Week of Dec. 14

Friday
Students completed a reflective worksheet on their booth's performance during yesterday's Fair.
Homework
None - enjoy the break!


Thursday
Quarters for Caring Fair; homeroom after lunch.
Homework
None.



Wednesday
We graded the Post-Civil War Quiz in class and then spent time working on the booth projects.
Homework
Be ready for tomorrow!



Tuesday
Students took the Post-Civil War Quiz and then had time to work on their Quarters for Caring Booth.
Homework
Work on booth.



Monday
Due to so many band/choir students participating in today's assembly, the quiz will be tomorrow.
Remaining students had a chance to make up work and plan for their Quarters for Caring Booth.
Homework
Work on your booth.

Week of Dec. 7

Friday
Students finished Cornell Notes on Chapter 18 Section 3 and I checked their work. They had time to study for the quiz and work in their Quarters for Caring groups.
Homework
Study the Cornell Notes you have taken so far on the Post-Civil War era. Quiz on Monday (Ch 17 S4 through Ch 18 S3).


Thursday
Students began Cornell Notes on Chapter 18 Section 3. I checked Cornell Notes for Section 2.
Homework
Study the Cornell Notes you have taken so far on the Post-Civil War era.



Wednesday
Students continued Cornell Notes on Chapter 18 Section 2 (page 540).
Homework
Study the Cornell Notes you have taken so far on the Post-Civil War era.


Tuesday
Students took the online portion of the Deer Valley Social Studies Assessment (Fall). The scores will be sent to district; they will not be reflected on the current quarter's grades.
Homework
Study the Cornell Notes you have taken so far on the Post-Civil War era.


Monday
Students took the written portion of the Deer Valley Social Studies Assessment (Fall). The scores will be sent to district; they will not be reflected on the current quarter's grades.
When finished with the test, students began Cornell Notes on Chapter 18 Section 2 (page 540). They will complete this section in class on Wednesday, the half day. The quiz on Chapter 17 Section 4 through Chapter 18 Section 3 will be on Mon., Dec. 14, and will count towards this quarter's grade.
Homework
Study the Cornell Notes you have taken so far on the Post-Civil War era.

Week of Nov. 30

Friday
Students turned in Research Papers and finalized Booth Applications for Quarters for Caring Fair.
Homework
None


Thursday
Take Cornell Notes on Chapter 18 Section 1 (pages 533-537). See yesterday's entry for details.
Homework
Finish Cornell Notes and work on essay (due tomorrow).


Thursday
Take Cornell Notes on Chapter 18 Section 1 (pages 533-537). See yesterday's entry for details.
Homework
Finish Cornell Notes and work on essay (due tomorrow).



Wednesday
Take Cornell Notes on Chapter 17 Section 4 (pages 520-523). We’ve done this several times already, so you should know what to do. After taking notes, generate a question for each capital letter (questions go in the left margin) and create one mini thinking map (of your choice) for any one of the capital letters (the mini thinking map goes on the right). Finally, do a summary of your notes at the end.
Homework
Finish Cornell Notes and work on essay.


Tuesday
We discussed guidelines and expectations for the Quarters for Caring Fair (Dec. 17).
Homework
Booth applications due Friday. Work on research essay.


Monday
Students had time to work on their research paper in class.
Homework
The research paper is due Fri., Dec. 4 (see rubric for details).