Sept. 29 - Oct. 3, 2014

Monday (Sept. 29)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...identify and evaluate causes of the American Revolution.
Critical Thinking Practice	CNN Student News & Question
Daily Activities	1. Assignment Check - Road to the Revolution Reading Guide #1-14 2. Colonists & Natives -Re-read "Colonists' Relations with American Indians" on pg.158-159 in the red textbook -Create the "cartoon" and explanation for #15 in the Reading Guide -Small group share & explain your cartoon
Homework	Road to the Revolution Reading Guide #16-28  DUE: TUES (30th)

Tuesday (Sept. 30)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...assess my reading and make improvements in my comprehension and analysis. I CAN...identify and evaluate causes of the American Revolution.
Critical Thinking Practice	None Today
Daily Activities	1. Test Corrections for Causes of the American Revolution Documents Pre-Test - highlight (in the document) how you know the correct answer is the correct answer and explain why in the margin of the documents 2. Work on Road to the Revolution Reading Guide
Homework	Finish Road to Revolution Reading Guide (entire packet due tomorrow)

Wednesday (Oct. 1) 

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...identify and evaluate causes of the American Revolution. I CAN...assess my mistakes on a test and identify ways to improve.
Critical Thinking Practice	CNN Student News & 3 questions
Daily Activities	1. Turn in Road to Revolution Reading Guide 2. Discuss careers & skills employers are looking for in employees 3. 1st HOUR = Look over tests     6th HOUR = Split into groups and start going over packet together
Homework	None Today

Thursday (Oct. 2) 

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...identify and evaluate causes of the American Revolution.
Critical Thinking Practice	NONE today
Daily Activities	1. Small groups and start going over packet together - compare, correct and add on to questions.  Groups be prepared to "teach" each other part of the packet.
Homework	None Today

Friday (Oct. 3)

NO SCHOOL - TEACHER INSERVICE!!

September 22-26, 2014

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MEANING OF THE COLORS USED:
Turn Assignment In OR Check for Completion              Document Link
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (GRADED)                      Internet Link
Assignment Due Date
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Monday (Sept. 22)
*Critical Thinking Practice - none today
1. Early Colonial History TEST
2. Turn in Colonial Designs packet

Tuesday (Sept. 23)
*Critical Thinking Practice - current events quiz instead - see below
1.  Watch "The Islamic State" (60 Minutes clip) 
- If absent, SELECT HERE to watch the clip and then get a pass from Mrs.K to come in and take the quiz during homeroom.
2. After watching the 60 Minutes clip on ISIS, SELECT HERE for a quiz on the information.

Wednesday (Sept. 24) 
*Critical Thinking Practice - none today
1.  Self-Assess Conquistadors Paragraph - walk through "How To" use the writing rubric
2. Start Re-write of Paragraph

Thursday (Sept. 25) 
*Critical Thinking Practice - none today
1. Finish re-write of paragraph - correct original (as a rough draft) and create a FINAL COPY (it does NOT need to be typed) DUE: FRIDAY (26th)
2. Start "Causes of the American Revolution" DBQ's (read and answer questions)

Friday (Sept. 26)
*Critical Thinking Practice - CNN (questions - see below)
1. Turn in Improved "Conquistador" Paragraph (along with your self-scored rubric and your original copy with corrections)
2. DBQ - finish "pre-test" and questions on DBQ and turn in
3. Work on the "Road to the Revolution" reading guide DUE: MONDAY (only #1-14)


*****FOR NOTEBOOK ASSIGNMENTS & CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS USE THE LINK IN THE "TEXTBOOK/NOTEBOOK" TAB AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE. *****
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September 15-19, 2014

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MEANING OF THE COLORS USED:
Turn Assignment In OR Check for Completion              Document Link
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (GRADED)                      Internet Link
Assignment Due Date
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Monday (Sept. 15)
*Critical Thinking Practice - CNN Student News 
1. Turn in 13 Colonies Map - SELECT HERE for link to blue textbook
2. Create "Book Cover" for "The Early Colonies"- See Notebook Questions
3. Go over directions for "Colonial Design" assignment

Tuesday (Sept. 16)
*Critical Thinking Practice - NONE today
1.  Colonial Design Video - SELECT HERE FOR VIDEO - Use to complete fill in notes from "Colonial Design" packet - DUE: WED.17
2. When finished, start questions on last page of packet

Wednesday (Sept. 17) 
*Critical Thinking Practice - CNN Student News 
1. Turn in Colonial Design Video worksheet
2. Add to book cover from 9/15 (see Notebook Questions)
3. Small group discussion of questions in Colonial Design Packet

Thursday (Sept. 18) 
*Critical Thinking Practice - Rewrite summary sentence from yesterday
1. Small groups share answers to the questions from Colonial Design Packet
-students should add notes/answers to their questions shared from classmates and Mrs.K

Friday (Sept. 19)
*Critical Thinking Practice - CNN Student News 
1. Finish class discussion/notes from yesterday
2. Review for test on Monday
3. Look over your Conquistador paragraphs - self-evaluate (1st hour only)

*****FOR NOTEBOOK ASSIGNMENTS & CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS USE THE LINK IN THE "TEXTBOOK/NOTEBOOK" TAB AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE. *****
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