Well, March is finally - FINALLY - over! Here's hoping for a swift arrival of spring, April break, and some warmer weather!
Today in class, we continued to work on our understanding and summarizing of assigned textbook readings. We will use our small group work tomorrow to identify the "big picture" ideas we think all our classmates should know.
HOMEWORK: You are identifying and defining topic vocabulary words based on your plans for next year:
Honors - ID and define 10 words
CP - 8 words
Academic - 6 words
DO NOT use specific individuals or specific places as vocab terms
DO use terms from your section of the chapter, and any other related sections
DO use terms that are not "bold faced" words from the text
DO use dictionaries, the glossary, and online resources to define terms, not just your own knowledge
See you tomorrow!
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Monday, March 30, 2015
Transformations: March 30, 2015
Hi all,
Today in class, we started looking at ways that America was transformed during the 1800's and into the early 1900's. You were assigned one section of the textbook to review and complete a Text Review handout. If you did not get that done, you have to finish it at home OR in Team Time, when many of you choose not to use your time very productively! I strongly suggest that, if you didn't get this done in class, you come see me at Team Time to use a textbook.
HOMEWORK (only if you didn't finish our work in class):
Here is a link to an online version of the text. This includes links for Ch 11, 13, 14, 19, and 20. It stops at 20.
The links do not show the sections by numbers, which is a pain. It will be lettered instead. So Chapter 10, Sec 1 would be 10AAD, section 2 would be 10BAD, etc. Just click on the link and MAKE SURE YOU CONTINUE WITH THE SECTION YOU STARTED REVIEWING. If this is too confusing, SEE ME AT TEAM TIME!
CHAPTER 21 kids - I guess no one else gets to Chapter 21. See me during Team Time to finish your Text Review if you need to finish it.
Today in class, we started looking at ways that America was transformed during the 1800's and into the early 1900's. You were assigned one section of the textbook to review and complete a Text Review handout. If you did not get that done, you have to finish it at home OR in Team Time, when many of you choose not to use your time very productively! I strongly suggest that, if you didn't get this done in class, you come see me at Team Time to use a textbook.
HOMEWORK (only if you didn't finish our work in class):
Here is a link to an online version of the text. This includes links for Ch 11, 13, 14, 19, and 20. It stops at 20.
The links do not show the sections by numbers, which is a pain. It will be lettered instead. So Chapter 10, Sec 1 would be 10AAD, section 2 would be 10BAD, etc. Just click on the link and MAKE SURE YOU CONTINUE WITH THE SECTION YOU STARTED REVIEWING. If this is too confusing, SEE ME AT TEAM TIME!
CHAPTER 21 kids - I guess no one else gets to Chapter 21. See me during Team Time to finish your Text Review if you need to finish it.
Friday, March 27, 2015
Happy Friday! March 27, 2015
Today in class, we started to transition from discussing Native Americans to our next unit on the 1800s and the transformation to an industrial society. No homework! See you Monday!
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Wrapping It Up: March 26, 2015
Today, we are bringing our study of Native Americans and the US government to a close - I'm not going to say "to an end," because it continues to be a difficult and necessary partnership, but we must move on…
HOMEWORK: If you did not finish the yellow "Native Americans and US Government" packet yesterday, you finished it in class today. Then, we started working on a wrap-up writing assignment. The chart and paragraph are due tomorrow. If you need a copy, it is linked below.
Point of View Guide
HOMEWORK: If you did not finish the yellow "Native Americans and US Government" packet yesterday, you finished it in class today. Then, we started working on a wrap-up writing assignment. The chart and paragraph are due tomorrow. If you need a copy, it is linked below.
Point of View Guide
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Happy Wednesday! March 25, 2015
First of all, a little laugh:
Hi all,
Today in class, we continued to work on gathering evidence and insight into the Native Americans' interaction with the US government throughout the 1800's and into the 1900's.
HOMEWORK: Complete the document titled "Native Americans and the US". I have linked info to help you below, or see me during team time and I will have the documents you need.
Native Americans and the US
"Little House" excerpt
Picture #1
Picture #2
Picture #3
Picture #4
Hi all,
Today in class, we continued to work on gathering evidence and insight into the Native Americans' interaction with the US government throughout the 1800's and into the 1900's.
HOMEWORK: Complete the document titled "Native Americans and the US". I have linked info to help you below, or see me during team time and I will have the documents you need.
Native Americans and the US
"Little House" excerpt
Picture #1
Picture #2
Picture #3
Picture #4
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Quote Sources: March 24, 2015
HOMEWORK: Choose 3 quotes involving Native Americans that you like and copy them to a document or write them down. Choose quotes you like and understand. One must be BY a Native American. Bring them in tomorrow.
Native American proverbs
Quotes by and about Native Americans
Quotes about land ownership - Native perspective
Native American proverbs
Quotes by and about Native Americans
Quotes about land ownership - Native perspective
Monday, March 23, 2015
Happy Spring! March 23, 2015
Hi everyone,
With the windchill this morning, the temperature was a toasty 13 degrees! Can't wait to see the first few flowers bloom!!!
Today, I saw some classes but not others. Per 1, 2, and 5 reviewed the answers they found to the questions we generated, and continued some additional reading in the book. Then, I previewed the activity we're going to do tomorrow. We ended the day by watching a depressing video clip about a conflict between Native Americans and the US government.
Per 6 & 7 will not meet today because we are seeing a movie for Language Arts. You should review the homework assignment from last THURSDAY and finish it if you haven't!
HOMEWORK: See above.
** NOTE: If you are looking for something to do, you could go to Women On 20s and vote for a female contender to be pictured on the US $20 bill! Now that you have learned about the Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears, you can see why some people think he should not be pictured on our currency. There are a lot of interesting and notable female history-makers we could celebrate, so read up and pick your favorites!
With the windchill this morning, the temperature was a toasty 13 degrees! Can't wait to see the first few flowers bloom!!!
Today, I saw some classes but not others. Per 1, 2, and 5 reviewed the answers they found to the questions we generated, and continued some additional reading in the book. Then, I previewed the activity we're going to do tomorrow. We ended the day by watching a depressing video clip about a conflict between Native Americans and the US government.
Per 6 & 7 will not meet today because we are seeing a movie for Language Arts. You should review the homework assignment from last THURSDAY and finish it if you haven't!
HOMEWORK: See above.
** NOTE: If you are looking for something to do, you could go to Women On 20s and vote for a female contender to be pictured on the US $20 bill! Now that you have learned about the Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears, you can see why some people think he should not be pictured on our currency. There are a lot of interesting and notable female history-makers we could celebrate, so read up and pick your favorites!
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