumseh Sherman? What was his March to the Sea?
Who (which specific groups of people) fought in this war?
How many people in total died? What killed them? What was medical care like at the time?
What roles did women and boys play in this war?
How did Lincoln encourage westward settlement at this time?
HOW TO MAKE YOUR FOLDABLE:
Fold a piece of paper once the hamburger way.
Keep the paper folded.
Take ONE edge and fold it UP to the crease of the paper.
Turn the whole thing over.
Take the OTHER edge and fold it UP to the crease of the paper. (If you open it up now, it looks like a W.)
Fold that in half, then half again. You should have a really little square of paper.
Open it back up. You should have 16 squares.
Cut along the folds on the OUTSIDE EDGE of the paper. It will look kind of like this:
Here is another picture:
And another:
Now that you have your flap book set up, write the QUESTION on one flap, and write the ANSWER on the inside. You should have eight outside flaps (four on each side) and eight inside spaces. If you can't figure this out, come see me or ask a friend!
Friday, May 26, 2017
Later Phase of the War: May 26, 2017
Hi everyone,
This week, we have spent time learning about the major battles and significant content knowledge related to the later phase of the Civil War. If you were not here because you were gallivanting around French-speaking Canada, or just absent, here are some links for you:
Slideshow on Later Civil War
Guided notes handout on Later Civil War
Make sure you LOOK AT THE GUIDING QUESTIONS on the notes handout and use those to help you figure out what info you need to write down!!!
If you were not here on THURSDAY, we took Check In #2 on the Early Phase of the war. Also, make sure you have completed the Later Battles Chart and the Gettysburg Address handout.
This week, we have spent time learning about the major battles and significant content knowledge related to the later phase of the Civil War. If you were not here because you were gallivanting around French-speaking Canada, or just absent, here are some links for you:
Slideshow on Later Civil War
Guided notes handout on Later Civil War
Make sure you LOOK AT THE GUIDING QUESTIONS on the notes handout and use those to help you figure out what info you need to write down!!!
If you were not here on THURSDAY, we took Check In #2 on the Early Phase of the war. Also, make sure you have completed the Later Battles Chart and the Gettysburg Address handout.
Monday, May 22, 2017
Wrap Up the Early Phase: May 22, 2017
Hi everyone,
Per 1 & 2 started working on the battles of the later Civil War chart today. Per 5, 6, and 7 created review guides for the early phase of the war (unless you were not done with your required formative assessment, in which case you had to work on that).
HOMEWORK: Tomorrow, you will have your first check-in on content knowledge related to the Civil War. You will need to know the following:
1. Federation vs. confederation - how does each one share power between the central government and the states? Which side had which kind of government?
2. Advantages of each side - when given a description, be able to identify if it is an advantage of the Union or the Confederacy.
3. Strategies of each side - the strategies used will be described. Be able to identify if it is the Union strategy or the Confederate strategy, and what its name is.
If you don't know #2 and #3, check out the lecture slideshow on May 11th. Happy studying!
Per 1 & 2 started working on the battles of the later Civil War chart today. Per 5, 6, and 7 created review guides for the early phase of the war (unless you were not done with your required formative assessment, in which case you had to work on that).
HOMEWORK: Tomorrow, you will have your first check-in on content knowledge related to the Civil War. You will need to know the following:
1. Federation vs. confederation - how does each one share power between the central government and the states? Which side had which kind of government?
2. Advantages of each side - when given a description, be able to identify if it is an advantage of the Union or the Confederacy.
3. Strategies of each side - the strategies used will be described. Be able to identify if it is the Union strategy or the Confederate strategy, and what its name is.
If you don't know #2 and #3, check out the lecture slideshow on May 11th. Happy studying!
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Moving On: May 18, 2017
Hi there,
Per 1 and 2 only had class today. You are working on a formative assessment, explaining the importance of the Battle of Antietam and why it was a turning point in the war. We started our work in class and you will finish the assignment at home.
Resources:
Antietam Formative Assessment
Battle of Antietam Reading - middle level
Battle of Antietam Reading - harder level
Per 1 and 2 only had class today. You are working on a formative assessment, explaining the importance of the Battle of Antietam and why it was a turning point in the war. We started our work in class and you will finish the assignment at home.
Resources:
Antietam Formative Assessment
Battle of Antietam Reading - middle level
Battle of Antietam Reading - harder level
Saturday, May 13, 2017
Thursday, May 11, 2017
Early Phase of the War: May 11, 2017
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Citing Sources for Your Essay
Hi everyone,
Part of your essay grade is setting up your essay as directed, in MLA format. This means the top of your essay will look like this:
Your name
My name
US History per. ___
May 15, 2017 [----> This should NOT be in number format (5/15/17)]
Your essay should be:
You will need to cite your sources in your essay. You do NOT need to do a Works Cited. However, I do expect you to tell me where you found your direct quotes and specific facts (statistics, detailed statements, etc.). You will do this in the body of the essay:
For a DBQ document - Name it in the sentence and add (Doc X) at the end. It will look like this:
Part of your essay grade is setting up your essay as directed, in MLA format. This means the top of your essay will look like this:
Your name
My name
US History per. ___
May 15, 2017 [----> This should NOT be in number format (5/15/17)]
Your essay should be:
- Double spaced
- In simple, 12 point font
- Indented at the beginning of each paragraph, NOT with extra spaced
- Set up with your last name and page number in the TOP RIGHT HAND CORNER
- Set with 1" margins, top and bottom (default)
You will need to cite your sources in your essay. You do NOT need to do a Works Cited. However, I do expect you to tell me where you found your direct quotes and specific facts (statistics, detailed statements, etc.). You will do this in the body of the essay:
For a DBQ document - Name it in the sentence and add (Doc X) at the end. It will look like this:
- For example, "The Value of American Trade" chart shows that in 1765,... (Doc A).
- As Janet Schaw wrote in 1775, "blah blah blah," (Doc F).
For a reading - Name it in the sentence before you give the quote or specific detail, or put it in parentheses at the end of the sentence. It will look like this:
- George Washington "worked seventeen hours a day without complaint" ("Our First President").
- According to "Our First President," George Washington "worked seventeen hours a day without complaint".
Monday, May 8, 2017
More Civil War: May 8, 2017
Hi everyone,
Today in class, you finished your formative assessment on the early battles of the Civil War. Many of you began the border states assignment as well. We are making progress!
HOMEWORK: Please come to class tomorrow with your introductory paragraph drafted. You can use the optional introduction builder I gave you in class, or you can write it out on paper, or you can type it into a Google Doc. I will ask you to show me your intros at the beginning of class tomorrow!
Introduction builder
Today in class, you finished your formative assessment on the early battles of the Civil War. Many of you began the border states assignment as well. We are making progress!
HOMEWORK: Please come to class tomorrow with your introductory paragraph drafted. You can use the optional introduction builder I gave you in class, or you can write it out on paper, or you can type it into a Google Doc. I will ask you to show me your intros at the beginning of class tomorrow!
Introduction builder
Thursday, May 4, 2017
War, Terrible War: May the Fourth (Be With You...)
Hi everyone,
Our study of the Civil War is now underway! Periods 1, 2, and 5 began reviewing the first major battles of the war yesterday. Per 6 and 7 will begin that today. Then, you are completing a formative assessment assignment showing me what you understand.
Work on your essays is continuing as well. I am checking and returning your topic sentence planners to make sure you have accurate statements based on evidence.
HOMEWORK: You need to draft a thesis statement to submit tomorrow for me to check and approve over the weekend.
If you did not complete the homework assignment to generate your topic sentences, you still need to try to write a thesis statement. I have attached a handout that includes sample thesis statements for historical essays. You can use this as a guide. Be sure to have your prompt handy so you can use it for ideas!
PERIODS 6 AND 7 - you may wait until this weekend to do the homework, when you have your handout on your topic sentences back.
Causes of the Civil War Thesis Statement handout
Our study of the Civil War is now underway! Periods 1, 2, and 5 began reviewing the first major battles of the war yesterday. Per 6 and 7 will begin that today. Then, you are completing a formative assessment assignment showing me what you understand.
Work on your essays is continuing as well. I am checking and returning your topic sentence planners to make sure you have accurate statements based on evidence.
HOMEWORK: You need to draft a thesis statement to submit tomorrow for me to check and approve over the weekend.
If you did not complete the homework assignment to generate your topic sentences, you still need to try to write a thesis statement. I have attached a handout that includes sample thesis statements for historical essays. You can use this as a guide. Be sure to have your prompt handy so you can use it for ideas!
PERIODS 6 AND 7 - you may wait until this weekend to do the homework, when you have your handout on your topic sentences back.
Causes of the Civil War Thesis Statement handout
Monday, May 1, 2017
I Say, You Say, Essay!!! MAY FIRST, 2017
Happy May Day, everyone! In England, we would have stayed up all night to welcome in the beginning of spring and hung May baskets on the doors of people we liked. Well, I didn't see any posies on my door this morning, so I guess I know where I stand with all of you...but then again, I kind of deserve it, since today I assigned YOUR GREAT BIG CAUSES OF THE CIVIL WAR ESSAY!!!!!!!!!! Yup, here it is - the summative you've all been waiting for (or not)!
In class, we walked through a truckload of handouts and information about this essay. I will try to give you the quick recap here, along with links to the documents.
1) Here is the essay prompt. Choose the prompt that aligns with the level of World History course you are taking next year.
2) Here is the essay rubric. Please feel free to check in with me about any elements you do not understand. You have been graded on all these standards at least once already this year, so you will use this essay to show me what you have learned!
3) Here is a timeline of events. We've talked about a lot of events and how they led to the increasing tension between the pro- and anti-slavery forces in the US. This will help you put them in time order.
4) Here are the answers to the "rigor packet". If you did not get a chance to correct your packet in class, make sure you look these over.
5) Here is the CP/Honors homework. It is due WEDS for per 1, 2, 5 and THURS for per 6 & 7.
6) Here is the Academic level homework. Same due date as above.
7) Here is the "DIY" option contract. Please be sure to get this signed and turned in on Thursday if you want to pursue this option!!!
In class, we walked through a truckload of handouts and information about this essay. I will try to give you the quick recap here, along with links to the documents.
1) Here is the essay prompt. Choose the prompt that aligns with the level of World History course you are taking next year.
2) Here is the essay rubric. Please feel free to check in with me about any elements you do not understand. You have been graded on all these standards at least once already this year, so you will use this essay to show me what you have learned!
3) Here is a timeline of events. We've talked about a lot of events and how they led to the increasing tension between the pro- and anti-slavery forces in the US. This will help you put them in time order.
4) Here are the answers to the "rigor packet". If you did not get a chance to correct your packet in class, make sure you look these over.
5) Here is the CP/Honors homework. It is due WEDS for per 1, 2, 5 and THURS for per 6 & 7.
6) Here is the Academic level homework. Same due date as above.
7) Here is the "DIY" option contract. Please be sure to get this signed and turned in on Thursday if you want to pursue this option!!!
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
His Truth Goes Marching On: April 20, 2017
Hi everyone,
We will be discussing John Brown and his decision to attack Harper's Ferry in class in Thursday and Friday. If you are not here because you are making your way to exciting vacation destinations, you can download and complete the handouts linked below.
WHAT TO DO:
You do not need to complete the whole packet. Please focus on the following:
John Brown Readings
John Brown worksheets
If you will be gone on MONDAY after break, please check back here, because I will post info about the ESSAY that we are working toward!
We will be discussing John Brown and his decision to attack Harper's Ferry in class in Thursday and Friday. If you are not here because you are making your way to exciting vacation destinations, you can download and complete the handouts linked below.
WHAT TO DO:
You do not need to complete the whole packet. Please focus on the following:
- Print out pages 3 through 9 (the historical sources) of the John Brown TEXT.
- Complete pgs 1 - 4 of the John Brown HANDOUT (part where you write down answers) and bring that back to CMS with you after the break.
John Brown Readings
John Brown worksheets
If you will be gone on MONDAY after break, please check back here, because I will post info about the ESSAY that we are working toward!
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Tax Day and other fun! April 18, 2017
Hi everyone,
Today in class, you either worked on your Causes of the Civil War map or reviewed your packet o' rigor and checked your answers.
HOMEWORK: For Thursday, you will be completing a reading and questions on Dred Scott and the court case that bears his name. The readings are available in my room. They are broken down by the class you signed up to take next year.
Today in class, you either worked on your Causes of the Civil War map or reviewed your packet o' rigor and checked your answers.
HOMEWORK: For Thursday, you will be completing a reading and questions on Dred Scott and the court case that bears his name. The readings are available in my room. They are broken down by the class you signed up to take next year.
Monday, April 17, 2017
And We're Back: April 17, 2017
Hi everyone,
Today in class, we had a presentation (non-Social Studies related) and we did not cover any new info. Tomorrow, your Big Packet O' Rigor is due! Please come to class with these completed! These will be counted as a Habits of Learning grade, and you will NOT get credit for late work. See previous post for links to materials if you don't know what I am talking about, or you lost yours.
Today in class, we had a presentation (non-Social Studies related) and we did not cover any new info. Tomorrow, your Big Packet O' Rigor is due! Please come to class with these completed! These will be counted as a Habits of Learning grade, and you will NOT get credit for late work. See previous post for links to materials if you don't know what I am talking about, or you lost yours.
Monday, April 10, 2017
Info for the week of 4/10-4/14
Hi everyone!
We are enjoying the thrill that is standardized testing this week, so things are a little different. Here is what you need to know:
1) You meet in your testing groups every day for per 1, 2, and 3 (usually an off-team class).
2) At the end of testing, you go to team time and then lunch.
3) After lunch, you go to your PERIOD THREE class during the period 5 block.
4) You go back on team as follows for per 6 & 7: Monday - Per 1 & 2; Tuesday - Per 5 & 6, Wednesday - per 7, followed by a pizza lunch; Thursday and Friday - Pi Day math games and Pi eating contest.
5) Go to your usual per 8 class.
WORK EXPECTATIONS: Please come to testing every day with something to read or something to work on quietly at your desk.
You have a packet of questions to answer for Social Studies that is due next Tuesday.
You get ONE of each handout ON ME. If you lose it, download another copy.
Here are the sources.
Answer packet to fill in.
We are enjoying the thrill that is standardized testing this week, so things are a little different. Here is what you need to know:
1) You meet in your testing groups every day for per 1, 2, and 3 (usually an off-team class).
2) At the end of testing, you go to team time and then lunch.
3) After lunch, you go to your PERIOD THREE class during the period 5 block.
4) You go back on team as follows for per 6 & 7: Monday - Per 1 & 2; Tuesday - Per 5 & 6, Wednesday - per 7, followed by a pizza lunch; Thursday and Friday - Pi Day math games and Pi eating contest.
5) Go to your usual per 8 class.
WORK EXPECTATIONS: Please come to testing every day with something to read or something to work on quietly at your desk.
You have a packet of questions to answer for Social Studies that is due next Tuesday.
You get ONE of each handout ON ME. If you lose it, download another copy.
Here are the sources.
Answer packet to fill in.
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Catching Up: April 4, 2017
Hi everyone,
We interrupted this regularly scheduled education to bring you some ropes course climbing! We are almost done and ready to move on...
Tomorrow, anyone who did not get a chance to climb will come outside with me and Mr. Irving and our classes to do the giant swing. Please come ready for the weather!
On Thursday and Friday, we are resuming all our regularly scheduled classes. I look forward to it! We will be wrapping up our discussion of Manifest Destiny prior to beginning our work on the causes of the Civil War.
We interrupted this regularly scheduled education to bring you some ropes course climbing! We are almost done and ready to move on...
Tomorrow, anyone who did not get a chance to climb will come outside with me and Mr. Irving and our classes to do the giant swing. Please come ready for the weather!
On Thursday and Friday, we are resuming all our regularly scheduled classes. I look forward to it! We will be wrapping up our discussion of Manifest Destiny prior to beginning our work on the causes of the Civil War.
Friday, March 31, 2017
Destined For Greatness? March 30, 2017
Hi everyone,
Today in class, most of my classes finished the overview of the 1800's summarizing assignment.
HOMEWORK: Please complete the reflection question. It is listed on the worksheet you completed in class today. Be thoughtful, use full sentences, and DON'T RUSH.
EXTENSION REVISION: If you did not earn an A/E on the Opportunity/Crisis assessment, you may take another shot at it. Here is what you must do:
Please write a well-reasoned paragraph with a topic sentence, several supporting ideas, and a strong conclusion. Give historical examples from your notes that support your main points.
Prompt: Discuss what the War of 1812 and the Louisiana Purchase/Lewis and Clark expedition share in common in terms of opportunity and crisis for the young United States. Please look for major ideas and thematic understanding, not just facts the two share in common (for example, both events involving rivers).
When you are done, LINK YOUR GOOGLE DOC THROUGH THIS FORM.
Today in class, most of my classes finished the overview of the 1800's summarizing assignment.
HOMEWORK: Please complete the reflection question. It is listed on the worksheet you completed in class today. Be thoughtful, use full sentences, and DON'T RUSH.
EXTENSION REVISION: If you did not earn an A/E on the Opportunity/Crisis assessment, you may take another shot at it. Here is what you must do:
Please write a well-reasoned paragraph with a topic sentence, several supporting ideas, and a strong conclusion. Give historical examples from your notes that support your main points.
Prompt: Discuss what the War of 1812 and the Louisiana Purchase/Lewis and Clark expedition share in common in terms of opportunity and crisis for the young United States. Please look for major ideas and thematic understanding, not just facts the two share in common (for example, both events involving rivers).
When you are done, LINK YOUR GOOGLE DOC THROUGH THIS FORM.
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Calling All Future Health Care Workers!
If you are interested in visiting a health care careers fair, please stop by room 260 and pick up an application for this very informative and interesting presentation. Past students say it is great!
Health care open house
Health care open house
Marching On: March 29, 2017
Sorry about that title. Hey, we can't win them all!
I was out today, but I expect to be back tomorrow. I hope you all were your most wonderful selves for the substitute!
HOMEWORK: Your homework for tonight is to write the script or make a print ad for the concept of "Manifest Destiny". This is a Habits of Learning assignment, but you can revise it and it will be a formative assessment after we review the concept of Manifest Destiny in class!
Manifest Destiny presentation
Manifest Destiny Homework Assignment
I was out today, but I expect to be back tomorrow. I hope you all were your most wonderful selves for the substitute!
HOMEWORK: Your homework for tonight is to write the script or make a print ad for the concept of "Manifest Destiny". This is a Habits of Learning assignment, but you can revise it and it will be a formative assessment after we review the concept of Manifest Destiny in class!
Manifest Destiny presentation
Manifest Destiny Homework Assignment
Monday, March 27, 2017
Last Call for Issues Letters! March 27, 2017
Hi everyone,
Today in class, most of you finished up your tests (Per 7 started their tests today) about opportunity and crisis in early America. From a first look-through, it seems like most of you met the standard for this. I will grade the "exceeds" portion after I go through all the tests to check who meets the standard.
HOMEWORK: LAST CALL for Issues Letters and Works Cited! If you have not completed either one or both of these, tomorrow is your LAST chance to turn those in. Letters need to be printed (preferably) or shared via email. Works Cited need to be uploaded through Google Classroom. Thanks!
How to address an envelope:
Please PRINT NEATLY and use PEN. Thanks!
Today in class, most of you finished up your tests (Per 7 started their tests today) about opportunity and crisis in early America. From a first look-through, it seems like most of you met the standard for this. I will grade the "exceeds" portion after I go through all the tests to check who meets the standard.
HOMEWORK: LAST CALL for Issues Letters and Works Cited! If you have not completed either one or both of these, tomorrow is your LAST chance to turn those in. Letters need to be printed (preferably) or shared via email. Works Cited need to be uploaded through Google Classroom. Thanks!
How to address an envelope:
Please PRINT NEATLY and use PEN. Thanks!
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Opportunity and Crisis: March 22, 2017
Hi everyone,
Today, all classes worked on their War of 1812 web-based worksheets. I hope you found the information easily and were able to share complete, factually detailed answers with your group!!!
HOMEWORK: If you are NOT done with your questions, you must finish them tonight. If you ARE done, go through the review questions posted on Google Classroom and check to make sure you have thorough notes and can use them to answer questions about these two major events in our history!
Today, all classes worked on their War of 1812 web-based worksheets. I hope you found the information easily and were able to share complete, factually detailed answers with your group!!!
HOMEWORK: If you are NOT done with your questions, you must finish them tonight. If you ARE done, go through the review questions posted on Google Classroom and check to make sure you have thorough notes and can use them to answer questions about these two major events in our history!
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
For Further Exploration: March 16, 2017
Hi everyone,
With the snow and the upcoming teacher workshop day, we are a little behind. Per 1 and 2 will finish the documentary we started on Wednesday. Per 5 and 6 will see the documentary on Thursday. Per 7 will be going to the musical, you will finish the documentary on Monday.
HOMEWORK: To finish up with Lewis and Clark, please use the links to help you complete the organizer. The handout with links is available in Google Classroom, or you can use the one posted here. You can bring this with notes to the summative assessment for the unit.
Lewis and Clark organizer with links included
With the snow and the upcoming teacher workshop day, we are a little behind. Per 1 and 2 will finish the documentary we started on Wednesday. Per 5 and 6 will see the documentary on Thursday. Per 7 will be going to the musical, you will finish the documentary on Monday.
HOMEWORK: To finish up with Lewis and Clark, please use the links to help you complete the organizer. The handout with links is available in Google Classroom, or you can use the one posted here. You can bring this with notes to the summative assessment for the unit.
Lewis and Clark organizer with links included
Monday, March 13, 2017
There's "Snow" Knowing: March 13, 2017
Hi everyone,
Today in class, we discussed the major theme of our next unit, Opportunity and Crisis. If you were not in class today, I will share an example of the work we did in class with you.
HOMEWORK:
Today in class, we discussed the major theme of our next unit, Opportunity and Crisis. If you were not in class today, I will share an example of the work we did in class with you.
HOMEWORK:
- Your Issues Letter is due TOMORROW (or the next time we meet) in hard copy (paper) format. You may share it with me ONLY if you have printer issues!
- Your Works Cited is due WEDNESDAY uploaded in Google Classroom regardless of weather tomorrow.
- If anything comes up that prevents you from getting this done, you need to get a signed note from a parent or have your parent send me an email explaining your situation.
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
End of the Week Class Plans: March 8 - 10, 2017
Hi everyone,
Today in class, you worked on collecting information about George Washington's Presidency in your notes packets. You will use this information in a formative assessment.
If you did not finish the packet and want to work on it outside class, here is a copy of the worksheets and readings.
Here is the rundown about what we are doing for the rest of this week:
Weds - Finish note-taking on GW handouts in class
HWK - Find/print out articles on your Issues Letter topic
Today in class, you worked on collecting information about George Washington's Presidency in your notes packets. You will use this information in a formative assessment.
If you did not finish the packet and want to work on it outside class, here is a copy of the worksheets and readings.
Here is the rundown about what we are doing for the rest of this week:
Weds - Finish note-taking on GW handouts in class
HWK - Find/print out articles on your Issues Letter topic
- Honors - 4 articles
- CP - 3 articles
- Acad - 2 articles
Thurs/Fri - Work time with Chromebooks in class. Make sure you complete the following:
- Write and upload your GW paragraph
- Draft your Issues Letter
- Set up Works Cited for your Issues Letter/get help with WC format if needed
Thurs HWK - complete summary sheets on some of your articles:
- Honors - notes on 2 of 4 articles
- CP - notes on 2 of 3 articles
- Acad - notes on 1 of 2 articles
Let me know if you have questions!
Sample Letter and Works Cited Format
Hi everyone,
If you need to know how to set up your letter, here are some things to help you:
How to format a formal letter
Sample formal letter
This is what a properly formatted Works Cited should look like:
Works Cited
If you need to know how to set up your letter, here are some things to help you:
How to format a formal letter
Sample formal letter
This is what a properly formatted Works Cited should look like:
Works Cited
Monday, March 6, 2017
Got Issues? Get Facts! March 7, 2017
Hi everyone,
Today in class, we reviewed the rubric for the Issues Letter assessment we have started preparing to write. Your major focus right now needs to be on researching your topic and gathering articles to help you with your letter. The number of articles you need is based on the course level you have chosen for freshman year.
Honors - 4 articles
College Prep - 3 articles
Academic - 2 articles
Also, you turned in your homework practicing your paraphrasing and summarizing skills. You will use the same note sheet and process to summarize some (not all) of the articles you chose. We will talk more about that later this week.
For classwork today, we began reviewing the events of George Washington's presidency, and how they shaped what that office is today. We will continue with that work tomorrow.
HOMEWORK: Please find, download, and print the appropriate number of articles you need to have IN CLASS on Thursday. You will need to skim read the articles to make sure it addresses your topic and is useful. If you need a pass to the library to do this, I can send you during a team time or a study hall. You may want to work ahead and finish your article summaries before Thursday.
Honors - 4 articles and 2 summaries
CP - 3 articles and 2 summaries
Academic - 2 articles and 1 summary
SUMMARIES: The summaries are due FRIDAY. They are Habits of Learning grades (done/not done).
ASSESSMENT: The letter is due next TUESDAY, in hard copy (meaning a printed, paper version), at the beginning of class. Letters that meet expectations will be sent out!
The Works Cited is due next WEDNESDAY. There is a link on Google Classroom for you to upload your document.
On Thursday and Friday of this week, you will have computers for two class periods to use as you need. You will have plenty to do; it will be up to you to use your time well.
Here is a link to the rubric for this assessment.
And to close for the day, here's a little light Presidential humor:
Today in class, we reviewed the rubric for the Issues Letter assessment we have started preparing to write. Your major focus right now needs to be on researching your topic and gathering articles to help you with your letter. The number of articles you need is based on the course level you have chosen for freshman year.
Honors - 4 articles
College Prep - 3 articles
Academic - 2 articles
Also, you turned in your homework practicing your paraphrasing and summarizing skills. You will use the same note sheet and process to summarize some (not all) of the articles you chose. We will talk more about that later this week.
For classwork today, we began reviewing the events of George Washington's presidency, and how they shaped what that office is today. We will continue with that work tomorrow.
HOMEWORK: Please find, download, and print the appropriate number of articles you need to have IN CLASS on Thursday. You will need to skim read the articles to make sure it addresses your topic and is useful. If you need a pass to the library to do this, I can send you during a team time or a study hall. You may want to work ahead and finish your article summaries before Thursday.
Honors - 4 articles and 2 summaries
CP - 3 articles and 2 summaries
Academic - 2 articles and 1 summary
SUMMARIES: The summaries are due FRIDAY. They are Habits of Learning grades (done/not done).
ASSESSMENT: The letter is due next TUESDAY, in hard copy (meaning a printed, paper version), at the beginning of class. Letters that meet expectations will be sent out!
The Works Cited is due next WEDNESDAY. There is a link on Google Classroom for you to upload your document.
On Thursday and Friday of this week, you will have computers for two class periods to use as you need. You will have plenty to do; it will be up to you to use your time well.
Here is a link to the rubric for this assessment.
And to close for the day, here's a little light Presidential humor:
Welcome Back: March 6, 2017
Hi everyone,
Hope the first day back in the building wasn't too hard for you!
Today in class, I returned the Issues Letter Prep assignment and the the Constitutional Superhero assignment. If you have not turned in the Constitutional Superhero assignment, please do that as soon as possible.
We began preparing for the Issues Letter assignment today by practicing our reading and summarizing skills. You got a handout that outlined the steps of summarizing and gave you a note-taking template, and an article to read and outline. You will need to find some articles on your topic, depending on the class you signed up for next year. Honors students need four articles, CP students - 3 articles, Academic - 2 articles. I will give you more information on this tomorrow.
HWK: Please finish the reading and summarizing exercise for homework tonight.
Hope the first day back in the building wasn't too hard for you!
Today in class, I returned the Issues Letter Prep assignment and the the Constitutional Superhero assignment. If you have not turned in the Constitutional Superhero assignment, please do that as soon as possible.
We began preparing for the Issues Letter assignment today by practicing our reading and summarizing skills. You got a handout that outlined the steps of summarizing and gave you a note-taking template, and an article to read and outline. You will need to find some articles on your topic, depending on the class you signed up for next year. Honors students need four articles, CP students - 3 articles, Academic - 2 articles. I will give you more information on this tomorrow.
HWK: Please finish the reading and summarizing exercise for homework tonight.
Friday, February 24, 2017
February Vacation!!!
Hi parents and guardians,
Please take a moment to check PowerSchool soon. I am updating grades regularly and should have all makeup work and current assignments done and entered by the end of vacation week.
When we return from break, we are going to be starting a summative assessment where students write a letter to encourage action on a subject of their choice. Students will be doing research on their topics and drafting a formal letter. I do not limit topics, but parents have final say over their student's topic. Please feel free to check with your student about his or her choice of topic to make sure you are comfortable with it.
Thank you, and happy vacation!
Mrs. Siecke
Please take a moment to check PowerSchool soon. I am updating grades regularly and should have all makeup work and current assignments done and entered by the end of vacation week.
When we return from break, we are going to be starting a summative assessment where students write a letter to encourage action on a subject of their choice. Students will be doing research on their topics and drafting a formal letter. I do not limit topics, but parents have final say over their student's topic. Please feel free to check with your student about his or her choice of topic to make sure you are comfortable with it.
Thank you, and happy vacation!
Mrs. Siecke
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Letter Resources
How to send a letter to House/Senate
(You are better off sending a letter to the district office than Washington, DC.)
Contacting a NH Senator/Representative
Contact Info - Town of Exeter
State legislators - NH
(You are better off sending a letter to the district office than Washington, DC.)
Contacting a NH Senator/Representative
Contact Info - Town of Exeter
State legislators - NH
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
You Have the Right: February 21, 2017
Hi everyone,
In class today, we got through most of the Bill of Rights and discussed what they include. If you missed class today, I have attached the presentation below.
HOMEWORK: We are starting to prepare for a summative that we will write after the break. For this assignment, you need to identify a cause you care about. You will be exercising your First Amendment rights to freedom of speech and petition, by writing to someone who can take action on the issue you choose.
This prep sheet will help you identify your cause and the party you're going to write to. I have included a blank copy of the handouts and a sample of a completed handout so you can see what you should be aiming for. If you are unsure what to do or to whom you should write, please let me know ahead of time.
The prep sheet is due Friday, but I will start collecting it on Thursday. We will not have regular classes on Friday, so you will need to remember to turn it into me if you don't have it done for Thursday.
Bill of Rights presentation
Issues Letter Prep Sheet
Possible issues list
Sample of completed Issues Letter Prep assignment
In class today, we got through most of the Bill of Rights and discussed what they include. If you missed class today, I have attached the presentation below.
HOMEWORK: We are starting to prepare for a summative that we will write after the break. For this assignment, you need to identify a cause you care about. You will be exercising your First Amendment rights to freedom of speech and petition, by writing to someone who can take action on the issue you choose.
This prep sheet will help you identify your cause and the party you're going to write to. I have included a blank copy of the handouts and a sample of a completed handout so you can see what you should be aiming for. If you are unsure what to do or to whom you should write, please let me know ahead of time.
The prep sheet is due Friday, but I will start collecting it on Thursday. We will not have regular classes on Friday, so you will need to remember to turn it into me if you don't have it done for Thursday.
Bill of Rights presentation
Issues Letter Prep Sheet
Possible issues list
Sample of completed Issues Letter Prep assignment
Monday, February 20, 2017
In Your Own Words: February 20, 2017
Hi everyone,
We are continuing our work with the Bill of Rights today. If you were not in class today, or if you missed something, I have attached the presentation below. We got through Amendments 1 - 4 in all our classes today, although some classes still need to wrap up our discussion of #4.
HOMEWORK: Tonight, please conduct an interview with someone not on our team. Use the questions on the handout given in class - I've attached it below. Do NOT fill out the "Amendment Number" column; we will do that in class. This assignment falls into the "Habits of Learning" category, which means if it is not on time, you will not get credit for it.
Bill of Rights interview form
Bill of Rights presentation
We are continuing our work with the Bill of Rights today. If you were not in class today, or if you missed something, I have attached the presentation below. We got through Amendments 1 - 4 in all our classes today, although some classes still need to wrap up our discussion of #4.
HOMEWORK: Tonight, please conduct an interview with someone not on our team. Use the questions on the handout given in class - I've attached it below. Do NOT fill out the "Amendment Number" column; we will do that in class. This assignment falls into the "Habits of Learning" category, which means if it is not on time, you will not get credit for it.
Bill of Rights interview form
Bill of Rights presentation
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Fun Friday Formative, Coming Up!!! February 16, 2017
Hi everyone,
Another late start to the day...sigh. Oh well, we will keep moving forward.
TOMORROW, you have a formative assessment on the information we've been covering about the Constitution and our government. This will include material from the vocabulary and the Principles of the Constitution packet.
You will need to be able to:
Look at blog posts for 2/14 and 2/8 for resources to help you study. There is also a review of checks and balances linked below. Have fun and good luck!
Checks and Balances Review
Bicameralism:
Another late start to the day...sigh. Oh well, we will keep moving forward.
TOMORROW, you have a formative assessment on the information we've been covering about the Constitution and our government. This will include material from the vocabulary and the Principles of the Constitution packet.
You will need to be able to:
- Match vocab to definitions
- Correctly describe what bicameralism is
- Identify descriptions of how the branches check and balance one another
- Identify which actions reflect designated powers, concurrent powers, and reserved powers
Look at blog posts for 2/14 and 2/8 for resources to help you study. There is also a review of checks and balances linked below. Have fun and good luck!
Checks and Balances Review
Bicameralism:
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Checkmate (and Balances): February 15, 2017
Hi everyone,
Today in class, you had a chance to check the powers of different government branches using the Constitution. Everyone seemed to have a pretty good time!
HOMEWORK: Please finish your Constitutional Superhero assignment. Info in the previous post.
If we do not have school tomorrow, you do NOT have a Fun Friday Formative. You will have a Monday Funday Formative instead!!!!
Here is a visual of the checks and balances system in our government:
Today in class, you had a chance to check the powers of different government branches using the Constitution. Everyone seemed to have a pretty good time!
HOMEWORK: Please finish your Constitutional Superhero assignment. Info in the previous post.
If we do not have school tomorrow, you do NOT have a Fun Friday Formative. You will have a Monday Funday Formative instead!!!!
Here is a visual of the checks and balances system in our government:
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
It's a Bird, It's a Plane! February 14, 2017
Hi everyone,
Today in class, we reviewed the unit vocabulary and started reviewing the major principles of the Constitution.
Your homework is intended to help you show how well you understand one of the branches of government. You should understand what each branch does, based on the work we have done so far (Constitution Scavenger Hunt, Principles of the Constitution handout). If that does not give you enough information, I have additional info for you to use:
Here is a reading to help you with the three branches.
Here is a copy of the assignment.
Here is a presentation on the three branches.
If these are not enough, please drop me an email or see me in school!
Today in class, we reviewed the unit vocabulary and started reviewing the major principles of the Constitution.
Your homework is intended to help you show how well you understand one of the branches of government. You should understand what each branch does, based on the work we have done so far (Constitution Scavenger Hunt, Principles of the Constitution handout). If that does not give you enough information, I have additional info for you to use:
Here is a reading to help you with the three branches.
Here is a copy of the assignment.
Here is a presentation on the three branches.
If these are not enough, please drop me an email or see me in school!
Friday, February 10, 2017
While You Were Out: February 10, 2017
Hi everyone,
Today in class, we reviewed who still needs to pass in work for the Making of the Constitution unit. If that includes you, please get that done for MONDAY. If you were on the NYC trip, I will check in with you on Monday and your work is due Wednesday. Remember to come in with your Constitution Scavenger Hunt and your worksheet packet done!
Today in class, we reviewed who still needs to pass in work for the Making of the Constitution unit. If that includes you, please get that done for MONDAY. If you were on the NYC trip, I will check in with you on Monday and your work is due Wednesday. Remember to come in with your Constitution Scavenger Hunt and your worksheet packet done!
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Yep, It Snowed: February 9, 2017
If you're really bored and need something to do, you can check your understanding of US government by playing some games here.
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Let It Snow? Oh, No! February 8, 2017
Hi everyone,
Here is a reminder of what you need to have done:
CONSTITUTION SCAVENGER HUNT - this should have been done by the end of class on Wednesday. If it's not done, finish it for our next class meeting. There are links in my previous blog post to Constitution resources.
PRINCIPLES OF THE CONSTITUTION PACKET - this is DUE on Thursday (or the next time we meet), finished, at the start of class. You got one on Monday or in class today. If you do not have one, you will need to get one from me next time you see me.
CONSTITUTION VOCABULARY - if we do NOT have school on THURSDAY, please review these terms for a surprise check in on Friday. If you are going away, bring this with you and run through the terms to get familiar with them.
Quizlet #1
Quizlet #2
Unit Vocabulary List
Here is a reminder of what you need to have done:
CONSTITUTION SCAVENGER HUNT - this should have been done by the end of class on Wednesday. If it's not done, finish it for our next class meeting. There are links in my previous blog post to Constitution resources.
PRINCIPLES OF THE CONSTITUTION PACKET - this is DUE on Thursday (or the next time we meet), finished, at the start of class. You got one on Monday or in class today. If you do not have one, you will need to get one from me next time you see me.
CONSTITUTION VOCABULARY - if we do NOT have school on THURSDAY, please review these terms for a surprise check in on Friday. If you are going away, bring this with you and run through the terms to get familiar with them.
Quizlet #1
Quizlet #2
Unit Vocabulary List
Monday, February 6, 2017
The Constitution: February 6, 2017
Hi everyone,
If you need to finish up your Constitution handout, here are two resources you can use to do that:
http://constitutionus.com/ This has the text of the Constitution, a little simplified.
http://www.annenbergclassroom.org/page/a-guide-to-the-united-states-constitution This breaks down the Constitution, article by article, and then explains what each article means. Be sure you are looking at the right article!
HOMEWORK: Today, you got a packet in class called "Principles of the Constitution". The three worksheets in it are due on Thursday. You can decide how to pace out these assignments. If you need a new packet, please let me know ASAP.
If you need to finish up your Constitution handout, here are two resources you can use to do that:
http://constitutionus.com/ This has the text of the Constitution, a little simplified.
http://www.annenbergclassroom.org/page/a-guide-to-the-united-states-constitution This breaks down the Constitution, article by article, and then explains what each article means. Be sure you are looking at the right article!
HOMEWORK: Today, you got a packet in class called "Principles of the Constitution". The three worksheets in it are due on Thursday. You can decide how to pace out these assignments. If you need a new packet, please let me know ASAP.
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Making It Up: January 31, 2017
Hey everyone,
Last work day in class for the Making of the Constitution unit! If you need to take any check ins or finish products, get that done ASAP....See Google Classroom for resources, and ask me to send you any of the check-ins you may need.
Last work day in class for the Making of the Constitution unit! If you need to take any check ins or finish products, get that done ASAP....See Google Classroom for resources, and ask me to send you any of the check-ins you may need.
Monday, January 30, 2017
Home Stretch: January 30, 2017
Hi everyone,
You have today in class, tonight, and tomorrow in class to work on the Making of the Constitution unit. Yes, I will accept products on Wednesday without penalty; yes, any prep work (notes and check ins) will be considered late as of the end of the day Tuesday.
You have today in class, tonight, and tomorrow in class to work on the Making of the Constitution unit. Yes, I will accept products on Wednesday without penalty; yes, any prep work (notes and check ins) will be considered late as of the end of the day Tuesday.
Friday, January 27, 2017
What is a Graphic Organizer?
For those of you considering making a graphic organizer, here are some examples of what graphic organizers are.
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Revised Pacing Guide, Post Snow Day
Hi everyone,
Here is the pacing guide, with an update to take the snow day into account:
Here is the pacing guide, with an update to take the snow day into account:
MONDAY - Overview of unit, choose partner for one activity, review resources on Google Classroom and textbooks. Begin taking notes on the first topic.
HWK: 20 - 30 minutes of work - finish taking notes on topic #1, begin setting up first product.
TUESDAY - Finish first product, take content knowledge learning check if ready.
SNOW DAY
HWK: 20 - 30 minutes of work - review text and resources for 2nd topic.
WEDNESDAY - Take content knowledge learning check on first topic; finish notes and begin product for topic #1.
HWK: 20 - 30 minutes of work - finish product #1.
THURSDAY - Take notes to prepare for content knowledge learning check on topic #2.
HWK: 20 - 30 minutes of work - finish notes and/or begin product #2.
HWK: 20 - 30 minutes of work - finish notes and/or begin product #2.
FRIDAY: Take learning check on topic #2. Finish product #2.
HWK: Begin notes on topic #3 for Monday.
MONDAY - finish notes, take final content knowledge learning check.
HWK: Begin product #3.
TUESDAY: Finish and submit product #3, tie up any loose ends, enjoy!
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Snow Day Update: January 24,2017
Hi everyone,
You will get an extra day for the Making of the Constitution unit, don't worry! Hope you had a good snow day!
You will get an extra day for the Making of the Constitution unit, don't worry! Hope you had a good snow day!
Sunday, January 22, 2017
Starting the Second Half: Week of January 23 - 27
Hi everyone!
This week, we are working on a unit on the Making of the Constitution. For this topic, you are going to cover three major topics: The Constitutional Convention, Constitutional compromises, and Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists. You have a choice of products to create to show what you have learned, and a chunk of time to do your research and finish your products. I will be covering a lot of nuts and bolts in class on Monday. If you forget anything, come back here to check in.
NUTS AND BOLTS:
This week, we are working on a unit on the Making of the Constitution. For this topic, you are going to cover three major topics: The Constitutional Convention, Constitutional compromises, and Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists. You have a choice of products to create to show what you have learned, and a chunk of time to do your research and finish your products. I will be covering a lot of nuts and bolts in class on Monday. If you forget anything, come back here to check in.
NUTS AND BOLTS:
- You are making three products; each product is graded as a formative assessment.
- You may make ONE product with a friend. You each get the same grade. Choose wisely!
- Resources include textbooks available in class and web-based sources.
- The web-based sources are available through Google Classroom.
- DO NOT use random Google searches to find information! See me if you can't find information you need.
- You will earn one Summative Assessment grade for the unit overall, based on points earned. See the handouts for more information.
You will need to pace yourself in terms of work you need to do and time you have. Here is a suggested timetable:
MONDAY - Overview of unit, choose partner for one activity, review resources on Google Classroom and textbooks. Begin taking notes on the first topic.
HWK: 20 - 30 minutes of work - finish taking notes on topic #1, begin setting up first product.
TUESDAY - Finish first product, take content knowledge learning check if ready.
HWK: 20 - 30 minutes of work - review text and resources for 2nd topic.
WEDNESDAY - finish notes and begin product for topic #2.
HWK: 20 - 30 minutes of work - finish product #2.
THURSDAY - take content knowledge learning check on topic #2. Begin topic #3.
FRIDAY: Review text and resources for topic #3.
HWK: Finish product #3 for Monday.
MONDAY - take final content knowledge learning check, turn in last product, check final grade!
Please note that the pacing is up to you. If you do not want to have homework over the weekend, adjust the workload accordingly.
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Wrap It Up: January 18, 2017
Hi everyone, sorry we did not get the snow day so many of you were hoping for! We will be very happy about this in June, but I know it was hard to get out of bed today...
But since we're here, we might as well get something done! Today in class, I reviewed how to make up the CAUSES OF THE REV WAR essay and the REVOLUTIONARY WAR content knowledge test. I have included links to those handouts in case you lost them.
Also, I checked off your Articles of Confederation assignment and your Shays' Rebellion homework. Tomorrow, we will review those in a class activity. If you have not done them, you will need to follow along and fill them out. For the remainder of class, you had a reading on the Northwest Ordinances with questions to fill out. Please bring all three of those assignments to class tomorrow so we can wrap up our work on our earliest government.
Essay Revision Contract
Rev War Content Assessment Relearn/Retake Contract
HWK: Revised essays are due on FRIDAY, 1/20. Test retakes will be during Team Time on FRIDAY, 1/20 and MONDAY, 1/24.
But since we're here, we might as well get something done! Today in class, I reviewed how to make up the CAUSES OF THE REV WAR essay and the REVOLUTIONARY WAR content knowledge test. I have included links to those handouts in case you lost them.
Also, I checked off your Articles of Confederation assignment and your Shays' Rebellion homework. Tomorrow, we will review those in a class activity. If you have not done them, you will need to follow along and fill them out. For the remainder of class, you had a reading on the Northwest Ordinances with questions to fill out. Please bring all three of those assignments to class tomorrow so we can wrap up our work on our earliest government.
Essay Revision Contract
Rev War Content Assessment Relearn/Retake Contract
HWK: Revised essays are due on FRIDAY, 1/20. Test retakes will be during Team Time on FRIDAY, 1/20 and MONDAY, 1/24.
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
To Heck in a Handbasket: January 17, 2017
Hi everyone,
We talked last week about "central government" - the government that handles issues that affect the nation as a whole. Just to refresh your memory, the first central government we had was, by design, very weak. The former colonies did not want a strong government that could take away their rights and pass laws they disliked. You have a homework assignment to finish that asks you to look at that first form of government and how it operated.
Today, we looked at a major event during the time period right after the Revolutionary War. This event showed just how little power the central government had, and why it might need to be changed. Your task tonight is to finish up any notes on the handout you got in class today. Here are some links below to help you out:
https://kidskonnect.com/history/shays-rebellion/
http://www.government-and-constitution.org/history-us-political-parties/shays-rebellion.htm
http://www.history.com/topics/shays-rebellion
http://www.mountvernon.org/digital-encyclopedia/article/shays-rebellion/ (difficult reading level)
http://shaysrebellion.stcc.edu/ (lots of different things to look at, a good one for people and specific events)
http://www.calliope.org/shays/shays2.html (scroll down beyond the first screen to get to the detailed info)
We talked last week about "central government" - the government that handles issues that affect the nation as a whole. Just to refresh your memory, the first central government we had was, by design, very weak. The former colonies did not want a strong government that could take away their rights and pass laws they disliked. You have a homework assignment to finish that asks you to look at that first form of government and how it operated.
Today, we looked at a major event during the time period right after the Revolutionary War. This event showed just how little power the central government had, and why it might need to be changed. Your task tonight is to finish up any notes on the handout you got in class today. Here are some links below to help you out:
https://kidskonnect.com/history/shays-rebellion/
http://www.government-and-constitution.org/history-us-political-parties/shays-rebellion.htm
http://www.history.com/topics/shays-rebellion
http://www.mountvernon.org/digital-encyclopedia/article/shays-rebellion/ (difficult reading level)
http://shaysrebellion.stcc.edu/ (lots of different things to look at, a good one for people and specific events)
http://www.calliope.org/shays/shays2.html (scroll down beyond the first screen to get to the detailed info)
Friday, January 13, 2017
Be Careful What You Want, You Just Might Get It: January 13, 2017
Hi everyone,
Today in class, we talked about the fact that when you get what you want, you might not always anticipate the outcome. For example, the Patriots wanted to split from England, but once they did, they found themselves having to handle all the functions the government of Great Britain used to handle for them. With no King to lead, and no traditions to follow, the new government of the United States had to learn how to run a country "on the job," so to speak.
HOMEWORK: Complete the reading and fill out the scenarios on the back. This is due WEDNESDAY. However, you WILL have additional work to complete on TUESDAY NIGHT.
If you did not get a handout in class, here is the reading.
Today in class, we talked about the fact that when you get what you want, you might not always anticipate the outcome. For example, the Patriots wanted to split from England, but once they did, they found themselves having to handle all the functions the government of Great Britain used to handle for them. With no King to lead, and no traditions to follow, the new government of the United States had to learn how to run a country "on the job," so to speak.
HOMEWORK: Complete the reading and fill out the scenarios on the back. This is due WEDNESDAY. However, you WILL have additional work to complete on TUESDAY NIGHT.
If you did not get a handout in class, here is the reading.
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Music to My Ears: January 12, 2017
Hi everyone!
Today, I gave you a chance to think about the Revolutionary War era a little differently by making a playlist for the time period using your favorite songs! Imagine if you could take your music with you back in time, what would you be listening to during your visit to 1776? What would be the soundtrack of your days? I hope you have fun with this!
HOMEWORK: Please complete this handout ranking government functions and bring it to class tomorrow! The directions are listed at the top of the sheet.
Today, I gave you a chance to think about the Revolutionary War era a little differently by making a playlist for the time period using your favorite songs! Imagine if you could take your music with you back in time, what would you be listening to during your visit to 1776? What would be the soundtrack of your days? I hope you have fun with this!
HOMEWORK: Please complete this handout ranking government functions and bring it to class tomorrow! The directions are listed at the top of the sheet.
Sunday, January 8, 2017
Prep for the Test: January 9, 2016
It's almost time for your Revolutionary War test!! What will you need to know?
Here is the lecture presentation we reviewed in class today.
Here is a link to a website with the textbook - use Chapter 7.
Quizlet - Key Battles/Events
Quizlet - Key People
Quizlet - Key Terms
If you know these, you will be in good shape for the test!
Here is the lecture presentation we reviewed in class today.
Here is a link to a website with the textbook - use Chapter 7.
Quizlet - Key Battles/Events
Quizlet - Key People
Quizlet - Key Terms
If you know these, you will be in good shape for the test!
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Ready, Set, WAR: January 4-6, 2017
Hi everyone,
Today in class, we reviewed the advantages and disadvantages of the Continental Army and the British Army. I also introduced some vocabulary terms, "regular army" and "militia". If you were not in class today, make sure to get that handout from me and the information from a classmate.
HOMEWORK: Nothing new. If you did not do your colonist Patriot/Loyalist paragraph yet, please do so for tomorrow.
We will spend Thursday and Friday doing some book work on the battles of the Revolution. You have two class days to finish this. If it's not done by the end of class on Friday, you have to finish it on your own over the weekend - so use your time well!
Here is a copy of the handout if you need it:
Revolutionary Battles Scorecard
Today in class, we reviewed the advantages and disadvantages of the Continental Army and the British Army. I also introduced some vocabulary terms, "regular army" and "militia". If you were not in class today, make sure to get that handout from me and the information from a classmate.
HOMEWORK: Nothing new. If you did not do your colonist Patriot/Loyalist paragraph yet, please do so for tomorrow.
We will spend Thursday and Friday doing some book work on the battles of the Revolution. You have two class days to finish this. If it's not done by the end of class on Friday, you have to finish it on your own over the weekend - so use your time well!
Here is a copy of the handout if you need it:
Revolutionary Battles Scorecard
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Happy New Year! January 3, 2017
Welcome back! Today in class, we did an activity to review the events that led to the Revolutionary War and start our transition from the causes of the war to the war itself. We examined several different colonists' lives to decide if they were more likely to be Patriots or Loyalists.
HOMEWORK: Choose one colonist from the handout, decide if s/he is more likely to be a Patriot or a Loyalist, and write a paragraph supporting your opinion.
Please use the following topic sentence: “At the start of the Revolutionary War in 1775, (name of colonist) would have been a (Patriot/Loyalist).” In the paragraph, explain your opinion using HISTORICAL INFORMATION (like laws passed or events from the time period) and REASONING to support your point/s.
Document passed out today is attached:
Description of colonists
HOMEWORK: Choose one colonist from the handout, decide if s/he is more likely to be a Patriot or a Loyalist, and write a paragraph supporting your opinion.
Please use the following topic sentence: “At the start of the Revolutionary War in 1775, (name of colonist) would have been a (Patriot/Loyalist).” In the paragraph, explain your opinion using HISTORICAL INFORMATION (like laws passed or events from the time period) and REASONING to support your point/s.
Document passed out today is attached:
Description of colonists
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