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).

Week of Nov. 23

Thursday and Friday
No school - Thanksgiving Holiday



Wednesday
Students had time to work on their research paper in class.
Homework
Bring your research materials to class Monday. That will be the last day we work on it in class. Remember, it is due Fri., Dec. 4.



Tuesday
Graded the Civil War Test from Friday and checked Journal Entries #29 and 30.
Handed out the following parts of the research paper: Prompt, Outline, and Rubric.
Homework
Finalize researching your country. You will have time in class to work on it tomorrow; after that, you're on your own. The paper (with all parts) is due Dec. 4. See above for guidelines if you are typing your final draft (which will be much appreciated!).



Monday
If you were absent Friday, I need your Civil War Battles/Camp Life Chart.
We put Generals Lee and Grant on the hot seat at a town meeting-like interview, during which the audience members asked scripted questions.
Homework
Journal Entry #30 (our final one). Incorporate what you learned about Lee and Grant at the interview. We start the research essay in class tomorrow. Do some final info-seeking tonight...

Week of Nov. 16

Friday
Collected Civil War Battles/Camp Life Chart. Handed out Bibliography (Works Cited) Guidelines and Examples sheet (use for research essay). Took the Civil War Test.
Homework
Continue researching your country.
We will have some time to work on writing the essay in class next week. All parts of the research assignment (rubric to be handed out next week) are due Friday, Dec. 4.


Thursday
Students continued researching their country and taking notes.
Homework
Study for tomorrow's test. Civil War Battles/Camp Life Chart is also due Nov. 20.


Wednesday
Early Release Day - special schedule


Tuesday
Students had time to work in the computer lab, researching their country and taking notes.
Homework
Study for Friday's test. Civil War Test is Friday, Nov. 20. Study all three study guides well. Know spelling of important terms and concepts. Civil War Battles/Camp Life Chart is also due Nov. 20.



Monday
Checked Journal Entry #28.
We drew country names for the research paper we will be writing this month. Research time will be in the computer lab Tuesday and Thursday; the rest will be on your own. Paper (and all parts) will be due Dec. 4.
Prompt was read to the students in class, and they will receive a copy tomorrow (to keep and attach to the final paper).
We read A Family Reunited (handout).
Homework
Journal Entry #29, incorporating information from the handout. Civil War Test is Friday, Nov. 20. Study all three study guides well. Know spelling of important terms and concepts. Civil War Battles/Camp Life Chart is also due Nov. 20.

Week of Nov. 9

Friday
Simulation year: 1865
Checked Journal Entries #26 & 27.
All periods spent some time drilling and marching. P2 and P3 read and discussed w/s on the end of the siege at Petersburg and the destruction of Richmond. P7 will read it by themselves.
Homework
Journal Entry #28, incorporating information from the marching as well as the article on Richmond. Civil War Test is next Friday, Nov. 20. Study all three study guides well. Civil War Battles/Camp Life Chart is due Nov. 20.



Thursday
Simulation year: 1865
Students watched and took notes on part of a History Channel video on the key events of April 1865, many of which we have already covered in class.
Homework
Journal Entry #27.


Wednesday
No School - Veterans' Day


Tuesday
Simulation year: 1865
Checked Journal Entry #25.
Students performed the the in-class play Gen. Grant and Gen. Lee Meet Again, about the surrender at Appomatox.
Students received the third study guide for next week's test, entitled: The Civil War. Know the content and spelling of important terms.
Students also drew casualty cards. If you were unlucky enough to suffer a fatal wound, you will still continue to complete the journal entries as your home identity (bottom half of your field identity card), a relative of character, or a fellow soldier (perhaps someone from your regiment).
Homework
Journal Entry #26. Review and study all the study guides.


Monday
Simulation year: 1865
Checked Journal Entry #24.
Read and discussed an article The U.S. Civil War, the First Modern War.
Homework
Journal Entry #25; include at least four references to the innovations mentioned in the article we read.

Week of Nov. 2

Friday
Simulation year: 1864
Checked Journal Entries #22 and 23.
Viewed and took notes on the 1864 Common Soldier Interview. Read and discussed primary source journal The Yankees Are Coming! (class set). Read and discussed article on Lincoln's reelection.
Homework
Journal Entry #24.



Thursday
Simulation year: 1864
Watched a History Channel documentary on Sherman's the March to the Sea. Students took notes.
Homework
Journal Entry #23.



Wednesday
Simulation year: 1864
Checked Journal Entry #21.
Read and discussed handout on William Tecumseh Sherman and the March to Savannah. Completed and checked Workbook Activity 16. Study this info for upcoming quiz.
Homework
Journal Entry #22.



Tuesday
Simulation year: 1864
Handed out parts for the 1864 interview in P2 and P3. Will do P7 tomorrow.
Read and discussed an article on the Civil War Soldier's Courage and completed, graded, and collected a w/s on immigration during the Civil War.
Homework
Journal Entry #21.



Monday
Simulation year: 1864
Checked Journal Entry #19.
Viewed 10-min. video "The Civil War - The Story" and completed worksheet while watching. We then went over the answers in class. SAVE THIS WORKSHEET. The content will be part of an upcoming test on the Civil War. We also read the handout: Weapons of War: Artillery and Guns. The Glory Roaders got a new recruit!
Homework
Journal Entry #20.