Monday, October 26: Class began with some information about Jamestown, filling in the blanks on W. 54-55. If absent, see the Prezi link below. We then read T. 70-73 and took a quiz on the information. If absent, come to a lab to make it up.
Due: None In Class: W. 54-55 (Jamestown Notes), T. 70-73 & Quiz Homework: Missing work Wednesday, October 28: Today students created a soundtrack for the events of Jamestown. They completed W. 57 by choosing a song for the following events/people: -The Virginia Company and Setting Sail -Arrival at Jamestown -The Gentlemen -The Indentured Servants -The Starving Time -The Arrival of Women -Success! The class then voted on their favorite songs, which will then be turned into a "movie". Students were then introduced to the novel we will be reading, Blood on the River. We read the introduction and Chapter 1. Students created a journal with which they will chart the characters and plot and their thoughts as we read the novel. If you are absent, you may check out a novel for one day. See Ms. Nay to do so. Lastly, if time, students finished their 13 Colonies Maps on W. 52. Due: Last day to turn in missing assignments In Class: W. 57, 52, Made journal for novel Homework : Make sure happy with grade Friday, October 30: Today we talked about Plymouth and the Pilgrims. Students took notes on W. 55 with the accompanying Prezi (see link below). Students then watched the first part of episode 1 of America: The Story of Us, answering the questions on W. 58. We read Chapters 2-4 of Blood on the River and did some activities in our journals. If absent, check back for the details of the activity or speak with Ms. Nay. Due: Last day to re-take Unit 2 Test In Class: W. 55, 58, Journal Entries Homework: Current Event #1 (for term 2) Jamestown Prezi link: http://prezi.com/oywifji-bfyv/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share Plymouth Prezi link: http://prezi.com/jn9ybhvtnwmn/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share
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Tuesday, October 6: Students were given 5 minutes to review for the Unit Test. Students then took the test on Age of Exploration (if absent, come after school ASAP to make up this test). We then discussed their current event stories and connections. Students then had the rest of the class period to finish their Age of Exploration DBQ Essay, which is due next class. If they are already finished, they may begin working on their 13 Colonies Map (W. 52).
Due: Current Event #4 In Class: Unit Test, DBQ Essay Homework: Finish Essay, Finish assignments in Unit 2 Workbook Thursday, October 8: Class began with an overview of the unit, using W. 51. Students then completed the study guide on W. 54 with the accompanying Prezi about Roanoke (if absent, follow the link below). Students then came up with their own theory about what happened to the colonists at Roanoke with "The Ghost of Virginia Dare" on W. 53. Lastly, students had some time to do some essay touch-ups. If already finished with their essay, they may work on the 13 colonies map W. 52. Due: DBQ Essay, Workbook Unit 2 (pick it up after school today) In Class: W. 53, W. 54 (Roanoke Notes) Homework: Make sure essay submitted by midnight, all missing work Links: -Roanoke Prezi: http://prezi.com/onitzn536lev/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share -Jamestown Prezi: http://prezi.com/oywifji-bfyv/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share -Jamestown Interactive: http://www.historyglobe.com/jamestown/ |
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