| June 17
Period 9/10
Exam - Monday
Bring your text and/or CD along with your exam review questions and your
notebook. There will be a notebook check during the exam.
Good Job today participating and earning extra credit!
Sample essay questions prepared by the class are below. Use one of these and
construct a four paragraph outline to help prepare you for the essay question
on the exam. By thinking through and outlining a practice question, you will
be more prepared for the exam questions.
How did slavery play a role in causing the Civil War?
Examine the steps President Lincoln took to win the Civil War.
What changes did the Civil War bring America?
Describe the actions of those who believed in Manifest Destiny and explain
how it led to westward expansion.
Periods 3,4, 5/6, 12
Bring text and/or CD to exam along with notebook. You will submit your exam
review questions then too.
See sample essay questions below
June 16
Period 9/10
Exam - Monday
Bring your text and/or CD along with your exam review questions and your
notebook. There will be a notebook check during the exam.
A question to prepare for tomorrow: How did slavery play a role in causing
the Civil War? We will outline this together in class. It is a great
question developed by Jaime that will help prepare you for the final. Those
that contribute in class to the outline will receive extra credit.
Periods 3,4,5/6,12
Bring text and/or CD to exam along with notebook. You will submit your exam
review questions then too.
Be sure to prepare for the essay section. Sample essay questions that the
class developed are below. Creating a rough outline or graphic organizer for
any of these questions will help you on the exam.
How could the Reconstruction Era have been improved?
Why did the South secede?
Explain how the Union won the Civil War.
How could the Civil War have been prevented?
Was Andrew Jackson a successful president?
Was the Civil War worth the cost?
How did the concept of Manifest Destiny change America?
June 13 Periods 3,4,5/6,12
Monday - Answer 12 questions(written)from #1-27
Extra Credit - due Monday- letter to Congressman Rush Holt
Follow directions on handout. Have rough draft of letter for Monday
Period 9/10
Monday - Written answers for 20 questions from the first seven sections of
your review sheet.
June 12 Per. 9/10
Review Civil War section questions for tomorrow.
Monday - Written answers for 20 questions from the first seven sections of
your review sheet.
Periods 3,4,5/6, 12
Review questions #28-38 for an oral quiz tomorrow. Same procedure as today.
Monday - Answer 12 questions(written)from #1-27
JUne 11 Period 9/10
Study exam review sheet Chapter 12 questions 1-11. Oral quiz tomorrow
Periods 3,4,5/6,12
Study exam review questions #39-49. Oral quiz tomorrow
June 10
Periods 3,4,5/6,12
Text questions: P. 435-#3-4, P. 440 #2, and from section 4, What tactics did
the KKK use to spread terror?
Period 9/10
P. 414-15
Why was President Johnson impeached?
P. 422- Answer question 3b on sharecropping
P. 427 - #1a
June 9
Per. 3,4,5/6
Complete your Reconstruction Plan
Email me your plan for extra credit. Need not email the grade/explanation
parts.
dnieskens@ebnet.org
June 3
Period 9/10
Test Prep collected tomorrow
Test-Civil War due Thursday
chapter 12 Section 1 - Due Monday
1. What were the conditions in the South after the Civil War?
2. Answer two graph questions on P. 404
3. What was the Freedmen's Bureau?
4. What was President Johnson's plan for Reconstruction?
Chapter 12 Section 2
5. What did Congress do to help the freedmen during Reconstruction?(5 sent.
minimum)
Periods 3,4,5/6,12
Test Prep collected tomorrow
Test-Civil War due Thursday
Due Monday - Test Chapter 12 Section 1
1. What condition was the South in following the Civil War?(3 sent. min)
2. How did the freedmen begin to rebuild their lives? (3 sent min)
3. P. 429 #2
4. P. 429 #3
5. How would Radical Republicans criticize Johnson's Reconstruction Plan?
(5 sent min)
Section 2
6. Describe the gains made by African Americans during Radical Republican
governments in the South? (5 sent. minimum)
JUne 2
All classes - Test preparation is due Wednesday.
Test-Civil War Thursday
May 30 Period 9/10 (Periods 3,4,5/6,12 are below Per. 9/10)
Complete Civil War pamphlet if your group did not finish in class.
Civil War test - Thursday
Test Preparation due Wednesday
Topic: Civil War Chapter 11 Notebook pages 33-39
Define three vocab terms from the side wall.
Identify 2 of the following: General Grant, General Sherman, General Lee,
General Jackson, General McClellan, Jefferson Davis
Include position of the individual and one accomplishment.
Develop 2 challenge questions(use Bloom's Taxonomy handout in notebook) and
answer these .
Answer any three of the following challenge questions from the board:
1. Develop a Civil War timeline (8 events only)
2. What factors led to the Confederate surrender? Must have three factors
only and explain each. 8 sentences minimum
3. Who deserves credit for the Union victory? Must have three supporting
details explained. 8 sentences minimum.
4. Explain the difficulties of a Union soldier. (8 sentences minimum)
In total you will answer five challenge questions.
PERIODS 3,4,5/6, 12
Test Preparation due Wednesday
Topic: Civil War See Fort Sumter and Chapter 11
See Notebook pages for Civil War unit
Define three vocab terms from the side wall.
Identify 2 of the following: General Grant, General Sherman, General Lee,
General Jackson, General McClellan, Jefferson Davis
Include position of the individual and one accomplishment.
Develop 3 challenge questions(use Bloom's Taxonomy handout in notebook) and
answer these .
Answer any three of the following challenge questions from the board:
4. Why is 1863 a turning point of the war? (6 sent. min)
5. How did the Union win the Civil War? (8 sent. min)
6. Who deserves credit for the Union victory? (8 sent. min)
7. For what should Abraham Lincoln be remembered? (8 sent. min)
8. Explain the difficulties of life as a Union soldier. (6 sent. min)
9. Why would Lincoln have more praise for Grant than McClellan? (6 sent.
min)
10. Why were there so many Civil War casualties? see text for help(6
sent.min)
11. Did the Union have more success in the East or West from 1861-63? (6
sent. min)
12. Was the Civil War worth the cost? (8 sent. min)(don't answer if this
was your research topic)
May 29
Tomorrow we will put the pamphlet together. Must have your written
section.
Group must have pictures/illustrations, title/phrases printed.
You will not be able to print your written sections in class. If you cannot
print, then neatly write your section.
May 28
All classes
See yesterday's homework.
Illustrations/pictures must be ready by Friday. We will begin assemblying
the pamphlet on Friday
May 27
All classes: Work on your role for the Civil War pamphlet. Your section
must be completed and ready for Thursday. The entire pamphlet is not due
Thursday.
May 23
No homework for the Memorial Day weekend
May 21
Develop two questions for the General William Tecumseh Sherman
presentation.
Use the index care given in class today
May 20
Period 9/10 - finish Emancipation Proclamation assignment
Periods 3,4,5/6 12 - complete map if not done in class
May 19
All classes
Finish the questions on Gettysburg from the text.
May 16 All classes
Have at least five of the categories done for "Civil War Soldier - Union"
May 15 All classes
Students should have chart, chart questions and Emancipation Proclamation
questions done for tomorrow. If you missed more than one day this week,
then
continue working on these assignments but they need not be completed
tomorrow.
We will be in the computer lab tomorrow(Room 303)
May 14 All classes
Complete classwork from today. If you were on the trip today, there is no
homework
May 13
All classes
Those that were not in class yesterday because of the science trip only have
to complete the chart.
Those that were in class yesterday and today must have their chart and the
questions below the chart completed.
May 12
All classes - finish charts
May 9
No homework except for Period 3 which must finish logs and bring in debate
prep to submit on Monday
May 8
Remember to complete your logs. Per. 3 continues presentations
May 5 -8
Presentations begin for all classes except Period 3 which will begin
Wednesday.
May 2
Period 3 and 4 don't forget your final draft packets are due Monday. Period
3-4 read post from April 29 for full directions.
All classes - speech must be written and index card compelted. Debate prep
must be completed
Oral presentations/debate begin Tues for all classes except Per. 3
May 1
All classes - see homework from previous days - (Final Draft packets
collected from Per. 5/6,9/10/12)
April 30 - All Classes - see below
April 29
Period 3 (all other classes - read below Period 3)
Class will not meet again until May 5. Your final draft packet will be
collected then. This must include title page, final draft, works cited,
rough draft and outline. Must be stapled or clipped in one or two sections.
You must also complete the Final Draft checklist on the back of your P. 25
handout. This will not be handed in, but will be checked.
Your speech must be written for Monday. The index card is not due Monday
but it is recommended that you complete it and practice your speech.
Remember your index card may have 30 words(not 21 words as your handout
indicates).
Fully complete debate preparation for Monday. This will help you in the
debate portion. You will have to read up on the other side
of your topic to fully prepare for the debate.
Complete the text questions on your handout relating to the Civil War.
(pages
370-384)
Period 4,5/6,12
Your final draft packet will be due May 2. Period 4 will hand in their final
draft packet on Monday, May 5th. This must include title page,
final draft, works cited, rough draft and outline. Must be stapled or
clipped in one or two sections. You must also complete the Final Draft
checklist on the back of your P. 25 handout. This will not be handed in,
but will be checked.
Work on your speech and your debate prep . It is important that you read
about the other side for your debate. Debate prep is not due
tomorrow. Speech and debate prep should be completed for Monday. Your
index
card must be completed for Monday. Remember your index card may have 30
words
(not 21 words as your handout indicates).
Period 9/10
Your final draft packet will be due May 2. This must include title page,
final draft, works cited, rough draft and outline. Must be stapled or
clipped in one or two sections. You must also complete the Final Draft
checklist on the back of your P. 27 handout. This will not be handed in,
but will be checked.
Work on your speech and your debate preparation. These are not due
tomorrow. Remember it is important that you learn about the other side to
your topic. This will improve your debate performance. Speech and debate
prep should be completed for Monday. Your index card must be completed for
Monday. Remember your index card may have 30 words(not 21 words as your
handout indicates).
April 28
Period 3
Class will not meet again until May 5. Your final draft packet will be
collected then. This must include title page, final draft, works cited,
rough draft and outline. Must be stapled or clipped in one or two sections.
You must also complete the Final Draft checklist on the back of your P. 25
handout. This will not be handed in, but will be checked.
Your speech must be written for Monday. The index card is not due Monday
but it is recommended that you complete it and practice your speech.
Remember your index card may have 30 words(not 21 words as your handout
indicates).
Fully complete debate preparation for Monday. This will help you in the
debate portion. You will have to read up on the other side
of your topic to fully prepare for the debate.
Complete the text questions on your handout relating to the Civil War.
(pages
370-384)
Period 4,5/6,9/10,12
Your final draft packet will be due May 2. Period 4 will hand in their final
draft packet on Monday, May 5th. This must include title page,
final draft, works cited, rough draft and outline. Must be stapled or
clipped in one or two sections.
You must also complete the Final Draft checklist on the back of your P. 25
handout. (period 9/10- this handout is page 27) This will not be handed
in,
but will be checked.
Work on your speech and your debate prep questions. These are not due
tomorrow.
April 18 All Classes
Continue to revise your rough draft and work on your final draft packet
(includes final draft, rough draft and outline). Due May 2. There is a
checklist for your final draft on the handout headed "The Research Process
Continues"
BRING YOUR ROUGH DRAFT TO CLASS MONDAY. WE WILL BEGIN WORKING ON YOUR
SPEECH
AND DEBATE PREPARATION. SPEECHES/DEBATES BEGIN MAY 6.
April 17
Periods 3,4,5/6,12 QUIZ TOMORROW
Study for quiz on Oregon and Slavery maps. Answer the following question on
the back of your Kansas Nebraska Act worksheet:
*After the Dred Scott decision, construct a slavery compromise that would
have united the country. (5 sentences)
Period 9/10 QUIZ TOMORROW
Study for quiz on Oregon and Slavery maps. Answer the following questions
on
the back of your Kansas Nebraska Act worksheet:
*How did the country change between 1820-1857?
Would a southern plantation owner or an abolitionist be happy with these
changes? (5 sentences)
Bonus: *After the Dred Scott decision, construct a slavery compromise that
would have united the country. (5 sentences)
April 16
All classes
Rough draft completed for Thursday. Must follow internal citation and
source
requirements. Must include all corrected sections of rough and outline.
Must include title page, completed rough, works cited, outline. Must be
stapled.
No credit given for rough drafts without internal citations and/or works
cited.
April 15
All classes
Rough draft completed for Thursday. Must follow internal citation and
source
requirements. Must include all corrected sections of rough and outline.
Must include title page, completed rough, works cited, outline. Must be
stapled.
No credit given for rough drafts without internal citations and/or works
cited.
Tomorrow meet in Room 303 to develop powerpoint slides for speeches to be
delivered in May.
April 14
Completed rough draft with title page and works cited due Thursday. No
credit will be given without internal citation and works cited requirements
met. Staple on top of outline.
April 11
All classes
Opening paragraph for rough draft due Monday. Follow all requirements on
research handout. Full rough draft is due Thursday. This includes title
page, rough draft, works cited and outline
Reminder: Oral presentation/debate begins May 6
April 9 All classes
Outline completed for Friday. Four paragraphs. Conclusion paragraph must
be
outlined as well.
Remember to cite at least five sources including the required primary
source(s). Follow all internal citation requirements. See handout with
explanations. See agenda for form of internal citations.
Reminder: Oral presentations/debates begin May 6th. This is a change from
the handout.
April 8
Late homework post
Speeches today were practiced in class. They will be delivered on Wednesday.
Full outlines due Friday. Note internal citation and source requirements.
April 7
All classes
Outline of your into paragraph. Must have a minimum of 2 internal citations
from at least two different sources.
Directly underneath your intro outline, you must also include a skeleton
outline for paragraphs 2-3. Remember in the skeleton outline, you only need
to list the supporting details(A., B. C., etc)
April 4
All classes
Finish writing your speech if necessary and practice your speech. This
will
be given in class on Wednesday. You will be working on your outline next
week so it is highly recommended that you prepare ahead for this speech.
Notecards will be handed back on Monday. We will go over internal citations
in class. Your outline intro paragraph will be due Tuesday and your
completed outline will be due Friday.
April 3
See notecard requirements from April 1.
Also another reminder that the oral presentations will be May 6-8
April 2
See notecard requirements below.
April 1
20 Notecards due Friday - this is a minimum number. Remember you must have
enough information to support your subtopics. Cards must have an elastic
band to hold them together. Thesis must be written neatly on an index card
with your name. This should be on top. Cards should be arranged by guide
words and not by code letter.
Per. 9/10 must submit Bib cards also.
All other classes must submit noodlebib printout
March 31
All classes
Full notecard deadline for Friday - graded for content and format. Worth a
test grade. See handout for full directions.
Must include bib cards or noodlebib(for Per. 3,4,5/6,12), thesis card neatly
written on an index card. Cards should have an elastic band.
Political Cartoons due tomorrow
*****Oral presentation dates have been changed to May 6-8!
March 28 All Classes ****THIS WAS NOT ANNOUNCED FRIDAY. PLEASE READ.
BRING ANY RESEARCH SOURCES TO CLASS TO WORK ON ADDITIONAL NOTECARDS. YOU
WILL HAVE THE PERIOD TO CONTINUE WRITING MORE NOTECARDS.
See previous days for notecard requirements. Also see grading criteria on
back of your information chart. Remember to write in phrases.
IMPORTANT for PERIODS 3,4, 5/6 12: Remember to bring in a noodlebib copy of
your sources. Give each source a letter. If you any trouble with this,
bring your questions to class.
Political Cartoons due Tuesday for all classes - groups should have had a
final sketch completed in class today and should have one person
outliining/coloring for Tuesday.
The explanation of the cartoon must be written on the back of the political
cartoon.
March 26
Periods 3,4,5/6, 12
Notecard deadline for Monday(10 notecards).
Finish questions from board on Texas Revolution if you did not complete in
class. You may refer to text pages 263-5.
Period 9/10
Keep working on notecards for Monday's deadline (10 notecards)
Answer the two board questions on the same page as today's notes.
1. Compare the Texas Revolution and the American Revolution.(2 similarities)
2. Were the Texans justified in their fight for independecne? Tell why or
why not in a minimum of 4 sentences.
You may refer to text pages 304-307.
March 20 Research due dates may be accessed under Calendar
Periods 3,4,5/6,12
Next deadline - March 31 - 10 notecards
Remember your "D" and "E" cards must be primary sources. You may letter
your sources on a printout of NOodlebib making sure to correctly label the
primary sources.
Your source list may change. You will find some sources that do not turn
out to be helpful. You can eliminate those. And you will surely be adding
new sources that you find helpful in developing your paper. Be sure to use
a minimum of 5 sources and your 2 primary sources.
Each notecard must have a code letter, guide word, and page number.
Internet source notecards must also have page numbers. See gradesheet on
the back of your information chart
Period 9/10 Research due dates may be accessed under Calendar
Next deadline - March 31 - 10 notecards
Remember your "E" bib card must be a primary source.
Your source list may change. You will find some sources that do not turn
out to be helpful. You can eliminate those. And you will surely be adding
new sources that you find helpful in developing your paper. Be sure to use
a minimum of 5 sources and you primary source.
Each notecard must have a code letter, guide word, and page number.
Internet source notecards must also have a page number. See gradesheet on
the back of your information chart.
March 19
Period 3,4,5/6,12
Must have 5 sources completed on Noodlebib at the start of the class. Two
must be primary sources. For those that have trouble with noodlebib,
additional bib sources must then be on notecards at the start of class.
2 Notecards are also due. We will go over notecards again tomorrow.
Thesis card must be revised for those that did not have approval today.
Period 9/10
Must have 5 bib cards at the start of class. "E" card must be your primary
source. Must have two notecards completed. Must have thesis card.
March 18
Periods 3,4,5/6,12
Three sources must be on Noodlebib by tomorrow at the start of class. You
can work on this from home. Thesis cards will also be checked.
Work ahead - there is another deadline on Friday- see research handout. Be
sure to have 2 primary sources for Friday
Period 9/10
Three Bibliography cards will be checked at the start of class tomorrow. We
will be in the media center Wed and Thursday. Thesis cards will also be
checked.
March 17
All classes will meet in the media center tomorrow.
Have index cards. Thesis card is due Wednesday, but having one completed
tomorrow will get you ahead. Anyone with a two part thesis will be checked
tomorrow. Check deadlines for rest of the week.
March 14
All classes
Have focus questions for Monday. Have 2 Bib cards done to be checked. Most
completed two bib cards in class yesterday.
Begin thinking what will be your thesis statement. Remember two subtopics.
We will discuss this in class Monday
March 13
Period 9/10
Focus questions due Monday 17th
2 Bib cards due the 17th
See under link "Calendar" for research project due dates
Written copy of speech. Deliver speech to class tomorrow(30 seconds)
Periods 3,4,5/6,12
Focus questions due Monday 17th
2 Bib cards due the 17th
See under link "Calendar" for research project due dates
Deliver speech to class tomorrow(30 seconds)
March 11
All classes
All classes - Focus questions due Monday 17th
2 Bib cards due the 17th
See under link "Calendar" for research project due dates
Bring a source to class on your topic for Thursday
March 10
All classes - Focus questions due Monday 17th
2 Bib cards due the 17th
See under link "Calendar" for research project due dates
March 7
All classes
Final draft packets due Monday. Be sure to staple of paper clip
Parent Signature for Research Paper handout
March 6
Period 5/6,12
Due Monday - Final Draft Packet
Title page, final draft, rough draft, outline, brainstorming sheet. Staple
together.
Andrew Jackson political cartoon extra credit
Period 9/10
Due Monday - Final Draft Packet
Title page, final draft, rough draft, outline, brainstorming sheet. Staple
together.
Andrew Jackson political cartoon extra credit
March 5
Period 3
Due Monday - Final Draft Packet
Title page, final draft, rough draft, outline, brainstorming sheet. Staple
together.
Due Monday - Get research handout signed. Nothing need be done on this
until
next week when topics will be assigned.
Due Tuesday - For those who miss class on Friday because of the assembly,
the
Andrew Jackson classwork will be due Tuesday.
Period 4
Due Monday - Final Draft Packet
Title page, final draft, rough draft, outline, brainstorming sheet. Staple
together.
March 4
Periods 5/6,12
Rough draft stapled on top of outline and brainstorming
Period 9/10
Rough draft stapled on top of outline and brainstorming
March 3
Periods 3,4 met today. Rough Drafts due Wednesday. Final Draft packets
will be due Monday
Feb. 29
Periods 3,4 - Finish outline for Monday/all 4 paragraphs outlined
Periods 5/6,12 - Finish outline for Tuesday/all four paragraphs outlined
Period 9/10 - Opening paragraph is written. Complete outline for two body
paragraphs and the conclusion. We have completed this process in the past
and explanations are on the back of your handout. Due Tuesday
February 28
Period 9/10
On a new sheet of paper, write out your introduction paragraph. You
numbered
the sentences in order today in class. Write this out in paragraph form.
On your index card, write your skeleton outline for your body paragraphs.
You need not provide any detail or explanations other than the subtopic and
the three supporting details for that paragraph. Do for both body
paragraphs.
Periods, 3,4,5/6,12
On your handout, finish the outline for the introduction.
On your index card, write your skeleton outline for your body paragraphs.
You need not provide any detail or explanations other than the subtopic and
the four supporting details for that paragraph. Do for both body paragraphs.
February 27
Period 9/10
No homework
Periods 3,4,5/6,12
Letter to president
February 26, 2008
Period 9/10
Test tomorrow
Test Wednesday - Jefferson and Madison administrations, Slavery
See text and notebook pages on board today
Define three vocabulary terms
Develop and answer two challenge questions for Jefferson and two for Madison
Here are some suggested challenge questions to answer. They were developed
by other classes.
1. What did Jefferson change from the Federalist administrations and what
did Jefferson keep the same from the Federalist administrations?
2. Jefferson changed his constitutional beliefs to buy Louisiana. Did he
make a mistake? Why or why not? Give two reasons.
3. What was the purpose of the Embargo Act and was it successful?
4. Did the War Hawks achieve their goals in the War of 1812? Explain in at
least four sentences.
5. Should President Madison have kept the country neutral like previous
presidents? Explain in 3 sentences min.
See two short paragraph responses that may be outlined for the test
February 26
Periods 3,4,5/6,12
See below for test preparation
YOu can begin working on your letter. See handout in notebook "Let Your
Voice Be Heard". This is four paragraphs but par. 1 and 4 are short. I
will
cover this tomorrow in class. The test will not take the whole period and
you will be able to work on your letter after the test.
February 25, 2008
Periods 3,4,5/6,12
Test Prep due Wednesday -
Text pages __________
Notebook Pages___________
Vocabulary - define three terms
Develop two challenge questions for Jeffersona and 2 for Madison. Answer
these.
Complete letter - see below
Period 9/10
Test Wednesday - Jefferson and Madison administrations, Slavery
See text and notebook pages on board today
Define three vocabulary terms
Develop and answer two challenge questions for Jefferson and two for Madison
(have these questions developed for tomorrow and they will be checked. They
don't have to be answered until Wednesday.)
See two short paragraph responses that may be outlined for the test
Periods 3,4,5/6, 12
If you're looking ahead to Wednesday's test, here is the take home part of
the test. It is not due until Thursday. We will discuss this in class.
Write a letter to President (you pick a President from 1820's, 1830's or
1840's) pertaining to slavery. Letter must include an explanation of
slavery, the slavery situation in the nation and your views of slavery. You
should also include what you think the national government should do about
slavery.
Follow the format in the handout in your notebook "Let Your Voice Be
Heard." Letters should include at least 5 of the following: reference to Eli
Whitney, ending of the slave trade in 1808, characteristics of slavery,
statistics on slavery or cotton production, work of abolitionists,
sectionalism and Missouri Compromise
***You may instead write to a U.S. Senator from New Jersey from this time
period or the congressman from this area.
February 21
Period 9/10
Eli Whitney questions: What were the successes in Whitney's life?
What were the failures in Whitney's life?
What was the importance of the cotton gin?
Was Eli Whitney a hero? Answer in at least five
sentences. Qualities of a hero to consider when answering - dedicated to
helping others, positive influence on society, courageous and trustworthy,
hardworking and responsible, role model.
Periods 3,4,5/6,12
No homework tonight. Test Wednesday (Jefferson and Madison administrations,
slavery, industrial revolution)
February 20
Period 9/10
Extra Credit- bring in a biography printout of Eli Whitney
Periods 3,4,5/6,12
Take your biography of Eli Whitney. You were given a position in class
whether Whitney was a hero or not a hero.
The class defined a hero as someone who met most of the following traits:
dedicated to helping others, positive influence on society, courageous and
trustworthy, hardworking and responsible, role model.
Read through your biography and mark it up based on your side. Then on
separate paper put at the top "Eli Whitney - Hero?"
List five points you will make in the debate tomorrow to support your side.
Then underneath this write a short paragraph providing explanations to these
points. You may be asked to read this statement at the start of the
debate.
Have an effective topic and closing sentence.
February 19, 2008 Periods 3,4,5/6,12
Print out a biography of Eli Whitney and print out a biography
of a 19th century abolitionist. Be sure biographies are at least a full
page. Read through to check your understanding. We will use these in class
this week.
Missouri Compromise questions -
1. Why did northerners care about Missouri statehood?
2. Why did southerners care about Missouri statehood?
3. What were the terms of the Missouri Compromise?
4. Why would northern congressmen accept this compromise?
Extra Credit- http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USAslavery.htm
Pick at least one the links from this website which will provide a slave
narrative. Write in the section from today's class("characteristics of
slave
life"). Write down the name of the person and the information you learned
about a slave's life.
Period 9/10
Missouri Compromise questions - P. 243
1. Why did northerners care about Missouri statehood?
2. Why did southerners care about Missouri statehood?
3. What were the terms of the Missouri Compromise?
Extra Credit- http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USAslavery.htm
Pick at least one the links from this website which will provide a slave
narrative. Write in the section from today's class("characteristics of
slave
life"). Write down the name of the person and the information you learned
about a slave's life.
February 14
Period 9/10
Finish Map of War of 1812
Period 3,4,5/6, 12
Wednesday - print out a biography of Eli Whitney and print out a biography
of a 19th century abolitionist. Be sure biographies are at least a full
page. Read through to check your understanding. We will use these in class
next week.
February 13
Period 9/10
Quiz tomorrow - Study. Outlines and paragraphs will be recollected. This
will count toward your quiz
Periods 3,4,5/6,12
Speeches tomorrow!
February 12
Guidance presentations today. There was no class.
Period 9/10- study for quiz
Period 3,4,5/6,12- written copy of speech
February 11
Period 9/10
Finish handout on War of 1812 if you didn't complete in class
Write a paragraph from your outline on Jefferson
Period 3,4,5/6,12
Tuesday - complete map on War of 1812
Wednesday - written copy of speech in support or opposition to Washington,
Adams, Jefferson or Madison
Develop an attention getting opening statement
First Point
Explanation
Explanation
Second Point
Explanation
Explanation
Closing Statement
February 8
Periods 3,4,5/6,12
Complete on the back of today's handout
Question #4 - (will have to use text to answer)
In 1814, would the story of Tecumseh give hope or despair to Native
Americans? Explain(minimum of 4 sentences)
Period 9/10
Finish political cartoon if you were to color the sketch.
Outline - What were the successes and failures of Jefferson's administration?
Must have three supporting details. Must use text to find facts to support
your supporting details. Model that was on the board may be expanded.
Include a closing statement.
February 7
Period 9/10
Finish Embargo Act sketch
Extra Credit- Marbury vs. Madison questions - DUE MONDAY
Periods 3,4,5/6,12
P. 218 #4, #6 - Answer on page from class today
Extra Credit - Explain the Marbury vs. Madison case. Why is this case so
important?
February 6
Periods 3,4,5/6,12
Complete map - last three are extra credit and not required.
Use a pencil and keep your map neat
Period 9/10
Complete map if you didn't finish yesterday. It will be collected and
graded
tomorrow.
February 5
Period 9/10
Complete map from class today. If you have trouble, we will go over all
questions tomorrow
Period 3,4,5/6,12
Complete four questions from the Jefferson letter. Also complete the two
board questions: What was surprising about Jefferson's presidency?
What was not surprising?
****Reminder: Take the handout "Let Your Voice Be Heard"(on back of
separation of powers chart with the arrows)from your notebook papers from
the
second quarter and put it in your notebook. We made this P. 7 in the Table
of Contents
February 4 Periods 3,4,5/6, 12
Use the textbook to continue to examine the Jefferson letter. The questions
are not due until Wednesday
February 1
No homework
ENJOY THE SUPER BOWL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 28 President Bush's State of Union Tonight(if you have time
fromy studying...)
Exams begin tomorrow
Be sure to bring your notebook to the exam. There will be a notebook check
for a quiz grade.
Also, the twenty review questions will be collected on your exam day
January 25
Periods 3,4,5/6,12
Complete any 20 questions from #1-38 from the review sheet. Due Monday
Period 9/10
Complete 8 questions from Review Sheet from #4-17.
Complete any 9 questions from Review Sheet from #18-30
#31-33 should already be completed
We will review in class again on MOnday
Period 9/10
Finish handout on Sedition Act if you have not already done so in class. Due
Friday
Complete any 8 questions from Review Sheet from #4-17. Due Friday
Period 3,4,5/6,12
Complete any 20 questions from #1-38 from the review sheet. Due Monday
January 23
Periods 3,4,5/6,12
Midterm review sheet #39-43
Period 9/10
Finish outline if not done in class. Then summarize outline in 2 sentences
I. Problems developed with ___________
A. French upset with __________
1.
B. President Adams responds
1.
a.
b.
C. Congress responds to _________
1.
2.
3.
D. Result of efforts by Adams and Congress
1.
2.
Midterm review questions complete on separate paper #31-33
January 22
Constitution in Action packets due tomorrow - All classes
January 18 ********If you hand in your packet on Tues, it will be graded
and returned by Wednesday!
All classes
Wednesday - "Constitution in Action" packet
Cover(Title("Constitution in Action" and 3 symbols of Constiution or America)
Make cover neat
Table of Contents(these may be in sections such as "News Articles on
Congress"
Essay title page-(make the title "Goals of the Constitution")
Final Draft
Rough Draft
Outline
Brainstorming sheet
Legislative Branch articles (none of the articles need be
redone -
Executive Branch articles hand in the graded copies)
Supreme Court case
Also Period 9/10 must complete the four text questions we have been working
on in class.
Periods 3,4,5/6, 12 - must complete the outline on Hamilton's Economic Plan
that we have been working on in class
January 17 ALL CLASSES
Rough draft packets due tomorrow -
January 16
All classes
Rough draft packets due Friday
January 15
All classes
Complete outline for paragraphs I-IV. Some finished in class. Use tonight
to develop supporting details that have less information and need more
support.
Rough Draft is due Friday
January 14 All classes
Tuesday- OUtline should be completed for Paragraphs I, II, III
Wednesday - Outline completed for Paragraphs I-IV
Friday Rough Draft stapled on top of outline and brainstorming page
January 11
Below are the background questions we answered orally in class. Some asked
that I post these.
Why was the Constitutional Convention called?
Name 2 delegates at the convention
Describe what the delegates created at the convention
Who disagreed with this document?
Describe the ratification debate
Which side won the debate?
Is the Constitution still important? Why?
Have the past 220 years proved the Federalists or Antifederalists correct?
Why?
Homework - We will be working on outlines in class MOnday. You can ask all
your questions then, but make sure you have the work done if due Monday.
Periods 4, 12
Due Tuesday- Complete outlines for body paragraphs. This is not the
skeleton
outline, but the full outline with explanations and details.
Period 9/10
Monday- Finish outline to the introduction and first body paragraph(I &II)
Periods 3,5/6
Outline for the introduction due Monday.
Body paragraphs outlined for Tuesday(II & III)
January 10
Period 9/10
Must add four more examples to the brainstorming list. Also print out one
page from the website on TLO v New Jersey. Staple this underneath your
answers and keep in your folder.
Period 4,5/6 12
Complete brainstorming, develop thesis, complete index card with skeleton
outline. (four supporting details in each body paragraph)
Period 3
Complete brainstorming
January 9
No homework for Period 3,4,5/6,12
Period 9/10
If you didn't finish today's classwork, complete for homework
Summarize the case Brown v. Board of Education
What was the Supreme Court decision?
January 8
Period 9/10
Homework see below for Jan. 8.
Period 3,4, 10/11
No Homework
Period 5/6
Panel Presentation
January 7
Period 9/10
Answer four questions under Article 3 on your Constitution in Action handout
Suggested website: Landmarkcases.org
Go to link for TLO v. New Jersey on this website
Read any of the summaries under Reading Level. This will help you answer #1.
Then go to link that says Key Excerpt from the Majority oOpinion. This will
help you with #3. You should be able to determine the amendment in question
for #2. Then think about you case to answer #4.
You may use any other website. Tomorrow report directly to the media center
for the assembly. You can ask me any questions then about this assignment.
It is due Wed.
Period 3,4,9/10
Work on your role for the panel presentation
Period 5/6 - be ready for quiz and to hand in #6-11 from Bill of Rights
handout
HAPPY NEW YEAR
January 4 - sorry for late post
Periods 3,4,12
Complete handout numbers 6-11
Quiz on Bill of Rights
********Period 5/6 - no quiz tomorrow - we will attend an assembly
Period 9/10
Complete handout 6-11
Quiz on Bill of Rights
January 2
See homework from before vacation for due dates.
Periods 3,4,5/6,12 - you need only print out one page of website for Supreme
Court case.
December 21, 2007 HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY BREAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 20
Periods 3,4,5/6,12
January 3 - 5 news article due (Congress or president)
January 4- Supreme Court case questions due
Website we used in class: landmarkcases.org
Period 9/10
January 3 - Complete your third news article(President or Congress)
January 4 - Complete your fourth news article(President or Congress)
BRING IN YOUR LETTERS FROM YOUR STATE REPRESENTATIVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you get an email response, print it out to display in class!
December 20
Periods 3,4,5/6,12
Work on your fourth news article(Congress or president)
January 3 - 5 news article due
January 4- Supreme Court case questions due
Period 9/10
Complete your second news article(President or Congress)
December 19
Periods 3,4 5/6, 12
Again homework tonight is to complete one article on the president or
Congress.
We will meet in the computer lab (room 303)tomorrow.
Period 9/10
Test was today on the Constitution.
Homework is to complete one article on the president or congress. We will
work on our second article in class tomorrow. Make sure you have an article
to work on tomorrow in addition to the one you completed for homework
December 17
Periods 3,4,5/6,12
Complete questions for article on President or Congress
Follow all directions
Period 9/10
Constitution Test Wednesday
Test Preparation work due Wednesday
See explanations under Dec. 14
We did the skeleton outline for focus question. Remember to fully outline
and then write the paragraph for this
Dec. 14
Period 9/10
MOnday - Final draft of letter to state representative
Also bring in a legal size envelope and a stamp
Hand in rough draft as well
Wednesday- Constitution Test
Chapter 5 Sections 2-3 Notebook #24-32 Constitution Pgs. 170-185
Define three terms
Challenge questions
Pick one(from class)
Tell why leaders in the states wanted to attend a constitutinal convention
in 1787?
Summarize how the convention was organized and what happened at the
convention.
Must answer: Were the compromises at the convention fair? Explain.
Must answer: Did the Constitution create a "more perfect union" than the
Articles of Confederation? Explain in at least 8 sentences. Include a
topic sentence, 3 supporting details explained and a closing sentence.
Periods 3,4,5/6,12
Survey chart, questions, brainstorming, outline and paragraph due Monday.
Staple questins and paragraph on top of handout.
***Note to period 3- forgot to mention that the back side directions for
paragraph should read 18-30 year olds, not 18-24 year olds.
December 13
Periods 3,4,5/6,12
Have survey completed. Make sure your hypothesis is filled out
Period 9/10
Complete text questions handed out in class
December 12
Periods 3,4,5/6,12
Test tomorrow- have test prep ready to hand in before the test.
Period 9/10
Complete rough draft of letter to state representative
December 11
Periods 3,4,5/6. 12
Test Prep: Define three terms. Answer any two questions on the
Constitutional Convention. YOu may answer your own or some of the class
suggested questions.
Two required questions: Summarize the Federalist and Antifederalist
positions.(6 sentences minimum)
Did the Constitution create a "more perfect union" than the Articles of
Confederation? Explain. Include a topic sentence, 4 supporting details
explained and a closing sentence - 10 sentences minimum)
Period 9/10
Work on the rough draft to your state representative due Thursday
December 10
Periods 3,4,5/6, 12
Test Thursday
Begin studying for test
Develop two challenge questions on the Constitutional Convention
Period 9/10
Work on your letter to your elected state representative
Due Thursday
Death penalty letters should be in ASAP
December 7
Periods 3,4,5/6,12
Work on Voter Survey due Friday
Period 9/10
Must have 10 facts written on your handout for your letter to your state rep.
December 6
Great Trip Today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We will meet in computer lab (Room 303)tomorrow. We will work on a letter
to our elected representatives.
Period 3,4,5/6 12
No homework due tomorrow
In class we answered #40-46 from the Constitution Handout.
Class also answered P. 163 #1,2,4,5
December 5
Period 9/10
Wait for the announcement during Period 2. Stop at your locker or Room 308
to leave your books. Bring only a lunch and something to write with. Dress
neatly. No cell phones, no ipods
Period 3,4,5/6,12
Answer on same page as last night's homework
In what ways are the branches interdependent?
Which branch of government is most powerful? Why?
December 4
Period 9/10
Complete #29-30 on your handout
Study for quiz - Quiz yourself on #16-18, 23-30
Periods 3,4, 5/6, 12
Quiz on powers of the three branches of the federal government
Answer(text 154-55
How is power divided under our Constitution?
Why is it divided?
December 3
Periods 3,4 5/6, 12
Complete #27-39 from Constitution handout
Quiz on #27-34
Period 9/10
Complete #16-19, 23-26 from Constitution handout
Remember the trip is Thursday to the State House in Trenton. Bring your
lunch(no glass). No cell phones allowed on the trip.
November 30
Period 9/10
Quiz on MOnday based on Constitution handout #1-15
Be sure you have completed on your answer page #8-13, 15
Periods 3,4,5/6,12
Quiz on MOnday based on Constitution handout #1-20
Be sure to have completed #8-26 on your answer page(#15 may just be filled
in on handout.
Note that the quiz will not cover #21-26
November 29
Period 9/10
Biography cover assignment
Optional: If you want to look ahead, then play the State House Maze Game!
http://www.state.nj.us/hangout_nj/games_statehousemaze.html
This is where we will soon visit!
Periods 3,4, 5/6, 12
Constitution Invitation
Bring in front sections of the newspaper for extra credit
November 28
Period 9/10
Answer the five questions on the Constitutional Convention.
Work on the Biography cover assignment due Friday
Periods 3,4, 5/6 12
Friday-Constitutional Invitation
Don't forget the extra credit - bring in front sections of newspaper
November 27 Periods 3,4, 5/6, 12
Friday-Constitutional Invitation
Chapter 5 section 2
Be prepared to discuss - Who deserves the most credit for the Constitution?
Why? How does the electoral college system work?
Period 9/10
Due Friday: Biography cover assignment
Get permission slip signed for trip Dec. 6 to NJ State House
Extra Credit: Bring in the front section of any recent newspaper. HOme
News and Star Ledger are fine as is the Times. You may bring in papers for
extra credit anytime in the next two weeks. +1 quiz E.C. point for each
paper brought in. 10 max.
November 26
Period 9/10
Due Friday: Biography cover assignment
Get permission slip signed for trip Dec. 6 to NJ State House.(+1 EC)
Extra Credit: Bring in the front section of any recent newspaper. HOme
News and Star Ledger are fine as is the Times. You may bring in papers for
extra credit anytime in the next two weeks. +1 quiz E.C. point for each
paper brought in. 10 max.
Periods 3,4, 5/6,12
Due Friday - Convention invitation
Extra Credit: Bring in the front section of any recent newspaper. HOme
News and Star Ledger are fine as is the Times. You may bring in papers for
extra credit anytime in the next two weeks. +1 quiz E.C. point for each
paper brought in. 10 max.
November 21
Periods 9/10
Biography assignment - due November 30
Periods 3,4, 5/6, 9/10
Convention invitation assignment - due Nov. 30
November 20
Periods 3,4,5/6,12
Quiz on Articles of Confederation
Period 9/10
Nov. 30 - Biography assignment for your delegate
November 19
Period 9/10
Three questions - P. 150 Answer in complete sentences on the same page as
the 8 questions due today. All 11 questions will be collected tomorrow.
9. Why did Massachusetts raise taxes?
10. Why was this a hard tax for farmers to pay?
11. How was this tax protested?
Periods 3,5/6, 12
No homework- meet in computer lab tomorrow.
If you didn't get the two questions from Friday(see below)- complete tonight
Period 4
Try to bring in any biographical information on the person I assigned you at
the end of the class. If you cannot complete this tonight, there will not
be a penalty.
If you didn't get the two questions from Friday(see below)- complete tonight.
November 16
Sorry for the late post
Period 9/10 - complete 8 questions on handout on ARticles of Confederation
Periods 3,4
Finish spider web
On back of spider web page, write down three ways you would amend the
ARticles of Confederation to make for a more effective government.
Answer P. 149 #7 (this is not an essay question)
Period 5/6
Answer on separate notebook page
How would you amend the ARticles of Confederation to make for a more
effective government?(3 ways)
Answer P. 149 #7(this is not an essay question)
November 14 Be sure to read the entire post for Nov. 14 to find all the
work for your class.
Test Friday - Test Preparation work is due Friday. This includes your
vocab words and your challenge questions.
See text pages on board and notebook pages for your class.
Topics for the test include Lexington, Strengths and Weaknesses, Battles,
Declaration of Independence, French Alliance, Yorktown, Treaty of Paris
Use your practice map to test yourself on the geography.
Define two other terms along with Common Sense. Choices included minutemen,
inflation, propaganda, Continental Congress, Hessian, Declaration of
Independence, inalienable
Below are some challenge questions that were developed for Per. 3,4,5/6.
You must answer 5.
-What battles led to the French alliance and how did this alliance help the
Continental army?
-Why would Jefferson's Declaration of Independence inspire people to fight?
-Write a journal entry of a Continental soldier having fought against the
British army
-Create a better treaty for the Americans than the Treaty of Paris
-Compare or contrast any two battles
Period 9/10 challenge questions developed in class:
1. Compare or contrast any two battles covered in class.
2. Explain paragraph two of the Declaration of Independence(up
to "institute a new government")in wording that would be clear to a fifth
grader.
3. Explain the colonial disadvantages and how they could overcome these.
4. Create a new treaty to end the war that would have better satisfied the
British and still been signed by the Americans.
Period 12 challenge questions developed in class:
1. Compare or contrast any two battles.
2. What was written in the Declaration of Independnece that would inspire
people to support the Continental Army? Explain.
3. Why was the French alliance so critical to the Continental Army?
4. Create a new treaty that would have benefited Great Britain more yet
still be accepted by the Americans.
Periods 3,4, 5/6, 12
Besides General Washington, who deserves credit for American independence?
Must have four supporting details. Outline your response. Outline must be
in phrases and not sentences. This outline may be used after you turn in
your test and you begin to write your essay.
Period 9/10
Who deserves credit for American independence? Must have three supporting
details. Outline your response. Outline must be in phrases and not
sentences. This outline may be used after you turn in your test and you
begin to write your essay.
November 13
Anyone who had trouble completing the survey, please try again tonight. If
it doesn't submit after five minutes then close out and we will discuss
tomorrow.
Test will be Friday for all classes. The test content has been changed to
Lexington to Treaty of Paris 1783.
Period 9/10 challenge questions developed in class:
1. Compare or contrast any two battles covered in class.
2. Explain paragraph two of the Declaration of Independence(up
to "institute a new government")in wording that would be clear to a fifth
grader.
3. Explain the colonial disadvantages and how they could overcome these.
4. Create a new treaty to end the war that would have better satisfied the
British and still been signed by the Americans.
Period 12 challenge questions developed in class:
1. Compare or contrast any two battles.
2. What was written in the Declaration of Independnece that would inspire
people to support the Continental Army? Explain.
3. Why was the French alliance so critical to the Continental Army?
4. Create a new treaty that would have benefited Great Britain more yet
still be accepted by the Americans.
NOvember 12
Natural Helpers Survey
1. enter: http://www.ebnet.org/churchill/index.htm
2. click on "natural helpers survey"
3. Complete survey. Click submit
4. Print out the page that comes up after you click submit.
***Anyone who cannot print this out, forward the page to me via email.
Anyone who does not have access to the interet should see me to complete in
school
Test - Friday - Lexington to Articles of Confederation
What pages in the text cover this time period? We will review in class
tomorrow and will learn about the Articles on Wed. and Thurs.
Board question for Per. 4 - Was the Treaty of Paris favorable to the
Americans? Explain
November 7
All classes - quiz on Monday. See below. Can you fill in the blanks?
Quiz Monday
Can you name your elected officials?
U.S. President _____________
U.S. Senators for NJ ______________________and ______________________________
U.S. Representative 12th District _________________________
NJ Governor ________________________________
State Senator 18th District _____________________________________
State Assemblymen 18th District___________________________________________
November 5
Only Periods 3,4 met today
Quiz Monday
Can you name your elected officials?
U.S. President _____________
U.S. Senators for NJ ______________________and ______________________________
U.S. Representative 12th District _________________________
NJ Governor ________________________________
State Senator 18th District _____________________________________
State Assemblymen 18th District___________________________________________
November 2, 2007
Period 9/10
The Declaration of Independence was meant to persuade individuals and
countries to help the Continental Army. From 1775-78, explain what would
persuade and what would dissuade the French from helping the Continental
Army.
1 Paragraph - Develop a topic sentence
Include 4 supporting details(2 for persuade and 2 for
dissuade)
Include a closing sentence
Use your proofreading checklist to review your work.
For Wednesday, have a neat paragraph stapled to your chart. This will be
graded.
Only Periods 5/6, 12 met today.
Due Wednesday- Letter to King Louis XVI. Must be neat and typed or in pen.
STaple on top of battle chart
November 1
Only Periods 3,4 met today
Due Monday- Letter to King Louis XVI. Must be neat and typed or in pen.
STaple on top of battle chart
October 31
Have a Happy and SAFE Halloween.
No History Homework!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
October 30
Period 9/10
No homework
Periods 3,4,5/6, 12
Complete 1-10 of American Revolution Map
October 29
Complete chart on revolutionary battles using your text. Do not do the last
two categories on condition of soldiers and condition of civilians. You may
not find much information on the battle at Philadelphia(fought at Germantown
and Brandywine Station).
Period 9 should find pages 127-128 helpful
October 26
Period 9/10
Complete Declaration of Independence handout #1-9, 13, 14, 15
Periods 3,4, 5/6 12
Complete Locke/Jefferson handout #8(answer in 4 sentences minimum-only #8
has this requirement), 9, 11-14
October 24
Final Draft packet due Friday(see Oct. 23)
Period 9/10- extra credit if you memorize the passage from Par. 2 of
Declaration of Independence
October 23 All Classes
Due Friday - Final Draft Packet
This is the required order:
Title Page
Final Draft
Rough Draft
Outline
Brainstorming sheet
October 22
Complete rough draft and staple on top of completed outline.
October 19
Periods 3,4,5/6,12
Those that are playing the part of witnesses at Lexington. Be sure to
prepare for the following questions:
Who are you?
Where did you record your account? When?
Which side fired first?
What did you see?
What did you hear?
Rough drafts stapled on top of outline for Tuesday
Period 9/10
Be sure to complete Par. 4 to your outline. Write a rough draft from your
outline. Staple Rough on top of outline.
Due Tuesday
All classes
We went over the outline and took questions and did examples on the board.
The outline for paragraph 3 must be done tonight. We will do Par. 4 in
class tomorrow.
Periods 3,4,5/6,12 (Period 9/10 is below)
After brainstorming and debating the Patriot-Loyalist issue, students
developed their thesis statements. These are on the bottom of the front of
your handout. The two main reasons you wrote for why you support the
Patriots or Loyalists will be the topics of paragraphs 2-3 in your outline.
Introduction was set up in class - remember to tell the story of the
worsening British-colonial relationship after the French and Indian War.
Use some of the suggested terms that we put on the board. Remember your
thesis goes at the end of your intro outline.
Then outline Paragraph 2. Remember you must have 4 supporting details. It
is important that each supporting detail be explained fully. See back of
handout for descriptions.
You need not outline paragraphs 3-4. Bring in all your questions Thursday
Period 9/10
You must outline Paragraphs 1 and 2 for the Patriot Loyalist issue.
Paragraph 1 was set up in class and the parts the class developed should
have been copied. Fill in the explanations using your text and notes. You
may also find it useful to look at your paragraph from several weeks ago on
the Results of the French and Indian War. Remember to put your thesis at
the end of Paragraph 1. This is your position(Patriot or Loyalist and the
two main reasons you selected and wrote on the bottom of your handout).
Then outline Paragraph 2. This will cover your first main reason. You must
have 3 supporting details explained. See back of handout for full
explanations.
Bring all your questions to class on Thursday
Review chart and Chapter 4 Section 2(periods 3,4,5/6, 12)or Chapter 4
Section 1(Period 9/10)
Be prepared to explain and discuss whether colonists should have been
Patriots or Loyalists in 1775. Nothing written is required for tomorrow
although we will be addressing this question for a major grade in the
future.
October 12
Witnesses - complete the six follow up questions.
Judge and jurors - complete assignment explained in your handouts. Be sure
to follow directions.
Journalists - email me your news stories to be posted on this site
under "Newsflash."
October 11
Trial continues tomorrow. Jurors have work tonight as do other roles!
October 10
Trial of Captain Thomas Preston tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Be prepared!
October 9
Continue working on your role for the Trial of Captain Preston
October 8
Work on your role for the trial. Journalists and Jury members do not have
homework. Witnesses should be practicing their testimony. The judge should
be going over his handout on the procedure. Lawyers have their own
assignments
October 5
Work on your role for the trial.
Witnesses - complete your questions. These will be collected and graded on
Monday.
Journalists - complete two news stories for 5 w's
Judge- complete one set of witness questions and read over transcript
Jury - no homework
Lawyers - have charts fully completed. Have additional questions developed
for witnesses(Period 9/10 does not have to do this yet)
Extra Credit work is due Monday
October 4
STudy for tomorrow's test and complete the test preparation work. This will
be collected tomorrow.
Trial work and extra credit on the Boston Massacre is due Monday for most
students.
October 3
All classes
There will be a test and notebook check on Friday. Table of Contents should
be completed and pages organized.
Test preparation work should be completed for Friday
October 2
Period 9/10
Complete chart for the Townshend Act(text pages 108-109). THis is the same
chart that we have been filling out for the Writs of Assistance and the
Stamp Act.
You may use pencil for this in case you need to make revisions tomorrow.
Test will be Friday. We will review in class tomorrow. There will also be
a notebook check on Friday.
Periods 3,4,5/6, 12
Answer on the same page as last night's homework. Use your text
Compare the Stamp Act and the Townshend Act. (2 similarities)
Contrast the Stamp Act and the Townshend Act. (2 differences)
Test will be Friday. We will review in class tomorrow. There will also be
a notebook check on Friday.
October 1
Periods 3,4,5/6,12
6 questions-answer on separate paper
complete the three James Otis questions
Text P. 111-112
ANswer in complete sentences:
What was the direct purpose of the Stamp Act?
How did the colonists protest the Stamp Act?
Were the protests successful? Explain
Period 9/10
Complete on separate paper all five questions/
Complete the three questions on the James Otis reading.
Test 107-108
Why did the STamp Act anger the colonists more than other taxes?
How did hte colonists protest the Stamp Act?
September 28
Study your North American maps for Monday's quiz. Use the practice map to
test yourself
September 27
All classes
Complete final draft and staple or clip on top of rough draft and outline.
Must be written in pen or typed.
September 25
All classes
Write(pen)or type a paragraph from your outline on the "Results of the
French and Indian War."
Develop a topic sentence that focuses your paragraph. Explain 3 supporting
details(these are your A,B,C from the outline). Add a creative closing
sentence.
REmember this is not summary. It is a one paragraph description of the
results of the war. There should be plenty of facts and explanations. Add
statistics and find a historical quote to further improve your paragraph.
September 24
Periods 3,4,5/6,12
Complete map 1763 if you did not already turn in.
Complete outline with closing of the results of the French and Indian War
Period 9/10
Complete Map of North AMerica 1763
Complete outline of the Results of the French and Indian War - be sure you
fill in the blanks from what you copied on the board. Also include a
closing.
If you did not complete letter"C", below is the section from the older class
text.
"Britain was now the most powerful nation in the world. The British navy
ruled the seas, and the British army commanded Europe and North America."
September 21 All classes
There is no homework for Monday.
The Map of 1763 will be due Tuesday. Be sure to have a key for both maps
September 20 All classes
Finish the outline that was begun for your particular class today. Be sure
to include a closing statement. Remember you may modify the format that was
on the board
September 19
All classes - Complete the North American Map 1754 that was assigned to your
class.
If you didn't finish copying the Table of Contents from the board, please do
so tomorrow.
September 18
Periods 3,4,5/6, 12
ANswer questions #1-7 on primary source readings. Remember #3-4 use P. 106
text map. For these questions, cross out the scale written on your handout
(1"=180 miles). Your map in the text has a scale.
Period 9/10
Answer #1-4 from handout. Remember for #4 you will need the Washington
handout on the smaller paper
September 17, 2007
Period 9/10 (other classes see below)
Outline section on P. 92-93 which begins with "The War Continues"(2
paragraphs)
OUtline model below - this may be modified to fit your outline
I.
A.
1.
a.
B.
1.
a.
(i)
2.
a.
Closing:
Periods 3,4,5/6, 12
Outline 3 paragraphs after "Early British Defeats" on P. 105-106
Outline model below - this may be modified to fit your outline
I.
A.
1.
a.
b.
c.
B.
1.
a.
2.
a.
b.
Closing:
September 12
No homework
Sept. 11
Period 9/10
Study for map quiz. You will have to label the 7 continents, 4 oceans,
Great Britain , France and Spain.
***Also say the Pledge of Allegiance to yourself. Can you explain the
meaning of the pledge?
Periods 3,4, 5/6, 12
STudy for map quiz. Can you label the continents, oceans, Great Britain,
France, Spain. Can you label the 13 British colonies?
***Can you explain the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance?
Sept. 10 Period 9/10
Homework- parent signature on opening handout and email
WANT TO GET AHEAD? HERE ARE SOME THINGS YOU CAN DO TONIGHT!(Not required)
Find a world map in your textbook and find the seven continents
Also say the Pledge of Allegiance to yourself. Do you know the meaning of
all the words in the pledge?
Periods Honors(AT)
Exeter paragraph
Parent Signature on opening handout
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