Nov 25/26

Journal: None

In Class: Today you took your Progressives Quiz (if you were absent it's in the testing center waiting for you:)) We also intro'd Imperialism which will begin our next unit: WWI 

Homework: Look through your packets (learning targets, journals, notes etc) everything should be finished with the exception of the last page (peach imperialism) and learning target day 7 which we will wrap up next class!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Break! I'll see you in December! 

November 22

Journal #5: Who is your favorite character from any story? Why do you like them? What makes them unique?

In Class: Today we delved into the character of TEDDY ROOSEVELT! You worked through 7 documents with your group to discover who he was (this was a challenge as you looked at his words, actions, and legacy)

*If you were absent, pick up the documents when you return to complete the activity :)

Homework: We will have quiz next class period- you are allowed to use one index card on the quiz; look through your notes that you took (focus notes on essential questions, learning targets and the green page)

Nov 7/8

Journal: none

In Class: Today we started Progressivism! You got your new packet and worked together with your group discovering some of the issues that needed reform.  If you were absent, you can get the notes from a friend when you come back!

Homework: If you haven't turned in your packet make sure you get it to me ASAP!

Nov 5/6

Journal: None

In Class: Today we had our socratic seminar on 'How can I call this my home?" If you didn't turn in your reading with comments, annotations and questions make sure that you get that to me ASAP!

Homework: Make sure your packets and socratic readings are turned in! If you missed the quiz, it is located in the testing center :)

October 28/29

Journal: None

In Class: Today was 'WELCOME TO ELLIS ISLAND' day! You gave your presentations and did an amazing job :) I hope that you were able to learn more about your heritage as well as from your classmates linking early and modern immigration!

Homework: None

October 23/24

Journal: None

In Class: Today we laid the foundation for immigration- we focused on early American immigration answering the WHO, WHEN, WHERE, WHY of early immigration.  You took notes and answered the learning target for day 1 & day 3 :)

YOUR IMMIGRATION PROJECTS ARE DUE: 

Even:  MONDAY OCTOBER 28TH!

Odd: TUESDAY OCTOBER 29TH!

 NO EXCEPTIONS. PERIOD. 

October 14/15

Journal: None

In Class: Today we started our next unit! Unit 3: Immigration/Urbanization--- Today we learned about the term 'Gilded Age' and took some notes.  If you were absent, you an access the PowerPoint under the Unit 3 PowerPoint tab :)

I also introduced your project for term 3--- instructions are on the yellow page in your packet OR you can print them off using on the right hand side of this page under immigration project and will be due

OCTOBER 28TH (EVEN) OR OCTOBER 29TH (ODD) NO EXCEPTIONS

Homework: If you haven't turned in your Unit 2 packet make sure that you get that to me ASAP!

The term ends October 16th; I WILL NOT ACCEPT LATE WORK AFTER THIS DATE. no exceptions unless we have worked out a contract.