Today's Recap, 1/20

Today in Class:

• Battle #6 Results
• Simulation Battle #7
• Period 5: See journal prompt posted yesterday
• Kahoot
• Homework: Complete WWI project packet, Review Study Guide

Today's Recap, 1/18

Today in Class:

• CAASPP Schedule (Reversed Minimum Day)
• Lecture Notes: Trench Warfare Power Point (Finished)
• WWI Project Journal Entry #5: What do you think is the SINGLE most important change in warfare (specific weapon; specific way of fighting; who is fighting) in the last 300 years? Why?
  • On a blank piece of lined paper, keep a log of our journals. 5-9 sentences. Make sure to write the prompt and put the date in the left hand margin.
  • To earn maximum points your entry must: 
  • Clearly answer the  prompt
  • Be thorough (at least 5-9 sentences)
  • Be persuasive, explained completely
  • Be well-ordered and organized
• Battle #5 Results
• Simulation Battle #6
• Homework: Complete Ch. 11.4 KT/AB³ (DUE: tomorrow) and review WWI project timeline requirements (DUE: Friday)

Announcements:

• CAASPP testing schedule Friday (Bell Schedule)

Today's Recap, 1/17

Today in Class:

• DUE: Ch. 11.3 KT/AB³ (Stamp) Ch. 11.2 KT/AB³ (Late) 
• No WWI project journal today
• Battle #3 Results
• Simulation Battle #4
• Short Video: The Christmas Truce
• The Story Behind the Christmas Truce
• The Making of the Christmas Truce
• NPR Article about the Christmas Truce (FYI only)
• Homework: Begin Ch. 11.4 KT/AB³ (Due Thursday)

Announcements:

• CAASPP testing schedule tomorrow (Wednesday) and Friday (Bell Schedule)

Today's Recap, 1/13

Today in Class:

• DUE: Ch. 11.2 KT/AB³ (Stamp) WWI Simulation Map (Late) 
• Battle #1 Results
• WWI Project Journal Entry #4: Imagine you are a young soldier in WWI,  how have your experiences not met your expectations? (What is the most shocking thing you have witnessed so far?)
  • On a blank piece of lined paper, keep a log of our journals. 5-9 sentences. Make sure to write the prompt and put the date in the left hand margin.
  • To earn maximum points your entry must: 
  • Clearly answer the  prompt
  • Be thorough (at least 5-9 sentences)
  • Be persuasive, explained completely
  • Be well-ordered and organized
• Simulation Battle #3
• Lecture Notes: Trench Warfare Power Point (Begin)
• Homework: Complete Ch. 11.3 KT/AB³ 

Today's Recap, 1/12

Today in Class:

• DUE: WWI Simulation Map (Stamp) Ch. 11.1 KT/AB³ (Late)
• WWI Project Journal Entry #3: If the US were at war and we discovered that another nation was selling weapons and equipment to our enemies, how do you think we would react?
  • On a blank piece of lined paper, keep a log of our journals. 5-9 sentences. Make sure to write the prompt and put the date in the left hand margin.
  • To earn maximum points your entry must: 
  • Clearly answer the  prompt
  • Be thorough (at least 5-9 sentences)
  • Be persuasive, explained completely
  • Be well-ordered and organized
• Battle #1 Results
• Simulation Battle #2
• Lecture Notes: MAIN Causes of WWI Power Point (Finished)
• Homework: Complete Ch. 11.2 KT/AB³ 

Today's Recap, 1/11

Today in Class:

• Minimum Day (Bell Schedule)
• DUE: Ch. 11.1 KT/AB³ (Stamp)
• WWI Project Journal Entry #2: How do you think many soldiers might have felt about going off to fight during WWI? What do you think governments might have done to improve the motivation of soldiers?
  • On a blank piece of lined paper, keep a log of our journals. 5-9 sentences. Make sure to write the prompt and put the date in the left hand margin.
  • To earn maximum points your entry must: 
  • Clearly answer the  prompt
  • Be thorough (at least 5-9 sentences)
  • Be persuasive, explained completely
  • Be well-ordered and organized
• Simulation Battle #1
• Work on WWI Project Maps (If we have time)
• Homework: Complete the WWI Map in your Simulation Packet (Due: tomorrow) Begin Ch. 11.2 KT/AB³ (Due: Friday)

Today's Recap, 1/10

Today in Class:

• Battle Field 1 and our new unit 
• WWI Flocabulary (No Exit Ticket)
• WWI Project Journal Entry #1: Explain this quote: “If a man kills another he is a murderer.  But if a man kills a million men, he is a conqueror.” Do you agree or disagree?  Why?
  • On a blank piece of lined paper, keep a log of our journals. 5-9 sentences. Make sure to write the prompt and put the date in the left hand margin.
  • To earn maximum points your entry must: 
  • Clearly answer the  prompt
  • Be thorough (at least 5-9 sentences)
  • Be persuasive, explained completely
  • Be well-ordered and organized
• Assign countries/groups and choose roles
• Record your team's roles in the Google Classroom document
• Create mini flags (Each country needs 6 flags, about 1.5 inches x 1 inch)

• Lecture Notes: MAIN Causes of WWI Power Point
• Homework: Complete Ch. 11.1 KT/AB³ (Due: Wednesday)

Today's Recap, 1/9

And Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a happy, healthy, relaxing holiday break!!

Today in Class:

• Review the calendar for Week 1
• Pass back papers and check semester grades online
• Introduce WWI Simulation Project
• Lecture Notes: MAIN Causes of WWI Power Point
• Homework: Begin Ch. 11.1 KT/AB³ (Due: Wednesday)