tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40648217333736285872024-03-12T17:11:51.393-07:00Ms. Ronemous' Online Social Studies Classroom7th Grade Social Studies ~ American & World History<br>
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Disclaimer: This web site is not maintained by DVUSD and may link to sites not approved by the district.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064821733373628587.post-4856950023669132432011-05-16T14:53:00.000-07:002011-05-19T14:27:11.668-07:00Week of May 16<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Thursday - Thursday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
We are working on the online DVSSA (Deer Valley Social Studies Assessment, viewing <i>Riding the Rails</i> (a documentary about kids during the Depression, practicing our map skills, experiencing Field Day, Water Day, and other end-of-the-year activities. <br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
None<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Wednesday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
We watched a documentary on the Civilian Conservation Corps.<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Tuesday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
We continued with the presentations.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
None<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Monday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
Students began presenting their 1930's presentations.<br />
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Blogger has been having technical issues all week and I have not been able to post.<br />
This week students continued work on their 1930s presentations, which were due to me by email before class on Friday.<br />
We began taking the Deer Valley Social Studies Assessment (online). Not for a grade.<br />
On Friday I collected the Stock Market Challenge sheets.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
None over the weekendUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064821733373628587.post-33559673172614053342011-05-02T14:00:00.000-07:002011-05-07T20:22:24.767-07:00Week of May 2<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Friday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
Early Release - special schedule<br />
No class<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Thursday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
We had time in the lab to conduct research and work on our 1930's PowerPoint/Prezis.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
None - project due May 13 (by email to <a href="mailto:mary.ronemous@dvusd.org">me</a>).<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Wednesday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
Students watched and took notes on the American Experience documentary <i><a href="http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/dustbowl/player/">Surviving the Dustbowl</a></i> for use in their projects.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
None<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Tuesday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
7th grade field trip<br />
No class<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Monday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
Students completed a mid-point reflection on the Stock Market Challenge and turned it in. They then continued with researching the 1930s.<br />
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NoneUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064821733373628587.post-43229010476107852162011-04-27T10:26:00.000-07:002011-04-27T10:40:23.101-07:001930s Project Guidelines and Rubric<a href="https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B7rNwbQLOb5QNzhhNGViMjYtN2MyMC00ZTkxLTg3OTItNDNjNzczNDRmYzc2&hl=en&authkey=CKLvs8EG"><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">Guidelines</span></a> <span style="color: purple; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">and <a href="https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B7rNwbQLOb5QMDI2Y2E2YmQtMGNiOS00ZTgwLTg5YWYtMDkyMjY0NTM4ZjNm&hl=en&authkey=CMykwJwJ"><span style="color: purple;">Rubric</span></a></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: large;">Project is due May 13</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064821733373628587.post-32715554085539328492011-04-25T15:47:00.000-07:002011-04-29T14:56:55.591-07:00Week of April 25<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Friday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
I checked the Stock Market Tracking Sheets.<br />
Students read and took notes on Ch 26 S4 for their 1930's project (guidelines and rubric are posted above). The notes they later incorporated into their product (PowerPoint or Prezi).<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
textbook p. 749, #3 a, b, and c - in complete sentences<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Thursday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
Students read and took notes on Ch 26 S3 for their 1930's project (guidelines and rubric are posted above). The notes they later incorporated into their product.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
textbook p. 743, #4 - in complete sentences<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Wednesday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
Students finished w/s 32-33 and turned it in.<br />
We began the 1930s project (guidelines and rubric are posted above).<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
None<br />
We will have about 6 days in the lab to work on the project. Adjust your time accordingly.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Tuesday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
Geography work - students used the Internet to complete w/s 32-33 - City Spirit.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
None - we will have some time to finish the w/s tomorrow.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Monday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
We read and discussed Chapter 26 S 2 - Roosevelt and the New Deal.<br />
Students then worked on an in-class assignment: textbook p. 738 #2, which I collected at the end of the period.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
txtbk. p. 738, #4 - in complete sentencesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064821733373628587.post-61889058001070720472011-04-21T09:25:00.001-07:002011-04-21T09:25:21.947-07:00Stock Market Challenge!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Ms. Ronemous' </span><a href="http://stockmarketchallenges.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Stock Market Challenge</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> site</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064821733373628587.post-15813363310878112632011-04-18T15:01:00.000-07:002011-04-28T07:08:59.003-07:00Week of April 18<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Friday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
Spring Break Day - No School<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Thursday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
Students continued with their Prezis and sent me the link. <br />
Remember, first name and last initial only. You don't have to resent - it will update automatically.<br />
I checked the stocks tracking sheet.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
If you were absent, you'll need to have read Ch26 S1 and finished the Prezi by Monday. Remember to send me the link!!<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Wednesday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
Students continued with their Prezis. They also had time to check on their stocks.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
We will have time in class tomorrow to finalize the Prezis. The link is due to me by end of class.<br />
Remember to track your stocks!!<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Tuesday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
We read and discussed Ch26 S1: Hoover and the Crash.<br />
In groups of two, students were to create a Prezi to answer txtbk. p. 733, #1. At least one image needs to be included, and the definitions should be in their own words. Use the textbook, not Google.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
We will have time in class tomorrow and Thursday to work on the Prezi. The link is due to me by end of class on Thursday.<br />
Remember to check your stocks this week. I will be looking at your tracking sheets on Wednesday or Thursday.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Monday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
We continued with our 1920 presentations.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Create a <a href="http://prezi.com/">Prezi account</a> (for Tuesday's class work) and see what you can do with the program.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064821733373628587.post-79265049650195468402011-04-11T14:52:00.000-07:002011-04-15T10:37:36.057-07:00Week of April 11<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Tuesday - Friday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
AIMS Week - special schedule<br />
After testing we will have two core periods plus an elective each day.<br />
Students will be presenting their research on the 1920s.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Remember to check and record how your stocks are doing! I will check mid-week next week that you have done it twice between 4/11 and 4/19 (special dispensation due to AIMS testing).<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Monday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
Students finalized their presentations and checked their stocks. <br />
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Project is due end of school today.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064821733373628587.post-74279727625454303412011-04-04T13:51:00.000-07:002011-04-11T14:44:00.787-07:00Week of April 4<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Friday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
Early Release - Special Schedule<br />
I checked the Stock Market Tracking sheets.<br />
Students worked on their presentations.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Project is due end of school Monday.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Thursday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
Students worked on their 1920s presentations and checked their stocks, if necessary.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Project is due Monday.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Wednesday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
Students took notes as they watched an American Experience documentary on The Crash of 1929. They then wrote a summary from their notes.<br />
I collected notes and summary.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Work on research, if necessary. Last day in the lab will be tomorrow. Project is due Monday.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Tuesday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
More time to work on the 1920's research project and check stocks.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Do research for your 1920's PowerPoint, if behind<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Monday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
Students continued working on their 1920's research project and had an opportunity to check their stocks.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Do research for your 1920's PowerPoint, if behindUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064821733373628587.post-24896038571191099612011-03-29T10:45:00.000-07:002011-04-04T19:57:35.065-07:00The Stock Market Challenge & 1920's Research Project<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Ms. Ronemous' </span><a href="http://stockmarketchallenges.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Stock Market Challenge</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> site</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/worldhistorylinks/1920s">1920's Research links & rubric</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064821733373628587.post-63186217871482827632011-03-29T10:42:00.000-07:002011-04-04T13:48:48.399-07:00Week of March 28<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Friday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
I checked the students' Stock Market tracking sheets.<br />
We watched and took notes on the History Channel documentary <i>Boom</i>, from <i>America, the Story of Us</i>.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Work on project/do research for your 1920s PowerPoint, if behind<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Thursday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
I collected the maps.<br />
Students took the Europe Map Test.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Work on project<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Wednesday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
We continued our research and work on the PowerPoint/Prezi. Students had time to check on their stocks.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Map test tomorrow<br />
Maps due<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Tuesday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
We continued our research and work on the PowerPoint/Prezi. <br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Study for Thursday's map test; work on map<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Monday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
We began our research on the 1920s (https://sites.google.com/site/worldhistorylinks). Students also had time to finish registering for the Stock Market Challenge and to check their stocks. <br />
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Study for the map test; work on mapUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064821733373628587.post-77274767109616967382011-03-21T13:22:00.000-07:002011-04-01T06:55:22.183-07:00Week of March 21<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Thursday and Friday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
Early Release - Parent-Teacher Conferences<br />
Special schedule<br />
Students continued to work on setting up their portfolios for the Stock Market Challenge.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Study for the map test; work on map<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Wednesday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
We worked some more on searching for the parent company of various brand name items and then went over the answers.<br />
Handout: Would you have survived the Stock Market crash of 1929?<br />
Each student made a list of eight companies in which they would like to invest. With their partner, they narrowed the list of sixteen down to four.<br />
For these four, they looked up the symbol and exchange<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Study for the map test; work on map<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Tuesday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
Using the other side of yesterday's worksheet, we practiced reading a stock table.<br />
On the computer, students searched for the parent company of various brand name items.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Study for the map test; work on map<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Monday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
We read and discussed handouts on the Stock Market.<br />
Handouts: <br />
Understanding the Stock Market<br />
Play the Market<br />
The class watched as a group performed The Stock Market Play.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Know important details we covered about the Stock Market today.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064821733373628587.post-40510602893357135962011-03-07T13:58:00.000-08:002011-03-12T10:59:14.162-08:00Week of March 7<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Friday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
We watched the rest of <i>The Lost Battalion</i>. Students wrote a reflection afterwards, which I collected.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
None<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Thursday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
I collected the homework.<br />
We watched the first part of <i>The Lost Battalion</i>.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
None<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Wednesday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
I collected the homework.<br />
We read and discussed Chapter 25 Sections 2 and 3. <br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
textbook p. 716, #2 - use Sections 2 and 3 in your answer<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Tuesday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
Handouts: labeled map of Europe; blank map of Europe; guidelines for map and map test (March 31)<br />
We discussed expectations for the map. <br />
As a class, we read and discussed Chapter 25 S1 of the textbook.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
textbook p. 712, #3 a, b, and c<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Monday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
Students compared 1914 Europe to Europe in 1918 and discovered which new countries were formed after the Treaty of Versailles.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Get those permission slips signed by Wednesday!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064821733373628587.post-62160808269720185662011-03-01T06:05:00.000-08:002011-03-04T07:53:34.929-08:00Week of Feb. 28<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Friday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
Early Release - Staff Development <br />
No class - special schedule<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Thursday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
Students took the WWI Test.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
None<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Wednesday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
I checked Journal Entry #12.<br />
I collected Question Quivers (extra enrichment).<br />
Students watched a National Geographic video on <a href="http://learning.snagfilms.com/film/last-voyage-of-the-lusitania">The Last Voyage of the Lusitania</a>.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Study for tomorrow's test.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Tuesday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
I checked Journal Entry #11 <br />
Students took notes as they watched the documentary <i>War without End</i>.[Strachan]. <br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Journal Entry #12.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Monday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
I checked Journal Entry #11 <br />
We read and discussed Ch 24 S3 and S4 w/s, answering the questions as we went. This is the last of the study guides.<br />
Permission slips for <i>The Lost Battalion </i>went home.<br />
Students had time to study for Thursday's test.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Study for test.<br />
Permission slip due Wed., March 9 at the latest.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064821733373628587.post-80932685638639311762011-02-26T00:38:00.000-08:002011-02-27T13:19:27.603-08:00Extra EnrichmentCreate a "Cootie Catcher" as a review guide for Thursday's WWI test. Due Wednesday.<br />
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Include as much information (test review questions and answers) on as many surfaces as possible.<br />
In case you don't know how to create one, here are some directions and visuals.<br />
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<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Cootie-Catcher">http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Cootie-Catcher</a><br />
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<ul><li><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Causes of the First World War (ANIMAL)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Allied Powers / Triple Entente</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Central Powers / Triple Alliance</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Assassination x-wd </span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A-Z terms </span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Causes of WWI x-wd </span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Causes Gap-fill (fill in the blank)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Schlieffen Plan </span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Theatres of War </span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Armistice</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Reasons for US entry into war</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Main battles</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fourteen Points</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Treaty of Versailles</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Review Ch 24 S1, 2, 3, 4</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1914 Map of Europe - know countries</span></li>
</ul>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064821733373628587.post-92020848625162671972011-02-23T11:07:00.000-08:002011-02-23T11:18:05.074-08:00Missing Grades<span style="color: #e06666;"><strong>Due to the recent PowerSchool outage, MANY of the scores in my gradebook have disappeared. I appreciate your patience as I work to re-enter them.</strong></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064821733373628587.post-91711504743737837072011-02-22T11:11:00.000-08:002011-02-27T13:23:01.570-08:00Week of Feb. 21<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Friday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
I checked Theatres of War w/s. <br />
Students took notes as they watched a documentary on Germany's Last Gamble [Strachan]. <br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Journal Entry #11.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Thursday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
Science Fair Expo Day<br />
No class - special schedule<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Wednesday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
I checked Journal Entry #10.<br />
Students completed Cornell Notes on Chapter 24 Section 2.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Review study guides<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Tuesday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
I checked Journal Entry #9.<br />
Handouts: Total War; Theatres of War<br />
We read and discussed the handouts.<br />
Students had time to work on their homework.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Journal Entry #10<br />
Theatres of War is a study guide - I will check that it is done on Friday.<br />
<span style="color: #38761d;"><strong>If you were absent last Friday (2/18), research the importance of the Battle of Jutland, Gallipoli, the Lusitania, and U-boats in WWI. Write up your findings and turn in when you return (and use your finding in your journal entry).</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Monday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
No School - Presidents' DayUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064821733373628587.post-75005866781521407892011-02-14T11:18:00.001-08:002011-02-18T13:06:27.325-08:00Week of Feb. 14<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Friday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
I collected the answers to questions #1-10 from the Weapons of WWI handout.<br />
Students watched and took notes on a documentary about innovations in naval warfare during WWI [Killers of the Sea - WWI in Color]. <br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Journal Entry #9<br />
If you were absent Friday, research the importance of the Battle of Jutland, Gallipoli, the Lusitania, and U-boats in WWI. Write up your findings and turn in when you return (and use your finding in your journal entry).<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Thursday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
I checked Journal Entry #8.<br />
Handout: First World War Weapons<br />
We read and discussed the handout. Students had time to work on the homework in class, and also time to study for the upcoming test.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Questions 1-10 in complete sentences (except for #1).<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Wednesday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
Students took notes as they watched a video on the advances in airpower during WWI [Blood in the Air - WWI in Color].<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Journal Entry #8<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Tuesday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
I checked <b>Journal Entry #7</b> and collected the <b>Trenches Crossword</b>.<br />
Students took Cornell Notes on Chapter 24 S1 of their textbook.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Study terms, definitions, study guides, 1914 map of Europe.<br />
First WWI test is on March 2nd or 3rd and will include a map portion.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Monday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
I checked Journal Entry #6.<br />
We read a newspaper article about the last survivor of the 1914 Christmas Truce.<br />
Handout: The Christmas Truce letter<br />
We read and discussed the letter.<br />
Handout: The Trenches Crossword<br />
Students used the two enlarged pictures from The Trenches Packet from last week to solve the crossword.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Journal Entry #6 - you have experienced the ceasefire at Christmas.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064821733373628587.post-64512064376929701342011-02-10T09:24:00.000-08:002011-02-10T09:56:58.118-08:00Follow this link on Thursday<a href="http://www.civilization.ca/cwm/games/overtop/index_e.shtml"><span style="font-size: large;">Over the Top</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><strong>Read the scenario. Complete the worksheet according to the directions.</strong></span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">When you have finished, finish the Trench Questions that are due tomorrow.</span></strong><br />
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Afterwards, you may play the following games:<br />
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<a href="http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/greatwar/g3/game/default.htm"><span style="color: #20124d;">Trench Mission</span></a><br />
Find Col. Watts, retrieve the correct map, and deliver it to Capt. Brown.<br />
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<a href="http://www.schoolhistory.co.uk/games/penaltyshootout/worldwari.htm">WWI - Penalty Shootout</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.schoolhistory.co.uk/games/walk/walk_outbreakwwi.html">The Outbreak of the First World War</a> - Walk the Plank<br />
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<a href="http://www.internationalschoolhistory.net/eeb3/s6_2hr/1870-1914/quiz_age_of_imperialism.htm">Age of Imperialism</a> - Europe 1870-1914Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064821733373628587.post-56454625811853248162011-02-07T17:29:00.000-08:002011-02-14T11:11:13.338-08:00Week of Feb. 7<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Friday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
I checked <b>Journal Entry #5</b> and collected the <b>Over the Top w/s</b> (if you didn't turn it in yesterday) as well as the <b>questions </b>from the <b>Life in the Trenches </b>handout.<br />
Students watched and took notes on a video about the war in the trenches and how tanks influenced the war [Strachan ...Blockade].<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Journal Entry #6 - use what you learned today from the video.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Thursday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
Students engaged in a another simulation of trench warfare during WWI, this time going <a href="http://www.civilization.ca/cwm/games/overtop/index_e.shtml">over the top</a>. Part of the activity included finding the definitions of terms related to WWI trench warfare.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Journal Entry #5. Trench questions are due tomorrow.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Wednesday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
I checked Journal Entry #4 and collected the Trench Mission w/s.<br />
Handouts: Waterlogged Trenches; Trench Food; Life in the Trenches<br />
We read and discussed life in the trenches; many accounts were from primary sources.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
From Life in the Trenches, #1, 2, and 3. Complete sentences for #2 and 3.<br />
This assignment is due Friday (there may be time in class tomorrow to work on this).<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Tuesday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
Students engaged in a <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/worldwarone/hq/trenchwarfare.shtml">simulation of trench warfare </a>during WWI and had to decide, as a commander, which technologies (tanks, machine guns, Zeppelins, etc.) to implement when faced with four scenarios. For each mission, students wrote down (use bullets) what worked, what did not work, what the outcome was, and what they learned (about fighting in the trenches with the technologies available to them).<br />
I collected the worksheets.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Journal Entry #4, using information learned in today's simulation.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Monday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
Cornell Notes catch-up day.<br />
Students reviewed their notebooks and added questions and summaries where necessary.<br />
Handout: Map of Europe 1914<br />
Student answered the questions and labeled the map.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Finish the map w/s if necessary. Review your study guides.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064821733373628587.post-69006004291386117922011-01-31T10:53:00.000-08:002011-02-07T17:23:56.093-08:00Week of Jan. 31<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Friday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
I checked Journal Entry #3.<br />
Handout: Causes of WWI: Gap Fill Exercise (one page, 2 sides)<br />
Students used the completed packet from yesterday along with the packet with the map of Europe 1914 on the front to fill in the worksheet.<br />
Most students had time to begin Causes of WWI Crossword.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Finish the crossword for Monday.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Thursday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
In the computer lab, students worked through a simulation of whether Germany was to blame for WWI. <br />
Handout: Causes of WWI: Gap Fill Exercise (4 pages, stapled)<br />
Students then went through the simulation again, this time filling in the blanks with the correct answers (found as they worked through the simulation).<br />
Most students completed the packet and had time for the Age of Imperialism game.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
If you did NOT finish the packet, be sure to have it done by tomorrow. <span style="color: #990000;">You will need it for class.</span><br />
I will check Journal Entry #3 (which was due today) tomorrow.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Wednesday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
No school for students - staff development<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Tuesday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
I checked and we shared journal entries.<br />
We read an article on the Schlieffen Plan, then watched two video segments on the beginning of the war and the invasion of Belgium by Germen troops [Strachan To Arms 34:44-end (50:00) and Under the Eagle 0:00-12:40]. Students took notes for use in journal entries. <br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Journal Entry #3.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Monday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
I collected the newspapers.<br />
We shared and I graded the journal entries.<br />
<b>Handout:</b> Europe in 1914<br />
We discussed the resources of the main countries that would take part in the war.<br />
In small groups, students read about a particular country and then shared what they had learned with the rest of the class.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Journal Entry #2.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064821733373628587.post-5155684249258307592011-01-24T13:09:00.000-08:002011-01-28T13:46:50.596-08:00Week of Jan. 24<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Friday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
We read and discussed pp. 6-10 of The Causes of World War I packet (with the map in front): The Growing Crises and Four Steps to War. June - Aug. 1914<br />
<b>Handout:</b> World War I - A to Z (study guide). <br />
We highlighted the terms that will be on a future test.<br />
<b>Handout:</b> Nicknames for soldiers during The Great War / German-French-British-Russian names for use in the journal entries.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Newspaper front page on the death of Franz Ferdinand due Monday. <br />
Journal Entry #1, due Monday. See WWI Journal Entry Guidelines above the lessons for details.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Thursday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
I checked the homework. Keep the crossword for a study guide.<br />
We watched a couple of video segments about the lead-up to the assassination of Franz Ferdinand. Students took notes.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Using the assassination w/s from yesterday and your notes from today, produce a newspaper front page on the death of Franz Ferdinand. Your articles should give a detailed account of the assassination and the reasons for this action being taken by the Black Hand. Due Monday.<br />
If you'd like to try something different, create your newspaper front page using Microsoft Publisher or <a href="http://letterpop.com/">letterPOP</a>. If using letterPOP (which is free), please be aware of this part of the Terms and Conditions: <span style="color: black;">"Users under 13 years of age are required to have a parent or guardian review and complete the registration process.</span>"<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Wednesday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
We went over the homework. I did not collect.<br />
<b>Handout</b>: Assassination of Franz Ferdinand.<br />
We read and discussed the handout. Most students had time to finish their homework.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Complete the crossword on the back and use as a study guide for upcoming tests.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Tuesday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
We went over the homework questions before students turned them in.<br />
<b>Handout</b>: The Causes of WWI packet (map of 1914 Europe on the front)<br />
We read and discussed pp. 2-4.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Create a bubble map around the mnemonic ANIMAL. Each spoke should represent one of the letters (one of the causes) of WWI. Add 3 bullet points about each cause.<br />
Keep EVERYTHING from now on that deals with WWI - consider everything a study guide, something you will need to know for a test.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Monday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
I collected the homework.<br />
We read and discussed the Long and Short Term Causes of WWI (<b>handout</b>).<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
On a separate sheet of paper, answer the six questions at the end of the handout. Use complete sentences, and skip a line between answers.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #38761d;">From now on, keep EVERYTHING dealing with World War I and the lead-up to it.</span></strong>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064821733373628587.post-76009331387626048072011-01-17T05:56:00.001-08:002011-01-27T08:52:03.368-08:00Week of Jan. 17<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Friday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
I collected the homework.<br />
We worked on maps of Asia and Africa, coloring in the various colonies controlled by the major imperialist powers.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Finish the maps.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Thursday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
I checked the homework (flashcards).<br />
Students finished Cornell Notes on Ch 23 S3. <br />
We then watched a segment from a History Channel video on TR's presidency and his part in the construction of the Panama Canal.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
U.S. Overseas w/s - will need textbook and/or atlas to find some of the information. Due tomorrow.<br />
Tomorrow is Map Day - if you have colored pencils, be sure to have them with you!<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Wednesday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
I collected notes and summaries from yesterday's video.<br />
Students took Cornell Notes on Ch 23 S3. There will be time tomorrow to finish the section.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
txtbk p. 674, Terms and Names - Using a blank sheet of paper, create flashcards with the term on one side and the definition on the other. Study the terms. You can use index cards if you prefer.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Tuesday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
P7 was shortened due to the ACE Assembly.<br />
Students watched and took notes on a segment from a History Channel video on the growth of cites in the U.S. around the end of the 19th century.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Paragraph summarizing what you saw in the video.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Monday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
No School - Martin Luther King, Jr. DayUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4064821733373628587.post-34145956732156705422011-01-10T13:11:00.000-08:002011-01-14T12:53:46.508-08:00Week of Jan. 10<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Friday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
Modified schedule due to Honors Assembly.<br />
I collected the homework.<br />
We watched a segment from a History Channel video on TR's involvement in the Spanish-American War and his achievements in public life up to the assassination of McKinley. Students took notes (they were turned in).<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
None. Enjoy the long weekend!<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Thursday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
I collected the homework from Tuesday and Wednesday.<br />
Students worked on categorizing facts about Puerto Rico (w/s 188) and completed w/s 186-187 (The Spanish-American War: Fighting on Land and Sea)<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
txtbk p. 667, #3a & b.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Wednesday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
We read and discussed Ch 23 S2, finishing up the Spanish-American War. Students had time to work on their homework.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Lucy Stone questions are due tomorrow.<br />
txtbk p. 661, #2; do the chart and question.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Tuesday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
Students presented the Readers Theater on Lucy Stone.<br />
We read and discussed Ch 23 S1 and the first red heading of Ch 23 S2.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
Lucy Stone questions, due Thursday. Write in complete sentences on a separate sheet, and skip a line between answers.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><strong><em><span style="color: darkblue;">Monday</span></em></strong> </span><br />
I collected homework (from Thurs. and P7's Friday).<br />
We read and discussed Ch. 22 S3 and handed out parts for the Readers Theater tomorrow.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">Homework</span></strong><br />
No homework tonight.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com