Wednesday, March 30, 2016

REVIEW

Tomorrow morning intervention we will have the 
last review for the WWII Test! 
I would love to see you all there---- 
my classroom 
7:10-8:00 am 
be there or be square :) 

March 29/30

Journal: I want you to think of a time you were made fun of for the way you looked, talked, acted, dressed, or for your gender, race, age, etc. When was it? What happened? How did it make you feel?

Lecture: We filled out section 17.4 on page 15 of your packets! The bottom of page 13, 14, and map can be crossed out :) Fill out Learning Target for Day 9 

Parallel Journeys: Today we wrapped up our book! I hope you enjoyed it and learned some lessons that will be applicable to you! There is a thought sheet that you can come and get from me if you were absent to wrap up your feelings about the book 


Homework: Make sure that packets are caught up and ready to be turned in! Study for the test!!!!     

Monday, March 28, 2016

March 25/28

Journal: When is the use of Atomic weapons appropriate?

In Class: Today we filled out section 17.3 of your notes 'War in the Pacific'--- we also looked at primary sources centering around the dropping of the A-Bombs over Hiroshima & Nagasaki.  If you were absent you will need to come in during intervention to complete this assignment :)

Homework: Make sure you are getting your readings done!

Test Review: You will be taking your WWII test this Thurs/Fri.  I will have a review session for the test this Wed/Thurs morning 7:10-8:00 am if you would like to go over the review and study for the test :) 

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

March 22/23

Journal: Is there ever a time for war?

In Class: Today you broke into groups and read a children's book discussing war---- you thought about authors purpose, perspective/bias and ultimately re-thought the journal question. You then presented poster to the class! If you were absent, you will need to come in during intervention to read a book and fill out the worksheet!

Homework: Read chapters 18-19 Parallel Journeys!

Friday, March 18, 2016

3rd Term!

We made it!!!!!

Grades are complete as of Friday March 18 @ 2:28 pm---- This term has been awesome! Keep going strong and lets make it a great last term together! 

I will see you all next week & remember to keep reading & prep for round 2 of March Madness :)

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

MARCH MADNESS!!!

Remember tomorrow & Friday we will start our March Madness Tournament :) 

This will be the very last thing on this terms grade.... DON'T BLOW IT OFF! 

You must have your person ready to go in class or else you will be given a zero (no make ups) If you will be absent, you need to email me your character or come see me in person. NO EXCEPTIONS. 

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

March 15/16

Journal: What do you know about Pearl Harbor?

In Class: Today we took notes on section 16.4 (pages 6-8).  We also started 'Story of Us: WWII' watching section 1 about Pearl Harbor.  We also went over the reading logs.  KEEP UP ON READINGS!

Homework: Be ready with your March Madness character for next class! Tournament starts! Have readings done for next class as well :) 

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Im Still Here



Make sure that you are keeping up on your reading & filling out your reading logs!!!!!

Monday, March 7, 2016

March 7/8

Journal #2: Tell me everything that you know about Germany during WWII

In Class: Today we reviewed the dictators! We also filled out section 2 of your notes---

KEY TERMS/EVENTS: Union with Austria, Sudentenland, Munich Agreement, Appeasement, Non-agression pact, blitzkrieg, phony war, battle of Britain

We also reviewed 'Parallel Journeys' chapter 2&3 and read chapter 4 in class! Make sure that you are keeping up with your readings so that you can participate in class :)

Homework: Chapters 5&6 of Parallel Journeys & keep thinking about your March Madness character! You will need to have one picked by the end of this week!

Thursday, March 3, 2016

March 3/4

Journal: What makes someone a DANGEROUS leader?

In Class: Today we started our new unit WWII!!!! We did section 1 of your notes learning about the different dictators and their rises to power in Europe and your Learning Target for Day 1 :) You also received a copy of 'Parallel Journeys' we read chapter 1 in class---

Homework: Read chapters 2-3 of Parallel Journeys & come to class next time prepared to share :)