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.
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