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!
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