I have asked that all students who failed to submit their homework today write a letter to their parents and have it signed as to why they did not have it completed.
Students were told that they would be given homework over the extended weekend. They were given the assignment on Wednesday and it was due today, this totaled six days to complete the work and many students came with nothing done. I am trying to stress the importance of time organization and extension at home so that during class time, we can have critical thinking and discussion.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
7th Grade 2nd Period 5/31/2011
Your ISN map is due for Chapter 28. Pages 188-189. The questions were handed out in class, pages 312-313 in the text. Due Tomorrow
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
8th Grade Immigrant Scrapbook Project Due June 2nd!!
Students, please be sure that you are working to complete your scrapbook. I will be giving you Tuesday when we return to put some finishing touches on the assignment during class.
7th Grade Homework Due Tuesday, May 31st
2nd period only: You have your outline on Chapter 28. You can do this Cornell Notes style or a traditional outline format.
3rd and 4th period: You have your outline on Chapter 28 and the map for Chapter 28. Your map and questions is on pages 188-189 in your ISN and 312-313 in the text. The map questions were given in class and you should have been able to start the assignment.
3rd and 4th period: You have your outline on Chapter 28 and the map for Chapter 28. Your map and questions is on pages 188-189 in your ISN and 312-313 in the text. The map questions were given in class and you should have been able to start the assignment.
Monday, May 23, 2011
7th grade Homework May 23rd
Students are to complete 6.3 in their ISN page 33. They will read page 63 in the text. Due tomorrow.
8th Grade Immigrant Scrapbook Project Due June 2nd!!
Immigrant Scrapbook
Directions: You will be working with a partner to create a scrapbook that an immigrant at the turn of the century might have kept. The scrapbook will include biographical information, notes on the journey from the home country, a description of life in the United States and your own interview of someone in your family who immigrated to the United States.
You and your partner will split the assignments equally and present a final scrapbook together. Your scrapbook must include the following elements:
A. A cover page that includes a title and is visually appealing
B. An introductory page that provides background information on your immigrant including:
i. A fictitious name, date of birth, and native country
ii. A description of the family
iii. An explanation of the events or circumstances that prompted this person to immigrate
C. A two-page spread about the journey to the United States that includes
i. At least one written document, such as a letter from a family member living in the United States or an entry from the immigrant’s personal journal.
ii. At least two artifacts the immigrant used on the journey to the United States, such as a passport, a ticket for the trip to the United States, or coins from the home country. Each artifact must have a short caption explaining the item and how it was used.
iii. At least one visual, such as a simple sketch or a historical photograph, which show something that happened on the journey to the United States. The visual(s) must have a short caption.
D. A two-page spread about the immigrant’s experiences upon arrival in the United States that includes:
i. At least one written document, such as a letter the immigrant wrote to family or friends in the home country or an entry from a personal journal.
ii. At least two artifacts that the immigrant used upon arrival in the United States, such as a paycheck or a page from an English dictionary. Each artifact must have a short caption that identifies what the item is and explain how it was used.
iii. At least on visual, such as a simple sketch or a historical photograph, that represents the immigrant’s new life in the United States. The visual(s) must have a short caption.
E. A one-page spread for each person about someone in your own family who immigrated to the United States; this might include yourself, your parent(s), grandparents, etc. You need to include:
i. Who the person is, the year they came, where they came from.
ii. An explanation on the circumstances or event that prompted your relative to immigrate to the United States.
iii. You need to choose either of the following:
1. explain a part of their journey to the United States or
2. What they experienced when they first arrived in the United States, where did they live, work, etc.
iv. At least two visuals that represent your family member’s journey to the United States, this could be a photograph, sketch, document, money, journal, etc.
F. Creative touches that make your scrapbook look authentic.
Due: Thursday, June 2nd
Directions: You will be working with a partner to create a scrapbook that an immigrant at the turn of the century might have kept. The scrapbook will include biographical information, notes on the journey from the home country, a description of life in the United States and your own interview of someone in your family who immigrated to the United States.
You and your partner will split the assignments equally and present a final scrapbook together. Your scrapbook must include the following elements:
A. A cover page that includes a title and is visually appealing
B. An introductory page that provides background information on your immigrant including:
i. A fictitious name, date of birth, and native country
ii. A description of the family
iii. An explanation of the events or circumstances that prompted this person to immigrate
C. A two-page spread about the journey to the United States that includes
i. At least one written document, such as a letter from a family member living in the United States or an entry from the immigrant’s personal journal.
ii. At least two artifacts the immigrant used on the journey to the United States, such as a passport, a ticket for the trip to the United States, or coins from the home country. Each artifact must have a short caption explaining the item and how it was used.
iii. At least one visual, such as a simple sketch or a historical photograph, which show something that happened on the journey to the United States. The visual(s) must have a short caption.
D. A two-page spread about the immigrant’s experiences upon arrival in the United States that includes:
i. At least one written document, such as a letter the immigrant wrote to family or friends in the home country or an entry from a personal journal.
ii. At least two artifacts that the immigrant used upon arrival in the United States, such as a paycheck or a page from an English dictionary. Each artifact must have a short caption that identifies what the item is and explain how it was used.
iii. At least on visual, such as a simple sketch or a historical photograph, that represents the immigrant’s new life in the United States. The visual(s) must have a short caption.
E. A one-page spread for each person about someone in your own family who immigrated to the United States; this might include yourself, your parent(s), grandparents, etc. You need to include:
i. Who the person is, the year they came, where they came from.
ii. An explanation on the circumstances or event that prompted your relative to immigrate to the United States.
iii. You need to choose either of the following:
1. explain a part of their journey to the United States or
2. What they experienced when they first arrived in the United States, where did they live, work, etc.
iv. At least two visuals that represent your family member’s journey to the United States, this could be a photograph, sketch, document, money, journal, etc.
F. Creative touches that make your scrapbook look authentic.
Due: Thursday, June 2nd
Friday, May 20, 2011
8th Grade Homework 5/20/11
Students are to answer questions 1-3 on the handout given in class about The Rise of Industry today.
Below is the question sheet if you did not get one.
Questions to Answer
The Rise of Industry
Directions: In Chapter 25 you read about Big Business, Labor Unions and the growth of cities. Below are questions to answer; you may use a separate piece of paper.
1. How and why did American agriculture and industry develop so dramatically in the late 19th early 20th century?
2. What actions did the government take to encourage business growth in the late 19th century?
3. Why were entrepreneurs, industrialists, and bankers such significant and controversial figures in American politics and business in the late 19th early 20th century?
4. Why did the growth of industry contribute to the following: growth of cities, changing social conditions in cities, increased immigration, and new business opportunities? In what parts of the country was this most visible?
5. How did the government’s laissez-faire policies toward business affect the working conditions of factory workers?
6. What strategies did the labor movement use to try and improve working conditions?
7. How did the late 19th century inventors change the quality of life in America? Who were some and what did they invent?
8. In what ways did the Industrial Revolution transform America’s economy, society and politics?
Below is the question sheet if you did not get one.
Questions to Answer
The Rise of Industry
Directions: In Chapter 25 you read about Big Business, Labor Unions and the growth of cities. Below are questions to answer; you may use a separate piece of paper.
1. How and why did American agriculture and industry develop so dramatically in the late 19th early 20th century?
2. What actions did the government take to encourage business growth in the late 19th century?
3. Why were entrepreneurs, industrialists, and bankers such significant and controversial figures in American politics and business in the late 19th early 20th century?
4. Why did the growth of industry contribute to the following: growth of cities, changing social conditions in cities, increased immigration, and new business opportunities? In what parts of the country was this most visible?
5. How did the government’s laissez-faire policies toward business affect the working conditions of factory workers?
6. What strategies did the labor movement use to try and improve working conditions?
7. How did the late 19th century inventors change the quality of life in America? Who were some and what did they invent?
8. In what ways did the Industrial Revolution transform America’s economy, society and politics?
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
7th Grade Homework May 18th
Read 5.3 in your text about the Bubonic Plague pages 56-57. Answer the questions in your ISN 29 5.3. Due Tomrrow.
Monday, May 16, 2011
7th Grade Homework
Students who did not complete their homework from the weekend, chapter 4 questions, need to turn it in tomorrow. It is late!
8th Grade Test Tomorrow Reconstruction
Students, please be sure to review your notes and the worksheets done for chapter 23 on the Reconstruction. Test tomorrow.
Friday, May 13, 2011
7th Grade Homework Friday, May 13th
Students need to complete pages 23-25 in their ISN's. The questons are due Monday. They can use pages 44-51 to help them.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
7th Grade
We are offcially done wit STAR Testing today. We will return to our normal schedule tomorrow.
Studets are working in class to create a mini presentation on a section of Chapter 4 about life in Medieval Towns.
Studets are working in class to create a mini presentation on a section of Chapter 4 about life in Medieval Towns.
8th Grade Homework 5/10/2011
STAR Testing is officially over, we will be back to our regular schedule tomorrow.
Students are to read pages 324-325 on the Reconstruction and answer the corresponding questions for Section 23.2 in the packet given in class today.
Due tomorrow, May 11th.
Students are to read pages 324-325 on the Reconstruction and answer the corresponding questions for Section 23.2 in the packet given in class today.
Due tomorrow, May 11th.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
8th Grade Civil War Test Wednesday, May 4th
Students, if you do your study guide for the test tomorrow, I will allow you to use it during the test!
Monday, May 2, 2011
8th Grade Map Assignment due Wednesday, May 4th
students, I gave you a map assignment today to help you study for the Civil War test. This is not extra credit. It is homework due on Wednesday!
8th Grade Civil War Test Wednesday, May 4th
Students, you will be having your Civil War test this Wednesday. I am available after school both Monday and Tuesday for any students who would like to review.
Unfortunately for 5th period, we will not meet again until the test. I highly encourage you to come by if you would like some extra studying!!
I posted the study guide last week if you misplaced yours.
Unfortunately for 5th period, we will not meet again until the test. I highly encourage you to come by if you would like some extra studying!!
I posted the study guide last week if you misplaced yours.
STAR Testing this week
Students and Parents, STAR testing begins tomorrow. Please be sure to get a good nights rest and eat a nutritious breakfast each morning during these two weeks. Remember, the schedule is a bit different so make sure you double check on which days you attend classes.
Progress Reports
Students brought home progress reports this past Friday. I required that students receiving a C or less needed to have their's signed and brought back to me today. Many students did not do so; please check in with your child if you have not seen their progress reports!!
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