Monday, December 16
Finish video: The Story of U.S.: Cities There is a sheet that goes with it.
Tuesday, December 17
Lecture: The West in American History
Wednesday, December 18 MEET DOWN IN THE THEATRE TODAY
Forum: The West and Pop Culture.
Thursday, December 19
The Robber Barons v. Workers
Friday, December 20
Finish lecture
We have basically one week of class after break. This is a good time to get everything in that you may be missing. Also, work on your re-writes as well. Everything is due by Friday, January 10.
Monday, December 16, 2013
Monday, December 9, 2013
Schedule December 9-13
Monday, December 9
Finish lecture and note-sheet on Reconstruction
Tuesday, December 8
Review for test. Go over Reading Guides.
Wednesday, December 9
Test Unit 4. 50 Multiple Choice. 1 MEL-Con.
Thursday, December 10
Start Unit 5. This unit will cover the "Gilded Age," the West, Industrial Revolution and the Progressive Age.
Lecture: "The Gilded Age"
Friday, December 11
Lecture: The Second Industrial Revolution and the "Robber Barons"
Finish lecture and note-sheet on Reconstruction
Tuesday, December 8
Review for test. Go over Reading Guides.
Wednesday, December 9
Test Unit 4. 50 Multiple Choice. 1 MEL-Con.
Thursday, December 10
Start Unit 5. This unit will cover the "Gilded Age," the West, Industrial Revolution and the Progressive Age.
Lecture: "The Gilded Age"
Friday, December 11
Lecture: The Second Industrial Revolution and the "Robber Barons"
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Schedule December 2-8, 2013
Monday, December 2
Lecture: The End of the Civil War
The Civil War reading guide is due tomorrow!
Tuesday, December 3
1. Counselors will come to talk with the class in regard to registration
2. Lecture: The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
Homework: Read p. 374-403. There is a Specific Definition sheet for this section. However, the sheet will be optional. You will have to show it to me on Friday in order to receive extra credit.
Note: Even though the sheet is optional, you still need to read. Your test over the Unit is on Monday!
Wednesday, December 4
Lecture: Reconstruction
Thursday, December 5
You will be meeting with counselors today to register for classes.
Friday, December 6
1. Finish Reconstruction lecture
2. Discuss reviewing for the test
Your test over UNIT 4 will be on Monday. You have a Unit Sheet for Unit 4. This has everything that you need for the test. The test will be 50 multiple choice and a MEL-Con. There will also be
1. A map showing the progress of Manifest Destiny (Look on your note sheet for manifest Destiny)
2. A matching section in which you have to identify the characteristics of the Union and the Confederacy during the Civil War
3. A Matching section of specific definitions/terms from this unit
Lecture: The End of the Civil War
The Civil War reading guide is due tomorrow!
Tuesday, December 3
1. Counselors will come to talk with the class in regard to registration
2. Lecture: The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
Homework: Read p. 374-403. There is a Specific Definition sheet for this section. However, the sheet will be optional. You will have to show it to me on Friday in order to receive extra credit.
Note: Even though the sheet is optional, you still need to read. Your test over the Unit is on Monday!
Wednesday, December 4
Lecture: Reconstruction
Thursday, December 5
You will be meeting with counselors today to register for classes.
Friday, December 6
1. Finish Reconstruction lecture
2. Discuss reviewing for the test
Your test over UNIT 4 will be on Monday. You have a Unit Sheet for Unit 4. This has everything that you need for the test. The test will be 50 multiple choice and a MEL-Con. There will also be
1. A map showing the progress of Manifest Destiny (Look on your note sheet for manifest Destiny)
2. A matching section in which you have to identify the characteristics of the Union and the Confederacy during the Civil War
3. A Matching section of specific definitions/terms from this unit
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
The Story of Us: The Civil War
Today, we watched an episode from The Story of Us. This episode is on the Civil War. Much of what you need to know about the war comes from this video. The sheet is essential and can be downloaded here.
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Schedule November 25-27
Monday, November 25
Finish DBQ on Secession. The two paragraphs are due tomorrow.
Tuesday, November 26
Lecture: The Civil War Begins
Read p. 338-373 and complete the reading guide (Unit 4, # 3) for Monday.
Wednesday, November 27
Lecture: The End of the Civil War: Gettysburg and Beyond
Finish reading guide for Monday.
Finish DBQ on Secession. The two paragraphs are due tomorrow.
Tuesday, November 26
Lecture: The Civil War Begins
Read p. 338-373 and complete the reading guide (Unit 4, # 3) for Monday.
Wednesday, November 27
Lecture: The End of the Civil War: Gettysburg and Beyond
Finish reading guide for Monday.
Monday, November 18, 2013
Schedule November 18 - 22
Monday, November 18
1. Lecture: The Mexican War
2. Return DBQ and Test Essay---discuss rewrites. You will have the opportunity to rewrite both of these assignments. But---you will need to do the following or it will not be accepted:
a. Have a conference with me to discuss the writing
b. The rewrite will need to be word-processed and printed out
c. You will need to turn in the original graded essay along with the rewrite
Tuesday, November 19
1. Reading Guide Quiz: Manifest Destiny
2. North v. South: Setting the Stage for War
Wednesday, November 20 BRING YOUR BOOK TODAY
1850s Timeline Activity
While you are working on the timeline, I will be available to conference with you in regard to your essays.
Thursday, November 21
Lecture: The Coming War: Failure of Compromises
Read p. 338-373. Complete Specific Definitions #3. Due on Wednesday.
Friday, November 22
DBQ: The Causes of the Civil War. You will be doing this today in class and writing the introductory paragraph.
The Reading Guide is due on Wednesday.
1. Lecture: The Mexican War
2. Return DBQ and Test Essay---discuss rewrites. You will have the opportunity to rewrite both of these assignments. But---you will need to do the following or it will not be accepted:
a. Have a conference with me to discuss the writing
b. The rewrite will need to be word-processed and printed out
c. You will need to turn in the original graded essay along with the rewrite
Tuesday, November 19
1. Reading Guide Quiz: Manifest Destiny
2. North v. South: Setting the Stage for War
Wednesday, November 20 BRING YOUR BOOK TODAY
1850s Timeline Activity
While you are working on the timeline, I will be available to conference with you in regard to your essays.
Thursday, November 21
Lecture: The Coming War: Failure of Compromises
Read p. 338-373. Complete Specific Definitions #3. Due on Wednesday.
Friday, November 22
DBQ: The Causes of the Civil War. You will be doing this today in class and writing the introductory paragraph.
The Reading Guide is due on Wednesday.
Monday, November 4, 2013
Schedule November 3-7
Monday, November 3
1. Finish discussing Industrial Revolution
2. The Presidents: Monroe and Adams. As you watch the video, you will be answering some questions. The sheet can be found here. Click on the tab at the top of the page to view the videos.
Tuesday, November 4
Lecture: The Presidency of Andrew Jackson, part 1
Read pages 240-265. Complete the Reading Guide entitled, "Reforming American Society." This will be due on Friday.
Wednesday, November 5
1. Finish Andrew Jackson lecture
2. Andrew Jackson supporting details
Thursday, November 6
Lecture: Reform Movements, Part 1
Don't forget, the reading guide will be due on tomorrow!
Friday, November 7
Reform movement activity.
Your Unit Test will be on Wednesday, November 13
1. Finish discussing Industrial Revolution
2. The Presidents: Monroe and Adams. As you watch the video, you will be answering some questions. The sheet can be found here. Click on the tab at the top of the page to view the videos.
Tuesday, November 4
Lecture: The Presidency of Andrew Jackson, part 1
Read pages 240-265. Complete the Reading Guide entitled, "Reforming American Society." This will be due on Friday.
Wednesday, November 5
1. Finish Andrew Jackson lecture
2. Andrew Jackson supporting details
Thursday, November 6
Lecture: Reform Movements, Part 1
Don't forget, the reading guide will be due on tomorrow!
Friday, November 7
Reform movement activity.
Your Unit Test will be on Wednesday, November 13
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Schedule October 29-November 1
Tuesday, October 29
Finish War of 1812 Lecture
If you didn't finish the reading guide, make sure you turn it in tomorrow for full credit. After that, it will be late!
Wednesday, October 30
War of 1812 DBQ. Today, we will be doing a DBQ for the War of 1812. Since the results for the last DBQ over ratification was not so good, we are going to use this one instead for the grade.
Thursday, October 31 Happy Halloween!
1. For the first 20 minutes, you will be writing an introductory paragraph for the War of 1812 DBQ with a well-developed thesis statement.
2. Introduction to the The Industrial Revolution.
Friday, November 1
Video: How the States Got Their Shapes: Plains, Trains and Automobiles
There is a sheet that goes with this video.
Finish War of 1812 Lecture
If you didn't finish the reading guide, make sure you turn it in tomorrow for full credit. After that, it will be late!
Wednesday, October 30
War of 1812 DBQ. Today, we will be doing a DBQ for the War of 1812. Since the results for the last DBQ over ratification was not so good, we are going to use this one instead for the grade.
Thursday, October 31 Happy Halloween!
1. For the first 20 minutes, you will be writing an introductory paragraph for the War of 1812 DBQ with a well-developed thesis statement.
2. Introduction to the The Industrial Revolution.
Friday, November 1
Video: How the States Got Their Shapes: Plains, Trains and Automobiles
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Schedule October 21-25
Monday, October 21
Lecture: The Presidents: Washington and Adams
Read p. 180-196. The Reading Guide will be due on Wednesday (Extra credit if you get it in tomorrow!)
For this week, you will be filling in Note Packets for the Presidents: Washington and Adams and Jefferson.
Tuesday, October 22
Lecture: The President: Adams
Make sure you get the reading guide in tomorrow!
Wednesday, October 23
Lecture: Thomas Jefferson
Thursday, October 24
1. Watch the Presidents: Thomas Jefferson
2. Start the War of 1812. There is a note sheet/timeline to go with this.
Read p. 197-207 and complete Reading Guide for Tuesday
Friday, October 25
Quiz: Washington, Adams and Jefferson. For this quiz, you will have several questions relating to the policies and events of the first three presidents.
Finish the War of 1812.
Complete the reading guide for Chapter 6, sections 3 and 4.
Lecture: The Presidents: Washington and Adams
Read p. 180-196. The Reading Guide will be due on Wednesday (Extra credit if you get it in tomorrow!)
For this week, you will be filling in Note Packets for the Presidents: Washington and Adams and Jefferson.
Tuesday, October 22
Lecture: The President: Adams
Make sure you get the reading guide in tomorrow!
Wednesday, October 23
Lecture: Thomas Jefferson
Thursday, October 24
1. Watch the Presidents: Thomas Jefferson
2. Start the War of 1812. There is a note sheet/timeline to go with this.
Read p. 197-207 and complete Reading Guide for Tuesday
Friday, October 25
Quiz: Washington, Adams and Jefferson. For this quiz, you will have several questions relating to the policies and events of the first three presidents.
Finish the War of 1812.
Complete the reading guide for Chapter 6, sections 3 and 4.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Schedule October 15-18
Tuesday, October 15
Activity: Freedom of Speech: You Be the Judge
Don't forget: Mary Beth Tinker presentation 7th Period!
Wednesday, October 16
DBQ: The Ratification of the Constitution, Part 1
Today, you will be going over several documents and determining what they state.
Thursday, October 17
DBQ: The Ratification of the Constitution, Part 2
Today, you will take the documents and create a thesis. Then, you will write an introductory paragraph for a DBQ. Due at the end of the period.
Friday, October 18
Lecture: The Administration of George Washington
Read pages 180-196. Complete reading guide. Due on Wednesday.
Activity: Freedom of Speech: You Be the Judge
Don't forget: Mary Beth Tinker presentation 7th Period!
Wednesday, October 16
DBQ: The Ratification of the Constitution, Part 1
Today, you will be going over several documents and determining what they state.
Thursday, October 17
DBQ: The Ratification of the Constitution, Part 2
Today, you will take the documents and create a thesis. Then, you will write an introductory paragraph for a DBQ. Due at the end of the period.
Friday, October 18
Lecture: The Administration of George Washington
Read pages 180-196. Complete reading guide. Due on Wednesday.
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Schedule October 7-11
Monday, October 7
Lecture: Illinois Constitution and the Flag Code
Tuesday, October 8
Review for Constitution
Wednesday, October 9
CONSTITUTION TEST!
Thursday, October 10
Practice ACT--Benchmark
HW: Mary Beth Tinker reading
Friday, October 11
Mary Beth Tinker Prep---The Court and Freedom of Speech
Lecture: Illinois Constitution and the Flag Code
Tuesday, October 8
Review for Constitution
Wednesday, October 9
CONSTITUTION TEST!
Thursday, October 10
Practice ACT--Benchmark
HW: Mary Beth Tinker reading
Friday, October 11
Mary Beth Tinker Prep---The Court and Freedom of Speech
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Schedule September 30 - October 4, 2013
This week we are doing the Constitution. So bring your packet each day and notes.
Monday: Terms and Concepts
Tuesday: The Three Branches: Executive, Judicial and Legislative
Wednesday: Ratification and Intro to the Bill of Rights
Thursday: The Bill of Rights
Friday: The other Amendments
Your Constitution test is NEXT WEDNESDAY, October 9.
Monday: Terms and Concepts
Tuesday: The Three Branches: Executive, Judicial and Legislative
Wednesday: Ratification and Intro to the Bill of Rights
Thursday: The Bill of Rights
Friday: The other Amendments
Your Constitution test is NEXT WEDNESDAY, October 9.
Monday, September 23, 2013
Schedule September 23-27
Monday, September 23
1. Distribute test scores
2. Discuss writing of THESIS statements
Tuesday, September 24
DBQ Writing #1: Go over documents; identify information
Wednesday, September 25
Writing a DBQ paragraph
Thursday, September 26
Begin Unit 2: The Constitution. For this unit, you will be filling out a packet of information to help you prepare for the Constitution Test.
Lecture: The Articles of Confederation
Finish Page 1 of Constitution Packet--"Articles of Confederation"
Friday, September 27
Lecture: The Constitutional Convention
Finish 2(B) Writing the Constitution from the packet
1. Distribute test scores
2. Discuss writing of THESIS statements
Tuesday, September 24
DBQ Writing #1: Go over documents; identify information
Wednesday, September 25
Writing a DBQ paragraph
Thursday, September 26
Begin Unit 2: The Constitution. For this unit, you will be filling out a packet of information to help you prepare for the Constitution Test.
Lecture: The Articles of Confederation
Finish Page 1 of Constitution Packet--"Articles of Confederation"
Friday, September 27
Lecture: The Constitutional Convention
Finish 2(B) Writing the Constitution from the packet
Monday, September 16, 2013
SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER 16-20
Monday, September 16
Lecture: The Revolutionary War
Test over the unit is this FRIDAY. Start studying. Use the Unit 1 Overview as a guide.
Tuesday, September 17
The Revolutionary War Soldier
Wednesday, September 18
Today, after taking attendance we will walk down to the theater to attend a forum on the people who lived in this area before colonization.
Thursday, September 19
Wrap up the unit. Discuss the test. Go over last Specific Definition sheet.
Friday, September 20
Test: Unit 1. The test will consist of 50 multiple choice and matching questions. The matching sections:
Lecture: The Revolutionary War
Test over the unit is this FRIDAY. Start studying. Use the Unit 1 Overview as a guide.
Tuesday, September 17
The Revolutionary War Soldier
Wednesday, September 18
Today, after taking attendance we will walk down to the theater to attend a forum on the people who lived in this area before colonization.
Thursday, September 19
Wrap up the unit. Discuss the test. Go over last Specific Definition sheet.
Friday, September 20
Test: Unit 1. The test will consist of 50 multiple choice and matching questions. The matching sections:
- Match the description with the colonial region
- Match pictures with the historical event
- Match definitions with terms
- Match the advantages/disadvantages with Britain and the American colonies
Then, there will be short essay as well.
Sunday, September 8, 2013
SCHEDULE FOR SEPTEMBER 9-13, 2013
I came down with pneumonia last Thursday, so I am stuck at home sick as a dog. So I will not be in Monday or Tuesday. I am hoping to make it back by Wednesday. Thanks for being so great with the sub---got great reviews for Friday. Keep it up!
Today, we will begin watching the movie, America: The Story of Us episodes 1 & 2. These will take all period both today and tomorrow. There is a sheet that goes with the film to filled out while watching. You can get that here. Also, if you are not here for any of these day you can---thanks to the beauty of the internet---watch them online! The first episode is called "Rebels."
Your homework (Specific Definitions #3) from last week, has been extended to Wednesday! So make sure you get it in!
Tuesday, September 10
Continue watching the series. This episode is called "Revolution"
Don't forget: Specific definitions #3 is due tomorrow!
Wednesday, September 11
Lecture: The French and Indian War and the beginning of Resistance
Homework: Start reading chapter 4. The Specific Definitions for this section is due on Monday.
Thursday, September 12
Lecture: The Boston Massacre
Read "The Boston Massacre Who was right?" Then, write a MelCon paragraph. Due tomorrow.
Friday, September 13
Lecture: The Revolutionary War
The Specific Definitions are due on Monday! Your Unit 1 test will be on Thursday!
Monday, September 9
Monday, September 2, 2013
SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER 3-6, 2013
Tuesday, September 3
Lecture: From Puritans to a National Identity
Be sure to have read all of Chapter 2 and Chapter 3. You will need that information for tomorrow's "quiz"
The Specific Definition #2 and Map due tomorrow!
Wednesday, September 4
The American Colonies Activity. As a class, you are going to need to work together to create a chart of the characteristics of the American colonies. This will be counted as a quiz and the entire class will get the same score.
Read pages 94-102 and complete the Specific Definitions #3, plus flow chart. This will be due on Monday.
Thursday, September 5
No School. Happy New Year! Year 5774!
Friday, September 6
Lecture: The French and Indian War
Make sure you finish the Specific Definitions #3 for Monday!
Lecture: From Puritans to a National Identity
Be sure to have read all of Chapter 2 and Chapter 3. You will need that information for tomorrow's "quiz"
The Specific Definition #2 and Map due tomorrow!
Wednesday, September 4
The American Colonies Activity. As a class, you are going to need to work together to create a chart of the characteristics of the American colonies. This will be counted as a quiz and the entire class will get the same score.
Read pages 94-102 and complete the Specific Definitions #3, plus flow chart. This will be due on Monday.
Thursday, September 5
No School. Happy New Year! Year 5774!
Friday, September 6
Lecture: The French and Indian War
Make sure you finish the Specific Definitions #3 for Monday!
Sunday, August 25, 2013
SCHEDULE AUGUST 26-30
Monday, August 26
1. Lecture: The "discovery" of America
2. Go over the reading and identify the supporting details that are used to make each claim.
For homework, you will need to write a MelCON paragraph that argues whether or not Columbus can be viewed as a hero or villain.
Tuesday, August 27
Lecture: The English settlement of America
Wednesday, August 28
Introduction to Specific Definitions
Homework: Read pages 52-54. Complete the Unit 1, #1 Specific Definition sheet. Due Friday.
Thursday, August 29
Lecture: The Puritans in America
Be sure to finish the Specific Definition #1 for tomorrow!
Friday, August 30 BRING YOUR BOOK TODAY!
1. Finish discussing the Puritans
2. Work Time. You will have some time in class to work on the the Specific Definitions #2. I will be around to help, if you are having difficulty. Also, you can work on the 13 colonies Map. Everything will be due on Wednesday.
Have a great weekend!
1. Lecture: The "discovery" of America
2. Go over the reading and identify the supporting details that are used to make each claim.
For homework, you will need to write a MelCON paragraph that argues whether or not Columbus can be viewed as a hero or villain.
Tuesday, August 27
Lecture: The English settlement of America
Wednesday, August 28
Introduction to Specific Definitions
Homework: Read pages 52-54. Complete the Unit 1, #1 Specific Definition sheet. Due Friday.
Thursday, August 29
Lecture: The Puritans in America
Be sure to finish the Specific Definition #1 for tomorrow!
Friday, August 30 BRING YOUR BOOK TODAY!
1. Finish discussing the Puritans
2. Work Time. You will have some time in class to work on the the Specific Definitions #2. I will be around to help, if you are having difficulty. Also, you can work on the 13 colonies Map. Everything will be due on Wednesday.
Have a great weekend!
Saturday, August 3, 2013
SCHEDULE AUGUST 21-23
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21
Welcome to class. We will discuss the expectations and hand out books.
Homework: Read the article, "The Corn God" by Michael Caduto. Annotate the reading, underline important passages. Why, you ask? You will be having a short quiz over the reading on Friday! (It's about corn--and, living in America in 2013, there is nothing you eat more).
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22
Lecture: America before Columbus
Homework: Make sure you have read the article: Quiz tomorrow!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23
1. Quiz over the article
2. Lecture: The History of Corn
Homework: Read the two articles about Columbus: Was Columbus a Hero or Not? On Monday, we will discuss the articles and you will write an argumentative paragraph, using evidence from the articles. Have a great weekend!
Welcome to class. We will discuss the expectations and hand out books.
Homework: Read the article, "The Corn God" by Michael Caduto. Annotate the reading, underline important passages. Why, you ask? You will be having a short quiz over the reading on Friday! (It's about corn--and, living in America in 2013, there is nothing you eat more).
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22
Lecture: America before Columbus
Homework: Make sure you have read the article: Quiz tomorrow!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23
1. Quiz over the article
2. Lecture: The History of Corn
Homework: Read the two articles about Columbus: Was Columbus a Hero or Not? On Monday, we will discuss the articles and you will write an argumentative paragraph, using evidence from the articles. Have a great weekend!
Welcome to the 2013-2014 School Year!
Hi everybody. Welcome to the new school year. I am pleased to be with you at Elk Grove this year. This is our class website. Here you will find everything you need in order to be successful. All homework assignments are downloadable, the textbook is available online and a weekly schedule will be posted so that you can always know what we are doing and what is coming up in the future.
Welcome back! I look forward to a great school year!
Welcome back! I look forward to a great school year!
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