Wed. 9/30 Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  Do Q's on pg. 25.  How were African-American communities in the South negatively impacted after the Civil War?

2.  Sharecropping discussion (pg. 17) Why is the sharecropping system considered similar to slavery? 

3.  Study Guide "orientation" (pg. 21).  How should I use this resource?  "Know, thyself (as a student)"

HW - TEST FRIDAY...use pgs. 4, 5, 21.
        - Do pg. 1 (Q's 1 & 2 ONLY)

Tues. 9/29 Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  If someone at home tells you "lights out at 10:00pm…"  Can you violate AND follow that rule at the same time?  Explain.  Bridge discussion to the idea of "loopholes."
2.  Roots of Segregation (pg. 18 notes).
3.  Plessy v. Ferguson:  What role did this case play in segregation?  Start clip at 21:11.

4.  Vocabulary Challenge (pg. 4-5).  Create your own definitions and/or pictures without looking them up!  Spend EXTRA time studying the ones that you had trouble with...

HW - TEST on FRIDAY!  Use pgs. 4, 5, 21 to prepare.  AND "Unit Vocabulary Review Flashcards"  (the link is to the right of this blog post)

Mon. 9/28 Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  Read pg. 11.  Why did "carpetbaggers" go South?  Why were these people called "carpetbaggers?"  Discuss the "end" of Reconstruction:  The Compromise of 1877.
2.  "Group-Read-Activity:"  Jim Crow - What a fool (pg. 17).  

HW - 

Fri. 9/25 Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  Do pg. 13...question 6.  And review your work from yesterday.
2.  View video clip - start at 12:58.  This is review from our work yesterday.  Answer questions 1-2 on pg. 14.

2.  Do "Constitution Review"...and complete questions 3-4 on pg. 14.  Review graphic of checks and balances

3.  Movie clip - "A Failed Revolution" - Start at 15:38.  Discuss and view powerpoint.  What was the role of the KKK in the "New South?"  How did this "organization" impact Reconstruction?

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Thurs. 9/24 Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  Which is "best"...A)  SU Football   B) SU Basketball  C)  SU Lax  D) None of the above.  Introduce concept of bias - favoring one side or another.  Bridge concept to the political bias now, and post-Civil War...

2.  Contrast Moderate and Radical plans for Reconstruction:  identify the basic beliefs of each group  on your diagram on pg. 12.  President Johnson's bias led to....

3.  "Impeaching a President:"  Read article in class, and complete questions 1-5 on pg. 13 (if you are absent, email Mr. Law for class materials dlaw@jd.cnyric.org)

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Tues. 9/22 Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  In your opinion, what is the hardest part of forgiving someone?  Explain.  Bridge discussion into the vocabulary term:  amnesty.  Why did some disagree with this "policy?"

2.  Lincoln's Plan for Reconstruction:  Group Reading Procedure (pg. 9)
3.  The assassination of Lincoln (p.pt)

4.  Freedman's Bureau Powerpoint (pg. 6)

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Mon. 9/21 Class Agenda: RECONSTRUCTION ERA

1.  Bell Ringer:  List the emotions/feelings associated with "losing."  Compare these feelings to the feelings in America after the Civil War.
2.  View Video Clip:  Complete pg. 6a while watching (1:46-6:30)

3.  Reconstruction Intro (p.pt.)

4.  Frederick Douglass speech.  "Active Reading Notes," and questions.  

HW - Finish pg. 6b

Fri. 9/18 Class Agenda

1.  Bellrigner:  Click here
2.  Class Activity (pg. 6).  Each group member will be responsible for ONE section.  Within your assigned group you will each play the role of teacher and student...so be prepared to share.

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Thurs. 9/17 Class Agenda

HAPPY CITIZENSHIP DAY!

1.  Bellringer:  Does the President have the power to send the military to war?  Consider what you remember about checks and balances.
2.  Refresher on the Constitution
2.  Test your knowledge on the Constitution with the Constitution IQ Quiz

3.  QUIZ:  Geography & Civil War

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Wed. 9/16 Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  Do pg. 12...questions 1-3.  The answer will surprise you!
2.  Emancipation Proclamation (pg. 12-13...questions 4-10)

3.  Civil War Battles - Quick Overview.  Discuss changing technology in warfare.
4.  How should I review for the quiz?  Use the vocabulary page (and/or click "Unit Vocabulary Review Flashcards" on the right of this page;  Review bell ringers; Look at the Essential Question; etc, etc).

HW - QUIZ TOMORROW

Tues. 9/15 Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  Read pgs. 8-10
2.  Group Activity (pg. 7)...discuss.
3.  BRIEF Overview of the Civil War
4.  Primary source activity (pg. 11)

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Fri. 9/11 Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  Can you identify/describe the following:

• Terrorism
• Osama bin Laden
• Al-Qaeda

2.  Now check your work...Brain-pop.

3.  Video as a primary source...view 9/11 footage.

4.  How did 9/11 change us (probably for the foreseeable future)?  

5.  Review Map Assignment

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Thurs. 9/10 Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  Give your paragraph back to your table partner for a peer review:  Does the paragraph have:

• Topic sentence?
• At least 3 supporting details?
• Concluding/closing statement?

2.  5 Themes of Geography Review

3.  Map Activity

HW - Finish Map Activity

Wed. 9/9 Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  What are the key parts of a good paragraph?  List.
2.  Collect Profile/Expectations...late?
3.  Me, myself and I assignment.  We will write a paragraph in class today, and review the key parts of that piece.

HW - Profile/Expectations (late)
       - Supplies:  Binder, some loose leaf paper

Tues. 9/8 Class Agenda

1.  Attendance - Seats

2.  Room 309 Debriefing

3.  Unit Packet Distribution:  How do I do a "bellringer?"  

4.  Expectations

5.  Introductions:  Me (Prezi)...you (Student Profile)

HW - Sign and return Expectations & Profile

       - Supplies?  Do you have a 3 ring binder?  Loose leaf paper?

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