Today's Recap, 3/16

Today in Class:

• Pear Deck: Korea and Vietnam
• SOAPSTone: Korea Mourning
• Homework: Begin Cold War research questions (both general and specific) 

Today's Recap, 1/31

Today in Class:

• Stamp 12.5 KT/AB³
• Finish Mural Presentations (Per 5)
• Lecture Notes: Chapter 12- A Quick Trip Around the World in the 1920s
• Gandhi Clips
• Salt March
• Salt Works Beat Down
• Homework: Complete SOAPSTone (see Google Classroom)

Today's Recap: 12/6

Today in Class:

• DUE: Ch. 9.4 Cornell Notes
• Lecture Notes: Review arguments for/against imperialism (Intro to Imperialism PPT)
• Rhodes Colossus Political Cartoon
• SOAPSTone assignment in Google Classroom (Due in Class)
• Homework: Begin Ch. 9.5 Cornell Notes (Due: Thursday)
• Continue Imperialism Project Research
• Ethereal
• Worldbook Online
• G.O.L.D.
• Failure to have complete and accurate sources will constitute academic dishonesty and drop your grade to a zero.  You are responsible for the accuracy of the content in your paper, so don’t make up information.

Today's Recap, 11/2

Today in Class:

• Return papers (HW packets, lecture notes, etc.)
• SOAPSTone Unit 2 Primary Sources (See Google Classroom document)
• Review TS (Topic Sentence) and CM (Commentary)
• Homework: Review Unit 2 Primary Sources, review Unit 2 Study Guide, finish Outline Map (both sides) for Friday 

Today's Recap, 9/22

The Unit 1 Writing Exam is TOMORROW!  Please reference the links below to prepare.

Today in Class:

• I collected the jury Result of Trial forms from jury members only
• Presentation of How to earn an A on the Unit Writing Exam
• Sample Writing Prompt for Practice ( <-----homework for tonight)
• Practice Walkthrough of Sample Writing Prompt in case you get stuck
• The actually Primary Sources for the Exam

Homework: Finish the Practice paragraph on the form I handed out in class today and review the primary sources (start some basic SOAPSTone notes about them.)

Today's Recap, 9/6

I can't wait to see your Absolute Monarch Super Villains tomorrow!!  If you need to see the directions or fill in the boxes of the comic from Friday, please see the link below.


Today in Class:

• Turn in Ch. 2.1 KT/AB³
• Finish Absolute Monarch Instruction Manual Comic
• SOAPSTone: James I Speech to Parliament (Submit to Google Classroom)
• Homework: 
• Submit your completed SOAPSTone (started in class)
• Finish your Absolute Monarch Super Villain sketch and comic (started in class)
• Read Ch 2.2 (in the textbook) and begin KT/AB³ (DUE: Thursday)

To give those of you who regularly check the blog a bit of a jumpstart, here are the weekly objectives that I will introduce tomorrow: (Quiz on Friday!)

• Explain the concept of "divine right."
• List some of the strengths and weakness of democracy.
• Describe the characteristics of an "absolute monarch."
• What factors contributed to Spain's downfall?
• How did Enlightenment ideas spread and how did authorities respond to those ideas?

Today's Recap, 8/26

What a great end to the week!! As you prepare for your Chapter 1 Test on Monday, use this STUDY GUIDE as a reference. It is not an assignment...YOU DO NOT NEED TO TURN IT IN.  The study guide is to assist you as you prepare for the test.  If you can identify all of the ideas and terms, then you are on your way!  If you are still unfamiliar with anything you should go back to your HW and the chapter to make sure you understand each concept if you plan to be successful on the test on Monday.  If you have any questions, email me and I will do my best to respond in a timely fashion.

Today in Class

• Stamp Ch. 1.5 HW
• DOGG 6, 7, & 8
• SOAPSTone Practice (See Google Classroom post)
• Lecture Notes continued
• Objective Quiz #2

Homework: Review the Chapter 1 Study Guide.
and have all HW and Lecture Notes with you to turn in on Monday.  Wear White for Spirit Day!

SPIRIT WEEK INFO

Monday- Class Color Day: 

Frosh = Grey

Sophomores= White

Juniors = Blue

Seniors = Orange 

Tuesday- Twin Day- pair up and dress up!

Wednesday- Wildlife Wednesday- dress in your favorite animal print or as your favorite wildlife creature 

Thursday- Heroes vs. Villains-- will it be Batman or Joker? (or any good or morally challenged character)  

Friday- Orange Out for Odin's March! ---- wear a lot of orange. 

Have a FABULOUS weekend!

Today's Recap, 8/25

Quick reminder that you have Objectives Quiz #2 tomorrow.  It will be five questions, just like last week.  We added an additional objective on Tuesday, so your quiz will cover the following:

Weekly Objectives: 

• Describe Roman influences on modern western governments
• Explain what Democratic principles are based on Judeo-Christian Traditions
• Understand the steps of SOAPSTone analysis and when/why we use it.

Today in Class:

• DOGG # 3, 4, & 5
• Introduce SOAPSTone (See Digital Skills Handbook, page 29)
• Lecture Notes: Roots of Democracy, con't

Homework: Ch. 1.5 Key Terms and Standards Checks are due tomorrow for a stamp!!