Hi All,
Last bit of work for your year:
FRIDAY, 6/10, QUIZ ON THE CONSTITUTION AND BILL OF RIGHTS. DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY TO LOCATE 10 SELECTED STATES.
With time remaining, you will also continue reading your African American research papers.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Busy week ahead
Hi All,
We have a number of things to wrap up this week. We will be finishing Warriors Don't Cry, sharing our African American research, and will be taking a quiz on The Constitution and Bill of Rights on Friday.
7TH GRADE
FOR MONDAY, 6/6, COMPLETE THE CYCLE OF HISTORY RELATED TO MELBA PATTILLO IN WARRIORS DON'T CRY.
ON FRIDAY, 6/10, YOU HAVE A QUIZ ON THE CONSTITUTIONAL NOTES HANDOUT AND THE BASICS OF THE BILL OF RIGHTS.
8TH GRADE
FOR MONDAY, 6/6, COMPLETE THE CYCLE OF HISTORY RELATED TO MELBA PATTILLO IN WARRIORS DON'T CRY.
ON FRIDAY, 6/10, YOU HAVE A QUIZ ON THE CONSTITUTIONAL NOTES HANDOUT AND THE BASICS OF THE BILL OF RIGHTS.
We have a number of things to wrap up this week. We will be finishing Warriors Don't Cry, sharing our African American research, and will be taking a quiz on The Constitution and Bill of Rights on Friday.
7TH GRADE
FOR MONDAY, 6/6, COMPLETE THE CYCLE OF HISTORY RELATED TO MELBA PATTILLO IN WARRIORS DON'T CRY.
ON FRIDAY, 6/10, YOU HAVE A QUIZ ON THE CONSTITUTIONAL NOTES HANDOUT AND THE BASICS OF THE BILL OF RIGHTS.
8TH GRADE
FOR MONDAY, 6/6, COMPLETE THE CYCLE OF HISTORY RELATED TO MELBA PATTILLO IN WARRIORS DON'T CRY.
ON FRIDAY, 6/10, YOU HAVE A QUIZ ON THE CONSTITUTIONAL NOTES HANDOUT AND THE BASICS OF THE BILL OF RIGHTS.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Where we are....
Hi All,
I first have to apologize for some confusion on the 7th grade date for the literature circle. It said today, but yesterday was our last CS class for the week. I had mentioned it in class, but the incorrect date caused some confusion.
This is another truncated week with service day tomorrow. A reminder:
7TH GRADE
YOUR AFRICAN AMERICAN RESEARCH PAPERS ARE DUE NEXT WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1ST.
YOUR FINAL LITERATURE CIRCLE IS ON FRIDAY, JUNE 3RD.
8TH GRADE
FIFTH LIT CIRCLE TODAY
AFRICAN AMERICAN RESEARCH DUE TODAY
FINAL LIT CIRCLE ON FRIDAY, JUNE 3RD.
ALL 7TH AND 8TH GRADERS WILL PRESENT THEIR RESEARCH BEGINNING MONDAY, JUNE 6TH.
CONSTITUTIONAL QUIZ WILL ALSO HAPPEN THAT WEEK.
I first have to apologize for some confusion on the 7th grade date for the literature circle. It said today, but yesterday was our last CS class for the week. I had mentioned it in class, but the incorrect date caused some confusion.
This is another truncated week with service day tomorrow. A reminder:
7TH GRADE
YOUR AFRICAN AMERICAN RESEARCH PAPERS ARE DUE NEXT WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1ST.
YOUR FINAL LITERATURE CIRCLE IS ON FRIDAY, JUNE 3RD.
8TH GRADE
FIFTH LIT CIRCLE TODAY
AFRICAN AMERICAN RESEARCH DUE TODAY
FINAL LIT CIRCLE ON FRIDAY, JUNE 3RD.
ALL 7TH AND 8TH GRADERS WILL PRESENT THEIR RESEARCH BEGINNING MONDAY, JUNE 6TH.
CONSTITUTIONAL QUIZ WILL ALSO HAPPEN THAT WEEK.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Warriors Don't Cry and African American Research
Hi All,
We continue our good work in Cultural Studies. We are moving from The Constitution to a chronological look at key events that have impacted the African American experience in our country, from Dred Scott decision to the Civil Rights and Voting Rights Acts of the mid-1960s. Students are researching and explaining the WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY, and HOW of their topic/event/person, and using the Facing History and Ourselves Cycle of History to analyze the causality of what led to, and resulted from, this topic. We all continue our work in our Warriors Don't Cry literature circles. We have taken a break from lit circles this week, but will be doing our fifth circle on pages 141-182 next week. See specific dates below for the 7th and 8th grade dates.
EXPECTATIONS FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN RESEARCH
* Title, Name, Date
* Proper formatting: 3 pages, 12-point readable font, double-spaced, 1-inch margins
* Accurate Spelling, Grammar, Punctuation
* Demonstration of understanding of relevant information (the WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY, and HOW) [pages 1 and 2]
* How the information fits into the Cycle of History (as taken from Facing History and Ourselves) [page 3]
* Most important lesson that you learned and/or a way that this research has affected you. [page 3]
* At least three reliable sources
7TH GRADE
NEXT LITERATURE CIRCLE ON THURSDAY, MAY 26TH.
AFRICAN AMERICAN RESEARCH DUE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1ST.
8TH GRADE
AFRICAN AMERICAN RESEARCH DUE THURSDAY, MAY 26TH.
NEXT LITERATURE CIRCLE ON THURSDAY, MAY 26TH.
We continue our good work in Cultural Studies. We are moving from The Constitution to a chronological look at key events that have impacted the African American experience in our country, from Dred Scott decision to the Civil Rights and Voting Rights Acts of the mid-1960s. Students are researching and explaining the WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY, and HOW of their topic/event/person, and using the Facing History and Ourselves Cycle of History to analyze the causality of what led to, and resulted from, this topic. We all continue our work in our Warriors Don't Cry literature circles. We have taken a break from lit circles this week, but will be doing our fifth circle on pages 141-182 next week. See specific dates below for the 7th and 8th grade dates.
EXPECTATIONS FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN RESEARCH
* Title, Name, Date
* Proper formatting: 3 pages, 12-point readable font, double-spaced, 1-inch margins
* Accurate Spelling, Grammar, Punctuation
* Demonstration of understanding of relevant information (the WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY, and HOW) [pages 1 and 2]
* How the information fits into the Cycle of History (as taken from Facing History and Ourselves) [page 3]
* Most important lesson that you learned and/or a way that this research has affected you. [page 3]
* At least three reliable sources
7TH GRADE
NEXT LITERATURE CIRCLE ON THURSDAY, MAY 26TH.
AFRICAN AMERICAN RESEARCH DUE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1ST.
8TH GRADE
AFRICAN AMERICAN RESEARCH DUE THURSDAY, MAY 26TH.
NEXT LITERATURE CIRCLE ON THURSDAY, MAY 26TH.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Rights and Warriors
Hi All,
As we approach travel week, I wanted to provide an update of our CS progress.
7TH GRADE
We have our third literature circle for Warriors Don't Cry tomorrow (pages 69-106). This is a compelling memoir by Melba Patillo Beals about her experience as one of the nine high schoolers integrating Little Rock's Central High School in 1957.
We also continue to dig into the structure and function of the government, and our rights in The United States Constitution and The Bill of Rights.
8TH GRADE
Today, we had our third literature circle for Warriors Don't Cry (pages 69-106). This is a compelling memoir by Melba Patillo Beals about her experience as one of the nine high schoolers integrating Little Rock's Central High School in 1957.
Having moved past The Constitution and The Bill of Rights, we have been looking at the addition of states and territories in the 19th century, focusing particularly on the social and economic issues related to free and slave states. We will continue this path of study, looking at the struggle of African Americans to gain rights during the course of our nation's history.
As we approach travel week, I wanted to provide an update of our CS progress.
7TH GRADE
We have our third literature circle for Warriors Don't Cry tomorrow (pages 69-106). This is a compelling memoir by Melba Patillo Beals about her experience as one of the nine high schoolers integrating Little Rock's Central High School in 1957.
We also continue to dig into the structure and function of the government, and our rights in The United States Constitution and The Bill of Rights.
8TH GRADE
Today, we had our third literature circle for Warriors Don't Cry (pages 69-106). This is a compelling memoir by Melba Patillo Beals about her experience as one of the nine high schoolers integrating Little Rock's Central High School in 1957.
Having moved past The Constitution and The Bill of Rights, we have been looking at the addition of states and territories in the 19th century, focusing particularly on the social and economic issues related to free and slave states. We will continue this path of study, looking at the struggle of African Americans to gain rights during the course of our nation's history.
Friday, April 1, 2011
Update as we Approach Break
Hi All,
We are at slightly different points with the 7th and 8th grades, but here we are at Spring Break. I hope it is a very enjoyable one for all!
7th Grade
We continue to look at the development of The United States Constitution in class. We will continue that work after break.
7TH GRADE HOMEWORK
READ PAGES 1-32 IN WARRIORS DON'T CRY AND PERFORM YOUR LITERATURE CIRCLE JOB BY FRIDAY, APRIL 15TH.
8th Grade
We are looking at the powers granted to the government in The Constitution. This will continue after break.
8TH GRADE HOMEWORK
READ PAGES 1-32 IN WARRIORS DON'T CRY AND PERFORM YOUR LITERATURE CIRCLE JOB BY THURSDAY, APRIL 14TH.
All of us are headed down the road of looking at the powers granted to the government and rights guaranteed to the people in The United States Constitution (especially the Bill of Rights and amendments 13-15). As the integration of Little Rock, Arkansas' Central High School in 1957 is our main case study for the rest of the year, looking critically at how the rights granted in The Constitution have been applied and denied to various groups of people throughout our nation's history will be very enlightening for the middle schoolers.
Enjoy the break!
We are at slightly different points with the 7th and 8th grades, but here we are at Spring Break. I hope it is a very enjoyable one for all!
7th Grade
We continue to look at the development of The United States Constitution in class. We will continue that work after break.
7TH GRADE HOMEWORK
READ PAGES 1-32 IN WARRIORS DON'T CRY AND PERFORM YOUR LITERATURE CIRCLE JOB BY FRIDAY, APRIL 15TH.
8th Grade
We are looking at the powers granted to the government in The Constitution. This will continue after break.
8TH GRADE HOMEWORK
READ PAGES 1-32 IN WARRIORS DON'T CRY AND PERFORM YOUR LITERATURE CIRCLE JOB BY THURSDAY, APRIL 14TH.
All of us are headed down the road of looking at the powers granted to the government and rights guaranteed to the people in The United States Constitution (especially the Bill of Rights and amendments 13-15). As the integration of Little Rock, Arkansas' Central High School in 1957 is our main case study for the rest of the year, looking critically at how the rights granted in The Constitution have been applied and denied to various groups of people throughout our nation's history will be very enlightening for the middle schoolers.
Enjoy the break!
Monday, March 14, 2011
Conferences and Cultural Studies
Hi All,
An abbreviated week ahead (at best)......
8th graders are thoroughly deprived of class this week, but they all have to hand in their signed 13 colonies quizzes on Monday 3/14 (and their tests from last week if they did not have them signed last Friday).
7th graders will hand in their signed tests, and take their 13 colonies quiz this Wednesday. They will also do their reflections, and compile their work, in preparation for this week's conferences.
An abbreviated week ahead (at best)......
8th graders are thoroughly deprived of class this week, but they all have to hand in their signed 13 colonies quizzes on Monday 3/14 (and their tests from last week if they did not have them signed last Friday).
7th graders will hand in their signed tests, and take their 13 colonies quiz this Wednesday. They will also do their reflections, and compile their work, in preparation for this week's conferences.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
The Early U.S.
Hi All,
Hope you had a great weekend.
***8B - you have a quiz naming, locating, and correctly spelling the 13 colonies on Monday, 3/7.***
7TH GRADE
We will review on Monday, 3/7, for your test on Wednesday, 3/9. This test will address the "Toward Independence" information and events, as well as the worksheet we completed on slavery, economy, and the colonies.
REMEMBER, 7TH GRADE TEST ON WEDNESDAY, 3/9.
Hope you had a great weekend.
***8B - you have a quiz naming, locating, and correctly spelling the 13 colonies on Monday, 3/7.***
7TH GRADE
We will review on Monday, 3/7, for your test on Wednesday, 3/9. This test will address the "Toward Independence" information and events, as well as the worksheet we completed on slavery, economy, and the colonies.
REMEMBER, 7TH GRADE TEST ON WEDNESDAY, 3/9.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
8th Grade Quiz This Thursday, 7th Grade Next Wednesday
Hi All,
8TH GRADE
A reminder that we have a quiz on Thursday on the "Toward Independence" information and the map and text work that we did on slavery, economy, and the colonies. You have the notes, as well as your completed worksheet and the accompanying study guide. Questions on the quiz will take a similar form to the questions in yesterday's quiz show.
7TH GRADE
We will continue taking notes based on your research about different events leading "toward independence." LOOK FOR YOUR QUIZ ON "TOWARD INDEPENDENCE" AND THE MAP AND TEXT WORK ON SLAVERY, ECONOMY, AND THE COLONIES NEXT WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9TH.
8TH GRADE
A reminder that we have a quiz on Thursday on the "Toward Independence" information and the map and text work that we did on slavery, economy, and the colonies. You have the notes, as well as your completed worksheet and the accompanying study guide. Questions on the quiz will take a similar form to the questions in yesterday's quiz show.
7TH GRADE
We will continue taking notes based on your research about different events leading "toward independence." LOOK FOR YOUR QUIZ ON "TOWARD INDEPENDENCE" AND THE MAP AND TEXT WORK ON SLAVERY, ECONOMY, AND THE COLONIES NEXT WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9TH.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Revolution and Constitutional Challenge
Hi All,
Hope the weekend is great. A reminder of where we are right now:
7th Grade
We have been working on map and text analysis to understand the cultural and economic differences in the colonies and early states leading up to independence and drafting the Constitution. We will finish reviewing this work in class on Monday before continuing with our work on the events that led to revolt and independence in the British Colonies.
NO HOMEWORK THIS WEEKEND.
8th Grade
We have finished reviewing our map and text analysis to understand the cultural and economic differences in the colonies and early states leading up to independence and drafting the Constitution. We have also now discussed the events that led to revolt and independence in the British Colonies. THERE WILL BE A QUIZ ON THESE TWO ITEMS ON MONDAY, 2/28, THE DAY WE GET BACK FROM THE BREAK.
HOMEWORK FOR THE WEEKEND, DUE MONDAY, 2/14, WORK WITH YOUR PARTNER TO SUMMARIZE THE WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY, AND HOW OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUE OR RESOLUTION YOU WERE ASSIGNED. MAKE SURE YOUR GOOGLE DOC IS READY TO PRINT IN CLASS ON MONDAY.
Hope the weekend is great. A reminder of where we are right now:
7th Grade
We have been working on map and text analysis to understand the cultural and economic differences in the colonies and early states leading up to independence and drafting the Constitution. We will finish reviewing this work in class on Monday before continuing with our work on the events that led to revolt and independence in the British Colonies.
NO HOMEWORK THIS WEEKEND.
8th Grade
We have finished reviewing our map and text analysis to understand the cultural and economic differences in the colonies and early states leading up to independence and drafting the Constitution. We have also now discussed the events that led to revolt and independence in the British Colonies. THERE WILL BE A QUIZ ON THESE TWO ITEMS ON MONDAY, 2/28, THE DAY WE GET BACK FROM THE BREAK.
HOMEWORK FOR THE WEEKEND, DUE MONDAY, 2/14, WORK WITH YOUR PARTNER TO SUMMARIZE THE WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY, AND HOW OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUE OR RESOLUTION YOU WERE ASSIGNED. MAKE SURE YOUR GOOGLE DOC IS READY TO PRINT IN CLASS ON MONDAY.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Constitutional Map and Text Analysis
Hi All,
Today, students used maps, atlases, and texts to understand some of the context in which the colonies and early states established independence and drafted the Constitution. Issues of slavery and class differences were examined today, and we will finish this work together later in the week. From there, we will have a better understanding of how our country came to be, to whom what rights were extended, and how our country has evolved in the last 235 years.
No homework tonight - just an appreciation of the discourse so far.
Today, students used maps, atlases, and texts to understand some of the context in which the colonies and early states established independence and drafted the Constitution. Issues of slavery and class differences were examined today, and we will finish this work together later in the week. From there, we will have a better understanding of how our country came to be, to whom what rights were extended, and how our country has evolved in the last 235 years.
No homework tonight - just an appreciation of the discourse so far.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Revolution and Constitution
Hi All,
Some great discussions in 8th grade about Egypt, and I expect some great discussion in the 7th grade, as well.
7TH GRADE
HOMEWORK: PROVIDE THE WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY, AND HOW OF WHAT IS HAPPENING IN EGYPT, DUE MONDAY, 2/7
We will begin taking notes on the events leading toward revolution this week.
8TH GRADE
In class this week, we will look at the drafting and signing of the Constitution.
Some great discussions in 8th grade about Egypt, and I expect some great discussion in the 7th grade, as well.
7TH GRADE
HOMEWORK: PROVIDE THE WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY, AND HOW OF WHAT IS HAPPENING IN EGYPT, DUE MONDAY, 2/7
We will begin taking notes on the events leading toward revolution this week.
8TH GRADE
In class this week, we will look at the drafting and signing of the Constitution.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Revolutions
Hi All,
We are approaching revolution (18th century) in class. More details below:
7TH GRADE
We will continue our work researching and sharing information on some of the key events leading up to revolution in the colonies in the mid-18th century.
8TH GRADE
We have wrapped the events, and are in the Revolution.
FOR HOMEWORK, DUE FRIDAY FEBRUARY 4TH, PLEASE BRIEFLY EXPLAIN THE WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY, AND HOW OF THE EVENTS GOING ON IN EGYPT CURRENTLY.
We are approaching revolution (18th century) in class. More details below:
7TH GRADE
We will continue our work researching and sharing information on some of the key events leading up to revolution in the colonies in the mid-18th century.
8TH GRADE
We have wrapped the events, and are in the Revolution.
FOR HOMEWORK, DUE FRIDAY FEBRUARY 4TH, PLEASE BRIEFLY EXPLAIN THE WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY, AND HOW OF THE EVENTS GOING ON IN EGYPT CURRENTLY.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Catching Up!
Hi All,
Here is an update on where we are in class.....
7TH GRADE
Thank you for your efforts on the EXTRA! EXTRA! reading, deciphering, summarizing, and creating a headline on that old document I had you read yesterday. We will revisit it briefly tomorrow in class.
Also, we will continue our work on the cycle of history, as we share our insights on the five components related to Tucson and President Obama's speech at the memorial service.
8TH GRADE
Thank you for your efforts taking on the bite size chunks of events that led to the American Revolution. We will revisit those on Thursday when we have CS again.
Also, we will continue our work on the cycle of history, as we share our insights on the five components related to Tucson and President Obama's speech at the memorial service.
Here is an update on where we are in class.....
7TH GRADE
Thank you for your efforts on the EXTRA! EXTRA! reading, deciphering, summarizing, and creating a headline on that old document I had you read yesterday. We will revisit it briefly tomorrow in class.
Also, we will continue our work on the cycle of history, as we share our insights on the five components related to Tucson and President Obama's speech at the memorial service.
8TH GRADE
Thank you for your efforts taking on the bite size chunks of events that led to the American Revolution. We will revisit those on Thursday when we have CS again.
Also, we will continue our work on the cycle of history, as we share our insights on the five components related to Tucson and President Obama's speech at the memorial service.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Crosswords and Quiz
Hi All,
I hope everyone had a good weekend. I wanted to remind everyone where we are in our state geography studies. I NEED EVERYONE'S COMPLETED CROSSWORD PUZZLE BY THIS THURSDAY, JANUARY 13TH. I am noticing really effective work researching and integrating important information into your clues and answers - very well done!
FOR HOMEWORK TODAY, YOU SHOULD HAVE COMPLETED FOUR OF YOUR PEERS' STATE CROSSWORD PUZZLES.
THE BIG ITEM OF THE WEEK WILL BE AN END-OF-SEMESTER QUIZ ON WEDNESDAY FOR THE 7TH GRADE AND THURSDAY FOR THE 8TH GRADE. HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT:
1. BE ABLE TO DEFINE CULTURE.
2. KNOW THE EIGHT CULTURAL TRAITS.
3. BE ABLE TO DEFINE GEOGRAPHY.
4. KNOW THE FIVE THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY.
5. I WILL BE TAKING INFORMATION DIRECTLY FROM THE CLASSES' CROSSWORD PUZZLES, AND WILL BE ASKING YOU TO IDENTIFY THE CULTURAL TRAITS AND/OR THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY BEING ADDRESSED.
6. THERE WILL ALSO BE A SHORT WRITTEN PASSAGE FROM WHICH I WILL ASK YOU TO IDENTIFY EXAMPLES OF VARIOUS TRAITS AND THEMES.
I hope everyone had a good weekend. I wanted to remind everyone where we are in our state geography studies. I NEED EVERYONE'S COMPLETED CROSSWORD PUZZLE BY THIS THURSDAY, JANUARY 13TH. I am noticing really effective work researching and integrating important information into your clues and answers - very well done!
FOR HOMEWORK TODAY, YOU SHOULD HAVE COMPLETED FOUR OF YOUR PEERS' STATE CROSSWORD PUZZLES.
THE BIG ITEM OF THE WEEK WILL BE AN END-OF-SEMESTER QUIZ ON WEDNESDAY FOR THE 7TH GRADE AND THURSDAY FOR THE 8TH GRADE. HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT:
1. BE ABLE TO DEFINE CULTURE.
2. KNOW THE EIGHT CULTURAL TRAITS.
3. BE ABLE TO DEFINE GEOGRAPHY.
4. KNOW THE FIVE THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY.
5. I WILL BE TAKING INFORMATION DIRECTLY FROM THE CLASSES' CROSSWORD PUZZLES, AND WILL BE ASKING YOU TO IDENTIFY THE CULTURAL TRAITS AND/OR THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY BEING ADDRESSED.
6. THERE WILL ALSO BE A SHORT WRITTEN PASSAGE FROM WHICH I WILL ASK YOU TO IDENTIFY EXAMPLES OF VARIOUS TRAITS AND THEMES.
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