Sunday, November 25, 2007

Week 16 Activities and Homework

Week 16 (November 26-30, 2007)

Language Arts:

M: Use 6 Traits of writing to analyze writing samples. Begin revising essays. HW: none

T: Continue revising essays, using the 6 Traits rubric. HW: study Vocab #8 words for quiz.

W: QUIZ on Vocab #8 (cards due). Type essay revisions. HW: work on final draft of c/c essay if necessary.

TH: Finish essay revisions. DUE at end of class: final copy of c/c essay. HW: none.

F: Begin story selection. Vocab #9. HW: make cards for Vocab #9 and work on reading log book.

Social Studies:

M: Review learning goals. Learn about electoral college. HW: none

T: Discuss citizen rights and responsibilities. HW: study for unit test.

W: Review government topics for unit test on Friday. HW: study for unit test.

TH: Review government topics for unit test on Friday. HW: study for unit test.

F: UNIT TEST on Constitution and government. Geography knowledge quiz. HW: none

Unit Objectives:

LA: In our current unit, “Setting, Mood, and Tone”, the student will:
Describe effective means of creating mood and tone in written work
Compare and contrast stories and poems to assess the authors’ use of setting, tone, and mood
Complete a writing assignment that shows effective use of tone, mood, and setting
Learn suffixes, roots, and vocabulary in order to increase understanding of the English language

SS: In our current unit, “New Nation and Government”
Describe the successes and failures of the Articles of Confederation
Analyze the sections of the Constitution and the structure of our government
Describe the conflicts between Federalists and Anti-federalists
Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of the American governmental system
Analyze the differences between national and state government, and their connections

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