Links for Geography Bee Practice

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geobee/

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Games/GeographyGames/Geospy

http://www.funbrain.com/where/index.html

Week 19 Activities and Homework

Daily Activities and Homework, 12/15- 12/19:

M: TEST for 1st semester review. HW: study for geography bee!

T: High school registration information and pre-test. HW: study for geography bee!

W: Geography bee! HW: none

TH: Finish geo bee if necessary. Learn about early events of World War II. HW: none

F: No school for students- happy winter vacation! REMINDER: Jan 8th, Thursday- Future Freshman Night at high schools.

Goals and Objectives:
Describe causes of Great Depression, and compare/ contrast with current economic events
Evaluate differences in government response to past and present economic events
Describe conditions in Europe and Asia that led to the rise of dictators in Germany, Italy, Russia, and Japan
Analyze differences between fascism and communism
Describe events that led to the outbreak of World War II

Social Studies Standards:
Review rise of totalitarianism in Europe following WW I (S2, C8, PO1)
Review impact of Great Depression on US (S1, C8, PO1)
Analyze the major causes of WW II (S2, C8, PO2)
Trace events in the Pacific and Europe during WW II (S2, C8, PO3&4)
Describe causes and effects of the Holocaust (S2, C8, PO5)
Describe effects of WWII on United States (S1, C8, PO2,3,4)
Analyze Arizona’s contributions to WWII (S1, C8, PO5)
Describe events and individuals important to WW II (S1, C8, PO6,7)

Review Games for Semester 1 Review Test

Colonies and Revolutionary War:

http://www.quia.com/rr/264073.html

http://www.quia.com/jg/1195330.html

http://www.quia.com/ba/128453.html

Constitution and Government:

http://www.quia.com/rr/231945.html (made by Mrs. Ridge)

http://www.quia.com/jg/772747.html (made by Mrs. Ridge)

http://www.quia.com/hm/282008.html

http://www.quia.com/ba/90951.html

Week 18 Activities and Homework

Daily Activities and Homework, 12/8- 12/12:

M: Learn about events in the late 1930s that led to WW II. HW: find U1 & U2 notes, study.

T: Discuss differences between fascism and communism. HW: study for review test (next Monday).

W: Persuasive writing: prewrite and rough draft. HW: study for test!

TH: Persuasive writing: final draft. HW: study for test!

F: Review for semester TEST on Monday. HW: study for test!

Goals and Objectives:
Describe causes of Great Depression, and compare/ contrast with current economic events
Evaluate differences in government response to past and present economic events
Describe conditions in Europe and Asia that led to the rise of dictators in Germany, Italy, Russia, and Japan
Analyze differences between fascism and communism
Describe events that led to the outbreak of World War II

Social Studies Standards:
Review rise of totalitarianism in Europe following WW I (S2, C8, PO1)
Review impact of Great Depression on US (S1, C8, PO1)
Analyze the major causes of WW II (S2, C8, PO2)
Trace events in the Pacific and Europe during WW II (S2, C8, PO3&4)
Describe causes and effects of the Holocaust (S2, C8, PO5)
Describe effects of WWII on United States (S1, C8, PO2,3,4)
Analyze Arizona’s contributions to WWII (S1, C8, PO5)
Describe events and individuals important to WW II (S1, C8, PO6,7)

Week 17 Activities and Homework

Daily Activities and Homework, 12/1- 12/5:

M: Review WW I and its effects on the rest of the 20th century. HW: CA #6, Qs 1-2

T: Review the Great Depression and its effects on the US. HW: CA #6, Q3

W: (early release). AIMS writing practice. HW: CA #6, Q4

TH: Review effects of Great Depression (view video) HW: CA #6, Q5

F: DUE: CA #6. Discuss world conditions in 1930s and rise of dictators. HW: none.

***Reminder: Quarter 2 finishes in 3 weeks! Watch those grades!***

Goals and Objectives:
Analyze causes and effects of WW I, and how it paved the way for dictators in Europe
Describe causes of Great Depression, and compare/ contrast with current economic events
Evaluate differences in government response to past and present economic events

Social Studies Standards:
Review rise of totalitarianism in Europe following WW I (S2, C8, PO1)
Review impact of Great Depression on US (S1, C8, PO1)
Analyze the major causes of WW II (S2, C8, PO2)
Trace events in the Pacific and Europe during WW II (S2, C8, PO3&4)
Describe causes and effects of the Holocaust (S2, C8, PO5)
Describe effects of WWII on United States (S1, C8, PO2,3,4)
Analyze Arizona’s contributions to WWII (S1, C8, PO5)
Describe events and individuals important to WW II (S1, C8, PO6,7)

Week 16 Activities and Homework

Daily Activities and Homework, 11/24- 11/28:

M: Review for unit test (Constitution & gov’t). HW: study for test! See post below for review games.

T: Unit TEST on Constitution and gov’t. HW: none.

W: Discuss Great Depression and compare to current events. HW: none

TH: No school. Happy Thanksgiving!

F: No school.

Goals and Objectives:
Describe the process and methods of an election
Analyze ideas that the United States incorporated into its government
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Explain the process that led to the writing of the US Constitution
Analyze competing interests between large and small states

Social Studies Standards:
Describe the significance of the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights (S1, C4, PO4)
Describe how Washington’s presidency, the Constitution, and political parties served to unite the 13 colonies into one nation (S1, C4, PO6)
Analyze principles on which the Constitution is based: limited government, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, checks & balances, limited government, governmental flexibility (S3, C2, PO1)

Constitution and Gov't- Review Games

Here are some games to play as you review for the unit test:

http://www.quia.com/rr/231945.html

http://www.quia.com/ba/90951.html

http://www.quia.com/jg/772747.html

http://www.quia.com/hm/282008.html

**Note- some of these were made by Mrs. Petry, and some by Mrs. Ridge. The ones by Mrs. Ridge may have a FEW questions that we did not cover and will not be on our test**

Week 15 Activities and Homework

Daily Activities and Homework, 11/17- 11/21:

M: Learn about Arizona government and federalism. HW: none

T: Review parts of the Constitution. Discuss roles of 3 branches. HW: study for gov’t TEST (next Tuesday!)

W: Learn about importance of jury service (video: 12 Angry Men) HW: study for gov’t test

TH: Discuss importance of jury service (finish video: 12 Angry Men) HW: study for gov’t test

F: Compare democratic government with other types of gov’t systems, past and present. HW: study for gov’t test (on Tuesday, 11/25!)

Goals and Objectives:
Describe the process and methods of an election
Analyze ideas that the United States incorporated into its government
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Explain the process that led to the writing of the US Constitution
Analyze competing interests between large and small states

Social Studies Standards:
Describe the significance of the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights (S1, C4, PO4)
Describe how Washington’s presidency, the Constitution, and political parties served to unite the 13 colonies into one nation (S1, C4, PO6)
Analyze principles on which the Constitution is based: limited government, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, checks & balances, limited government, governmental flexibility (S3, C2, PO1)

Week 14 Activities and Homework

Daily Activities and Homework, 11/10- 11/14:

M: Continue learning about Constitution. HW: choose current event article AND practice Preamble!

T: No school. Thank a veteran for what they’ve done! HW: write 1st paragraph of current event AND practice Preamble!

W: Learn about federalism and Arizona government. HW: write 2nd paragraph of current event AND practice Preamble!

TH: Discuss important Supreme Court cases and their effect on US. HW: write 3rd paragraph of current event AND practice Preamble!

F: DUE: current event. QUIZ on Preamble. Continue discussing Supreme Court cases. HW: none.

Goals and Objectives:
Describe the process and methods of an election
Analyze ideas that the United States incorporated into its government
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Explain the process that led to the writing of the US Constitution
Analyze competing interests between large and small states

Social Studies Standards:
Describe the significance of the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights (S1, C4, PO4)
Describe how Washington’s presidency, the Constitution, and political parties served to unite the 13 colonies into one nation (S1, C4, PO6)
Analyze principles on which the Constitution is based: limited government, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, checks & balances, limited government, governmental flexibility (S3, C2, PO1)

Week 13 Activities and Homework

Daily Activities and Homework, 11/3- 11/7:

M: Continue learning about the Constitution. Continue presentations. HW: CA #5, Qs 1-2

T: Study Bill of Rights and other amendments. Discuss election. HW: CA #5, Qs 3-4

W: (early release) Finish presentations. Discuss election results. HW: CA #5, Qs 5-6

TH: Learn about Arizona government and its relation to national gov’t. HW: CA #5, Qs 7-8

F: DUE: CA #5. QUIZ on gov’t unit so far (CA Qs #4A, #4B, #5; class notes). Constitution exploration. HW: none. NOTE: no school next Tuesday (Veteran's Day)

Goals and Objectives:
Describe the process and methods of an election
Analyze ideas that the United States incorporated into its government
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Explain the process that led to the writing of the US Constitution
Analyze competing interests between large and small states

Social Studies Standards:
Describe the significance of the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights (S1, C4, PO4)
Describe how Washington’s presidency, the Constitution, and political parties served to unite the 13 colonies into one nation (S1, C4, PO6)
Analyze principles on which the Constitution is based: limited government, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, checks & balances, limited government, governmental flexibility (S3, C2, PO1)

Week 12 Activities and Homework

Daily Activities and Homework, 10/27- 10/31:

M: Learn about checks & balances in the Constitution. HW: put diagram on back of poster.

T: Discuss the Const. Convention and problems that had to be resolved. HW: write 3 sections of gov’t topic and put on front of poster.

W: Continue learning about process of writing Constitution. HW: write remaining 2 sections of gov’t topic; put on poster w/ list of sources, pictures, title.

TH: DUE: 2-sided gov’t poster. Present gov’t topics. HW: none

F: Continue presenting gov’t topics. Discuss upcoming election. HW: none

Goals and Objectives:
Describe the process and methods of an election
Analyze ideas that the United States incorporated into its government
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Explain the process that led to the writing of the US Constitution
Analyze competing interests between large and small states

Social Studies Standards:
Describe the significance of the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights (S1, C4, PO4)
Describe how Washington’s presidency, the Constitution, and political parties served to unite the 13 colonies into one nation (S1, C4, PO6)
Analyze principles on which the Constitution is based: limited government, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, checks & balances, limited government, governmental flexibility (S3, C2, PO1)

Week 11 Activities and Homework

Daily Activities and Homework, 10/20- 10/24:

M: Learn about primary and secondary sources in research. HW: CA #4B, Qs 1-2

T: Gather information about one agency or aspect of US government. HW: CA #4B, Q3

W: Continue gathering information about US gov’t. HW: CA #4B, Q4

TH: Learn about Constitutional Convention and 3 branches of gov’t. HW: CA #4B, Qs 5-6

F: DUE: CA #4B. Continue Const. Convention and 3 branches. HW: go to public library for more information about your gov’t topic. (poster due next week!)

Goals and Objectives:
Describe the process and methods of an election
Analyze ideas that the United States incorporated into its government
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Explain the process that led to the writing of the US Constitution
Analyze competing interests between large and small states

Social Studies Standards:
Describe the significance of the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights (S1, C4, PO4)
Describe how Washington’s presidency, the Constitution, and political parties served to unite the 13 colonies into one nation (S1, C4, PO6)
Analyze principles on which the Constitution is based: limited government, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, checks & balances, limited government, governmental flexibility (S3, C2, PO1)

Week 10 Activities and Homework

Daily Activities and Homework, 10/13-10/17:

M: No school. Happy Columbus Day!

T: Discuss current events. Continue learning about influences on American government. HW: CA #4A, Qs 1-2

W: Learn about Articles of Confederation and its weaknesses. HW: CA #4A, Qs 3-4. P 2 & 3- either turn in CA tomorrow, or DROP OFF on Friday.

TH: (early release- p. 1,2,3 only) Learn about the writing of the Constitution and its major ideas. HW: CA #4A, Qs 5-6. NOTE: parent-teacher conferences from 1- 8 pm.

F: (early release- p 4,5,6 only) Same as Thursday. DUE: CA #4A. HW: none.

Goals and Objectives:
Describe the process and methods of an election
Analyze ideas that the United States incorporated into its government
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Explain the process that led to the writing of the US Constitution
Analyze competing interests between large and small states

Social Studies Standards:
Describe the significance of the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights (S1, C4, PO4)
Describe how Washington’s presidency, the Constitution, and political parties served to unite the 13 colonies into one nation (S1, C4, PO6)
Analyze principles on which the Constitution is based: limited government, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, checks & balances, limited government, governmental flexibility (S3, C2, PO1)

Week 9 Activities and Homework

Daily Activities and Homework, 10/6- 10/10:

M: Discuss election procedures. Evaluate problems facing new US. HW: select current event article.

T: Learn about attitudes and actions during Rev War through video (The Patriot). HW: write 1st paragraph of current event summary.

W: (early release) Continue video. HW: write 2nd paragraph of current event.

TH: Finish video. HW: write 3rd paragraph of current event.

F: DUE: current event. Learn about Articles of Confederation. END 1st QUARTER. HW: none. Note: no school Monday!

Goals and Objectives:
Analyze motivation and fighting styles of the Revolutionary War (through viewing of The Patriot)
Describe the process and methods of an election
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Explain the process that led to the writing of the US Constitution
Analyze competing interests between large and small states

Social Studies Standards:
Describe significance of key events in the American Revolution, including major battles, aid from France, and the surrender at Yorktown (S1, C4, PO2)
Describe the significance of the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights (S1, C4, PO4)
Describe how Washington’s presidency, the Constitution, and political parties served to unite the 13 colonies into one nation (S1, C4, PO6)
Analyze principles on which the Constitution is based: limited government, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, checks & balances, limited government, governmental flexibility (S3, C2, PO1)

Review Games- Colonies and Rev War Test

http://www.quia.com/rr/264073.html

http://www.quia.com/jg/1195330.html

http://www.quia.com/ba/128453.html

http://www.quia.com/jg/925703.html

http://www.quia.com/jg/1160136.html

Week 8 Activities and Homework

Oops! Sorry, everyone... I forgot to post these weekly plans on Monday. :-(

Daily Activities and Homework, 9/28- 10/3:

M: Continue Rev War and Patriot actions. HW: CA #3C, Qs 1-3

T: Learn about end of Rev War and its outcomes. HW: CA #3C, Qs 4-5

W: DUE: CA #3C. Discuss presidential news. Analyze end of Rev. War. HW: study for unit test.

TH: Review important terms and facts from Colonies and Rev War unit. HW: study for unit test.

F: DUE: all pages of Unit 1 notes AND permission slip for next week’s video. UNIT TEST on Colonies and Rev War. HW: none.

Goals and Objectives:
Analyze events and reactions that caused colonists to support revolution
Evaluate ideas from important documents that contributed to colonists’ views of government and citizens’ rights
Understand key battles and events of Revolutionary War
Analyze results of the Revolutionary War and the challenges that faced the new United States

Social Studies Standards:
Describe important documents that influenced American colonists in their eventual creation of the Constitution (S3, C1, PO1)
Describe significance of key events in the American Revolution, including major battles, aid from France, and the surrender at Yorktown (S1, C4, PO2)
Describe significance of key individuals in the American Revolution, including B. Franklin, G. Washington, T. Paine, T. Jefferson, P. Henry, King George III (S1, C4, PO3)

Links for Revolutionary War Webquest

Before you go to the first link, TURN OFF THE SOUND on your computer.

http://library.thinkquest.org/11683/High.html

http://darter.ocps.net/classroom/revolution/marion.htm

http://www.tngennet.org/revwar/kingsmountain.html

http://www.ushistory.org/brandywine/special/art06.htm

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/

Week 7 Activities and Homework

Daily Activities and Homework, 9/22- 9/26:

M: Continue library research for biography project. HW: write ‘Early Life’ section.

T: Learn about important battles in the Revolutionary War. HW: write ‘Rise to Fame’ section.

W: Analyze ideas from Declaration of Independence and learn about consequences of document. HW: write ‘Later Life’ section; gather pictures and quote.

TH: Continue important battles in Rev. War. HW: write ‘Legacy’ section, type bibliography, assemble report.

F: DUE: biography report. (NOTE: this is a long-term project. Absent students must still turn in report on time). Continue important events in Rev. War. HW: none.

Goals and Objectives:
Analyze events and reactions that caused colonists to support revolution
Evaluate ideas from important documents that contributed to colonists’ views of government and citizens’ rights
Gather information on a person from the Revolutionary War time period and create a biographical report
Understand key battles and events of Revolutionary War

Social Studies Standards:
Describe important documents that influenced American colonists in their eventual creation of the Constitution (S3, C1, PO1)
Describe significance of key events in the American Revolution, including major battles, aid from France, and the surrender at Yorktown (S1, C4, PO2)
Describe significance of key individuals in the American Revolution, including B. Franklin, G. Washington, T. Paine, T. Jefferson, P. Henry, King George III (S1, C4, PO3)

Week 6 Activities and Homework

Daily Activities and Homework, 9/15- 9/19:

M: Learn about early stages of Revolutionary War. HW: CA #3B, Qs 1-2

T: Discuss causes and effects of 9/11 attacks. Continue Rev. War. HW: CA #3B, Qs 3-4

W: (early release) Directions for Rev War biography project. HW: CA #3B, Qs 5-6

TH: Begin research for Rev War biography. HW: CA #3B, Qs 7-8

F: DUE: CA #3B. Continue research for Rev War biography. HW: go to public library and find information for biography project.

Goals and Objectives:
Analzye events and reactions that caused colonists to support revolution
Explain steps that led to the beginning of the Revolutionary War
Evaluate ideas from important documents that contributed to colonists’ views of government and citizens’ rights
Gather information on a person from the Revolutionary War time period and create a biographical report

Social Studies Standards:
Analyze events that led to the American Revolution (S1, C4, PO1)
Describe important documents that influenced American colonists in their eventual creation of the Constitution (S3, C1, PO1)
Describe significance of key events in the American Revolution, including major battles, aid from France, and the surrender at Yorktown (S1, C4, PO2)
Describe significance of key individuals in the American Revolution, including B. Franklin, G. Washington, T. Paine, T. Jefferson, P. Henry, King George III (S1, C4, PO3)

Week 5 Activities and Homework

Daily Activities and Homework, 9/8- 9/12:

M: Learn about crisis events that led to beginning of Revolutionary War. HW: CA #3A, Qs 1-3

T: Learn about early stages of the Rev. War. HW: CA #3A, Qs 4-6

W: DUE: permission slip for 9/11 video. Discuss viewpoints of Loyalists and Patriots. HW: CA #3A, Qs 7-9

TH: Patriot Day. Current news: Remember events of 9/11 and discuss impact on last 7 years. HW: CA #3A, Qs 10-11

F: DUE: CA #3A. Continue Rev. War. Discuss 9/11 and conflicts in the Middle East. HW: none.

Goals and Objectives:
Describe colonists’ relationship with Great Britain in the 18th century
Analzye events and reactions that caused this relationship to change
Explain steps that led to the beginning of the Revolutionary War
Evaluate ideas from important documents that contributed to colonists’ views of government and citizens’ rights

Social Studies Standards:
Analyze events that led to the American Revolution (S1, C4, PO1)
Identify common characteristics of geographical regions (S4, C2, PO1)
Describe important documents that influenced American colonists in their eventual creation of the Constitution (S3, C1, PO1)

Week 4 Activities and Homework

Daily Activities and Homework, 9/1- 9/5:

M: No school. Happy Labor Day!

T: Learn about increasing colonial problems. HW: select news article for current event and write 1st paragraph (5 Ws)

W: Describe division in colonial attitudes toward Britain. HW: write 2nd paragraph of current event (effects)

TH: QUIZ: colonial beginnings (U1 notes, CA Qs) Learn about events that led to beginning of Revolutionary War. HW: write 3rd paragraph of current event (opinion)

F: DUE: current event. Discuss current news. Continue learning about beginning of Rev. War. HW: none.

Goals and Objectives:
Describe colonists’ relationship with Great Britain in the 18th century
Analzye events and reactions that caused this relationship to change
Evaluate ideas from important documents that contributed to colonists’ views of government and citizens’ rights

Social Studies Standards:
Analyze events that led to the American Revolution (S1, C4, PO1)
Identify common characteristics of geographical regions (S4, C2, PO1)
Describe important documents that influenced American colonists in their eventual creation of the Constitution (S3, C1, PO1)

Week 3 Activities and Homework

Note- this Wednesday is our first early release day of the school year. School ends at 11:35 am.

Daily Activities and Homework, 8/25- 8/29:

M: Learn about events that made colonists unhappy. HW: CA #2, Qs 1-2

T: Continue learning about events after French & Indian War. HW: CA #2, Qs 3-4

W: (early release) Discuss current news. Continue events in 1760s. HW: CA #2, Qs 5-6

TH: Describe how colonists viewed Great Britain. HW: CA #2, Qs 7-8

F: Analyze events that led to Revolutionary War. DUE: CA #2. HW: none. Happy Labor Day!

Goals and Objectives:
Describe colonists’ relationship with Great Britain in the 18th century
Analzye events and reactions that caused this relationship to change
Evaluate ideas from important documents that contributed to colonists’ views of government and citizens’ rights

Social Studies Standards:
Analyze events that led to the American Revolution (S1, C4, PO1)
Identify common characteristics of geographical regions (S4, C2, PO1)
Describe important documents that influenced American colonists in their eventual creation of the Constitution (S3, C1, PO1)

Week 2 Activities and Homework

Note to parents and guardians: this Wednesday is Meet the Teacher night, 6:30- 8 pm.

Daily Activities and Homework, 8/18- 8/22:

M: Learn procedure for CA homework. Learn about early colonies and reasons for founding. HW: CA #1, Qs 1-2 AND finish colonial map, if necessary, for tomorrow’s map quiz

T: QUIZ on colonial map (use map to take quiz). Learn about life in the early colonies. HW: CA #1, Qs 3-4 AND choose news article to bring to class

W: DUE: news article (from newspaper or Internet). Analyze current events and their importance. TONIGHT: Back to School Night, 6:30- 8 HW: CA #1, Qs 5-6 AND set up tabs in binder.

TH: Learn about colonial growth and expansion. Discuss French & Indian War. DUE: 3-ring binder with 5 divider tabs (notebook check). HW: CA #1, Qs 7-8

F: Continue topic of colonial growth and conflicts with the French. DUE: CA #1. HW: none. Happy weekend!

Goals and Objectives:
Students will evaluate factors that caused Europeans to settle in North America and the effects this had on the native population
Students will describe the lifestyle of the early colonists and their hardships
Students will compare various colonies and explain their differences
Students will analyze reasons for the French and Indian War, as well as its results

Social Studies Standards:
Construct and interpret maps (S4, C1, PO1-4)
Identify factors in human migration (S4, C4, PO1)
Describe effects of human migration on places and regions (S4, C4, PO2)
Analyze events that led to the American Revolution (S1, C4, PO1)

Week 1 Activities and Homework

Welcome to 8th grade social studies! I hope we'll have a great year as you get prepared to enter high school next year.


Hillcrest Middle School, DVUSD
2008-2009 school year

Week 1 Lesson Plans and Activities (August 11-15, 2008)

Daily Activities and Homework, 8/11- 8/15/08:

M: Intro to class and policies. “About Me” project instructions. HW: begin work on 1 of the parts of “About Me” project.

T: Social studies knowledge pre-test. HW: continue work on the “About Me” project AND get parent signatures on important papers.

W: Intro to writing current event reports. HW: continue working on “About Me” project.

TH: Geography pre-test. Analyze reasons for human migration to the New World. HW: finish components of “About Me” project to turn in tomorrow.

F: DUE: “About Me” project (3 components). QUIZ: classroom policies. Review British colonial settlement in North America. HW: get 5 divider tabs for binder. Happy weekend!

Goals and Objectives:
Students will understand and apply procedures and routines for social studies class
Students will show their existing knowledge of American history events and American geography
Students will analyze a current news article and its point of view
Students will evaluate factors that caused Europeans to settle in North America and the effects this had on the native population

Social Studies Standards:
Construct and interpret maps (S4, C1, PO1-4)
Identify factors in human migration (S4, C4, PO1)
Describe effects of human migration on places and regions (S4, C4, PO2)

Week 37 Activities and Homework

Week 37 (May 12-16, 2008)

Language Arts:

M: Journaling. Continue novel study. HW: none

T: Review for final test. Continue novel study. HW: work on study guide

W: Review for final test. Continue novel study. HW: work on study guide

TH: Review for final test. Continue novel study. HW: work on study guide.

F: DUE: 4th quarter reading logs. 4th quarter final TEST. HW: TBA

Social Studies:

M: Learn about Nixon’s presidency and Watergate scandal. HW: CA #16, Qs 1-4

T: Continue presentations. Learn about 1970s. HW: HW: CA #16, Qs 5-8

W: Continue presentations. Learn about end of Cold War. HW: CA #16, Qs 9-10

TH: Continue presentations. Review for test. HW: CA #16, Qs 11-12

F: DUE: CA #16. 4th quarter final TEST. HW: TBA

Unit Objectives:

LA: In our current unit, “Fact and Emotion”, students will be able to:
Evaluate differences in objective and subjective writing
Determine the type of writing that is appropriate to a situation
Study examples of effective factual writing and effective emotional writing
Complete a factual research paper and a persuasive essay
Learn suffixes, roots, and vocabulary in order to increase understanding of the English language

SS: In our current unit, “The Cold War and Civil Rights”
Analyze factors that led to tension between the US and Soviet Union
Evaluate and describe differences between capitalism and communism
Describe changes in the US after World War II, including anti-communism movements
Analyze the ‘arms race’ and advances in technology during the Cold War
Explain the beginnings of the civil rights movement in the 1950s

Links for song ideas

60s and 70s:

http://www.rhapsody.com/playlistcentral/playlistdetail?playlistId=8604822

80s:

http://www.inthe80s.com/coldwar.shtml

Week 35 Activities and Homework

Week 35 (April 28- May 2, 2008)

Language Arts:

M: Journaling. Continue novel study. HW: finish Vocab #15 cards.

T: Continue novel. Discuss characterization. HW: review old cards!

W: QUIZ on Vocab #15 (cards due). HW: write up Vietnam interview for social studies.

TH: Continue novel. Discuss fiction as a tool for learning history. HW: study for quiz tomorrow.

F: QUIZ on 1st half of novel (Devil’s Arithmetic). HW: none.

Social Studies:

M: Continue learning about fighting and frustrations in Vietnam. HW: CA #14, Qs 1-3

T: Learn about growing frustrations with civil rights and Vietnam. HW: CA #14, Qs 4-5

W: Discuss differences in African Americans’ responses to 1960s problems. HW: CA #14, Qs 6-7

TH: DUE: interview on Vietnam. Share what was learned in interviews. Continue learning about later 1960s. HW: CA #14, Q 8

F: DUE: CA #14. Discuss factors that led to US withdrawal from Vietnam. HW: none.

Unit Objectives:

LA: In our current unit, “Fact and Emotion”, students will be able to:
Evaluate differences in objective and subjective writing
Determine the type of writing that is appropriate to a situation
Study examples of effective factual writing and effective emotional writing
Complete a factual research paper and a persuasive essay
Learn suffixes, roots, and vocabulary in order to increase understanding of the English language

SS: In our current unit, “The Cold War and Civil Rights”
Analyze factors that led to tension between the US and Soviet Union
Evaluate and describe differences between capitalism and communism
Describe changes in the US after World War II, including anti-communism movements
Analyze the ‘arms race’ and advances in technology during the Cold War
Explain the beginnings of the civil rights movement in the 1950s

Links for SS Post-Test Review Games

http://www.quia.com/rr/228532.html

http://www.quia.com/jg/1089335.html

http://www.quia.com/hm/282008.html

http://www.quia.com/jg/1063811.html

http://www.quia.com/jg/1160136.html

Week 34 Activities and Homework

Week 34 (April 21-25, 2008)

Language Arts:

M: Revise literary response essays to “I Have a Dream” speech. HW: finish literary response if not finished in class.

T: Journaling. Begin novel study. HW: none.

W: Vocabulary list #15. Continue novel study. HW: make vocab cards, study words.

TH: Discuss uses of literature to enhance historical topics. Continue novel study. HW: choose newspaper or news article to bring to class.

F: Practice reading strategies for factual text. Continue novel study. HW: continue to study vocab words.

Social Studies:

M: Revise literary response essays to “I Have a Dream” speech. HW: CA #13, Qs 1-2

T: Learn about events of early 1960s (Cuban Missile Crisis, Freedom Summer) HW: CA #13, Qs 3-5; study for quiz

W: QUIZ on social studies review (post-test). Continue learning about events of early 1960s. Evaluate Pres Kennedy’s actions towards Cuba. HW: CA #13, Qs 6-7

TH: Learn about gradual rift in civil rights movement, other groups organizing. HW: CA #13, Qs 8-9

F: DUE: CA #13. Learn about beginnings of US involvement in Vietnam. Compare/contrast to situations today. HW: none.

Unit Objectives:

LA: In our current unit, “Fact and Emotion”, students will be able to:
Evaluate differences in objective and subjective writing
Determine the type of writing that is appropriate to a situation
Study examples of effective factual writing and effective emotional writing
Complete a factual research paper and a persuasive essay
Learn suffixes, roots, and vocabulary in order to increase understanding of the English language

SS: In our current unit, “The Cold War Begins”
Analyze factors that led to tension between the US and Soviet Union
Evaluate and describe differences between capitalism and communism
Describe changes in the US after World War II, including anti-communism movements
Analyze the ‘arms race’ and advances in technology during the Cold War
Explain the beginnings of the civil rights movement in the 1950s

Week 33 Activities and Homework

Week 33 (April 14-18, 2008)

Language Arts:

M: Journaling. Work on vocabulary ‘Special Edition’. Read literature that conveys humor. HW: work on vocab cards.

T: AIMS science test (a.m). All 6 classes (p.m.) Continue reading literature. HW: finish vocab cards; study.

W: Craft a literary response to Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech. Review vocab. HW: review all vocab words, lists 1-14

TH: QUIZ on vocab ‘Special Edition’ (and review words). DUE: vocab cards.

F: no school (spring day break)

Social Studies:

M: Learn about important events in the civil rights movement. HW: finish CA #11 (Qs 9-12) if necessary. CA #12, Qs 1-2

T: AIMS science test (a.m.) All 6 classes (p.m.) DUE: CA #11, Qs 9-12 (again). Read and discuss speeches and quotes of Martin Luther King Jr. HW: CA #12, Qs 3-4

W: Craft a literary response to Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech. HW: CA #12, Qs 5-6

TH: Learn about Kennedy presidency and Cold War events. DUE: CA #12

F: no school (spring day break)

Unit Objectives:

LA: In our current unit, “Fact and Emotion”, students will be able to:
Evaluate differences in objective and subjective writing
Determine the type of writing that is appropriate to a situation
Study examples of effective factual writing and effective emotional writing
Complete a factual research paper and a persuasive essay
Learn suffixes, roots, and vocabulary in order to increase understanding of the English language

SS: In our current unit, “The Cold War Begins”
Analyze factors that led to tension between the US and Soviet Union
Evaluate and describe differences between capitalism and communism
Describe changes in the US after World War II, including anti-communism movements
Analyze the ‘arms race’ and advances in technology during the Cold War
Explain the beginnings of the civil rights movement in the 1950s

Week 32 Activities and Homework

Week 32 (April 7-11, 2008)

Language Arts:

AIMS Week: AIMS testing all morning, M-TH. Regular classes in afternoons (M, W: p 4,5,6; T,TH: p 1,2,3)

T: (double social studies) Learn about the Cold War and life under communism through movie (‘Night Crossing’) HW: none

TH: (double social studies) Continue learning about the Cold War and communism through movie. HW: none

F: Finish movie if necessary. Vocab #15 words. HW: none

Social Studies:

AIMS Week: AIMS testing all morning, M-TH. Regular classes in afternoons (M, W: p 4,5,6; T,TH: p 1,2,3)

M/T: Discuss different experiences of immigrant groups to the US and particular challenges facing African-Americans. Learn about beginning of civil rights movement. HW: none.

W/TH: Learn about important events of the 1950s through documentary footage. HW: none.

F: Continue learning about important events of the 1950s. HW: none.

Unit Objectives:

LA: In our current unit, “Fact and Emotion”, students will be able to:
Evaluate differences in objective and subjective writing
Determine the type of writing that is appropriate to a situation
Study examples of effective factual writing and effective emotional writing
Complete a factual research paper and a persuasive essay
Learn suffixes, roots, and vocabulary in order to increase understanding of the English language

SS: In our current unit, “The Cold War Begins”
Analyze factors that led to tension between the US and Soviet Union
Evaluate and describe differences between capitalism and communism
Describe changes in the US after World War II, including anti-communism movements
Analyze the ‘arms race’ and advances in technology during the Cold War
Explain the beginnings of the civil rights movement in the 1950s

Week 31 Activities and Homework

Week 31 (March 31- April 4, 2008)

Language Arts:

M: AIMS practice. Learn about tall tales. Continue working on fable booklet. HW: work on fables, finish Vocab #14 cards.

T: Journaling. Continue tall tales. Review persuasive essays, narrative essays. HW: finish fable booklet

W: (early release) DUE: fable booklet. Review Vocab #14 words, old vocab words. HW: study vocab words for tomorrow’s quiz.

TH: QUIZ on Vocab #14 (cards due). Revise and edit (and type) narrative essays and persuasive essays.

F: Continue revising and typing narrative and persuasive essays. DUE: narrative essay, persuasive essay.

Social Studies:

M: Continue learning about Cold War tensions. HW: CA #11, Qs 1-3

T: Learn about the beginning of the civil rights movement. HW: CA #11, Qs 4-6

W: (early release) Continue learning about civil rights movement. HW: CA #11, Qs 7-9

TH: Research topics of the 1950s. CA #11, Qs 10-12

F: Continue researching 1950s. DUE: CA #11 and mini-reports. HW: rest up for AIMS!

Unit Objectives:

LA: In our current unit, “Fact and Emotion”, students will be able to:
Evaluate differences in objective and subjective writing
Determine the type of writing that is appropriate to a situation
Study examples of effective factual writing and effective emotional writing
Complete a factual research paper and a persuasive essay
Learn suffixes, roots, and vocabulary in order to increase understanding of the English language

SS: In our current unit, “The Cold War Begins”
Analyze factors that led to tension between the US and Soviet Union
Evaluate and describe differences between capitalism and communism
Describe changes in the US after World War II, including anti-communism movements
Analyze the ‘arms race’ and advances in technology during the Cold War
Explain the beginnings of the civil rights movement in the 1950s

Week 30 Activities and Homework

Week 30 (March 24- 28, 2008)

Language Arts:

M: Prepare for AIMS. Learn about style and purpose of fables. Read examples and create fables. HW: none.

T: AIMS prep. Continue learning about fables and tall tales. Discuss examples in current culture. HW: none.

W: Vocab #14 words. Continue learning about tall tales. HW: begin cards for Vocab #14 words.

TH/F: (early release days- TH periods 1,2,3; F periods 4,5,6) Prepare for AIMS by creating sample persuasive essays. Continue fables and tall tales. HW: finish cards for Vocab #14; study words and roots.

Social Studies:

M: Learn about the theory of communism and its pros and cons. HW: CA #10, Qs 1-3

T: Learn about tensions between the US and the Soviet Union in the 1950s, including actions in Korea. HW: CA #10, Qs 4-6

W: Analyze US actions during the early years of the Cold War. HW: CA #10, Qs 7-8

TH/F: (early release days- TH periods 1,2,3; F periods 4,5,6) DUE: CA #10 (on Friday). Learn about the beginnings of the civil rights movement in the US during the 1950s. HW: none.

Unit Objectives:

LA: In our current unit, “Fact and Emotion”, students will be able to:
Evaluate differences in objective and subjective writing
Determine the type of writing that is appropriate to a situation
Study examples of effective factual writing and effective emotional writing
Complete a factual research paper and a persuasive essay
Learn suffixes, roots, and vocabulary in order to increase understanding of the English language

SS: In our current unit, “The Cold War Begins”
Analyze factors that led to tension between the US and Soviet Union
Evaluate and describe differences between capitalism and communism
Describe changes in the US after World War II, including anti-communism movements
Analyze the ‘arms race’ and advances in technology during the Cold War
Explain the beginnings of the civil rights movement in the 1950s

Week 29 Activities and Homework

Week 29 (March 10-14, 2008)

Language Arts:

M: Journaling. Read 1st-person account of internment camps. HW: write ½ page of book report.

T: Practice evaluating pieces of writing, using the 6 Traits rubric. HW: write other ½ page of book report; prepare reading log for turning in.

W: DUE: Q3 book report and reading log. Revise narrative essays, using 6 Traits rubric. HW: review vocab words

TH: Continue revising narrative essays. Review Vocab #13 words. HW: review vocab words

F: QUIZ on Vocab #13 words (cards due). Continue revising narrative essays. HW: happy spring break!

Social Studies:

M: Review WWII information for unit test. HW: study notes, maps, materials for WWII test

T: Unit TEST on World War II. DUE: notes pages from Unit 3. HW: none

W: Learn about rebuilding after World War II. HW: none

TH: Continue learning about rebuilding after World War II. HW: none

F: Analyze American involvement in Korean War. HW: happy spring break!

Unit Objectives:

LA: In our current unit, “Fact and Emotion”, students will be able to:
Evaluate differences in objective and subjective writing
Determine the type of writing that is appropriate to a situation
Study examples of effective factual writing and effective emotional writing
Complete a factual research paper and a persuasive essay
Learn suffixes, roots, and vocabulary in order to increase understanding of the English language

SS: In our current unit, “The Cold War Begins”
Analyze factors that led to tension between the US and Soviet Union
Evaluate and describe differences between capitalism and communism
Describe changes in the US after World War II, including anti-communism movements
Analyze the ‘arms race’ and advances in technology during the Cold War
Explain the beginnings of the civil rights movement in the 1950s

World War II Review Games

All kinds of WW II review games from Mrs. Petry and Mrs. Ridge:

http://www.quia.com/jg/1063811.html

http://www.quia.com/ba/99965.html

http://www.quia.com/rr/214266.html

http://www.quia.com/ba/104677.html

http://www.quia.com/jg/1082439.html

http://www.quia.com/rr/220442.html

http://www.quia.com/rr/220729.html

Week 28 Activities and Homework

Week 28 (March 3-7, 2008)

Language Arts:

M: Revise and edit research papers. HW: read for reading log.

T: Continue revising and editing research papers. HW: continue reading for reading log.

W: (early release) Review words for Vocab #13. DUE: permission slip for movie (The Outsiders). HW: continue cards for Vocab #13

TH: Demonstrate language arts progress. Review Vocab #13. HW: work on research paper revisions.

F: View movie adaptation of novel. HW: begin 3rd quarter book report.

Social Studies:

M: Revise and edit research papers. HW: work on research paper revisions.

T: Learn about rebuilding after the war’s end. HW: finish worksheet if necessary.

W: (early release) Review for unit test on World War II (next Tuesday). HW: review WWII notes and maps.

TH: Review for test. Continue learning about rebuilding after war. HW: review WWII information.

F: DUE: final draft of research paper. (double LA) Continue movie adaptation of novel. HW: review WWII information.

Unit Objectives:

LA: In our current unit, “Fact and Emotion”, students will be able to:
Evaluate differences in objective and subjective writing
Determine the type of writing that is appropriate to a situation
Study examples of effective factual writing and effective emotional writing
Complete a factual research paper and a persuasive essay
Learn suffixes, roots, and vocabulary in order to increase understanding of the English language

SS: In our current unit, “Global Conflict- World War II”, students will be able to:
Analyze causes that led to the outbreak of World War II
Evaluate changes in the US during WWII, including economic benefit and changes in civil rights
Describe the causes of the Holocaust and evaluate the effects of racism
Compare progression of WWII in the European and Pacific theaters
Describe Arizona’s role in WWII
Evaluate the outcomes of WWII, both immediate and long-term, that shaped the rest of the 20th century

Week 27 Activities and Homework

Week 27 (February 25-29, 2008)

Language Arts:

M: Discuss progress of research papers. Continue novel study. HW: none

T: Continue novel study. Grammar review. HW: none

W: Vocab #13 words. Finish novel study. HW: begin cards for Vocab #13

TH: Discuss response to novel and draft literary response writing. HW: review events and themes of The Outsiders.

F: TEST on The Outsiders. Continue literary response. HW: finish Vocab #13 cards.

Social Studies:

M: Review high school requirements. Continue WWII in Pacific notes. HW: CA #9, Qs 1-3

T: Learn about atomic bombings and factors in the President’s decision. HW: CA #9, Qs 4-6

W: Discuss effects of atomic bombs and ethical dilemmas. HW: CA #9, Qs 7-8

TH: Learn about end of WWII and transition back to civilian life. HW: CA #9, Qs 9-11

F: DUE: CA #9. Continue learning about the end of WWII. HW: none.

Unit Objectives:

LA: In our current unit, “Fact and Emotion”, students will be able to:
Evaluate differences in objective and subjective writing
Determine the type of writing that is appropriate to a situation
Study examples of effective factual writing and effective emotional writing
Complete a factual research paper and a persuasive essay
Learn suffixes, roots, and vocabulary in order to increase understanding of the English language

SS: In our current unit, “Global Conflict- World War II”, students will be able to:
Analyze causes that led to the outbreak of World War II
Evaluate changes in the US during WWII, including economic benefit and changes in civil rights
Describe the causes of the Holocaust and evaluate the effects of racism
Compare progression of WWII in the European and Pacific theaters
Describe Arizona’s role in WWII
Evaluate the outcomes of WWII, both immediate and long-term, that shaped the rest of the 20th century

Article on Nuremberg Trials

Read this article and summarize what you have learned, in 1-2 paragraphs:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/wwtwo/nuremberg_article_01.shtml

Vocab #12 Quiz Link

Link for quiz:

http://www.quia.com/quiz/1313305.html

Do not start this quiz without permission from Mrs. Petry!

Week 26 Activities and Homework

Week 26 (February 18-22, 2008)

Language Arts:

M: No school. Presidents’ Day!

T: Journaling. Go over outlines. Continue Outsiders. HW: none.

W: Begin writing rough draft of WWII research paper. HW: review Vocab #12 words.

TH: QUIZ on Vocab #12 (cards due). Continue rough draft of WWII research paper. HW: type at home if necessary.

F: Revise personal narrative essay. Finish rough draft of research paper. HW: none.

Social Studies:

M: No school. Presidents’ Day!

T: Continue learning about WWII in the Pacific. HW: none.

W: Begin writing rough draft of WWII research paper. HW: none.

TH: Continue rough draft of WWII research paper. HW: continue typing at home, if necessary.

F: DUE: rough draft of WWII research paper (TYPED). HW: none.

Unit Objectives:

LA: In our current unit, “Fact and Emotion”, students will be able to:
Evaluate differences in objective and subjective writing
Determine the type of writing that is appropriate to a situation
Study examples of effective factual writing and effective emotional writing
Complete a factual research paper and a persuasive essay
Learn suffixes, roots, and vocabulary in order to increase understanding of the English language

SS: In our current unit, “Global Conflict- World War II”, students will be able to:
Analyze causes that led to the outbreak of World War II
Evaluate changes in the US during WWII, including economic benefit and changes in civil rights
Describe the causes of the Holocaust and evaluate the effects of racism
Compare progression of WWII in the European and Pacific theaters
Describe Arizona’s role in WWII
Evaluate the outcomes of WWII, both immediate and long-term, that shaped the rest of the 20th century

Week 25 Activities and Homework

Week 25 (February 11-15, 2008)

Language Arts:

M: Continue The Outsiders novel study. HW: none.

T: Learn outline format for WW II research paper. Continue The Outsiders. HW: begin outline for research paper.

W: Vocab #12 words. Continue outline format. HW: begin cards for Vocab #12 words.

TH: Practice grammar. Continue outline format and The Outsiders. HW: finish outline to turn in tomorrow.

F: QUIZ on The Outsiders. HW: finish cards for Vocab #12, study words.

Social Studies:

M: (Double language arts) Continue The Outsiders. HW: choose current event article.

T: Discuss issue of Japanese internment during WW II. HW: write 1st paragraph of current event and finish haiku.

W: DUE: decorated haiku. Learn about WWII in the Pacific. HW: write 2nd paragraph of current event.

TH: Continue learning about WW II in the Pacific. HW: write 3rd paragraph of current event.

F: DUE: current event report AND outline of research paper. Discuss current events. Continue WWII in the Pacific.

Unit Objectives:

LA: In our current unit, “Fact and Emotion”, students will be able to:
Evaluate differences in objective and subjective writing
Determine the type of writing that is appropriate to a situation
Study examples of effective factual writing and effective emotional writing
Complete a factual research paper and a persuasive essay
Learn suffixes, roots, and vocabulary in order to increase understanding of the English language

SS: In our current unit, “Global Conflict- World War II”, students will be able to:
Analyze causes that led to the outbreak of World War II
Evaluate changes in the US during WWII, including economic benefit and changes in civil rights
Describe the causes of the Holocaust and evaluate the effects of racism
Compare progression of WWII in the European and Pacific theaters
Describe Arizona’s role in WWII
Evaluate the outcomes of WWII, both immediate and long-term, that shaped the rest of the 20th century

Links for Webquests

CHOOSE ONE:

Children of WW II:

http://www.uni.edu/schneidj/webquests/WWIIChildren/wb25/Process.html

WW II in Europe (US Holocaust Memorial Museum)

http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/article.php?lang=en&ModuleId=10005137

Week 24 Activities and Homework

Week 24 (February 4-8, 2008)
Language Arts:

M: Vocabulary instruction. Continue novel study. HW: finish cards for Vocab #11

T: Vocab review. Continue novel study. HW: study Vocab #11

W: (early release) Vocab #11 quiz (cards due). HW: none.

TH: Continue research on WW II topic. HW: get source list ready to turn in

F: Continue research on WW II topic. HW: none

Social Studies:

M: Sample research paper. Continue WW II in Europe. Learn about WW II at home in US. HW: CA #8, Qs 1-2

T: Format of works cited page. Continue WW II in US. HW: CA #8, Qs 3-4

W: (early release) Continue WW II in US. HW: CA #8, Qs 5-6

TH: Continue research on WW II topic. HW: prepare notes and source list to turn in

F: DUE: 5 sources, 4 pages notes. Learn about WW II through websites. HW: go again to public library if necessary.

Unit Objectives:

LA: In our current unit, “Fact and Emotion”, students will be able to:
Evaluate differences in objective and subjective writing
Determine the type of writing that is appropriate to a situation
Study examples of effective factual writing and effective emotional writing
Complete a factual research paper and a persuasive essay
Learn suffixes, roots, and vocabulary in order to increase understanding of the English language

SS: In our current unit, “Global Conflict- World War II”, students will be able to:
Analyze causes that led to the outbreak of World War II
Evaluate changes in the US during WWII, including economic benefit and changes in civil rights
Describe the causes of the Holocaust and evaluate the effects of racism
Compare progression of WWII in the European and Pacific theaters
Describe Arizona’s role in WWII
Evaluate the outcomes of WWII, both immediate and long-term, that shaped the rest of the 20th century

Voting Links!

Kids Vote site:

http://www.kidsvotingaz.org/

Site for comparing presidential candidates:

http://www.wmur.com/compare-candidates/index.html

Happy voting!

Week 23 Activities and Homework

Week 23 (January 28- February 1, 2008)

Language Arts:

M: Journaling. Continue Outsiders. HW: none

T: Practice research techniques. HW: none

W: Practice research techniques. HW: none

TH: Discuss source cards. Vocab #11. Continue Outsiders. HW: begin cards for Vocab #11 (use Longman’s dictionary!)

F: Continue research paper format and Outsiders. HW: review notes on Outsiders (for next week’s quiz).

Social Studies:

M: Finish WWII in Europe notes. Discuss topics and note-taking for WWII research. HW: none

T: Begin research on WWII topic. HW: find websites on WW II topic; take notes

W: Continue research on WWII topic. HW: find websites on WW II topic; take notes

TH: Learn about Holocaust survivors. Discuss research paper. HW: none

F: Focus on current events: presidential candidates. Continue WWII in Europe. HW: go to public library for WW II topic

Unit Objectives:

LA: In our current unit, “Fact and Emotion”, students will be able to:
Evaluate differences in objective and subjective writing
Determine the type of writing that is appropriate to a situation
Study examples of effective factual writing and effective emotional writing
Complete a factual research paper and a persuasive essay
Learn suffixes, roots, and vocabulary in order to increase understanding of the English language

SS: In our current unit, “Global Conflict- World War II”, students will be able to:
Analyze causes that led to the outbreak of World War II
Evaluate changes in the US during WWII, including economic benefit and changes in civil rights
Describe the causes of the Holocaust and evaluate the effects of racism
Compare progression of WWII in the European and Pacific theaters
Describe Arizona’s role in WWII
Evaluate the outcomes of WWII, both immediate and long-term, that shaped the rest of the 20th century

Week 22 Activities and Homework

Week 22 (January 21-25, 2008)

Language Arts:

M: No school (MLK Jr Day)

T: Preview themes of Outsiders. Continue novel. HW: none

W: Vocabulary #10 review. Continue novel. HW: study vocab, finish cards

TH: Fact/ opinion writing. Continue novel. HW: finish classwork if necessary

F: QUIZ on Vocab #10 (cards due). Continue novel. HW: none

Social Studies:

M: No school (MLK Jr Day)

T: Learn about WW II in Europe. HW: choose current event article and write 1st paragraph of analysis.

W: Continue WWII in Europe. HW: write 2nd paragraph of current event

TH: Learn about WW II in the Pacific. HW: write 3rd paragraph of current event.

F: DUE: current event analysis. Continue WW II in the Pacific. HW: none

Unit Objectives:

LA: In our current unit, “Fact and Emotion”, students will be able to:
Evaluate differences in objective and subjective writing
Determine the type of writing that is appropriate to a situation
Study examples of effective factual writing and effective emotional writing
Complete a factual research paper and a persuasive essay
Learn suffixes, roots, and vocabulary in order to increase understanding of the English language

SS: In our current unit, “Global Conflict- World War II”, students will be able to:
Analyze causes that led to the outbreak of World War II
Evaluate changes in the US during WWII, including economic benefit and changes in civil rights
Describe the causes of the Holocaust and evaluate the effects of racism
Compare progression of WWII in the European and Pacific theaters
Describe Arizona’s role in WWII
Evaluate the outcomes of WWII, both immediate and long-term, that shaped the rest of the 20th century

Week 21 Activities and Homework

Week 21 (January 14-18, 2008)
Language Arts:

M: Journal. Begin novel study. HW: none.

T: DUE: high school registration card. Vocab #10. Continue fact/opinion writing. HW: make ½ the cards for Vocab #10.

W: (early release) Continue novel study. HW: make other ½ of cards for Vocab #10.

TH: Gather and summarize information- WWII mini-project. HW: finish mini-project maps if not already done.

F: Summarize information- WWII mini-project. HW: none.

Social Studies:

M: Early days of WWII- map exercise. HW: CA #7, Qs 1-3

T: War in Europe- Allied plan. HW: CA #7, Qs 4-6

W: (early release) Read first-hand accounts of WWII. HW: CA #7, Qs 7-8

TH: Learn about some WWII topics and summarize (WWII mini-project) HW: CA #7, Qs 9-10

F: Continue WWII mini-project. DUE: CA Qs and WWII mini-project (at end of class).

Note- no school Monday!

Unit Objectives:

LA: In our current unit, “Fact and Emotion”, students will be able to:
Evaluate differences in objective and subjective writing
Determine the type of writing that is appropriate to a situation
Study examples of effective factual writing and effective emotional writing
Complete a factual research paper and a persuasive essay
Learn suffixes, roots, and vocabulary in order to increase understanding of the English language

SS: In our current unit, “Global Conflict- World War II”, students will be able to:
Analyze causes that led to the outbreak of World War II
Evaluate changes in the US during WWII, including economic benefit and changes in civil rights
Describe the causes of the Holocaust and evaluate the effects of racism
Compare progression of WWII in the European and Pacific theaters
Describe Arizona’s role in WWII
Evaluate the outcomes of WWII, both immediate and long-term, that shaped the rest of the 20th century

Week 20 Activities and Homework

Week 20 (January 7-11, 2008)

Language Arts:

M: Discuss organization for 2nd semester. Respond to journal prompt. Discuss an adaptation of A Christmas Carol. HW: re-do tabs for folder, if necessary; clean backpack.

T: Review vocabulary and grammar from fall semester. Discuss differences in expository versus narrative writing. HW: none.

W: DUE: binder tabs and planner check. High school registration process, with counselors. HW: get parent signature on registration card.

TH: Begin novel study: rendering emotion in writing. HW: read assigned chapters. Reminder: Future Freshman Night at all DVUSD high schools, 6:30!

F: Continue novel study. Discuss characters and themes. HW: read assigned chapters.

Social Studies:

M: Discuss organization for 2nd semester. Review events that contributed to start of WWII. Learn about events in Asia in the 1930s. HW: re-do tabs for folder, if necessary; clean backpack.

T: Learn about events in Germany leading up to WWII, and the beginning of the war. HW: get movie permission slip signed

W: DUE: movie permission slip. Discuss Pearl Harbor bombing and events of 1942. HW: none

TH: Discuss pros and cons of fighting a war on multiple fronts. Learn about US successes and failures in 1942. HW: none

F: Learn about progress of war in Pacific. Create map of important events and places. HW: none

Unit Objectives:

LA: In our current unit, “Fact and Emotion”, students will be able to:
Evaluate differences in objective and subjective writing
Determine the type of writing that is appropriate to a situation
Study examples of effective factual writing and effective emotional writing
Complete a factual research paper and a persuasive essay
Learn suffixes, roots, and vocabulary in order to increase understanding of the English language

SS: In our current unit, “Global Conflict- World War II”, students will be able to:
Analyze causes that led to the outbreak of World War II
Evaluate changes in the US during WWII, including economic benefit and changes in civil rights
Describe the causes of the Holocaust and evaluate the effects of racism
Compare progression of WWII in the European and Pacific theaters
Describe Arizona’s role in WWII
Evaluate the outcomes of WWII, both immediate and long-term, that shaped the rest of the 20th century