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)

HW -

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

HW - 

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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