October 27-31, 2014

Monday (Oct. 27)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...look at one historic event from multiple points of view. I CAN...analyze primary sources to better understand an historic event. I CAN...write arguments to support claims using valid reasoning and relevant and appropriate evidence.
Crit.Think. Practice	None today
Daily Activities	1. Go over Rebuttal paragraph together 2. Type up entire essay -Use the resources we went over together in class on the SmartBoard to help write your paragraphs -Cut and paste introduction, reason 1 and rebuttal paragraphs from this google doc we created as a class -Make sure your reason 2 paragraph was checked by teacher & type up -Write reason 3 and conclusion on your own -Type up all into formal essay
Homework	Entire first essay typed DUE:TUES(28th)

Tuesday (Oct. 28)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...look at one historic event from multiple points of view. I CAN...analyze primary sources to better understand an historic event. I CAN...write arguments to support claims using valid reasoning and relevant and appropriate evidence.
Crit.Think. Practice	None today
Daily Activities	1st Hour: 1. Survey Chapter 7, Sections 3-5 in your red textbook 2. Start watching "Story of Us: Revolution" documentary (first 10 min.)     -take notes by finding EVIDENCE to support your assigned REASON for why the                colonists won the Revolutionary War     -IF ABSENT: come in during lunch or after school ASAP and watch what you missed 6th Hour: 1. Go through final read-through checklist for your essay together as a class
Homework	Complete essay (with rough draft and final read-through checklist completed)

Wednesday (Oct. 29)

Learning Target(s)	/
Crit.Think. Practice	/
Daily Activities	*****WKCE TESTING*****
Homework	See Tuesday for assignment due tomorrow

Thursday (Oct. 30)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...defend a position with evidence. I CAN...explain the reasons America won the Revolutionary War.
Crit.Think. Practice	None today
Daily  Activities	ALL CLASSES: TURN IN ESSAY!!! (Make a packet with your final essay on top, and include your rough draft(s), paper outline, documents & APPARTS chart) 1st Hour: 1. Go through final read-through checklist for your essay together as a class 2. Continue to watch more of the "Story of Us: Revolution" and take notes to support your evidence 6th Hour: 1. Survey Chapter 7, Sections 3-5 in your red textbook 2. Start watching "Story of Us: Revolution" documentary (first 10 min.)     -take notes by finding EVIDENCE to support your assigned REASON for why the                colonists won the Revolutionary War     -IF ABSENT: come in during lunch or after school ASAP and watch what you missed
Homework	NONE

Friday (Oct. 31)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...defend a position with evidence. I CAN...explain the reasons America won the Revolutionary War.
Crit.Think. Practice	CNN Student News - no questions today
Daily Activities	1. Finish watching documentary & taking notes
Homework	NONE

October 20-24, 2014

Monday (Oct. 20)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...look at one historic event from multiple points of view. I CAN...analyze primary sources to better understand an historic event. I CAN...write arguments to support claims using valid reasoning and relevant and appropriate evidence.
Crit.Think. Practice	CNN - no questions today
Daily Activities	1. If finished with APPARTS assignment, work in small groups to go over answers & ask questions you have. (If not finished, finish first and then wait for a classmate to finish to partner up.) 2. Pick up Paper #1 writing guide - using your packet from the previous unit, your documents and your APPARTS worksheet, begin filling out writing guide
Homework	All documents finished on APPARTS worksheet and Paragraph  #1 outlined in writing guide DUE:TUES(21st) All needed handouts available in the "Class Worksheets" Tab above.

Tuesday (Oct. 21)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...look at one historic event from multiple points of view. I CAN...analyze primary sources to better understand an historic event. I CAN...write arguments to support claims using valid reasoning and relevant and appropriate evidence.
Crit.Think. Practice	None today
Daily Activities	1. Paper outline -Go over each document and determine which viewpoint the document would support -Choose "Yes" or "No" to "Were the American colonists justified in waging war and declaring their independence from the British?" -List three reasons for your answer -Write your thesis statement -Determine one reason that other side would have and create a rebuttal -Start outline of reasons with evidence and analysis
Homework	Finish outline packet for paper DUE:WED(22nd)

Wednesday (Oct. 22)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...look at one historic event from multiple points of view. I CAN...analyze primary sources to better understand an historic event. I CAN...write arguments to support claims using valid reasoning and relevant and appropriate evidence.
Crit.Think. Practice	None today
Daily Activities	1. SELECT HERE for First Two Paragraphs Document that we did together in class
Homework	Finish the next paragraph (Paragraph 3 Reason #2) for tomorrow

Thursday (Oct. 23)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...look at one historic event from multiple points of view. I CAN...analyze primary sources to better understand an historic event. I CAN...write arguments to support claims using valid reasoning and relevant and appropriate evidence.
Crit.Think. Practice	CNN Student News - no questions today
Daily Activities	1. Use this document (our smartboard writing guide) to continue with the essay 2. Use this google doc to cut and paste the parts we wrote together into your essay  3. Write paragraph 3 (Reason #2) on your own and have it checked by teacher
Homework	Write paragraph 4 (Reason #3) for Friday

Friday (Oct.24)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...look at one historic event from multiple points of view. I CAN...analyze primary sources to better understand an historic event. I CAN...write arguments to support claims using valid reasoning and relevant and appropriate evidence.
Crit.Think. Practice	None
Daily Activities	1. SEE LINKS ON YESTERDAYS BLOG for help writing 2. Start typing up entire essay (except the rebuttal paragraph) - OVERVIEW: Paragraph 1 (Introduction) - Write together as a class Paragraph 2 (Reason #1) - Write together as a class Paragraph 3 (Reason #2) - Write on your own - Mrs. K will check it over Paragraph 4 (Reason #3) - Write on your own - will be graded  Paragraph 5 (Rebuttal) - Write together as a class Paragraph 6 (Conclusion) - Write on your own - will be graded
Homework	Have entire essay written (except for Rebuttal) by MONDAY

October 13-17, 2014

Monday (Oct. 13)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...identify and evaluate causes of the American Revolution. I CAN...look at one historic event from multiple points of view. I CAN...analyze primary sources to better understand history.
Crit.Think. Practice	None Today
Daily Activities	1. Please take the anonymous teacher survey - SELECT HERE for the link to the survey  2. How to break down primary documents - as individuals and large group analyze Common Sense by Thomas Paine
Homework	None today

Tuesday (Oct. 14)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...identify and evaluate causes of the American Revolution. I CAN...look at one historic event from multiple points of view. I CAN...analyze primary sources to better understand history.
Crit.Think. Practice	None Today
Daily Activities	1. Go through reading guides - circle questions to focus our attention when studying for test 2. Q & A for test review 3. Test Review - in small groups put events in order (cause & effect) TEST TOMORROW - Multiple Choice (no notes) & Short Answer (CAN use notes)
Homework	STUDY FOR TEST TOMORROW!!!

Wednesday (Oct. 15)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...identify and evaluate causes of the American Revolution. I CAN...look at one historic event from multiple points of view. I CAN...analyze primary sources to better understand history.
Crit.Think. Practice	None today
Daily Activities	1. Quick Test Review 2. ROAD TO THE REVOLUTION TEST!!!!
Homework	None

Thursday (Oct. 16)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...identify and evaluate causes of the American Revolution. I CAN...use a writing tool to self-correct and improve my writing. I CAN...analyze primary sources to better understand history.
Crit.Think. Practice	None for 1st; CNN Student News (not questions) for 6th
Daily Activities	1. Finish short answer question on test - USE THE "Writing a Summary/Argument Paragraph for Social Studies" checklist to fix/improve your paragraph 2. Go over "APPARTS" technique for analyzing primary sources - start going over the first document together
Homework	None

Friday (Oct.17)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...look at one historic event from multiple points of view. I CAN...analyze primary sources to better understand an historic event.
Crit.Think. Practice	Using Pictures Point-of-View questions  SELECT HERE for questions and pictures
Daily Activities	1. Review APPARTS strategy 2. Finish/review document 1 (of "Causes of the Revolutionary War DBQ") - do together as a class SELECT HERE FOR "ANSWER KEY" for the first two documents to check your understanding of how to use the APPARTS strategy 3. Try document 2 independently - correct as a class 4. Work on remaining documents independently (with support if needed)
Homework	Finish APPARTS chart for all 7 Road to Revolution Documents DUE:MONDAY (20th)

October 6-10, 2014

Monday (Oct. 6)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...identify and evaluate causes of the American Revolution.
Crit.Think. Practice	"10 Skills That Can Launch a Career" article and questions
Daily Activities	1. Finish correcting in small groups 2. Start "teaching" the class
Homework	None

Tuesday (Oct. 7)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...identify and evaluate causes of the American Revolution.
Crit.Think. Practice	CNN - discussion only, no questions today
Daily Activities	1. Small groups "teach" a section 2. Add-to "Reading Guide" notes as we go over the guide
Homework	None

Wednesday (Oct. 8)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...identify and evaluate causes of the American Revolution.
Crit.Think. Practice	None
Daily Activities	1. Finish going through the reading guides/notes as a class 2. Partner Read Chapter 7 Section 1 in your red textbook
Homework	None

Thursday (Oct. 9)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...identify and evaluate causes of the American Revolution. I CAN...look at one historic event from multiple points of view.
Crit.Think. Practice	None
Daily Activities	1. Partner Read Chap. 7 Sections 1&2 2. As a small group, go through Reading Guide #2 and answer questions 1-22 as best you can withOUT going back to the textbook (wkst can be found in the "class worksheets..." tab above) 3. Go back through the reading guide and answer any questions you could not before using your textbook
Homework	Reading Guide #2 DUE:FRIDAY (10th)

Friday (Oct.10)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...identify and evaluate causes of the American Revolution. I CAN...look at one historic event from multiple points of view. I CAN...analyze primary sources to better understand history.
Crit.Think. Practice	CNN and question
Daily Activities	1. Turn in Reading Guide #2 2. Review reading strategies & causes of the revolution 2. Common Sense - together, individual, small group
Homework	None