Absent? See Mr. Law...

Tues. 6/14 Class Agenda

1.  Model United Nations - Meeting on 6/16 at 3:00 in Cafeteria
2.  Period 2 - Collaboration Grade
3.  Latest from Orlando - impact on race for the White House?
3.  Movie Analysis -

HW -

Mon. 6/13 Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  Collaboration Grades - use the rubric to grade your group mates for the project.
2.  Clinton vs. Trump...strengths and weaknesses.  Complete assignment.
3.  Model United Nations?  Interested next year?  Come to meeting after school on June 16th...
4.  Breaking News:  Orlando mass shooting...
5.  Presentation grades

HW -

Fri. 6/10 Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  How did Barack Obama make history?  Video clip.
2.  Some would argue that the honeymoon was over shortly after the election.  Evaluate the presidency of Barack Obama...Read article and complete worksheet (in your Modern Era packet)
3.  Discuss

HW -

Wed. 6/8 - Thurs. 6/9 Class Agenda

FINAL PROJECT PRESENTATIONS!

Tues. 6/7 Class Agenda

1.  Critical Friends - Mrs. Sebast's class
2.  Rehearse, Rehearse, Rehearse!
3.  Presentations - Wed & Thurs!

HW - Script work!

Mon. 6/6 Class Agenda

1.  Schedule:

• Monday - Finish Checklist
• Tuesday - Rehearsal 
• Wednesday & Thursday - Presentations (in library)

HW - Probably....

Fri. 6/3 Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  Read pg. 17 - How are you performing as a member of your group?
2.  Timeline:  Presentations will be on WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY.  Plan accordingly.
3.  Presentation Checklist.

HW - You tell me...

Tues. 5/30 Class Agenda

1.  RE-READ "Presentation Rubric" (pg. 16)
2.  Write your script...prep your slides...tomorrow will be your "mock presentation" to another group. Be prepared!

Fri. 5/27 Class Agenda

1.  Begin Group Presentation work (pg. 13).
2.  See Rubric (pg. 16)
3.  If you are absent today, contact your group.

HW - presentation should be ready at the start of class on WEDNESDAY for peer review...

Thurs. 5/26 Class Agenda

NYS Science Exam (Performance) - When not testing, you will have plenty to work on:

      Science review packet - Math Review sheet - ELA/SS Letter due tomorrow!

Wed. 5/25 Class Agenda

1.  Do we have answers to some of Mr. Law's questions regarding our thesis?  Continue researching...
2.  How does your proposal make America a better place?

HW - Know Thyself...paper due at beginning of class on FRIDAY

Tues. 5/24 Class Agenda

1.  Do you have your proposals...?  AND - are you ready to run them by me?
2.  Fine-tune...continue to research & compose your letter (follow directions on 14-15)

HW - Know Thyself...

Mon. 5/23 Class Agenda

1.  Group meeting:  Sit down with "Project Management Log" - Discuss progress over weekend.  Fill out the bottom.
2.  Sit at computer with your group and solidify your Thesis/Arguement
3.  Budget your time for Step 6!

HW - Step 6 due FRIDAY

Fri. 5/20 Class Agenda

1.  Why is it helpful to look at the news DAILY?
2.  Professional emails may help!  Think "Career Project!"
3.  Tablet - Device....today and next week?
4.  Thesis/Argument Construction Activity

HW - RESEARCH!!!!

Tues. 5/17 Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  Sit with your group.
2.  Step 5 Development:  Brainstorm potential proposals to help solve the problem.  Continue research and note taking.  Which are the best proposal(s)?

HW - ?

Mon. 5/16 Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  Quiz on your topic
2.  "Grade" a group mate
3.  Continue Topic Summary assignment

HW - ?

Friday 5/13 Class Agenda

Continue Research/Writing Snapshot

HW - ?

Thurs. 5/12 Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  Are opinions on your topic a good thing or bad thing?  Both?
2.  Screen shot tutorial
3.  Band Trip tomorrow?  Plan your homework time accordingly!  You should make up for all the time you miss over the weekend (and/or on the bus)
4.  Library/Lab

HW - ?

Wed. 5/11 Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  Read Step 3...you will ALL take a quiz and write a paper regarding those questions.  Let that guide your research.
2.  What does "C.A.R.S." stand for?  How do you know if you have a credible source?
3.  "I can't find anything on...." - How to fix that problem?  Also - consider the articles on my blog.
4.  Remember:  Exercise proper etiquette while using technology
5.  Research, Read, Research, Read!  - Library/Lab

HW - ?