Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  Pick up where you left of with your DBQ.
2.  When you are writing - use pen and skip lines.
3.  Wrap-up discussion 9th grade elective options.

HW - Mrs. Butler's paperwork is due tomorrow...you can give it to me in class, or drop it off to her.

Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  Review pgs. 1 & 4 in your "Guide to Writing DBQs" (this packet should be in your binder...it has a pink cover).
2.  Finish your scaffolding and analysis...then start creating your DBQ essay outline.  The outline should be finished today.  You might even have time to start writing your essay (use pen, and skip lines when writing).

HW - Mrs. Butler's paperwork for 9th grade is due on Friday

Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  Read DBQ Essay directions.  Create a brainstorming list BEFORE you open to the CRQ questions.
2.  Answer the CRQ questions, analyze the documents, and begin outlining.

HW - Study for "outside information" for your essay!

9th Grade Scheduling Day

Mrs. Butler will be in today to discuss 9th grade, and distribute materials for students to begin constructing their schedules for next year.

HW - Bring home your paperwork from Mrs. Butler to share with your family.  Paperwork is due to Mr. Law by FRIDAY February 10th.

Class Agenda

SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVE PRESENTATION

Mr. Law will be informing students about the Social Studies courses that they can enroll in next year.  Students should bring home a list to share with their family over the weekend.  On Monday, Mrs. Butler will be in to begin the process of creating schedules for the 9th grade school year.

HW - bring home Social Studies Elective Sheet (for brief course descriptions, click here)

Class Agenda

1.  Movie:  The boom period of the 1920s transformed the nation, but also set us on a path toward economic and social turmoil.  Identify the successes and failures of the 1920s.

HW - none

Class Agenda

1.  Harlem Renaissance Presentations:  Briefly explain your poem and mural...
2.  TEST:  Roaring 20s

HW - none