Hi everyone,
Today in class, we began examining the inciting incident that led to the chain of events that culminated in the conflict of the Revolutionary War. We are reviewing primary and secondary sources to see what we can learn about this event! If you were not in class, we will catch you up tomorrow.
HOMEWORK: Please complete this worksheet tonight.
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Conflict Begins: November 29, 2016
Hi everyone,
Today in class, we wrapped up our work with the Backcountry and introduced some of the concepts we will be discussing, including "inciting incident," "chain of events," and "conflict".
HOMEWORK: Per 1, 2, 5 - none; per 6 & 7 - complete the chain of events flow chart. It should start with an inciting incident and end with a conflict. You can use something from your own life, something you've observed, or an historical event you know. Please don't use a movie, because movies often make the inciting incident too obvious.
TEXT MAPPING: If you were absent for text mapping, please do the following:
1) Finish text mapping your reading. The instruction are here. Show me the completed text map.
2) Review yesterday's homework assignment. Choose one paragraph topic to complete. You can submit it by Thursday.
Today in class, we wrapped up our work with the Backcountry and introduced some of the concepts we will be discussing, including "inciting incident," "chain of events," and "conflict".
HOMEWORK: Per 1, 2, 5 - none; per 6 & 7 - complete the chain of events flow chart. It should start with an inciting incident and end with a conflict. You can use something from your own life, something you've observed, or an historical event you know. Please don't use a movie, because movies often make the inciting incident too obvious.
TEXT MAPPING: If you were absent for text mapping, please do the following:
1) Finish text mapping your reading. The instruction are here. Show me the completed text map.
2) Review yesterday's homework assignment. Choose one paragraph topic to complete. You can submit it by Thursday.
Monday, November 28, 2016
And We're Back: November 28, 2016
Well, those five days passed by quickly, didn't they? Welcome back! The days are getting really short and the chill is setting in, and that can mean only one thing: IT'S TIME FOR THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR!!! Okay, maybe it doesn't mean that to YOU, but it means that to ME. From here on, everything we do in class is going to help us focus on the Causes of the Revolutionary War essay, and that includes today's classwork...
Today in class, we finished textmapping Section 4 of Ch 4, our reading on the Backcountry. This region was very different from the other three regions, and it will play an important role in the Revolutionary War - but we haven't gotten there quite yet. In class, you were expected to finish your textmapping and annotate your key points (this means mark them in the margins) with your W words - who, what, when, where, why, how. This will help you when you get to your homework.
HOMEWORK: Using your textmapping assignment for information, write a one-paragraph response to ONE of the following prompts:
What qualities made the Backcountry a unique region?
- OR -
Was the Backcountry more like or unlike the region you studied?
You may submit this in hard copy or through Google Classroom. Please do NOT share it directly with me!
Today in class, we finished textmapping Section 4 of Ch 4, our reading on the Backcountry. This region was very different from the other three regions, and it will play an important role in the Revolutionary War - but we haven't gotten there quite yet. In class, you were expected to finish your textmapping and annotate your key points (this means mark them in the margins) with your W words - who, what, when, where, why, how. This will help you when you get to your homework.
HOMEWORK: Using your textmapping assignment for information, write a one-paragraph response to ONE of the following prompts:
What qualities made the Backcountry a unique region?
- OR -
Was the Backcountry more like or unlike the region you studied?
You may submit this in hard copy or through Google Classroom. Please do NOT share it directly with me!
Monday, November 21, 2016
The Day Before the Day Before Break! November 21, 2016
Hi everyone,
Today, we did some text mapping again, this time with a section of our grade level textbook. I think you will find this reading strategy more and more useful as you get used to it, and as you start making it your own. We are reading about the fourth region of the colonies, the Backcountry. This is a unique region of the colonies, one that still holds onto some of the patterns of living established in colonial times.
HOMEWORK: NONE. If you owe me a brochure, you will be working on it tomorrow during movie time. If you owe any of us any major assignments, expect to be busy!
Today, we did some text mapping again, this time with a section of our grade level textbook. I think you will find this reading strategy more and more useful as you get used to it, and as you start making it your own. We are reading about the fourth region of the colonies, the Backcountry. This is a unique region of the colonies, one that still holds onto some of the patterns of living established in colonial times.
HOMEWORK: NONE. If you owe me a brochure, you will be working on it tomorrow during movie time. If you owe any of us any major assignments, expect to be busy!
Friday, November 18, 2016
Last Day for Brochures: November 18, 2016
Hi everyone,
Before the end of class, please complete the following form: Brochure Work Completion Survey
I am checking all the Google Classrooms for my five class periods by the end of the school day today (Friday). Anyone whose work is NOT shared to my Classroom by the end of the day WILL receive an "X" (No Work Submitted) for the SUMMATIVE assessment, and a 0 for the Works Cited FORMATIVE assessment. This will not mean you won't get graded - it is to show that I have not seen it yet!
You have had plenty of time to get this assignment done in class, so now you need to finish this on your time. Please get it done ASAP.
Before the end of class, please complete the following form: Brochure Work Completion Survey
I am checking all the Google Classrooms for my five class periods by the end of the school day today (Friday). Anyone whose work is NOT shared to my Classroom by the end of the day WILL receive an "X" (No Work Submitted) for the SUMMATIVE assessment, and a 0 for the Works Cited FORMATIVE assessment. This will not mean you won't get graded - it is to show that I have not seen it yet!
You have had plenty of time to get this assignment done in class, so now you need to finish this on your time. Please get it done ASAP.
Last Day for Brochures: November 18, 2016
Hi everyone,
Before the end of class, please complete the following form: Brochure Work Completion Survey
I am checking all the Google Classrooms for my five class periods by the end of the school day today (Friday). Anyone whose work is NOT shared to my Classroom by the end of the day WILL receive an "X" (No Work Submitted) for the SUMMATIVE assessment, and a 0 for the Works Cited FORMATIVE assessment. This will not mean you won't get graded - it is to show that I have not seen it yet!
You have had plenty of time to get this assignment done in class, so now you need to finish this on your time. Please get it done ASAP.
Before the end of class, please complete the following form: Brochure Work Completion Survey
I am checking all the Google Classrooms for my five class periods by the end of the school day today (Friday). Anyone whose work is NOT shared to my Classroom by the end of the day WILL receive an "X" (No Work Submitted) for the SUMMATIVE assessment, and a 0 for the Works Cited FORMATIVE assessment. This will not mean you won't get graded - it is to show that I have not seen it yet!
You have had plenty of time to get this assignment done in class, so now you need to finish this on your time. Please get it done ASAP.
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Works Cited and Other Excitement: November 16, 2016
Hi everyone,
Today in class, we worked on our Works Cited to make sure that you know how to cite photographs and digital images properly. This is only a formative assessment right now, but you will need to complete an EasyBib for a summative assessment later this year.
Here is a properly formatted Works Cited for your review.
If you don't know what a correct Works Cited page looks like, here is an example.
Yesterday, we looked at a number of brochures to identify what good brochures have in common. If you don't remember or weren't in attendance, look at yesterday's blog post for information about what a brochure should have in it.
Today in class, we worked on our Works Cited to make sure that you know how to cite photographs and digital images properly. This is only a formative assessment right now, but you will need to complete an EasyBib for a summative assessment later this year.
Here is a properly formatted Works Cited for your review.
If you don't know what a correct Works Cited page looks like, here is an example.
Yesterday, we looked at a number of brochures to identify what good brochures have in common. If you don't remember or weren't in attendance, look at yesterday's blog post for information about what a brochure should have in it.
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