1. Grade #61-74 of the review.
2. Turn in history books.
3. H.W. STUDY for finals next week. Monday-School Holiday. Tuesday-zero and 1st period finals, Wed. 5th, 6th, 7th periods, Thursday-2nd, 3rd, and 4th period finals. Early dismissal on Wed. and Thurs. at 11:55.
May 24, 2012
1. Grade #41-60 of the semester review.
2. H.W. #61-74 of the review is due tomorrow.
Also, students will turn in their history books tomorrow.
May 23, 2012
1. Grade #21-40 of semester review from yesterday.
2. H.W. #41-60 of the review is due tomorrow.
May 22, 2012
1. Grade #1-20 of semester review from yesterday.
2. H.W. #21-40 of the review is due tomorrow.
May 21, 2012
1. Start on Semester Exam Review. The questions are to be answered in complete sentences on notebook paper. #1-20 questions are to be completed for tomorrow. Review starts with Chapter 10.
May 18, 2012
1. Grade homework.
2. Show Alphabet Project to class.
May 17, 2012
1. Grade homework.
2. Grade Quiz from yesterday.
3. Work on alphabet project due tomorrow.
4. H.W. The End of WWII packet.
May 16, 2012
1. Quiz over homework assignment from yesterday. Students may use their homework to help them on the quiz.
2. Chapter 11 packet. WWII Begins. (due tomorrow)
3. H.W. Alphabet project. Each student will be assigned a letter of the alphabet and given a sheet of paper for the project. They are to use blue or black ink for the writing and map pencils for the picture. They are to write their letter as (letter) is for (event in history). Then give definition or explain significance of person if they chose a person. Then they draw a picture to represent their word. This project is due on Friday.
May 15, 2012
1. Grade homework packets.
2. Read pages 574-578.
3. H.W. Complete ALL of Section Assessment on page 578.
May 14, 2012
1. Grade WWI packet from Friday.
2. Discuss the Stock Market Crash of 1929.
3. H.W. Russia Becomes a Communist Country packet.
Dictators Rule Italy and Germany packet
1. Grade Chapter 18 Quiz
2. Watch WWII video as intro for the Holocaust survivor speaker at 6th period.
May 9, 2012
1. Turn in essay papers over the movie "Glory"
and turn in take home Chapter 18 Quiz.
2. Read pages 604-605 and 608-609.
3. H.W. Questions w.s. Answer all of the questions in complete sentences.
May 8, 2012
1. Grade Chapter 18 Reading Study Guide
2. Chapter 18 Open Notes/Open Book Quiz due tomorrow.
May 7, 2012
Worked on finishing paper over the movie "Glory". The paper is due Wednesday. Students could write and make corrections in class.
May 4, 2012
School Holiday
May 3, 2012
Students received an instruction sheet on how to write their paper over the movie "Glory". The paper is due on Wed. May 9th. The students started on their rough drafts and need to bring them to class on Monday. We will peer edit and check papers on Monday. Also, if students need to type their papers, they can type on Monday.
May 2, 2012
1. Last part of the movie "Glory." Tomorrow, students will start on a paper over the movie. They will receive an information sheet of what needs to be written about in the paper and when it is due.(Wed. May 9th)
May 1, 2012
2nd part of the movie "Glory"
April 30, 2012
1. Grade question turned in on Friday.
2. Begin watching the movie "Glory" about the 54th Massachusetts Regiment. The students will write a paper after the movie is over on Wed. about the impact of the 54th during the Civil War and the relationships between the Northerners/Southerners, the African American soldiers/white officers, and the soldiers themselves.
April 27, 2012
1. Turn in question from last night.
2. Chapter 18 Reading Study Guide packet. The questions are to be answered in complete sentences. The packet is due Wednesday.
April 26, 2012
1. Power Point Notes over the period of Reconstruction.
2. H.W. READ pages 524-528.
On page 528, answer the Critical Thinking question only. Be sure and use the Think Abouts to help you. There are three parts to the answer. The answer should be atleast 1/2 page long.
April 25, 2012
1. 8th Grade STAAR Science 9:00-2:00
2. 1st, 2nd, 3rd Periods--Shortened class schedule because of the test. Went over the last quiz over the Civil War and Sectionalism and returned graded papers.
April 24, 2012
1. U.S. History STAAR Test 9:00-2:00
2. 6th period--Shortened class schedule because of test. Went over the last quiz over Civil War and Sectionalism and returned graded papers.
April 23, 2012
1. Quiz
2. Grade homework.
3. Review Notes
4. H.W. STUDY for STAAR Test tomorrow.
April 20, 2012
1. Grade homework.
2. Notes
3. H.W. Practice STAAR Questions
STUDY your review packet, quizzes I have returned, your old homework, and textbook this weekend. REMEMBER the STAAR test is Tuesday.
April 19, 2012
1. Grade homework.
2. Go over Constitution Test from Monday.
3. H.W. STAAR Review Questions.
April 18, 2012
1. Growth of Representative Gov/Key Documents Quiz
2. 32 question STAAR Practice Questions. due tomorrow.
April 17, 2012
1. Grade homework.
2. Go over 5th CA Test
3. H.W. Vocabulary w.s. Write the STARRED term only
and then underline it. Give me a good, complete definition of the term. Do not shortcut. If it is a person, identify the person and what they did. STUDY for quiz tomorrow over Growth of Representative Government/Key Documents. This info is the info I showed you last Thursday in your review packet. I told you last week we would have the quiz this week.
ONE WEEK UNTIL THE HISTORY STAAR TEST.
April 16, 2012
1. Constitution Test
2. Read pages 517-521.
3. H.W. On page 521, complete Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C.
April 13, 2012
1. Grade Constitution Review questions
2. Practice STAAR questions packet. Prove your answer.
3. Constitution Notes worksheet. Use Chapter 8 and the Constitution to help.
4. Both 2 and 3 are due on Monday. Study for Constitution Test on Monday.
April 12, 2012
1. Watch the video, Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
2. Periods 1, 2, and 3 started on Constitution Test Review. It is due tomorrow. District Constitution Test is Monday.
3. 4th and 6th periods graded their review from yesterday.
April 11, 2012
1. 5th CA District Science Test
2. 4th and 6th period received a Constitution Test Review to work on. It is due tomorrow.
April 10, 2012
1. 5th CA District Social Studies Test
2. Afternoon classes were backwards, 3, 2, 1. They watched the video Civil War, The Union At Risk.
April 9, 2012
1. Go over Revolutionary War and Principles of the Constitution Quiz.
2. Grade CA Assessment Review packet that was assigned last Wed.
3. Review for 5th CA test tomorrow.
4. H.W. STUDY your review handout packet, quizzes, and review assessment for test tomorrow.
April 5, 2012
1. Grade homework.
2. Go over Gettysburg Address and Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address Pages 508 and 509.
3. Review 5th six weeks curriculum for test on Tuesday.
4. Quiz over Principles of the Constitution, Bill of Rights, 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments.
Study and finish the STAAR Assessment Review for Monday. 5th CA Test is Tuesday.
April 4, 2012
1. Turn in map. Finish Chapter 17 Review.
2. Notes over the Civil War
3. Revolutionary War Quiz
4. Start on 5th CA Review. It is due on Monday. STUDY for CA test.
5. Principles of the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and 13th, 14th, 15th Amendment Quiz tomorrow.
April 3, 2012
1. Grade questions from yesterday.
2. Chapter 17 Review questions.
3. Territorial Map. Use page 394 in your book to help. Color and label the map as it is in the book.
These assignments are due on Wed.
April 2, 2012
1. Grade study packet from Friday.
2. Practice STAAR Questions packet. Prove your answers. Do not just circle an answer. Tell me why it is right and others wrong. (due tomorrow)
March 30, 2012
1. Grade homework.
2. Chapter 17, Reading Study Guide Packet
This packet due Monday.
March 29, 2012
1. Grade homework.
2. Quiz over Key Dates for STAAR
3. Power Point Notes
4. READ pages 487-490.
5. H.W. Complete Guided Reading w.s. over the above reading. Study for quiz over the colonies tomorrow. STUDY everyday your review packet I gave you for STAAR.
March 28, 2012
9:00-1:00 STAAR Reading Test
6th period Finish assignment from yesterday.
March 27, 2012
1. Backwards Day. Went from 7th period to 1st period. Hour long morning classes and 35 minutes in the afternoon. Some classes were able to finish all of the lesson if they had more time. Some of this lesson will carry over to Thursday. We are on a testing schedule tomorrow, so I will only see 6th period.
2. Grade homework from last week.
3. Power Point notes over Ft. Sumter, Battle of Antietam, and Battle of Shiloh.
4. H.W. due on Thursday Read pages 472-481. On page 475, complete all parts of the assessment. On page 475, complete Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C.
March 26, 2012
1. STAAR MATH TEST 9:00-1:00
2. 6th period--Finish assignment from Friday.
3. Video The Union At Risk
March 23, 2012
1. READ pages 465-475.
2. On pages 469 and 475, complete all parts of the Section Assessments, Terms and Names, Taking Notes, Main Ideas A. B. and C. and Critical Thinking.
March 22, 2012
1. Read pages 455-459.
2. The South Secedes Map.
3. Chapter 15 Building Vocabulary w.s.
4. Free/Slave State Map (Make sure and read the instructions at the top of the page. Use a red and blue map pencil only. Follow the colors on the legend of the map. Also, only label the states that are listed at the top.)
These worksheets are due tomorrow. 4th Period, if you did not bring your signed progress report cards back today, have them to me tomorrow.
March 21, 2012
1. Grade homework.
2. Power Point Notes over Dred Scot Case and Harper's Ferry Attack.
3. Read pages 450-454.
4. H.W. Complete Who Am I? w.s.
March 20, 2012
1. Chapter 14 Test
2. Read pages 446-449.
3. Complete the Chapter 15, Section 2 Questions in complete sentences.
4. H.W. Finish Guided Reading from yesterday.
March 19, 2012
1. Chapter 14 Test Review (work on in class and check the answers to study tonight. Test tomorrow)
2. Read pages 441-445.
3. H.W. Study for test tomorrow and start on Guided Reading w.s. The Guided Reading w.s. is due on Wed.
March 12-16, 2012
Spring Break
March 9, 2012
1. Grade homework.
2. Video--Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
March 8, 2012
1. Grade homework.
2. Quiz over last night's reading.
3. H.W. Glossary After You Read over Chapter 14.
March 7, 2012
1. Grade homework.
2. Quiz
3. Go over 4th CA TEST
4. H.W. Read pages 424-429. Complete Who Am I? w.s.
March 6, 2012
1. Grade homework.
2. Read pages 413-416.
3. H.W. Complete the w.s. over the reading.
March 5, 2012
1. Grade homework from Friday.
2. Notes over the reform movement.
3. H.W. READ pages 417-421. Page 421, complete Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C.
March 2, 2012
1. Grade homework.
2. Power Point notes over immigrants.
3. Questions w.s. over pages 402-407 and the power point notes. (due Monday)
March 1, 2012
1. Grade homework.
2. Notes from power point over the U.S.- Mexican War.
3. H.W. Building Vocabulary w.s. Part C is an extra credit opportunity. The paragraph is to be written on notebook paper, following the instructions listed on the page. It is worth up to 15 points on the next Chapter Test. It is due tomorrow.
Feb. 29, 2012
1. Turn in Battle of Alamo stories.
2. Land Gain from Mexico Map
3. Read pages 396-401.
4. H.W. Complete Guided Reading W. S.
Feb. 28, 2012
1. Read pages 384-389.
2. Write a 1 to 2 page story about the Battle of the Alamo. Write the story as if you were there. Be creative, but remember the facts. Story is due tomorrow.
Feb. 27, 2012
1. Make test corrections to the 4th CA Test from last week.
2. Read handout over Manifest Destiny and answer the Perspective questions over the reading.
3. Read pages 377-381 and answer the four questions on the w.s. over that reading.
Feb. 24, 2012
Periods 1, 3, and 6 went to the 8th grade Speech Dept. presentation for Black History Month. There were no presentations at 2nd and 4th. These two periods watched a video on the Civil Rights movement in the 1950's and 1960's in America.
Students received their report cards at 4th period on Friday. They need to be signed and returned on Monday.
Feb. 23, 2012
1. 4th District Curriculum Assessment Test over Social Studies
Feb. 22, 2012
1. Grade review from yesterday.
2. Review game for CA test tomorrow.
3. H.W. Study for CA Test tomorrow. Students have two reviews to study.
Feb. 21, 2012
1. Grade Manifest Destiny w.s. from last week.
2. Discuss the Worcester v Georgia Supreme Court Case.
3. Oral review for CA Test on Thursday.
4. H.W. Written part 2 of CA Review. Due tomorrow.
Feb. 20, 2012
1. President's Day/School Holiday
Feb. 17, 2012
1. Periods 1-3 English CA Test
2. Periods 4, 3, 2, 1 (Backwards Day), grade CA Review from Wed.
3. H.W. Manifest Destiny w.s. and Worcester v Georgia w.s.
PAP Essay due Tuesday, Feb. 21st.
Feb. 16, 2012
1. Periods 1-4 Math CA Test.
2. In 6th Period, grade CA Review.
3. H.W. Manifest Destiny w.s. and Worcester v Georgia w.s.
Feb. 15, 2012
1. Grade homework.
2. Review for CA Test.
3. H.W. Written CA Review Part 1. Answer the questions in complete sentences.
Feb. 14, 2012
1. Grade homework.
2. Notes over Sectionalism, tariffs, land and internal improvements.
3. H.W. READ pages 368-371.
Page 371 Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C.
Feb. 13, 2012
1. Grade Reading Study Packet from Friday.
2. Election Map of 1828
3. H.W. READ pages 363-367.
Page 367 Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C.
Feb. 10, 2012
1. Quick Write
2. Quiz over the Cornell Notes from yesterday.
3. Chapter 12 Reading Packet due Monday
Feb. 9, 2012
1. Quick Write in journal.
2. Grade homework.
3. PAP received information and instructions for their next DBQ essay. It is due on Tues. Feb. 21st. It is to be typed, double-spaced, correct heading and title. Please use Arial and 12 pt. typing your paper.
Essay needs to anaylze four primary sources and should follow the guideline on the last page of the packet.
4. Start on Foldable about Uniting the Country as review of material from yesterday. Foldable due tomorrow. PAP due on Monday.
5. H.W. READ and take Cornell Notes over pages 353-357, beginning of Jackson's Administration.
Feb. 8, 2012
1. Grade homework.
2. Erie Canal Video
3. H. W. Chapter 11 Glossary w.s.
Feb. 7, 2012
1. READ pages 3338-343.
2. H. W. Complete Guided Reading w.s. over the reading.
Feb. 6, 2012
1. Go over Chapter 10 Test.
2. Discuss invention of cotton gin and the changes in the South because of it.
3. Notes
4. H.W. READ pages 332-337 and answer the questions w.s.
Feb. 3, 2012
1. Grade homework.
2. Diagram of trade relationship between the sections of the country.
3. Go over Chapter 9 Test
Feb. 2, 2012
1. Grade homework.
2. Chapter 10 Test
3. READ pages 325-329.
4. H.W. Complete the Chart w.s. over the reading material.
Feb. 1, 2012
1. Grade Test Review
2. Go over Election Map of 1800
3. Review map on page 304
4. H.W. Building Vocabulary w.s. and study for test tomorrow. Students will need to turn in their foldable and review tomorrow with their test.
Jan. 31, 2012
1. Grade homework.
2. Chapter 10 Test Review. Chapter 10 Test is Thursday.
3. H.W. Finish the review.
Jan. 30, 2012
1. Finish foldable from Friday. Use pages 314-317 to help. Especially the chart on page 317 will be helpful.
2. READ pages 314-317.
3. H.W. On page 317, complete Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C.
Students received progress reports today. Please sign and return them tomorrow.
Jan. 27, 2012
1. Share and discuss postage stamp project.
2. Grade homework.
3. Start on foldable about War of 1812.
Jan. 26, 2012
1. Grade homework.
2. Discussion about State of the Union Address
3. Go over the third CA test.
4. H.W. Read Chapter 10, Section 3 and complete the questions worksheet. The answers are to be given in complete sentences.
Remember postage stamp project is due tomorrow.
Jan. 25, 2012
1. Grade homework.
2. Read pages 302-307.
3. On page 307, complete Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C.
Remember your postage stamp project is due on Friday.
Jan. 24, 2012
1. Grade homework.
2. Information sheet given about postage stamp design project. ( due Friday)
3. H.W. Election of 1800 map.
EXTRA CREDIT: Watch the State of the Union Address tonight at 8:00 p.m. Write a detailed report, 1/2 to 3/4 page, about what President Obama says. Also, tell about how the parties react to the speech. Up to 50 points can be earned, depending on the quality of the report.
Jan. 23, 2012
1. Grade homework.
2. Chapter 9 Open Book/Open Notes Test.
3. H.W. READ pages 297-301. On page 301, complete Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C.
Jan. 20, 2012
1. Grade homework.
2. Chapter 9 Review Packet
Jan. 19, 2012
1. Grade homework.
2. Discuss Washington's Farewell Address on pages 287-288.
3. As a class, work on Formation of Political Parties w.s.
4. H.W. READ pages 287-291. Complete Guided Reading w.s.
Jan. 18, 2012
1. Grade homework.
2. Quiz over last night's reading.
3. Pre-AP, discuss the Whiskey Rebellion. Then read Alexander Hamilton's opinion from a newspaper article.
Answer the questions about the article on notebook paper in complete sentences.
4. Regular history class, read and discuss pages 282-286.
5. H.W. All classes, Guided Reading over 282-286.
Jan. 17, 2012
1. Pre-AP, in spiral quick write about what qualities did the Americans want in their new president?
2. In spiral, take notes over the New Republic Era.
3. READ pages 277-281.
4. H.W. Guided Reading w.s. Use pages 277-281 and your notes to help you.
Jan. 16, 2012
1. School Holiday
Jan. 13, 2012
1. District Curriculum Assessment Test.
Remember no school on Monday.
Jan. 12, 2012
1. Copy notes about Democracy and Republics.
2. Review sheet for Curriculum Assessment Test tomorrow. Study for test.
3. Report Cards were given out in 4th period. Parents need to sign the report card and return it with their student tomorrow.
Jan. 11, 2012
1. Grade homework.
2. Go over Magna Carta pages 125-126 Take notes in spiral.
3. Amending the Constitution page 247. In spiral, write the process for amending the Constitution and then draw the diagram into your spiral from the bottom of page 247.
4. Page 301 Marbury v. Madison Review this case and take notes of the details of the case in your spiral.
5. H.W. Finish any of the above assignments and then on page 250-252 reread amendments 1,3, 5, and 8 In your spiral, give definitions of the amendments and then draw a picture reflecting what the amendment says. Tomorrow, your spiral will be graded based on the finished diagram, notes over Marbury v. Madison and the amendment notes and pictures.
Jan. 10, 2012
1. Grade homework.
2. Notes over Charles de Montesquieu
3. Quiz over the Principles of the Constitution.
4. Colonial Grievance paper.
5. H.W. Historic Documents questions. Prove your answers. Do not just circle an answer, justify for each selection why the answer is true or not.
Jan. 9, 2012
1. Review the Issues of the Constitution pages 214-217. Look at chart on page 216. Review your red foldable.
2. Review Federalists and Antifederalists Take notes in spiral.
3. Review the 7 Principles of the Constitution. Know these for tomorrow.
4. H.W. Worksheet
Jan. 6, 2012
1. Quiz over notes from yesterday.
2. Notes over rights and responsibilities of citizens to their community and the country. Also, discuss the idea of civic virtue.
Jan. 5, 2012
1. Discuss Iowa Caucuses
2. Power Point Notes over Naturalization Requirements and Process
Dec. 21,2011-Jan. 4, 2012
School Holiday
Dec. 20, 2011
1. 5th, 6th, 7th Period Finals
Dec. 19, 2011
1. 2nd, 3rd, 4th Period Finals
Dec. 16, 2011
1. 1st Period took semester final.
2. Rest of classes watched a short video on citizenship.
3. Write a half to 3/4th page paper about a cause or concern in the community the student may have. Then write about how as citizens the problem could be corrected.
4. H.W. Study for finals next week.
2nd, 3rd, and 4th period finals on Monday.
5th, 6th, and 7th period finals on Tuesday.
Half-days on both of the above days.
Dec. 15, 2011
1. Grade page 262and the semester review. The students need to study their reviews for the final.
Dec. 14, 2011
1. On page 262, complete the REVIEW QUESTIONS in complete sentences. (due tomorrow)
2. Make sure the semester review is finished for tomorrow.
Dec. 13, 2011
1. Grade review questions.
2. H. W. Finish the semester review for tomorrow. Remember the questions are to be answered in complete sentences.
Dec. 12, 2011
1. Grade #1-20 of the semester review.
2. H.W. #21-40 of the semester review. Remember to answer the questions in complete sentences.
Dec. 9, 2011
1. Preamble Quiz
2. Start on Semester Review. Questions #1-20 are to be answered for Monday. They are to be answered in complete sentences. Final schedule is as follows:
Friday, Dec. 16th--Zero and 1st period finals, Monday, Dec. 19th--2nd, 3rd, 4th Period finals, Tuesday, Dec. 20th--5th, 6th, and 7th period finals.
Dec. 8, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Video over the Constitution.
Dec. 7, 2011
1. Discuss the amendments from last night.
2. Quiz over Articles 1-7 and amendments. Students may use their notes.
3. H.W. Practice Questions over the Constitution. Prove your answers. Do not just circle an answer.
Dec. 6, 2011
1. Check homework.
2. Discuss Cornell Notes over the 1st ten Amendments.
3. H.W. Take Cornell Notes over Amendments 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 21.
Dec. 5, 2011
1. Grade Article III from Friday.
2. PAP went over their Valley Forge papers.
3. READ pages 246-249 over Articles IV-VII
4. Article IV-VII w.s.
5. H.W. Read Amendments 1-10 and take Cornell Notes.
Dec. 2, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Discuss Article III of the Constitution and take notes.
3. Article III worksheet.
Dec. 1, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Notes over Article II of the Constitution.
3. H.W. Preamble sheet. Fill in the missing information of the Preamble. Study sheet for Preamble Quiz on Friday, Dec. 9th. Article II w.s.
November 30, 2011
1. Finish notes over Article I of the Constitution.
2. Go over Curriculum Assessment test. 3. H.W. Article I w.s.
Study for Preamble Quiz on Friday, Dec. 9th.
November 29, 2011
1. Discuss the Preamble and start into Article I. (pages 232-239)
Take class notes over the information. Students need to memorize the Preamble. They will need to write the Preamble as a quiz on Friday, Dec. 9th. Start memorizing now.
2. H.W. Spiral assignment from yesterday is due tomorrow.
November 28, 2011
1. Discuss the Seven Principles of the Constitution on pages 228-231. Fill in notes sheet as we discuss the information.
2. H.W. In SPIRAL, write the principle, definition from the notes sheet, and then using map pencils draw an illustration of the principle being defined. Skip a line between principles.
Assignment due on Wednesday. Make sure it is neat, complete information and accurate drawing.
November 23, 24, 25, 2011
Thanksgiving Holiday
November 22, 2011
1. Video Schoolhouse Rock. Review colonial times, Boston Tea Party, Constitution, Preamble, Industrial Revolution, 19th Amendment.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
November 21, 2011
1. Grade practice questions from Friday.
2. Foldable over the Issues of the Constitution and Ratifying the Constitution. Turn in today, if student finishes, otherwise it is due tomorrow.
Students got report cards on Friday. If you have not already done so, please sign your student's report card and return it with them to their 4th period teacher. You will receive the copy back.
Reminder, no school Wed.-Friday.
November 18, 2011
1. Discuss Federalists, Antifederalists and info from last night's reading.
2. Quiz over the Cornell Notes the student's were to take last night.
3. Practice Questions over the Philadelphia Convention and Federalists/Antifederalists. We did question #1 together to show the students how to prove their answers. Each question should have each answer proven.
November 17, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Test Corrections over STAAR CA Test from Tuesday.
Corrections due by the end of class.
3. H.W. READ pages 218-221 and take Cornell Notes over the reading. Students will need notes in class tomorrow.
November 16, 2011
1. PAP turned in their Valley Forge essays.
2. Video--Intro information about the Constitutional Convention and why they met.
3. Take notes in spiral about the Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan, The Great Compromise, and the 3/5th's Compromise.
4. H.W. READ pages 212-217 for review of the above information. On page 217, complete Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C. and Critical Thinking question.
November 15, 2011
1. STAAR Curriculum Test
November 14, 2011
1. Go over worksheets from Friday.
2. Review for STAAR test in class.
3. STAAR Curriculum Assessment is tomorrow. Study tonight Chapter 6, 7, and Section 1 of Chapter 8. Review the vocabulary, people and events. Review your 13 colonies foldable.
November 11, 2011
1. Check homework.
2. Quiz over causes of the Revolution. Information reviewed in class yesterday.
3. STAAR Review: Density Population map w.s., Declaration of Independence w.s., Northwest Ordinance and Articles of the Confederation review--page 209, Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C. If these reviews are not finished in class, they are homework. PAP class did not have page 209 since they have their Valley Forge essay to work on this weekend.
November 10, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. PAP Go over thesis statements for essay. Valley Forge Essay due on Wed. Nov. 16th.
3. Review for STAAR
4. H.W. Practice Questions. Justify or prove each answer in the packet. Do not just circle an answer.
Prove why each of the answers are correct or wrong.
November 9. 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Go over Chapter 7 Test
3. Review for STAAR CA Test
4. H.W. Practice Questions. Justify or prove each answer. Do not just circle an answer.
November 8, 2011
1. Quiz over Cornell Notes from last night's reading. Students may use their notes on the quiz.
2. Discuss Articles of Confederation
3. H.W. Guided REading w.s.
November 7, 2011
1. Chapter 7 Test
2. READ pages 205-209
3. H.W. Take Cornell Notes over the reading. Students will need notes in class tomorrow.
November 4, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Quiz over yesterday's work.
3. Review for Chapter 7 Test on Monday.
4. PAP received their essay question for the test on Monday.
November 3, 2011
1. Reread Pages 195-199.
2. On page 199, complete all parts of Section 4 Assessment. If students do not finish it in class, it is due tomorrow.
3. H.W. Make sure Chapter 7 Test Review and Building Vocabulary w.s. finished for tomorrow. Chapter 7 Test Monday. Remember to learn the information from the note sheet given on Wednesday in class for the test. That information will be write in answers, not multiple choice.
November 2, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Read and discuss in class pages 195-199. Go over notes sheet that I gave students. Marked the info they need to know for the write in part of the test on Monday. Chapter 7 Test Monday, November 7th.
3. PAP--received information about Valley Forge DBQ essay. It is due on Nov. 16th. Questions over the primary sources due Nov. 8th, Thesis sentence due Nov. 9th.
3. H.W. Building Vocabulary w.s. and Test Review. These are due on Friday.
November 1, 2011
1. Read and discuss terms of The Treaty of Paris 1783.
2. Make a foldable with the 6 terms listed and an illustration of the term. (due tomorrow)
3. Finish pages 193, 194 from yesterday. (due tomorrow)
October 31, 2011
1. Grade Cornwallis Map.
2. Go over Chapter 6 Test
3. H.W. Page 193, Skillbuilder Questions, Page 194, All of Section Assessment, Terms and Names, Taking Notes, Main Ideas A. B. and C. and Critical Thinking.
This assignment is due on Wed. Bring map pencils tomorrow.
October 28, 2011
1. Watch the video "America, The Story of Us" Part about Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party
1. Grade Chapter 7, Section 1 questions.
2. Discuss Chapter 7, Section 2 pages 184-189.
3. H.W. Guided Reading w.s. over the reading.
Progress Reports went home today. Please sign and return with your student. After the 4th period teacher checks them, the report will be returned to you.
October 25, 2011
1. Students are to select three events from the reading in Chapter 7, Section 1 to write pretend newspaper articles about. They can choose to pretend they wrote for an American newspaper or a British newspaper. They are to write an article including as many of the five W's as possible about the event they choose. Examples would be, Battle of Trenton, Battle of Saratoga, etc. For extra credit, they can design a heading for their notebook paper with a title for their newspaper. Articles due tomorrow.
October 24, 2011
1. Chapter 6 Test
2. After test, read Chapter 7, Sect. 1.
3. H.W. Complete Chapter 7, Section 1 questions w.s. Remember, the questions are to be answered in complete sentences.
October 21, 2011
1. Grade the Chapter 6 Test Review
2. Go over District Curriculum Assessment.
3. H.W. Study for the test on Monday. PAP students work on your essay for the test.
October 20, 2011
1. Finish Power Point notes from yesterday.
2. Declaration of Independence quiz.
3. King's Candy Game. This game reviews the assessment of taxes by King George and Parliament that led to the American Revolution.
4. H.W. Finish the Chapter 6 Test Review given in class yesterday. It is due tomorrow. PAP students received their essay question for the test on Monday.
October 19, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Famous Americans power point. Take notes of these people to use in Scavenger Hunt over the next two days.
3. H.W. Chapter 6 Test Review (due Friday) Chapter 6 Test has been moved to Monday.
October 18, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. In groups, read and discuss the Declaration of Independence (Pages 166-168). In groups, start on the questions w.s. over the Declaration. Make sure your answers are data based and specific to the document.
Read carefully. Questions due tomorrow.
3. Chapter 6 Test will be Friday. Study.
Students will get review tomorrow.
October 17, 2011
1. Grade questions from Friday.
2. Read Two Views of British Rule and discuss it in class. Students will answer the three questions on the back of the worksheet in complete sentences. These are due tomorrow.
3. H.W. Building Vocabulary w.s. (omit C)
Reteaching w.s. over Chapter 6, Section 4
These two worksheets are also due tomorrow.
October 14, 2011
1. Finish the movie Johnny Tremain and the questions.
October 13, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Johnny Tremain movie (Movie describes the role of a silversmith apprentice and his role with Paul Revere after the Boston Tea Party and leading up to the battles of Lexington and Concord.)
3. Students will answer questions about the movie as they are watching it.
October 12, 2011
1. Grade homework. Turn in political cartoon
2. Patrick Henry speech. Read and discuss in class. Complete the questions part and turn in before end of class.
3. H.W. Read pages 160-165. Complete Guided Reading
worksheet.
October 11, 2011
1. Read Pages 154-157
2. H.W. Page 157 Complete Terms and Names, Taking Notes, Main Ideas A. B. and C. and Critical Thinking.
Remember your political cartoon is due tomorrow.
October 10, 2011
No school
October 7, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Look at two political cartoons from the pre-Revolutionary War Era about the Stamp Act and the Intolerable Acts.
3. H.W. Answer the questions on the w.s. then draw a political cartoon about the Boston Tea Party. Students may choose either the American Colonist or British point of view to depict the cartoon. They are to use map pencils and the paper I gave them today. The assignment is due on Wed. October 12th.
No school on Monday, Oct.10th. Students received their report cards today.
October 6, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Quiz over power point notes from yesterday. Students may use their notes.
3. Curriculum Test Assessment Corrections. Students on notebook paper are to write the number of the question and the question that they missed. Then they are to write the letter and correct answer below the question. They may use their books and notes I have given them.
4. H.W. READ pages 147-151. Complete the Guided Reading w.s.
October 5, 2011
1. In spiral take notes over the British Legislation that led to the American Revolution.
2. H.W. READ pages 143-146 for review of material.
Page 146, Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C.
October 4, 2011
1. U.S. History District Assessment Test
October 3, 2011
1. Chech homework
2. Review for History Common Assessment tomorrow
3. Study for test.
September 30, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Review for STAAR Common Assessment on Tuesday.
3. H.W. Practice STAAR Questions
September 29,2011
1. Grade homework
2. Go over Chapter 3/4 Test
3. Notes over English rights
4. H.W. Practice STAAR questions
September 28, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. H.W. Read Chapter 5, Section 1 and 2 and complete the Reteaching w.s.
September 27, 2011
1. Chapter 3/4 Test
2. H.W. Chapter 5 Reading Study Packet
September 26, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Bar graph review.
3. H.W. Study for test tomorrow.
September 23, 2011
No School Staff Development
September 22, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. H.W. Chapter 4 Test Review
Chapter 3/4 Test is Tuesday Sept. 27th. PAP got their essay question for the test to start reviewing.
No school tomorrow. Staff development day.
September 21, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Quiz over the 13 Colonies
3. 13 Colonies Foldable start in class, but due tomorrow.
4. H.W. Chapter 3 Test Review due tomorrow
Chapter 3/4 Test is Tuesday, Sept. 27th
No school Friday due to staff development.
September 20, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Spiral--Take notes about Southern Colonies (graphic organizer)
3. READ pages 103-107 and 110-113
4. H.W. Pages 107 and 113 Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C.
Study for Chapter 3 and 4 Test next Tuesday, Sept. 27th. Also, study for 13 colonies quiz this week. Be able to identify where the colonies are and how they are classified by groups of colonies.
September 19, 2011
1. Discuss the Triangular Trade map and the Navigation Acts.
2. In your spiral, drew a graphic organizer to illustrate the parts of the Middle Colonies. We compared and contrasted the Middle Colonies to the New England Colonies. We read part of pages 98-102 and discussed them.
3. H.W. READ pages 98-102 for detail and complete Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C. on page 102.
There will be a quiz this week over the 13 colonies. Students will need to know their names and which set of colonies they belong to. Students have been told for a week to be learning this information.
September 16, 2011
1. Constitution Day 2011 Rememberance.
2. Students will read page 230 of the Constitution and answer questions #1 and #2 about the Preamble.
3. Triangular Trade map and Navigation Acts w.s.
Use pages 95 and 96 to help. Color and label the map to look exactly like the one on page 95. List the Navigation Acts on the back.
September 15, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. PAP Go over Intro paragraphs. Rewrites are due next Wed.
3. STAAR Review
4. Discuss pages 93-97
5. H.W. Page 97 Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C.
Progress reports went home yesterday.
September 14, 2011
1. Turn in "America" Poem assigned last Friday.
2. Grade Mayflower Compact w.s.
3. Quiz over Cornell notes from Monday's assigned reading. Students may use their notes.
4. H.W. Page 87 Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C.
Progress Reports went home today.
September 13, 2011 (Substitute in class today)
1. Finish Examining Mayflower Compact w.s. and Cornell
Notes over Pages 84-87 if student did not complete them
last night.
2. Review Questions on page 88. The questions are to be answered in complete sentences. They are due tomorrow.
September 12, 2011
1. Read and discuss pages 82-83, the Mayflower Compact and the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut.
2. H.W. Read pages 84-87 and take Cornell notes.
Cookie Sale fundraiser started today. Each student has a packet with the information about the cookies to sell.
Students received their student ID's today. They need to make sure and wear their IDs everyday.
September 9, 2011
1. Turn in homework and map.
2. 9/11 Rememberance
3. Acrostic Poem Write an acrostic poem using the word AMERICA. The poem is due on Wed. Sept. 14th. Write the poem in blue or black ink on notebook paper and then decorate with map pencils.
4. PAP Introduction paragraph is due on Monday.
September 8, 2011
1. PAP Discuss Documents C, D, and E and set up the
Introduction paragraph. The paragraph is due on Monday, Sept. 12th.
2. Discuss pages 76-81. On page 81, complete Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C. (due tomorrow)
Also, map from Wed. is due tomorrow.
3. 3rd, 4th, and 6th periods Discuss pages 76-81 and in groups start on Guided Reading w.s. The w.s. is due tomorrow. Also, map from Wed. is due tomorrow.
In 4th period, students received three forms for their parents. The Directory Info sheet and the Student Code of Conduct sheet are to be signed and returned to the student's 4th period class by Sept. 14th.
September 7, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. PAP Start on DBQ "Early Jamestown, Why Did So Many Colonists Die? Introduction paragraph due Monday, Sept. 12th.
3. Regular and PAP 13 Colonies Map. Follow the directions on the back. Map due Friday.
September 6, 2011
1. Finish Building Vocabulary w.s. from Friday. (15 min)
2. Notes over pages 69-73 Founding of Jamestown
3. H.W. READ pages 69-73. Questions w.s. due tomorrow. The questions are to be answered in complete sentences.
September 5, 2011
LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
September 2, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. In spiral, using map pencils, draw the Colombian
Exchange diagram from page 62. Label the continents in blue or black ink. Choose four items for each purple arrow and draw and label them. Draw the skull and bones and list the diseases on the bottom arrow.
3. Chapter 2 Building Vocabulary w.s.
September 1, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Go over Geography Test
3. Discuss pages 59-63.
4. H.W. READ pages 59-63 for content. On page 63,
complete Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C.
August 31, 2011
1. Magellan Video Students take Cornell notes during the video. They may use the notes on the quiz afterwards.
2. Cause and Effect of European Exploration Foldable
3. H.W. READ pages 55-58 and complete the Guided Reading w.s.
August 30, 2011
1. Grade Chapter 1 Reading Study Packet
2. Discuss pages 51-54.
3. Graphic Organizer over Mercantilism
4. No homework--Open House 6:00-7:30 p.m. tonight.
August 29, 2011
1. Geography Test
2. H.W. Chapter 1 Reading Study Guide Packet. The questions are to be answered in complete sentences. The students do not have to complete the charts. (due tomorrow)
Also, Open House is tomorrow night. Pizza dinner starts at 5:00 p.m. PTA meeting is at 6:00 and Open House to meet the teachers is 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
August 26, 2011
1. Grade Geography Review and the U.S. in the World Map. Students will keep to study for test on Monday. They will turn in the papers with their test on Monday so the grades can be recorded.
2. ID Pictures made in the Gym
3. H.W. Study for test on Monday.
August 25, 2011
1. Turn in homework picture.
2. Go over the Latitude/Longitude w.s.
3. Discuss the different types of maps.
4. H.W. Geography Test Review (due tomorrow) Also, remember your U.S. in the World Map from Tuesday is due tomorrow. We will take pictures for ID's during class tomorrow. If you are planning on buying pictures, make sure you have the envelope you were given by your second period teacher, completed and bring it with you to class.
Geography Test is Monday, August 29th.
August 24, 2011
1. Turn in homework (Latitude/Longitude w.s.) if you did not finish it yesterday.
2. Go over how to take Cornell notes.
3. Five Themes of Geography powerpoint. Take notes.
4. H.W. Using your notes, make a picture that relates one of the themes of geography (Regulars) or all five themes (PAP) to the city of Arlington. (Due tomorrow)
Geography Test will be Monday, August 29th.
Please remember to bring one box of kleenex for history and to return forms given on Monday.
August 23, 2011
1. Turn in signed forms and kleenex.
2. Review Map Terms together. Students keep sheet to study for test next week.
3. Latitude and Longitude w.s. Use desk maps to complete the worksheet. Work is due tomorrow.
4. H.W. The U. S. in the World Map. Follow directions on the worksheet. This assignment is due on Friday. Picture Day is Friday. Students received information about ordering pictures.
August 22, 2011
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Classroom Rules and Expectations Information
3. PAP--Free hand draw a world map on the paper provided. Label as many continents as you know, major oceans, Equator, and Prime Meridian.
Regular--on map provided, label as many continents as you know, the major oceans, and Prime Meridian.
4. H.W. The Story of You. Write a 3/4th to 1 page essay telling me about yourself. This paper is due tomorrow. Also, please bring 1 box of kleenex to class and the completed blue form. If you are in PAP history, please bring the signed red form and white form to class tomorrow.
June 3, 2011
Periods 4, 5, and 6 exams. Have a safe and happy summer.
June 2, 2011
Periods 1, 2, and 3 exams.
June 1, 2011
1. Study for exams. Bring review on day of exam for 5 extra points on the test.
Exam schedule:
1st, 2nd, 3rd period Thursday. Early dismissal 11:50
4th, 5th, 6th period Friday. Early dismissal 11:50
May 31, 2011
1. Write an acrostic poem about Memorial Day. This holiday honors veterans from all past wars (starting with the Revolutionary War) and those military service people who have died. It officially started after the Civil War, but now includes all veterans.
On notebook paper, put a complete heading, the title of the poem is Memorial Day Poem. Then skip a line and down the side of your paper, using one line for each letter put MEMORIAL DAY. The letter at the begining of each line will be the first letter in the line of that poetry.
May 27, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. America in the 20th Century:The Road to War video
Study for finals next week. Students have a completed review that we did this week in class.
May 26, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Finish the review, questions #61-74. Turn in textbook when you finish the review. Finals are next Wed. Thurs, and Friday.
May 25, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Work on questions #41-60 of the review. The questions are due tomorrow in complete sentences. Semester finals are next Wed., Thurs. and Friday.
May 24, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Work on questions #16-40 of the semester review.
These questions are due tomorrow. Finals are next Wed., Thurs., and Friday.
May 23, 2011
1. Go over Chapter 18 Test
2. State's Quiz
3. H.W. Start on Semester Exam Review. Questions #1-15 are due tomorrow. The questions are to be answered in complete sentences. The questions start with Chapter 10.
May 20, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. H.W. Study for state's quiz on Monday.
TAKS Party today 1:30-3:55
May 19, 2011
1. Go over States Map and turn in area map from yesterday. Study States Map for quiz on Monday.
2. World War II packets. (due tomorrow)
May 18, 2011
1. Map of Area. Students are to draw a map of the area around Bailey Junior High. BJH will be the focal point of the map, with the students adding as many streets, businesses, houses, details, etc. to the map to show the surrounding area.
2. H.W. State's Map. On notebook paper, number 1 to 50 and correctly identify the 50 states that make up the United States. There will be a quiz over this information on Monday. We will go over the map tomorrow to make sure everyone has the right names to study.
May 17, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Themes of Geography video
3. No homework. Bring map pencils to class tomorrow.
May 16, 2011
1. Read pages 4-13 in textbook. This is review of Themes of Geography which is the first unit to be reviewed in 9th grade World Geography.
2. Answer the questions on pages 5, 9, and 13 in complete sentences.
May 13, 2011
1. Chapter 18 Test
2. Civil War Crossword Puzzle (Due Tuesday)
Get Progress Report signed and brought back on Monday if you have not already done so. D-hall will be assigned starting on Monday for anyone who still has not returned a signed progress report. Remember, if you lost your report, your parent can send a note saying they saw the grades and that will be accepted.
May 12, 2011
1. Review for the Chapter 18 Test
2. The Economic Effects of the Civil War Map
3. H.W. Study for Chapter 18 Test tomorrow.
May 11, 2011
1. Finish the movie "Glory"
2. Progress Reports were sent home today. Please sign the report and return with the student tomorrow.
3. H.W. Study for Chapter 18 Test on Friday. Make sure the Chapter 18 Review is finished. It was handed out last Friday. We will go over it in class tomorrow. If you are going on one of the field trips on Friday, you need to come before school on Friday and take the test.
May 10, 2011
1. Watch more of the movie "Glory" Remember to work on the Chapter 18 Test Review. We will go over it on Thursday. The Chapter 18 Test is Friday. Start studying now for the test.
May 9, 2011
1. Start watching the movie "Glory" It is the students reward for working hard on the Social Studies TAKS test. The movie is about the 54th Massachusetts Regiment during the Civil War. We studied the unit in our textbook.
May 6, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Quiz over Chapter 18
3. Start on Chapter 18 Test Review. It is due next Thursday. Chapter 18 Test is Friday, May 13th.
May 5, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Go over Chapter 17 Test
3. H.W. Chapter 18 Building Vocabulary w.s. Part C on the w.s. is extra credit. The letter is to be written on notebook paper and stapled to the back of the Building Vocabulary w.s. You must follow the instructions and use all of the words to get points. Points will be added to next week's Chapter 18 Test.
Study tonight also for Chapter 18 Quiz tomorrow.
1. Reconstruction Era Power Point
2. Class discussion over Reconstruction Questions
3. H.W. Read pages 517-521 (Chapter 18, Section 1)
Complete Guided Reading w.s.
April 29, 2011
1. Social Studies TAKS for 1-3 periods.
2. 4th, 3rd, and 1st period Video--The Story of Us, Civil War.
April 28, 2011
1. Science TAKS for 1-3 periods.
2. In 4th, 5th, and 5th periods, review for TAKS tomorrow.
3. H.W. STUDY for TAKS tomorrow.
April 27, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Review for TAKS test.
3. Social Studies TAKS is Friday. STUDY your reviews for the test.
April 26, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Review for TAKS
3. H.W. Practice Questions w.s. Social Studies TAKS is Friday.
April 25, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Review for TAKS
3. H.W. Practice TAKS questions.
Social Studies TAKS this Friday, April 29th.
April 22, 2011
SCHOOL HOLIDAY
April 21, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. TAKS Review w.s. due Monday #76-144
Social Studies TAKS next Friday.
April 20, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Review for TAKS
3. H.W. TAKS review w.s. #1-75
Social Studies TAKS next Friday.
April 19, 2011
1. Constitution Test
2. H.W. Territorial Map. Use page 394 to help. Color and label the map exactly as it is in the book.
Social Studies TAKS Friday, April 29th.
April 18, 2011
1. Go over Constitution Review and review in class for test tomorrow.
District Constitution Test tomorrow.
Social Studies TAKS Friday, April 29th.
April 15, 2011
1. Chapter 17 Test
2. H.W. Constitution Test Review
District Constitution Test is Tuesday
Social Studies TAKS is Friday, April 29th
April 14, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Go over the test review
3. Gettysburg Address video
4. H.W. STUDY for Chapter 17 Test tomorrow.
April 13, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Read Chapter 17, Section 4 and then complete the Guided Reading w.s.
3. H.W. Chapter 17 Test Review
Chapter 17 Test is Friday.
April 12, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Discuss pages 500-503
3. H.W. Questions w.s. over pages 502 and 503.
Chapter 17 Test will be Friday.
April 11, 2011
1. Turn in homework and recruitment poster.
2. Gettysburg Video
3. H.W. Questions w.s. over pages 496-501. The questions are to be answered in complete sentences.
April 8, 2011
1. Discuss pages 493-495.
2. H.W. Page 495 Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C. Remember, your recruitment poster is due on Monday.
April 7, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Recruitment Poster Use pages 491-492 in textbook for information on the poster. Follow the instructions on the sheet you were given. Poster due on Monday.
April 6, 2011
1. Discuss the Emancipation Proclamation and the 54th Regiment.
2. Video Clip of the 54th Regiment
3. H.W. Chapter 17, Section 1 Guided Reading w.s.
April 5, 2011
1. READING TAKS Test Periods #1-4
2. 1st, 3rd periods. Grade homework and watch a review video over Jamestown and the Pilgrims.
April 4, 2011
1. Math TAKS Test Periods #1-4
2. 5th and 6th periods Grade homework and watch a review video over Jamestown and the Pilgrims
April 1, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Quiz over Chapter 16, Section 3
3. Practice TAKS Questions (due next class period)
Monday is the Math TAKS for periods 1-4, then classes 5, 6, and 7 will meet. On Tuesday, the Reading TAKS is given 1-4 periods, then we go to a reverse scedule of 3, 2, 1 for classes.
March 31, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. In groups, read Chapter 16, Section 3 and discuss the battles. Start on Chapter 16, Section 3 Guided Reading w.s.
3. H.W. Finish Guided Reading w.s. if not completed in class.
March 30, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Civil War Songs
3. Discuss pages 472-475.
4. H.W. Page 475 Parts #1,2,3,and 4 of Section 2 Assessment. Draw off the chart on part 2.
March 29, 2011
1. Grade homework
2. Quiz over Chapter 15
3. Ft. Sumter Map
4. H.W. Primary Source Reading
The questions are to be answered on notebook paper in complete sentences.
March 28, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Read and discuss Chapter 16, Section 1
3. H.W. Guided Reading w.s. (Front and back)
March 25, 2011
1. The South Votes to Secede Map
2. Free/Slave States Map
These two maps are due in by the end of class.
3. Page 460 Terms and Names This assignment is due on Monday.
March 24, 2011
1. Social Studies Benchmark today
March 23, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Review for benchmark tomorrow.
3. H.W. STUDY for benchmark. Use the reviews and notes taken in class today to help.
March 22, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Benchmark Review #43-60
3. H.W. Finish review and study for benchmark on Thursday.
March 21, 2011
1. Grade TAKS packet
2. Start on Benchmark Review packet. Finish it for homework. BENCHMARK is this Thursday. Students need to study every night.
March 14-18, 2011
SPRING BREAK
March 11, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Practice TAKS Questions packet. ( due on Monday after Spring Break)
March 10, 2011
1. The 8th grade students had the 3rd Science Benchmark during 1st, 2nd, and 3rd periods. Only had history classes for 4th, 5th, and 6th.
2. The Union At Risk Video. Take Cornell notes over the video.
3. Review for history Benchmark (Thursday after Spring Break)
4. H.W. Finish the Chapter 15 packet from yesterday. It is due on Friday.
March 9, 2011
1. Chapter 14 Test
2. Chapter 15 Reading Study Guide Packet. This packet is due on Friday. Tomorrow we have the 3rd Benchmark Science Test and will be on an altered schedule.
March 8, 2011
1. Quiz
2. Review the Chapter 14 Test Review
3. H.W. STUDY for Chapter 14 Test tomorrow
March 7, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Underground Railroad Video
3. H.W. Chapter 14 Test Review
Chapter 14 Test is Wednesday
March 4, 2011
1. Group Presentations
2. Grade homework.
3. H.W. Read pages 424-429 and complete Guided Reading w.s.
1. Grade homework.
2. Go over Chapter 12 Test
3. Quiz over last night's homework.
4. H.W. Read pages 413-416. Complete w.s.
March 1, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Discuss pages 407-412.
3. In pairs, read these pages for detail and start answering the essay question w.s.
4. H.W. Essay question w.s. if not finished in class.
February 28, 2011
1. The United States Gains Land from Mexico Map. Complete together in class and student's keep to study.
2. Read pages 306-401 (Review of California Gold Mine material that was on the video on Friday)
3. H.W. Complete Guided Reading w.s. over the reading.
February 25, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. The California Gold Rush Video
Remember that your political cartoon is due on Monday.
February 24, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Write a 1/2 to 3/4 page short story about the Battle of the Alamo. Pretend you are at the Alamo and write about the experience. (due at end of class)
3. H.W. Chapter 13, Section 2 and 3 Packet.
Pre-AP has an essay due tomorrow.
February 23, 2011
1. Chapter 12 Test
2. Read pages 377-381.
3. H.W. Guided Reading w.s.
Pre-AP students--remember your essay is due on Friday.
February 22, 2011
1. Grade Building Vocabulary w.s.
2. Review for Chapter 12 Test tomorrow
3. Information on Political Cartoon about Jackson's Administration given out. Cartoon is due on Monday Feb. 28th. Please see me for info and paper if you were absent today.
4. H.W. STUDY for Chapter 12 Test tomorrow
February 21, 2011
President's Day School Holiday
February 18, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Building Vocabulary w.s. (Omit C)
3. Chapter 12 Test Review Chapter 12 Test is Wed. Feb. 23rd.
School Holiday on Monday, Feb. 21st.
February 17, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Discuss pages 368-371.
3. H.W. Chapter 12, Section 4 Essay Questions.
4. PRE-AP Received an essay assignment today. It is over the Lowell Mills. The three paragraph essay is based on two visual primary sources and two written primary sources. All information needed is in their packet. The essay is due on Friday, Feb. 25th and counts as a test grade. It should be typed. Students may come before school if needed to use my student computers to type their essay.
February 16, 2011
1. 8th grade students take the Reading Benchmark test from 8:55 to 1:25. Then they go to 3rd, 2nd, and 1st in that order.
2. In those classes, finish discussing Chapter 12, Section 3.
3. H.W. Chapter 12, Section 3 w.s.
Please make sure you saw your student's Progress Report yesterday. It needs to be signed and returned with your student.
February 15, 2011
1. 8th grade students take the Math Benchmark test from 8:55 to 1:25. Then they go to 5th, 6th, and 7th.
2. 5th and 6th periods--finish discussing Chapter 12, Section 3.
3. H.W. Chapter 12, Section 3 w.s.
Tomorrow class schedule is reversed. Reading Benchmark is from 8:55 to 1:25. Then 3rd, 2nd and 1st period in that order.
Students received their Progress Reports today. Please sign them and return them with your student.
February 14, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Read in class pages 363-367.
3. Complete together in class the note sheet over pages 363-367.
4. No homework as a Valentine treat.
February 11, 2011
1. Quiz over reading from last night. Students may use their Cornell notes.
2. Discuss Chapter 12, Section 2, pages 358-362.
3. H.W. Chapter 12, Section 2 Guided Reading w.s.
February 10, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Chapter 11 Quiz. Students may use their Chapter 11 packet and brochure to help.
3. H.W. Read pages 353-357. Take Cornell Notes. You will need the notes in class tomorrow.
February 9, 2011
1. SNOW DAY
February 8, 2011
1. Grade packet. Students keep to study for quiz tomorrow. They will turn in the packet with the quiz.
2. Go over Chapter 10 Test.
3. H.W. Election of 1828 map
February 7, 2011
1. Make corrections on brochure from last week. Students keep to study and use on Chapter 11 Quiz on Wednesday.
2. H.W. Chapter 11 Review Packet due tomorrow
February 1-4, 2011
SNOW DAYS
January 31, 2011
1. Finish brochure from Friday and turn in.
2. Start on review questions on page 346. The questions are to be answered in complete sentences. They are to be finished for homework.
January 28, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Groups--work on a brochure over Nationalism.
Use pages 338-341 to help.
January 27, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Cross Curriculum Math problems regarding the cost of cotton and size and weight of bales of cotton.
3. H.W. Reading over Eli Whitney, inventor of the cotton gin. The six questions are to be answered on notebook paper in complete sentences.
January 26, 2011
1. Discuss the extra credit and the State of the Union address from last night.
2. Discuss how cotton was picked and the invention of the cotton gin. Look at real cotton bolls and the pods they grow in.
3. In groups, begin working on essay questions over pages 332-337. The questions are due tomorrow.
January 25, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Discuss State of the Union address given tonight.
3. H.W. EXTRA CREDIT assignment: complete the questions I gave you in class today about the speech. It is on TV at 8p.m. tonight.
January 24, 2011
1. Chapter 10 Test
2. Read pages 325-329.
3. H.W. Page 329 Complete Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C. Also, foldable from Friday is due tomorrow. Please remind your students to bring back a signed report card and their course booklet for AHS, tomorrow.
January 21, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Start on foldable over the causes and effects of the War of 1812. It is due Tuesday. Use map pencils for the pictures and blue or black ink for the labeling inside. Use pages 313 and 317 in the book to help.
3. H.W. STUDY for Chapter 10 Test on Monday.
Students received their report cards today. Please sign them and return them to school on Monday. Also, students received a booklet about courses at AHS for next year. They need to bring it back to school on Tuesday to meet with the AHS counselors.
January 20, 2011
1. Grade homework.
2. Discuss the War of 1812. (Pages 314-317)
3. H.W. Chapter 10 Test Review and Building Vocabulary w.s. Chapter 10 Test will be Monday, Jan. 24th.
January 19, 2011
1. Discuss events leading to War of 1812. Pages 310-313.
2. H.W. Read pages 310-313 and complete Essay
Question w.s.
Pre-AP had comparative chart to complete in class over the Native Indians of the Louisiana Territory. Chart due at end of class. They have same homework.
January 18, 2011
School Holiday
January 17, 2011
School Holiday
January 14, 2011
1. Semester Finals Periods 4, 5, 6 Early Dismissal at 11:50 a.m.
January 13, 2011
1. Semester Finals Periods 1, 2, 3 Early Dismissal at 11:50 a.m.
January 12, 2011
1. Go over the Benchmark Test.
Remember half days tomorrow. Periods 1, 2, and 3 finals. Early release at 11:50 a.m.
January 11, 2011
1. Grade #41-64 on the semester review
2. H.W. Study for final exam
January 10, 2011
1. Grade questions #21-40.
2. H.W. #41-64 on the semester review.
January 7, 2011
1. Grade review questions from yesterday.
2. Work on questions #21-40. These are due on Monday.
January 6, 2011
Start on Semester Final Review Complete #1-20 for tomorrow.
1. Grade homework.
2. Election of 1800 Map
3. Discuss Chapter 10, Section 2
4. H.W. Page 307 Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C.
January 3, 2011
1. Discuss the election and administration of Thomas Jefferson.
2. H.W. Notes sheet over pages 297-301.
December 20-December 31, 2010
Holiday Break
December 17, 2010
No class. 1/2 day with volleyball game and concert.
December 16, 2010
1. Liberty Kids Video over the Boston Tea Party
December 15, 2010
1. Benchmark Test
December 14, 2010
1. Practice Benchmark questions
2. Review for benchmark
3. H.W. STUDY for benchmark on Wed.
December 13, 2010
1. Quiz over Colonies foldable
2. Review for benchmark on Wed.
3. H.W. STUDY for benchmark. Go over Chapter 3, 4, 5 Review packet from the first benchmark and 6, 7, 8 Review packet returned today. Also, study Colonies foldable.
December 10, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Review for benchmark
December 9, 2010
1. Check spiral information
2. Start on Chapter 6, 7, and 8 Review for benchmark next Wednesday. If not completed in class, finish for homework.
Remember to get Progress report signed and return to school.
December 8, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Discuss the Bill of Rights (Amendments #1-10)
3. In your spiral, draw illustrations for Amendments #1-6 and #8. Write the title of the Amendment and then draw the picture.
Students received their Progress Reports today. Please sign the report and return it tomorrow.
December 7, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Quiz over the Principles of the Constitution
3. Discuss Articles IV-VII of the Constitution
4. H.W. Guided Reading w.s.
December 6, 2010
1. Discuss Article II and III of the Constitution
2. H.W. Guided Reading w.s.
December 3, 2010
1. Finish discussing Article I of the Constitution and completing the notes sheet.
December 2, 2010
1. Check homework.
2. Start discussing the Preamble and Article I of the Constitution.
3. (PRE-AP) papers on Paul Revere due tomorrow
December 1, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Quiz over Chapter 9, Section 1 and 2
3. Start on Principles of the Constitution w.s. Finish for homework.
1. Read Chapter 9, Section 1 and 2
2. Complete Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. C. on pages 281 and 286.
November 24-28
Thanksgiving Holidays
November 23, 2010
1. History Rocks video.
November 22, 2010
1. Chapter 8 Test
2. American Revolution Puzzle
Remember to get Report Card signed.
November 19, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Go over Chapter 7 Test
3. H.W. Study for Chapter 8 Test on Monday.
REPORT CARDS went home today. Please sign your student's report and send on MONDAY. Pre-AP students received information about an essay they are to write. It is due Friday, Dec. 3rd. They have an information sheet.
November 18, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Start on Chapter 8 Test Review and Building Vocabulary w.s. (due tomorrow)
Chapter 8 Test is on Monday. Report cards go home tomorrow.
November 17, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Quiz over last night's reading and yesterday's discussion.
3. Foldable
4. H.W. Read pages 218-221. Complete the Guided Reading w.s.
November 16, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Discuss pages 212-217. The Virginia Plan, The New Jersey Plan, Great Compromise and Three-Fifths Compromise.
3. H.W. Guided Reading w.s.
November 15, 2010
1. Finish political cartoons from Friday and present them to the class.
2. H.W. Chapter 8, Section 1 Reteaching w.s.
November 12, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Group work--design a political cartoon about an issue the American's dealt with because of the weakness of the Articles of Confederation.
Groups will present their cartoons on Monday.
November 11, 2010
1. Chapter 7 Test
2. Read pages 205-209
3. H.W. Reading Guide over the above pages.
November 10, 2010
1. Grade homework and Guided Reading from Monday. Keep to study. Both assignments are to be turned in on Thursday before the test.
2. H.W. Study for test tomorrow
November 9, 2010
1. Check homework, keep assignment to study for test.
2. In class, start review questions on page 200. Finish the questions for tomorrow.
November 8, 2010
1. Turn in Guided Reading from Friday and newspaper article.
2. Chapter 7 Test Review and Building Vocabulary
Both are due tomorrow.
November 5, 2010
1. Work in groups on Guided Reading about the end of the Revolutionary War and the Treaty of Paris.
November 4, 2010
1. Finish Battle of Yorktown video from yesterday.
2. Grade homework.
3. Discuss the Revolutionary War battle in the South
4. H.W. Write a newspaper article about the battles in the South. Write from either the side of a Patriot or Loyalist newspaper giving the details of the battles. The article is to be written on the information paper I gave the students. Article should be neat, accurate, and spelling checked. The article is due on Monday, November 8th.
November 3, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Battle of Yorktown video (take notes in spiral)
3. H.W. Map of Battle of Yorktown
November 2, 2010
1. Read pages 184-189. Complete the essay question w.s. Due Wednesday.
November 1, 2010
1. 8th Grade Redistep test from 8:55 until 11:50 a.m.
Early Dismissal.
October 29, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Video Liberty Kids
October 28, 2010
1. Chapter 6 Test
2. Read pages 177-183
3. H.W. Guided Reading w.s. Remember to get your progress report signed and return to school tomorrow.
October 27, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Review for test tomorrow.
3. The Road to the Revolution video.
4. H.W. Study for test tomorrow.
PROGRESS REPORTS went home today. Please review your student's report and sign it. Send it back tomorrow to be checked off by their 4th period teacher. You will get the progress report back.
October 26, 2010
1. Grade homework
2. In class complete Chapter 6 Building Vocabulary w.s. and Who Am I? w.s. Grade at end of class.
3. H.W. Chapter 6 Test Review Chapter 6 Test is Thursday.
October 25, 2010
1. Read and discuss the Declaration of Independence
2. Video (choral reading of the Declaration)
3. H.W. Two Views of British Rule The questions about the reading are to be answered on the back of the reading. Chapter 6 Test is on Thursday.
October 22, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Discuss pages 160-165.
3. H.W. Due Tuesday. Write an Acrostic Poem using the word PATRIOT or LOYALIST. Use map pencils to write the word vertically on your page and then blue or black ink to write the word, name, or phrase that describes a Patriot or Loyalist. Be neat and creative. Watch your spelling.
October 21, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Video--Paul Revere's Ride
3. H.W. Patrick Henry Speech w.s. Then read pages 158 and 159. On the back of the Patrick Henry speech w.s., answer only the Connect to History question.
October 20, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Go over the benchmark booklets.
3. H.W. READ pages 154-157. Complete Guided Reading w.s.
October 19, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. King's Candy TAX Review Game
3. H.W. Read pages 147-151. On page 151, complete the Terms and Names.
Parents you can now come to the school and sign up to use the Self-Serve Teams information. It will show up to date grades for your student and attendance.
October 18, 2010
1. Read pages 141-146.
2. Students, as needed, will finish the benchmark from Friday.
3. H.W. Essay questions w.s. The questions are to be answered in complete sentences.
October 15, 2010
1. History Benchmark Test
October 14, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Review for benchmark.
3. H.W. STUDY for benchmark tomorrow.
October 13, 2010
1. Finish going over review packet for benchmark.
2. Spiral Notes
3. H.W. Review w.s.
Study for benchmark. History benchmark is Friday.
October 12, 2010
1. Finish Chapter 3, 4, 5 TAKS Review packet from Thursday.
2. H.W. Practice Benchmark questions
History Benchmark is Friday.
October 11, 2010
Student School Holiday
October 8, 2010
Student School Holiday
October 7,2010
1. Grade homework
2. Start on Benchmark Review over Chapter 3,4,5
Students will finish it in class on Tuesday.
Students received their report cards today. Please
sign the report and return it on Tuesday.
October 6, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Review Game for benchmark.
3. H.W. Compare the Mayflower Compact and Fundamental Order of Connecticut w.s. Use pages 82 to 83 to help.
October 5, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Take home quiz over Chapter 5. Due tomorrow.
October 4, 2010
1. Finish w.s. from Friday (15 min.) then grade homework.
2. Building Vocabulary w.s. (review Chapter 5)
3. Glossary After You Read w.s. (review Chapter 5)
Both of these worksheets are due tomorrow.
1. Homework Quiz. Students may use their homework to answer the questions on the quiz.
2. Spiral Notes
3. H.W. Chapter 5, Section 1 and 2 Reteaching w.s.
September 29, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Finish Thirteen Colonies foldable
3. H.W. READ pages 125-129. On page 129, complete Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C.
September 28, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Start on Thirteen Colonies Foldable. Finish in class tomorrow.
3. H.W. READ pages 119-124. On page 124, complete Terms and Names.
September 27, 2010
1. Chapter 3 and 4 Test
2. Thirteen Colonies Puzzle (due tomorrow)
Bring scissors and glue to class tomorrow.
September 24, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. TAKS Practice
3. H.W. Study for Chapter 3 and 4 Test on Monday.
PreAP--your Colonial Brochure is due on Monday.
September 23, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Chapter 4 Reteaching w.s.
3. Chapter 4 Building Vocabulary
4. H.W. Chapter 4 Test Review
Chapter 3 and 4 Test is Monday Sept. 27th
PreAP-Finish DBQ over Jamestown. Write a thesis sentence and turn it in today. Remember, your Colonial Brochure is due on Monday.
September 22, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Discuss pages 113-117
3. H.W. Chapter 3 Test Review
Chapter 3 and 4 Test is Monday, Sept. 27th
September 21, 2010
1. Go over Chapter 2 Test
2. Grade homework.
3. Discuss pages 103-107
4. H.W. The Southern Colonies Guided Reading w.s.
September 20, 2010
1. Go over TAKS Practice w.s. from Friday.
2. Discuss pages 98-102
3. H.W. Questions w.s. over pages 98-102.
September 17, 2010
1. Discuss Constitution Day.
2. Quiz Use your Cornell Notes from last night's hw.
3. TAKS Practice Questions
4. H.W. Triangular Trade Map. Due Tuesday. Make your map look exactly like the one on page 95. Label and color to match. On the back, use page 96 to list the Navigation Acts.
1. Grade homework.
2. Cornell notes over Jamestown and Plymouth
3. H.W. READ pages 84-87 and complete the Chapter 3, Section 3 w.s.
September 14, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Jamestown and Plymouth video
3. Read pages 76-81 and complete the Terms and Names on page 81. Follow the instructions given on the blue sheet the first day of class.
PREAP classes started on their colonial brochure. It is due on Sept. 27th. They received an instruction sheet to help them complete the brochure.
September 13, 2010
1. Start on Jamestown Foldable (due Friday) Follow the directions on the sheet.
2. Read Chapter 3, Section 1 and start on questions. The questions are to be answered in complete sentences and are due tomorrow.
September 10, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Chapter 2 Test
3. Thirteen Colonies Map (due Tuesday, Sept. 14th)
Follow the directions on the back.
September 9, 2010
1. Check the review from last night.
2. Building Vocabulary w.s. (due tomorrow)
3. H.W. STUDY for Chapter 2 Test tomorrow.
September 8, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Cornell notes over pages 59-63.
3. H.W. Chapter 2 Test Review
September 7, 2010
1. Go over Chapter 1 and Geography Test
2. Mercantilism Notes
3. Discuss pages 55-58.
4. H.W. Guided Reading w.s.
September 6, 2010
LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
September 3, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Exploration Notes
September 2, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Chapter 1 and Geography Test.
3. H.W. READ pages 49-54. Then complete the Who Am I? worksheet. On the back of the worksheet, answer the Main Idea questions, A. B. and C. from page 54.
September 1, 2010
1. Check homework.
2. Freestyle world map.
3. Building Vocabulary w.s. due tomorrow
4. H.W. Study for test tomorrow
August 31, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Go over The U.S. in the World Map. This map will be on the test on Thursday and students will need to identify information marked on the map.
3. H.W. Chapter 1 and Geography Review for test on Thursday.
August 30, 2010
1. Finish grading Chapter 1 Reading Study Guide packet from Friday.
2. H.W. Christopher Columbus w.s. Read the information sheet that comes with the worksheet to help answer the questions. As always, the questions are to be answered in complete sentences. Use the map on page 41 to color and label the map on the back of your worksheet.
August 27, 2010
1. Turn in The U.S. in the World Map
2. Begin grading Chapter 1 Reading Study Guide.
3. Took school pictures
4. H.W. Complete extra credit Hemisphere/Latitude/Longitude w.s. due Monday
August 26, 2010
1. Turn in homework.
2. Chapter 1 Reading Study Guide. Due tomorrow.
The U.S. in the World Map due tomorrow.
August 25, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Review geographic terms.
3. Start on The US in the World Today map. It is due on Friday. Use the maps in the back of your book to help.
4. H.W. Map skills w.s. and Latitude/Longitude w.s. are due tomorrow.
August 24, 2010
1. Turn in homework.
2. Take Cornell Notes over The Five Themes of Geography.
3. PreAP classes started in groups working on posters to make a presentation tomorrow relating the city of Arlington to the themes of geography.
4. H.W. Themes of Geography questions. Use the packet I gave you and the notes you took today to help with the answers. The questions are to be answered in
complete sentences. Use ink.
August 23, 2010
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Pathfinder Packet and Rules
3. Review Cornell Notes
4. H.W. Write a short paragraph (about 1/2 page)
to introduce yourself to me. Due tomorrow. Also, remember to show your parents the team information and get signatures on the blue sheet and if applicable, the PreAP purple sheet.
June 3, 2010
1. 1st, 2nd, 3rd period finals.
Early dismissal at 11:50 a.m.
Have a fun and safe summer vacation.
June 2, 2010
1. 4th, 5th, and 6th period finals
Early dismissal at 11:50 a.m.
June 1, 2010
1. End of Year Reflection Essays
Zero hour final today. No more zero hour classes at Bailey. Tomorrow, 4th, 5th, and 6th period finals. On Thursday, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd period finals. Early dismissal at 11:50 tomorrow and Thursday.
May 31, 2010
Memorial Day Holiday
May 28, 2010
1. Grade review.
2. Finished questions 85 to 100.
3. Study for finals next week.
May 27, 2010
1. Check #41-60
2. H.W. #61-85
3. Remember to bring your book tomorrow to turn in.
1. Go over Chapter 18 Test.
2. Work on questions #21-40 on the semester review for tomorrow.
May 24, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. 2nd Semester Review The questions are to be answered on notebook paper in complete sentences. Complete #1-20 for tonight.
May 21, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Themes of Geography Review Packet
May 20, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Review Movemement and Human-Environment Interaction
3. Read pages 16-19
4. H.W. Answer the Thinking About Geography questions on Pages 16-19. The questions are to be answered in complete sentences.
May 19, 2010
1. Grade homework
2. Review Place and Region
3. Make flash cards for Place and Region (due Thursday)
4. Geography The Letter D. w.s. (due Thursday)
May 18, 2010
1. Turn in puzzle.
2. Review Location as part of the 5 Themes of Geography. page 4 Make a flash card about Location. Write the name Location on the front of a 3 x 5 card and draw two pictures on the front to illustrate absolute and relative location. On the back of the card write the definition for absolute and relative location.
3. Review Latitude and Longitude.
4. Practice w.s.
May 17, 2010
1. Chapter 18 Test
2. Reconstruction Puzzle (Use Chapter 18 to help)
Puzzle due tomorrow.
May 14, 2010
1. Turn in newspaper article from yesterday.
2. Building vocabulary w.s.
3. Chapter 18 Section Quizzes
4. Chapter 18, Section 3 RSG
5. Go over the answers to these reviews at the end of class. Keep to study for test on Monday.
6. H.W. Study for Chapter 18 Test on Monday.
May 13, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Read pages 529-533.
3. Write a one page newspaper article about President Grant's administration. Pretend you are a newspaper reporter in the 1870's and you are reporting to the American people about what is going on in Grant's administration. Remember, you need a headline before the article.
Chapter 18 Test is Monday, May 17th.
1. READ and discuss pages 514-521.
2. H.W. Questions w.s. The questions are to be answere in complete sentences.
May 7, 2010
1. TAKS Party schedule. Classes are 25 minutes long. Students may read AR book or work on homework assignment from another class. TAKS party 1:30 to 3:55.
May 6, 2010
1. Finish Movie
May 5, 2010
1. Movie
May 4, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Movie
May 3, 2010
1. Read Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address.
2. Video
3. H.W. Answer all the questions on page 509 in complete sentences.
April 30, 2010
1. History TAKS Test
April 29, 2010
Review for TAKS for tomorrow.
April 28, 2010
1. Quiz
2. Grade homework.
3. Review for TAKS on Friday.
4. H.W. STUDY for TAKS test on Friday. Review your study notes you have gotten in class.
No Zero Hour Classes tomorrow or Friday.
April 27, 2010
1. Quiz
2. Grade homework.
3. Go over Constitution Test
4. H.W. TAKS Review Questions
April 26, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Quiz
3. Review for TAKS on Friday.
4. H.W. Practice TAKS questions
April 23, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Quiz over Principles of the Constitution.
3. Territorial map
4. H.W. Practice TAKS questions.
Study this weekend your 3rd Benchmark Review, Constitution Review, your colonies foldable and the Social Studies packet you were given this week. TAKS history test is FRIDAY.
April 22, 2010
1. Go over Chapter 17 Test.
2. Quiz over TAKS dates.
3. H.W. Chapter 6, 7, 8 TAKS Review packet.
April 21, 2010
1. Constitution Test
April 20, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Review for Constitution Test tomorrow.
3. H.W. Study for test
April 19, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Review for Constitution Test on Wednesday.
3. H.W. Constitution Review
April 16, 2010
1. Chapter 17 Test
2. Constitution Review Packet
April 15, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Watch review video "The Union At Risk"
3. Write a 1/2 to 1 page summary of the video using the notes taken during the film.
4. H.W. STUDY for the Chapter 17 Test tomorrow.
April 14, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Go over Chapter 16 Test
3. Review Information for Chapter 17 Test on Friday.
4. H.W. TAKS Practice Questions over Slavery, Civil War Events, Leaders and Lincoln. Students are to highlight and number in the reading where they find the answer.
April 13, 2010
1. Grade homework
2. Go over the 3rd history Benchmark
3. H.W. Glossary After You Read w.s. Review for Chapter 17 Test on Friday.
April 12, 2010
1. Turn in Recruitment Posters
2. Discuss pages 504-507
3. Finish questions from Friday and then grade
4. H.W. READ pages 504-507 for details.
Complete Guided Reading w.s. and Building Vocabulary w.s.
1. Gettysburg Video
2. Discuss pages 496-501.
3. H.W. Questions w.s.
Posters due on Monday.
April 7, 2010
1. Reading TAKS today
April 6, 2010
1. Math TAKS Test today
April 5, 2010
1. Finish w.s. from Thursday and then grade it.
2. Discuss pages 491-495. Reread tonight.
3. H.W. Guided Reading w.s. over pages 491-495.
Also, students were given a piece of white paper today to make a recruiting poster. The poster is due on Monday, April 12th. They can choose either to recruit for the Northern or Confederate army. They are to use the information on page 492 to help them.
No Zero Hour tomorrow or Wednesday because of the TAKS tests.
April 1, 2010
1. Grade homework
2. Chapter 16 Test
3. READ pages 487-490 and complete Guided Reading w.s.
March 31, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Cesar Chavez lesson
3. H.W. Chapter 16 Building Vocabulary w.s.
STUDY for Chapter 16 test tomorrow.
March 30, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Finish class presentations from yesterday.
3. H.W. Chapter 16 Test Review
4. Chapter 16 Test on Thursday
March 29, 2010
1. Turn in homework.
2. Groups work to analyze the Battles of Shiloh, New Orleans, Seven Days Battle and Antietam.
3. H.W. READ pages 477-481 and complete Guided Reading w.s. over the reading.
March 26, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Discuss pages 472-475
3. H.W. Page 475 Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C.
PreAP Read pages 470-471 and answer the five questions off of the board about the story.
March 25, 2010
1. Video Introduction of Ft. Sumter and the Battle of Bull Run
2. Ft. Sumter Map (complete in class together)
3. H.W. READ pages 465-469 and complete Guided Reading w.s.
March 24, 2010
1. History Benchmark Periods 1-3
4th and 6th periods--read Abraham Lincoln paper and on notebook paper, answer the questions in complete sentences.
March 23, 2010
1. Go over questions from last night.
2. Review for benchmark tomorrow.
3. Practice Questions #1-12 in class and grade
4. H.W. STUDY for benchmark NO ZERO HOUR AT BAILEY TOMORROW.
March 22, 2010
1. Finish Benchmark review in classes. STUDY TONIGHT and TOMORROW NIGHT for Benchmark on Wed. No zero hour at Bailey on Wed. morning because of the benchmark. Students also have practice TAKS questions for tonight that we started in class.
March 15-19, 2010
SPRING BREAK
March 12, 2010
1. Completed benchmark review thru 112 in most classes. Have a great Spring Break. Come back rested and ready to study and finish review for the benchmark on the Wednesday we return.
March 11, 2010
1. Science Benchmark schedule today. I only had 4th and 6th periods today. We reviewed for benchmark. All classes should have thru #80 completed by tomorrow on their review. History benchmark Wed. March 24th.
March 10, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Go over Chapter 14 Test
3. Start on Benchmark Review. No zero hour tomorrow at Bailey because of Science benchmark schedule.
Work on review tonight and tomorrow night.
March 9, 2010
1. Grade homework
2. The South Votes to Secede Map (omit #5)
3. Building Vocabulary w.s. (omit C)
4. Free/Slave State map Label and color map according to the directions.
Finish for homework any of the above assignments not completed in class.
March 8, 2010
1. Discuss Chapter 15, Section 3
2. Discuss Chapter 15, Section 4
3. Quiz over Chapter 15, Section 3. Students may use their Cornell notes from their homework assignment.
4. H.W. Guided Reading over Section 4
March 5, 2010
1. Grade homework
2. Notes over Chapter 15, Section 2
3. H.W. READ Chapter 15, Section 3
Take Cornell Notes over this section.
March 4, 2010
1. Chapter 14 Test
2. Read Chapter 15, Section 1
3. H.W. Guided Reading w.s. over the above reading
March 3, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Go over Chapter 12 Test
3. Finish Review packet in class
4. H.W. STUDY for Chapter 14 Test tomorrow
March 2, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Discuss Chapter 14, Sect. 4
3. H.W. Chapter 14 Review Packet. Complete the last two pages of the packet only. We will complete the first two pages in class tomorrow.
Chapter 14 Test Thursday.
March 1, 2010
1. Quiz over Chapter 14, Section 2. May use Cornell notes from Friday.
2. Discuss Chapter 14, Section 3.
3. H.W. Guided Reading w.s. over Chapter 14, Sect. 3
February 26, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Read and take Cornell notes over Chapter 14, Section 2, pages 413-416.
February 25,2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Discuss maps on pages 394 and 389. Also, discuss picture on page 404.
3. H.W. Read Chapter 14, Section 1 and complete the 10 Essay Questions.
February 24, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. H.W. Chapter 13 Review
February 23, 2010
1. Read Chapter 13, Section 4 and complete in class the Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C. on page 401. Also, complete Glossary After You Read w.s.
February 22, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Read Chapter 13, Section 2 and 3.
3. H.W. Complete on pages 389 and 395 the Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C.
February 19, 2010
1. Chapter 12 Test
2. H.W. Chapter 13 Reading Study Guide Packet.
February 18, 2010
1. Math Benchmark 8:55-1:25
2. Then only 1st, 2nd and 3rd periods.
3. In class in the afternoon, we graded packet from Thursday and went over Chapter 11 Test.
4. H.W. Study for Chapter 12 Test on Friday.
February 17, 2010
1. Reading Benchmark 8:55-1:25
2. Then only 5th, 6th and 7th periods.
3. In class in the afternoon, we graded packet from Thursday, and went over Chapter 11 Test.
4. H.W. Study for Chapter 12 Test on Friday
February 16, 2010
1. Finish the packets from last Thursday if not already done so.
2. Look at political cartoons and practice analyzing them.
3. Chapter 12 Test Review w.s.
Chapter 12 Test is Friday. No zero hour for Wed. and Thurs. at Bailey Jr. High due to benchmark testing the next two days.
February 15, 2010
President's Day School Holiday
February 12, 2010
SNOW DAY
February 11, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Chapter 12 Reteaching packet
3. Chapter 12 Glossary after you Read worksheet.
4. H.W. Finish the above papers if not completed in class.
February 10, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Discuss pages 368-371.
3. H.W. READ Chapter 12, Section 4 and complete the questions w.s. The questions are to be answered in complete sentences.
PROGRESS REPORTS went home today. Please get them signed.
February 9, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Quiz (Students may use their Cornell notes)
3. Chapter 12, Sect. 3 notes over sectional economic issues. Completed in class together.
4. H.W. Chapter 12, Sect. 3 Guided Reading w.s
February 8, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Election of 1828 Map w.s.
3. Andrew Jackson Reading (The questions are to be answered in complete sentences on notebook paper)
4. H.W Read pages 358-362 and take Cornell notes.
February 5, 2010
1. Chapter 11 Test
2. READ pages 353-357
3. H.W. Questions w.s. The questions are to be answered in complete sentences. (due Monday)
February 4, 2010
1. Go over Chapter 10 Test
2. Chapter 11 Study Packet
3. H.W. Study for Chapter 11 Test tomorrow.
February 3, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Quiz
3. Building Vocabulary w.s. (completed and checked in class)
4. H.W. Study for Chapter 11 Test on Friday. Review given to students today.
TAKS tutoring is Thursday from 4 to 5.
February 2, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Read Chapter 11, Section 3.
3. H.W. Complete Guided Reading w.s.
Chapter 11 Test is Friday.
TAKS Tutoring is Thursday from 4 to 5.
February 1, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. READ pages 325-337
3. H.W. Page 329 and 337 Main Ideas A. B. and C.
January 29, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Chapter 10 Test
3. H.W. Chapter 11 Reading Study Guide packet. The questions are to be answered in complete sentences. The packet is due Monday.
January 28, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Election of 1800 Map.
3. H.W. Building Vocabulary w.s. Also, study the Chapter 10 Test Review we corrected in class today. Test tomorrow. Also, your foldable is due tomorrow and for PREAP your postage stamp is due.
January 27, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. H.W. Chapter 10 Test Review. Also, look over page 304. Extra credit: Watch the State of the Union Address tonight at 8:00 p.m. Write a 1/2 page summary of what the President speaks about and have a parent initial the paper.
TAKS HISTORY TUTORING BEGINS TOMORROW AFTERNOON. TAKS history tutoring is Thursday afternoons from 4 to 5.
January 26, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Start foldable over causes and effects of the War of 1812. Foldable due on Friday.
3. H.W. READ pages 314-317. On page 317, complete Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C.
January 25, 2010
1. READ pages 310-313.
2. The questions on the worksheet are to be answered in complete sentences. Assignment due Tuesday.
Remember to get your report card signed.
January 22, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Video over Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Get report cards signed this weekend.
January 21, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Go over the December benchmarks.
3. H.W. READ pages 302-307. On page 307, complete Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C. Please remember to write the term, underline it, define or identify the name and then skip a line before starting the next one. Also, the questions are to be answered in complete sentences.
PREAP--started on a postage stamp that depicts the personal or professional life of Thomas Jefferson. The students are to design a 5" x 8" stamp, using map pencils that describes a part of his life. They need to find out how much a stamp costs today and write the postage in on the stamp. They were given the paper to complete this assignment. This project is due Friday, Jan. 29th.
January 20, 2010
1. Read and complete notes worksheet over Chapter 10, Section 1 pages 297-301. W.S. due tomorrow.
TAKS tutoring for history starts next Thursday, Jan. 28th from 4 to 5. If your student received a letter about tutoring, please sign and return the letter with your student to me. Thank you.
January 19, 2010
No school. Teacher workday.
January 18, 2010
No school. Martin Luther King Holiday.
January 15, 2010
4th, 5th and 6th period finals.
Early dismissal at 11:50 a.m.
No school Monday or Tuesday of next week.
January 14, 2010
1st, 2nd, and 3rd period finals.
Early dismissal at 11:50 a.m.
No school Monday or Tuesday of next week.
January 13, 2010
1. Zero hour Semester Final
No zero hour at Bailey until next Wed. morning.
2. Rest of classes grade homework. STUDY for finals.
Final schedule for this week. Wednesday, zero and 7th period finals. Regular hours for Wednesday. Thursday, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd period finals. No zero hour class at Bailey that day. Early dismissal at 11:55. Friday, 4th, 5th and 6th period finals. No zero hour class at Bailey that day. Early dismissal at 11:55. No class on Monday, Jan. 18th or Tuesday, Jan. 19th.
January 12, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Semester Review #81-91. STUDY for finals.
Final schedule for this week. Wednesday, zero and 7th period finals. Regular hours for Wednesday. Thursday, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd period finals. No zero hour class at Bailey that day. Early dismissal at 11:55. Friday, 4th, 5th and 6th period finals. No zero hour class at Bailey that day. Early dismissal at 11:55. No class on Monday, Jan. 18th or Tuesday, Jan. 19th.
January 11, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Semester Review #61-80. STUDY for finals.
Final schedule for this week. Wednesday, zero and 7th period finals. Regular hours for Wednesday. Thursday, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd period finals. No zero hour class at Bailey that day. Early dismissal at 11:55. Friday, 4th, 5th and 6th period finals. No zero hour class at Bailey that day. Early dismissal at 11:55. No class on Monday, Jan. 18th or Tuesday, Jan. 19th.
1. Grade homework.
2. Semester Review questions #21-40 due tomorrow.
January 6, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Start on semester exam review. The questions are to be answered in complete sentences on notebook paper. Questions #1-20 are due tomorrow. PreAP primary source questions due tomorrow.
January 5, 2010
1. Grade homework.
2. Discuss Chapter 9, Section 3 in groups. Students divided into groups to find the main idea of the section they are assigned. They will report the event and main idea to the rest of the class.
3. H.W. Read for detail pages 287-291. Complete Guided Reading w.s. PreAP--Whiskey Rebellion Primary Source reading and questions. This assignment due on Thursday.
January 4, 2010
1. Go over and make corrections on Chapter 9, Sect. 1 Guided Reading w.s.
2. Discuss pages 282-286.
3. H.W. Guided Reading w.s. over Chapter 9, Sect. 2.
December 18, 2009
No class due to program and volleyball game.
December 17, 2009
1. Chapter 9, Section 1 Guided Reading. Turn in at end of class. No zero hour tomorrow.
Early dismissal tomorrow.
December 16, 2009
1. History Benchmark today.
December 15, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Review for benchmark tomorrow.
3. H.W. STUDY for benchmark.
December 14, 2009
1. Grade benchmark review. Students keep to study for benchmark on Wed.
2. H.W. Page 170 Review Questions 1-10. The questions are to be answered in complete sentences. This is a review also for benchmark.
December 11, 2009
1. Finish the Benchmark Review. Benchmark is Wed. Dec. 16th.
December 10, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Start on Benchmark Review.
Remember to get progress reports signed. Also, study for Benchmark. Benchmark is next Wed.
December 9, 2009
1. Turn in homework
2. Preamble Test
3. Video
4. H.W. Constitution Review packet
December 8, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Go over Amendments 11-27
3. H.W. Amendments 11-27 w.s. Also, study the Preamble for test tomorrow.
December 7, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Go over Amendments 1-10
3. H.W. The Bill of Rights w.s. Also, remember the Preamble Test is Wed. Dec. 9th. Study your sheet we completed in class.
December 4, 2009
1. Review Article II and III from yesterday.
2. Discuss Article IV to VIII
3. H.W. Article IV to VIII worksheet
December 3, 2009
1. Grade homework
2. Complete Article II and III w.s. together in class.
3. H.W. Reread pages 240-245.
December 2, 2009
1. Finish working on Article I worksheet.
2. H.W. Reteaching Article I w.s.
December 1, 2009
1. Complete more of Article I worksheet together in class.
2. H.W. Work on memorizing the Preamble. Preamble Test, Dec. 9th. Finish Seven Principles Foldable. It is due tomorrow.
November 30, 2009
1. Complete Preamble study sheet. Students need to memorize the Preamble and a written test will be on Wed. December 9th.
2. Start discussing the Constitution with Article I. We will be completing a worksheet together in class.
3. Seven Principles of the Constitution Foldable is due Wed. Dec. 2nd. Information was given out before the Thanksgiving holidays.
November 25-27, 2009
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS
November 24, 2009
1. Finished the movie Johnny Tremain
Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving Holiday.
November 23, 2009
1. Movie Johnny Tremain (Story during the Revolutionary War)
November 20, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Start on Seven Principles of the Constitution foldable. It is due on Wed. Dec. 2nd. Students received an instruction sheet today to follow.
3. Quiz over last night's homework.
November 19, 2009
1. Chapter 8 Test
2. READ pages 226-231 after test
3. H.W. Definition w.s. over Principles of the Constitution
November 18, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Go over Chapter 7 Test
3. H.W. Study for Chapter 8 Test tomorrow.
November 17, 2009
1. 8th Graders to Cowboy Stadium
Make sure your review and vocabulary is complete for tomorrow. Study for Chapter 8 Test on Thursday.
November 16, 2009
1. Grade Chapter 8 Packet from Friday.
2. Start on Building Vocabulary w.s. and Chapter 8 Review for Test on Thursday.
NO ZERO HOUR CLASS TOMORROW.
November 13, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Quiz
3. H.W. Chapter 8 Review packet. Due Monday.
Chapter 8 Test is Thursday. We are out of class for Cowboy Stadium on Tuesday.
1. Grade homework.
2. Video over the Constitutional Convention
3. H.W. Reteaching w.s. over last the reading from last night.
November 10, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Complete notes w.s. over pages 205-209 in class.
3. H.W. Read pages 212-217 and complete Guided Reading w.s.
November 9, 2009
1. Go over benchmark tests.
2. Discuss Articles of Confederation
3. H.W. Read pages 205-209 and complete w.s.
November 6, 2009
1. Chapter 7 Test
2. American Revolution Puzzle
November 5, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Chapter 7 Building Vocabulary w.s. Go over answers in class. Study for test tomorrow.
3. Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech
4. H.W. STUDY for Chapter 7 Test tomorrow.
November 4, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Go over Chapter 6 Test
3. H.W. Review w.s. for Chapter 7 test.
Chapter 7 Test is Friday.
PreAP-redo thesis sentences. They are due Monday.
November 3, 2009
1. Cornwallis Map (Complete together in class)
2. Guided Reading w.s. (Work in groups in class. Finish for homework)
Chapter 7 Test is on Friday
November 2, 2009
1. Discuss Chapter 7, Section 3 Pages 190-194
2. H.W. Write a newspaper article describing the Revolutionary War battles in the South from 1778 thu 1781. The students received an instruction sheet in class. The assignment is due on Wed. It is to be turned in on the sheet I gave them.
October 30, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Video The Battle of Yorktown
October 29, 2009
1. Finish and discuss questions from Chapter 7, Section 1 together as a class.
2. H.W. Read pages 184-189. Complete Guided Reading w.s.
October 28, 2009
1. Chapter 6 Test
2. After finishing test, read pages 177-183 and start on Chapter 7, Section 1 questions. We will finish the questions in class tomorrow. There is no homework tonight.
October 27, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Review for test tomorrow.
3. H.W. Study for Chapter 6 Test tomorrow.
October 26, 2009
1. Finish reading and discussing the Declaration of Independence.
2. H.W. Review w.s. for test on Wednesday over Chapter 6.
October 23, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Begin reading and discussing the Declaration of Independence.
October 22, 2009
1. Grade homework
2. Video Clips over Lexington and Concord, Ft. Ticonderoga and Bunker Hill
3. H.W. Read pages 160-165 On page 165, complete Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C.
October 21, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Pg. 149 Boston Massacre picture
3. Discuss pages 154-157.
4. PreAP started on a DBQ. Questions are due on Friday. We will start writing thesis sentences on Friday.
5. H.W. Guided Reading w.s. Use pages 154-157 to help.
October 20, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. The Road to the Revolution Video (Take notes to use on quiz)
3. Quiz over video
4. H.W. Read pages 147-151. On page 151, complete Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C.
October 19, 2009
1. Go over chapter 3 and 4 Test
2. Discuss pages 143-146
3. H.W. Read for detail pages 143-146. Chapter 6, Section 1 questions w.s. All questions are to be answered in complete sentences.
Friday, October 16, 2009
1. History Benchmark today.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Review for benchmark.
3. H.W. Study for benchmark.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Quiz
3. H.W. Practice Benchmark Questions
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
1. Review in class for benchmark on Friday.
2. H.W. Benchmark Review w.s.
Monday, October 12, 2009
1. School Holiday
Friday, October 9, 2009
1. School Holiday.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
1. Finish packet from yesterday and turn it in.
Report Cards were given to students today. Please sign your student's report card and return it on Tuesday. Remember, early dismissal at 11:50 today and no school Friday or Monday.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
1. Finish grading packet from yesterday.
2. Quiz over Cornell notes.
3. H.W. Start on review packet for Chapter 5. Finish it in class tomorrow.
Report cards go home tomorrow. Please look at your student's report and sign it. The student is to return it to their 4th period teacher. The teacher will return the report to you after checking that the parent has seen the report. Remember, classes are dismissed at 11:50 a.m. tomorrow and there is no school on Friday or Monday.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Read pages 125-129.
3. H.W. Take Cornell notes over pages 125-129.
Remember, classes are dismissed at 11:50 a.m. on Thursday and there is no class on Friday or Monday.
Monday, October 5, 2009
1. Quiz over reading from Friday. Students may use the Cornell notes they were instructed to take over the reading on the quiz.
2. Chapter 5 Reading Study Guide (RSG) due tomorrow.
Remember, classes are dismissed at 11:50 a.m. on Thursday and there is no class on Friday or Monday.
Friday, October 2, 2009
1. Chapter 3 and 4 Test.
2. READ pages 119-124
3. Take Cornell notes. (due Monday)
Thursday, October 1, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Review for test over Chapter 3 and 4 tomorrow.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Make Colonies Foldable
3. H.W. Chapter 4 Test Review. Chapter 3 and 4 Test is Friday.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Start on Chapter 3 Test Review. It is due tomorrow. Chapter 3 and 4 Test is Friday.
Colonial Brochures for the PreAP class are due tomorrow.
Monday, September 28, 2009
1. Finish questions from Friday (15 min to work on these)
2. Grade questions
3. Discuss Chapter 4, Section 4 pages 108-113
4. H.W. Page 113 Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C.
Chapter 3 and 4 Test is Friday.
Colonial Brochure for PreAp class is due Wednesday.
Friday, September 25, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Read pages 103-107.
3. Work in groups on Chapter 4, Section 3 questions.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
1. Turn in Triangular Trade map
2. Read and discuss pages 98-102
3. PreAP work on a Jamestown DBQ
4. H.W. pg. 97 Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C. pg. 102 Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
1. Turn in maps from yesterday.
2. Read and discuss pages 93-97
3. H.W. Triangular Trade map w.s. (Use page 95 in book. Write all information on the map as shown in the book and color your map to match. On page 96, use the list of Navigation Acts to complete the back of the worksheet)
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
1. Grade homework
2. Quiz
3. Start on 13 Colonies Map. Follow directions on the back. Use page 86 to help. Map is due tomorrow.
Monday, September 21, 2009
1. Go over Chapter 2 Test
2. Review Pilgrims and Puritans
3. Go over Mayflower Compact pg. 82
4. H.W. READ pages 84-87. On page 87, complete Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C.
Friday, September 18, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Video over Jamestown and Plymouth Colonies
3. Video Quiz
Thursday, September 17, 2009
1. Constitution Day and Celebrate Freedom Week Review
2. H.W. Notes worksheet over pages 76-81.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Start on Jamestown Foldable. Students were given paper and instruction sheet today. Foldable is due on Monday, September 21st. PreAP started on Colonial Brochure that is due September 30th.
3. H.W. READ pages 76-81.
PROGRESS REPORTS WERE SENT HOME TODAY. PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN THE REPORT WITH YOUR STUDENT TOMORROW.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
1. Chapter 2 Test.
2. READ pages 69-73
3. H.W. Complete Chapter 3, Section 1 Questions. The questions are to be answered in complete sentences.
Monday, September 14, 2009
1. Finish Chapter 2 Test Review in class and discuss map on page 60.
2. H.W. STUDY for Chapter 2 Test tomorrow.
Friday, September 11, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. September 11th moment
3. Start on Chapter 2 Review for test on Tuesday. We had school pictures made during history classes today.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Go over Chapter 1 and Geography Test.
3. Columbian Exchange Diagram (use page 62 of book or packet and in your history spiral, draw off the diagram, label and color it)
4. H.W. Building Vocabulary w.s. OMIT C
Picture Day tomorrow. Chapter 2 Test is Tues. Sept. 15th.
PreAP students need to finish the Making Inferences statements we started in class today.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. READ pages 59-63
3. H.W. Page 63 Complete Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C. (Look at your purple instruction sheet I gave you the first week of school to remind you how to complete the assignment.)
Picture Day is Friday, Sept. 11th during history classes. Chapter 2 Test is Tuesday, Sept. 15th.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
1. Finish Cornell Notes from Friday over pages 51-54. Discuss in class. Discuss Main Idea questions A.B. and C. on page 54.
2. Mercantilism worksheet. Complete together in class and keep to study.
3. H.W. Read pages 55-58 and complete
Guided Reading w.s.
Picture Day is Friday, Sept. 11th. Students were given a packet during 4th period with picture prices. Also, cookie sale fundraiser started today. Students were given a packet at the assembly this morning during 1st period.
Monday, September 7, 2009
1. Labor Day Holiday
Friday, September 4, 2009
1. Geography and Chapter 1 Test
2. After test read pages 51-54 and take Cornell notes over the material.
3. On page 54, answer the Main Idea questions A. B. and C. The questions are to be answered in complete sentences on a sheet of notebook paper.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
1. Grade homework
2. Complete in class Chapter 1 Test Review.
3. H.W. Study for test tomorrow over Geography and Chapter 1. Review homework, notes, reviews, map of the world.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Christopher Columbus questions. Start in class and finish for homework.
3. H.W. Finish Columbus w.s. and complete the Geography Test Review
Geography and Chapter 1 Test is Friday, Sept. 4th.
Chapter 1 and Geography Test is on Friday, Sept. 4th.
Open House tonight at Bailey Junior High. PTA meeting in the cafeteria, then meet the teachers in the classroom.
Monday, August 31, 2009
1. Read and discuss Societies of North America w.s. Answer the questions in class.
2. H.W. 1. Read pages 27-31 in textbook. 2. Complete Chapter 1, Section 1 Reteaching w.s. 3. Read Societies of West Africa w.s. and complete the questions.
PreAP
1. Read page 27 One American Story. Answer questions over the reading. Discuss answers in class.
2. Then same agenda as regulars.
Friday, August 28, 2009
1. Grade homework
2. Quiz over Themes of Geography and map terms.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
1. Turn in US in the World Map.
2. Review map terms with a w.s. done together in class. Keep to study for test next Friday.
3. Latitude/Longitude/Hemisphere w.s. Start on in class. Use atlas in back of book to help. This w.s. is due tomorrow. Remember your questions from yesterday are also due tomorrow.
PreAP
1. Turn in US in the World Map.
2. Finish posters from yesterday and each group present their work.
3. H.W. Map Term w.s. and Latitude/Longitude/Hemisphere w.s. (due tomorrow) I gave map packets to the students to use.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
1. Review Cornell Notes.
2. Take notes over the Five Themes of Geography from power point.
3. H.W. Themes of Geography questions. The questions are to be answered in complete sentences. Use notes from today and pages 4-9 in textbook to help you answer the questions. This worksheet is due Friday. Remember the map from yesterday is due Thursday.
PreAP
1. Take notes over the Five Themes of Geography from power point.
2. Work in groups to produce a poster relating the themes to Arlington, TX.
3. H.W. Same as listed above.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
1. Review oceans, continents, equator, prime meridian, special latitudes.
2. Start on The US in the World Map and question w.s. (due Thursday) Be sure to follow directions on the worksheet (w.s.) carefully. Be neat. Also, if you did not turn in your blue sheet today, get it signed tonight.
PreAP History
1. Freestyle draw a map including the continents, major oceans, labeling the equator, prime meridian, etc. Then look at wall map to make corrections and review material.
2. Start on The US in the World Map and question w.s. (due Thursday) Be sure to follow directions on the worksheet (w.s.) carefully. Be neat. Also, if you did not turn in your blue sheet today and/or your PreAP parent sheet, get them signed and turned in tomorrow.
Monday, August 24, 2009
1. Welcome to 8th grade
2. Pathfinder Packet information
3. Instructions for U.S. History papers and/or PreAp info
4. Write short paragraph describing yourself.
5. H.W. Show your parent the information packet and get blue sheet completed and signed by parent. Due tomorrow. Also, need map pencils for class tomorrow.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
1. 1st, 2nd, 3rd period semester finals. Early dismissal at 11:55. Have a great summer and I wish you success next year in high school.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
1. 4th, 5th and 6th period semester finals. Early dismissal at 11:55.
Have a great summer and I wish you success next year in high school.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
1. Zero hour Semester Final (No more class)
2. Other classes finish the semester review and check the answers. Remember tomorrow and Thursday are early dismissal days at 11:55 a.m.
Monday, June 1, 2009
1. Work on #61-80 of the review in class. Students should study these answers tonight. Zero hour has their final tomorrow morning. They need to bring their review, (that they were told on Friday to finish) and their book to class in the morning.
Final schedule:
Period 4,5,6 Wednesday, June 3rd 8:55-11:55 early dismissal
Period 1,2,3 Thursday, June 4th 8:55-11:55 early dismissal
All FINES and BOOKS must be turned in by last day of tests.
Friday, May 29, 2009
1. Work on #41-60 of the semester review in class.
Go over the answers. Students should study these answers tonight.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
1. Work on #21-40 of the semester review in class. Go over the answers. Students should study these answers tonight.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
1. Start on Semester Review. Complete #1-20 in class. Students should study the answers tonight.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
1. Book Check
2. Essay-due at end of class
Monday, May 25, 2009
Memorial Day Holiday
Friday, May 22, 2009
1. Discuss and grade homework over Plessy v. Ferguson and Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
1. Chapter 19 Test corrections.
2. H.W. Read pages 604-605 and 608-609. Complete the worksheet by answering the questions in complete sentences.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
1. Finish movie "Glory"
2. Discuss main ideas of movie and character development throughout the movie. Also, discuss the historical references made during the movie.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
1. Movie "Glory"
Monday, May 18, 2009
1. Reread page 490 and review the 54th Massachusetts Regiment history during the Civil War.
2. Start watching the movie "Glory"
Friday, May 15, 2009
1. Chapter 19 Test
Thursday, May 14, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Review video for test tomorrow.
3. H.W. Study for Chapter 19 test tomorrow. Study vocabulary, homework, map on page 561, and look back over the chapter. Make sure you did read the chapter.
Remember to get progress report signed and return it to school.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
1. Chapter 19 Review Packet. (use pages 539-562 to help) Assignment due tomorrow.
Chapter 19 Test Friday. Progress reports, award letters, and Arlington High class registrations went home today. Progress reports need to be signed and returned tomorrow. Thank you.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
1. Finish grading and discussing Chapter 19 packet.
2. Grade Immigration, 1907 w.s.
Chapter 19 Test Friday
1. Work on Chapter 19 Reading Study Guide Packet. Classes are shortened because of TAKS Party scheduled for this afternoon.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
1. Finish movie.
2. Start Chapter 19 Reading Study Guide packet. Packet is due on Monday. Packet will be worked on in class on Friday.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
1. 2nd part of Movie
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
1. Movie
Monday, May 4, 2009
School Holiday
Friday, May 1, 2009
1. HISTORY TAKS TEST
Thursday, April 30, 2009
1. Lincon's Second Inaugural Address
2. Review Game for TAKS
3. H.W. STUDY for TAKS. TAKS test is tomorrow. There will be no zero hour.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. H.W. Study for TAKS. TAKS test is Friday. There will be no zero hour for Thursday or Friday because of the Science and History TAKS tests.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Start on Timeline. It is due tomorrow. First find the answers to the clues on the clue list. Put the name of the event or document and the date. Then put them onto the timeline in the right order. Remember to complete it like the example on the board.
Monday, April 27, 2009
1. Review wars that America was involved in through the Civil War.
2. Go over Study Packet. Students need to review it every night this week.
3. H.W. TAKS Practice questions. Highlight and number in the reading where you find the answer to the questions.
STUDY for TAKS. The history TAKS test is this FRIDAY.
Friday, April 24, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Review for TAKS.
3. H.W. STUDY for TAKS test.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
1. Grade homework (#106-140)
2. Finish TAKS packet.
History TAKS test is Friday, May 1st. Please review each night with your student the information we have gone over.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
1. Grade homework. (TAKS Packet #1-105)
2. Go over Constitution Test
3. H.W. TAKS Packet #106-146.
History TAKS test is Friday, May 1st. Please review each night with your student the information we have gone over.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
1. Grade Chapter 17 Glossary After You Read w.s.
2. Work on TAKS review packet in class. #59-105 is due tomorrow.
History TAKS test is Friday, May 1st. Please review each night with your student the information we have gone over.
Monday, April 20, 2009
1. Turn in Chapter 18 RSG
2. Start on TAKS Review Packet #1-58 due tomorrow.
History TAKS test is Friday, May 1st. Please review each night with your student the information we have gone over.
Friday, April 17, 2009
1. Chapter 18 Reading Study Guide
Thursday, April 16, 2009
1. Constitution Test
2. H.W. Chapter 17 Glossary After You Read w.s.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
1. Constitution Quiz
2. Finish Constitution Review. Please study the review tonight and turn it in tomorrow when you take the Constitution Test.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
1. Constitution Review through #23. Be sure and use map pencils for your illustrations on #11-17.
Constitution Test is Thursday, April 16th.
Monday, April 13, 2009
1. READ pages 504-507.
2. Start Constitution Review.
3. H.W. STUDY the part of the review we completed in class. Reread the information we went over in class. Constitution Test is Thursday, April 16th.
Friday, April 10, 2009
School Holiday
Thursday, April 9, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Video--Gettysburg Address
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Go over Chapter 16 Test.
3. Read pages 496-503.
4. H.W. Page 503 Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B.and C.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
1. Testing schedule today. 8th grade Math TAKS from 9:00 until 1:40. Then short 5th, 6th and 7th period classes. Remember that Chapter 17, Section 2 Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C. and Critical Thinking questions are due tomorrow.
Monday, April 6, 2009
1. Grade homework from Friday.
2. READ pages 491-495
3. H.W. Page 495 Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B.and C. and Critical Thinking Question. Remember to write the Term or name and underline it. Then give a complete definiton or tell the significance of the term or name. Skip a line between each of the terms. The questions are to be answered in complete sentences.
1. Grade homework.
2. Cesar Chavez lesson
3. H.W. Study for Chapter 16 Test tomorrow.
Get progress report signed if you did not return today.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Quiz over the reading from last night.
3. H.W. Chapter 16 Test Review Questions and Building Vocabulary. Chapter 16 Test is on Friday.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Read pages 477-481.
3. H.W. Guided Reading w.s. over Chapter 16, Sect. 3
Chapter 16 Test is Friday.
Monday, March 30, 2009
1. Go over Benchmark
2. H.W. Finish Guided Reading w.s. from Friday
Friday, March 27, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Read pages 472-475
3. Complete Guided Reading w.s. in class and turn in.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Video-Civil War, The Union at Risk
3. H.W. Ft. Sumter map
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
1. Read and discuss pages 462-469.
2. H.W. Guided Reading w.s.
3. Remember to work on crossword puzzle. Periods 4, 5, and 6 puzzles due Thursday. Zero hour and 1st period puzzles due on Friday because of benchmark yesterday.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
1. History Benchmark for the first two periods of the day.
2. 4th, 5th and 6th periods--Crossword puzzle. It is due on Thursday. Use chapters 14, 15 and 16 to help.
Monday, March 23, 2009
1. Finish Chapter 14 Reading Study Guide packet from the Friday before Spring Break. (15 to 20 min)
2. Grade packet
3. Review for Social Studies Benchmark tomorrow. There will be no zero hour tomorrow because of the benchmark. Study the review and homework we completed the week before Spring Break.
Friday, March 13, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Chapter 14 Review packet
Have a great Spring Break!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. H.W. TAKS packet reviewing tariffs. Highlight and number in the packet where you find the information.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. 2nd Part of Review for Benchmark
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Review for Benchmark
Report cards went home yesterday. Please sign the report card and return it to school with your student.
Monday, March 9, 2009
1. Go over Chapter 12 Test
2. Discuss Chapter 15
3. H.W. Chapter 15 Reading Study Guide packet
Friday, March 6, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Video--Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
3. H.W. Start reading Chapter 15
1. 8th Grade Reading TAKS. Testing classes from 8:55 until 1:45. (No zero through 4th period classes)
5th and 6th period worked on their assignments from yesterday that are due tomorrow. The regular history classes have "America" picture and essay due tomorrow along with the worksheets from yesterday.
Monday, March 2, 2009
1. Grade TAKS Review packet from Thursday
2. Read and complete questions over pages 407-412. (due Wed.)
3. Read and complete Guided Reading w.s. over pages 413-416. (due Wed)
4. There is no zero hour tomorrow because of the 8th grade READING TAKS. Also, we will be on a testing schedule tomorrow so not all classes will meet until Wed. Please bring 2 No. 2 sharpened pencils and a highlighter for the TAKS test.
Friday, February 27, 2009
1. Manifest Destiny Picture
Finish coloring the picture to match the transparency we looked at today. Regular history classes write a short essay from the perspective of one of the characters in the painting about westward expansion, manifest destiny. Picture and story due on Wed.
Pre-AP students, color picture and write 5 letters over a time span describing the experience of one of the characters in the painting or make a journal and write 5 entries over a time period describing the journey of someone in the painting. Assignment due for Pre-AP on Friday.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
1. Start on TAKS Review packet over the Constitution. Packet is due on Monday. Students are to read carefully and underline or highlight where they find the answer. They are also to number the information that matches the question.
2. Grade homework from yesterday.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Video over the Gold Rush
3. H.W. Chapter 13 Building Vocabulary review packet and The U.S. Gains Land from Mexico Map
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Overview of Chapter 13, Section 4
3. H.W. Guided Reading over Chapter 13, Section 4.
1. Chapter 12 Test
2. Read pages 377-381 Complete worksheet over these pages.
3. Read pages 384-389 and take Cornell notes.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Video-Andrew Jackson
3. H.W. Study your reviews that we corrected in class today for the test tomorrow.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Go over Chapter 11 Test
3. H.W. Building Vocabulary w.s. and Review for test on Friday. Answer the review on notebook paper in complete sentences.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
1. Benchmark testing until 1:40 p.m.
2. 5th and 6th period, work on questions assigned on Friday. They are due tomorrow. Chapter 12 Test is this Friday.
Monday, February 16, 2009
President's Day Holiday
Friday, February 13, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Overview of Chapter 12, Section 4
3. H.W. Chapter 12, Section 4 questions over pages 368-371. Questions are to be answered in complete sentences.
Reminder: No school on Monday and no zero hour on Tuesday.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Turn in schedules to Arlington High School counselors.
3. H.W. Read Andrew Jackson paper and answer on notebook paper the questions on the back. The questions are to be answered in complete sentences.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Chapter 12, Section 2 Reteaching w.s. (in class)
3. Read pages 363-367
4. H.W. Guided Reading w.s.
Progress Reports went home today. Please sign and return tomorrow.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
1. Grade homework
2. Read and discuss Chapter 12, Section 2
3. H.W. Page 362 Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C.
Monday, February 9, 2009
1. Quiz
2. Guided Reading w.s. over pages 353-357.
3. H.W. Chapter 12, Section 1 Questions and Election Map w.s.
Friday, February 6, 2009
1. Chapter 11 Test
2. READ pages 353-357 and take Cornell Notes. You will need the notes in class on Monday.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Review for test tomorrow over Chapter 11.
3. H.W. Study for test
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Notes and Review for Chapter 11 Test
3. H.W. Building Vocab. w.s. and review from the board.
Chapter 11 Test is Friday.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Go over Chapter 10 Test.
3. H.W. Read pages 338-343 and complete the Guided Reading w.s.
Friday, January 30, 2009
1. Video over Industrial Revolution
2. Grade homework
Thursday, January 29, 2009
1. Chapter 10 Test
2. READ pages 325-329.
3. H.W. page 329 Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
ICE DAY School closed
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Chapter 10 Test Review
Chapter 10 Test Thursday, Jan. 29th.
Monday, January 26, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. READ pages 314-317.
3. H.W. Page 317. Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C.
Friday, January 23, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Overview of Chapter 10, Section 3
3. READ pages 310-313 and answer questions worksheet. The questions are to be answered in complete sentences. They are due on Monday. Chapter 10 Test is Thursday, Jan. 29th. Report Cards went home today. Please sign the report card and return with your student on Monday.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Guided Reading over pages 297-301. Complete in class together. Keep to study for chapter test next week.
3. H.W. READ pages 302-307. Complete Terms and Names and Main Ideas A. B. and C. on page 307.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
1. Watch the Oaths of Office (Inauguration)
2. Chapter 10, Section 1 Notes sheet over pgs. 297-301. (due tomorrow)
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Student Holiday
Monday, January 19, 2009
School Holiday
Friday, January 16, 2009
4th, 5th, and 6th period finals.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
1st, 2nd, and 3rd period finals.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
1. Finish Semester Review #81-91.
2. Zero hour had semester final. No zero hour on Thursday and Friday.
3. H.W. For all other classes study for final. Early dismissal on Thursday and Friday at 11:55 a.m.
No school on Monday or Tuesday. School will resume on Wed., Jan. 21st.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
1. Semester Review #61-80. Study review for homework. Semester Finals are as follows: zero hour and 7th period on Wednesday. 1st, 2nd and 3rd periods are Thursday and 4th, 5th and 6th periods are on Friday. Thursday and Friday are early dismissal days at 11:55 a.m. There will be NO zero hour at Bailey on Thursday and Friday.
Monday, January 12, 2009
1. Semester Review #41-60. Study review for homework.
Semester Finals are as follows: zero hour and 7th period on Wed., 1, 2, 3rd periods Thursday, and 4, 5, 6th periods, Friday. Thursday and Friday are early dismissal at 11:55 a.m.
No zero hour for Thursday and Friday mornings at BJH.
Friday, January 9, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Retake Preamble Test
3. Complete #21-40 on the review.
4. H.W. STUDY the semester review #1-40.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. Start on 1st Semester Final Exam Review. We completed questions #1-7, 11, 12, and 14 in class. Students are responsible for completing 8-10, 13, 15-20 for tonight's homework. Retake of Preamble Test is tomorrow.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
1. 8th Grade Reading Benchmark 8:55-1:40.
Classes need to finish packet from yesterday and study the Preamble for retake of test on Friday.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
1. Grade homework.
2. H.W. Constitution Review packet (due Thursday)
Retake of Preamble Test is Friday, Jan. 9th. STUDY
Monday, January 5, 2009
1. Read and discuss Amendments 11-27 with emphasis on the 13th, 14th, 15th, 18th, 19th, and 21st amendments.
2. H.W. Guided Reading w.s.
Retake of Preamble Test (due to very low grades) is Friday, Jan. 9th. Need to STUDY.
1. Review Article I worksheets and make corrections.
2. Review Article II and III worksheets and make corrections.
3. H.W. Article IV to VII worksheet.
Remember Preamble Test tomorrow.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
1. Read Article II of the Constitution
2. Complete Guided Reading w.s. over Article II
Remember Preamble Test (assigned last Thursday) is this Thursday, Dec. 18th.
Monday, December 15, 2008
1. Finish reading Article I of the Constitution and finish the Guided Reading w.s. that was started in class last Thursday.
2. H.W. Reteaching w.s. over Article I. Also, remember Preamble Test is Thursday (assigned last Thursday to memorize the Preamble)
Friday, December 12, 2008
1. Quiz over the Seven Principles of the Constitution
2. Go over Benchmark Test
Thursday, December 11, 2008
1. Read and discuss pages 232-235.
2. Start on Guided Reading w.s.
3. H.W. Study for Seven Principles Quiz tomorrow. Start learning the Preamble to the Constitution. Preamble Test is Thursday Dec. 18th.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
1. Grade Chapter 8 Benchmark Review
2. Read and discuss pages 228-231
3. Complete Seven Principles of the Constitution w.s.
Study for quiz over these principles on Friday.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
1. U.S. History Benchmark
Monday, December 8, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Timeline review
3. H.W. Chapter 8 Benchmark Review. Study for the Benchmark tomorrow. Students need a highlighter and 2 #2 pencils for the test tomorrow.
Friday, December 5, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Chapter 9 Benchmark Review
3. H.W. Practice Benchmark Questions. Highlight the important information in the question and prove why an
answer is right. Practice the test taking strategies we have worked on in class. Also, study the reviews we have worked on this week in class.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Review Chapter 6, 7, 8
3. H.W. Practice Benchmark Questions. Highlight the important information in the question and prove why an answer is right. Practice the test taking strategies we have worked on in class.
Benchmark is Tuesday, Dec. 9th
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Practice Benchmark Questions.
3. H.W. Finish Chapter 6, 7, and 8 Review packet. Study for Benchmark.
Benchmark is Tuesday, Dec. 9th.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Review Chapter 3, 4, 5 and look at map on page A7.
3. Quiz
4. H.W. Finish pages 1-3 of Chapter 6, 7, 8 Review packet started in class.
Benchmark is Dec. 9th. Study.
Monday, December 1, 2008
1. Review Chapters 3, 4, 5 for Benchmark next week.
2. H.W. Finish review w.s. for tomorrow. There will be a quiz over the worksheet.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Video-America Rocks
Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday.
Monday, November 24, 2008
1. Finish the Guided Reading w.s. from Friday.
2. Grade w.s.
3. H.W. Chapter 9 Review packet
Friday, November 21, 2008
1. Grade homework
2. Read pages 287-291
3. Start on Guided Reading w.s. Students will have 15 to 20 minutes in class on Monday to finish the worksheet.
Extra Credit: Instruction sheet given to students today about vocabulary extra credit.
1. Grade homework (Chapter 8 Review Questions that were started in class on Friday) Students will keep to study tonight for the test tomorrow. They will then turn in the questions for a grade tomorrow.
2. Go over Chapter 7 Test
3. H.W. Chapter 8 Building Vocabulary w.s. and study for test tomorrow.
Monday, November 17, 2008
1. Complete Chapter 8 Test Review in class.
2. H.W. Finish Chapter 8 Study Questions from Friday. They are due tomorrow. Study the test review sheet from today. Chapter 8 Test is Wednesday.
Friday, November 14, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Start on Chapter 8 Review Questions. The questions are to be answered in complete sentences and are due on Tuesday.
Chapter 8 Test is on Wed.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Finish foldable with notes in class. Keep to study for test next week. Foldable will count as a grade next week. Turn it in on Wed.
3. Read pages 218-221.
4. H.W. Guided Reading w.s.
Chapter 8 Test is Wed. November 19th.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Read pages 212-217.
3. Start Guided Reading w.s. and Reteaching w.s.
4. H.W. Finish w.s. for homework if not completed in class.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Start Foldable (we will fill in information on Thursday)
3. H.W. Fill in the blank w.s. over pages 205-209.
Monday, November 10, 2008
1. Grade puzzle
2. Read pages 205-209
3. H.W. Complete Guided Reading w.s. On back of w.s., complete Terms and Names from page 209
Friday, November 7, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Chapter 7 Test
3. American Revolution Dot-to-Dot Puzzle
Thursday, November 6, 2008
1. Go over map on page 201.
2. Go over graph on page 197.
3. Chapter 7 Review (Check answers at end of class)
4. H.W. Building Vocabulary w.s.
Study for Chapter 7 Test
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
1. Quiz over the material assigned to be read last night. Students may use their Cornell Notes they were to take for homework.
2. READ pages 195-199
3. Guided Reading w.s.
4. Study for Chapter 7 Test on Friday
Pre-AP DBQ Essay due Friday.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Video-Battle of Yorktown
3. H.W. READ pages 190-194 and take Cornell Notes.
EXTRA CREDIT: Watch the election returns tonight night and write a one page summary of the reporting and the results.
PRE-AP DBQ essay due Friday, Nov. 7th
Monday, November 3, 2008
1. READ pages 184-189
2. Start on questions over this reading. The questions are to be answered in complete sentences.
3. H.W. Finish questions started in class.
EXTRA CREDIT: Watch the election returns tomorrow night and write a one page summary of the reporting and the results.
PRE-AP DBQ essay due Friday, Nov. 7th
Friday, October 31, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Discuss "Washington Crossing the Delaware" Painting
3. Election Information and Voting in Mock Election on Monday
Thursday, October 30, 2008
1. Finish going over Benchmarks
2. Grade Chapter 7, Section 1 Questions from Tuesday.
3. H.W. Who am I? w.s.
Get Progress Report cards signed.
Pre-AP John Locke's Social Contract/Declaration of Independence DBQ packet assigned. Essay due Friday, November 7th.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
1. Go over the Benchmark Test
2. H.W. Finish the Chapter 7, Section 1 questions that were started in class yesterday.
Get Progress Report signed and return to class tomorrow.
Pre-AP DAR essay due tomorrow.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
1. Chapter 6 Test
2. READ pages 177-183
3. H.W. Chapter 7, Section 1 Questions. The questions are to be answered in complete sentences. They are due on Thursday.
Pre-AP DAR essay is due on Thursday, October 30th.
Monday, October 27, 2008
1. Grade Chapter 6 Test Review
2. Video--Chapter 6 Review information
3. H.W. STUDY for Chapter 6 Test tomorrow. Study Chapter 6 Review from last week, Chapter 6 Packet graded in class today, The Road to Revolution packet and the Chapter 6 Glossary After You Read w.s.
Pre-AP DAR Essay is due on Thursday, October 30th.
Friday, October 24, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Chapter 6 Review due on Monday
Chapter 6 Test has been moved to Tuesday because of the yearbook pictures that will be taken during many of the class periods on Monday.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
1. Finish reading the Declaration of Independence.
2. H.W. Answer on notebook paper the Main Idea quesions and the Critical Thinking question at the end of the reading. Please remember to answer all questions in complete sentences.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
1. Grade homework
2. Discuss Abigail Adam's paper and Patrick Henry
3. Start reading and discussing the Declaration of Independence.
4. H.W. STUDY for Chapter test.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
1. Grade Road to Revolution and Glossary w.s.
2. Abigail Adam's reading
3. H.W. Chapter 6 Review
Monday, October 20, 2008
1. Patrick Henry "Liberty or Death Speech" w.s. (due in class)
2. H.W. Chapter 6 Glossary After You Read w.s. Finish Road to Revolution packet if you did not on Friday. We will grade it tomorrow.
Chapter 6 TEST is Monday, October 27th
Friday, October 17, 2008
1. Declaration of Independence video
2. Chapter 6, Section 3 Quiz (may use Cornell notes from homework)
3. Finish Road to Revolution packet questions.
Chapter 6 Test is Monday, October 27th.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Questions #36-51 answer from powerpoint
3. H.W. READ pages 154-157 and take complete Cornell Notes. You will need them for a quiz tomorrow.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Quiz
3. Read pages 147-151
4. H.W. Complete questions #13-26 in The Road to Revolution packet.
Remember to get report card signed. D-hall will be assigned tomorrow for those who do not return a signed report card.
Pre-AP work in groups to complete either an art or math challenge. Groups will finish tomorrow.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
1. Go over Chapter 3 and 4 Test
2. Discuss pages 143-146 from Friday.
3. H.W. Finish puzzle from Friday and complete #1-12 questions on Road to Revolution packet. Use your book and the Cornell notes taken in class on Friday to help you answer the questions.
GET REPORT CARD SIGNED IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. The report card was due signed today. After tomorrow, two days of d-hall will be assigned for not returning a signed report card.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Columbus Day School Holiday
Friday, October 10, 2008
1. Finish benchmark tests
2. Read pages 143-146 and take Cornell notes.
3. Start on 13 Colonies Puzzle. It is due on Wednesday, October 15th.
REPORT CARDS WENT OUT TODAY. Signed report cards are to be returned on Tuesday. (The report will be returned to the student).
Thursday, October 9, 2008
1. U.S. History Benchmark
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
1. Practice Benchmark questions
2. Study for Benchmark tomorrow
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
1. Grade homework
2. Practice Benchmark questions
3. H.W. Study for Benchmark on Thursday. Study the Chapter 3,4,5 Review, other test reviews, and the 13 Colonies foldable.
Monday, October 6, 2008
1. Quiz (Student may use homework to help)
2. Grade homework
3. H.W. Chapter 3, 4, 5 Review for Benchmark on Thursday. Short answer part of review due tomorrow. Use your returned homework,test reviews and book to help you.
Friday, October 3, 2008
1. Quiz over last night's reading. Students may use the Cornell Notes they were to have taken over the reading to help them on the quiz.
2. Take notes over Magna Carta and English Bill of Rights.
3. H.W. READ pages 130-135. On page 135, complete Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C.
History Benchmark is Thursday, Oct. 9th.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
1. Grade questions from Tuesday and the Founding the Colonies w.s. from yesterday.
2. H.W. READ pages 125-129 and take Cornell Notes.
Remember Foldable is due tomorrow.
Pre-AP Colonial Brochure is due tomorrow.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
1. Chapter 3 and 4 Test Corrections
2. H.W. Founding Colonies w.s. Read the material on the front of the worksheet. Then highlight and number where you find each of the 6 answers for the questions on the back. If you did not finish the questions over pages 119-124 from yesterday, you have one more night to complete the work. We will grade them tomorrow.
See yesterday's assignment for information about work to be turned in on Friday.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
1. Chapter 3 and 4 Test
2. H.W. READ pages 119-124. The questions over the reading are to be answered in complete sentences.
Colonies Foldable that we worked on in class last week is to be finished and turned in on Friday, Oct. 3rd. Make sure it has the map on the front and the information on the inside and back completed.
Pre-AP: Colonial Brochure is due Friday, Oct. 3rd.
Monday, September 29, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Chapter 3 Review
3. H.W. Study for test tomorrow.
Friday, September 26, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Review Chapter 4 for test on Tuesday.
3. H.W. Chapter 4 Review packet. Due Monday for a grade.
Pre-Ap homework: Complete review packet and work on essay questions for the test on Tuesday.
1. Grade homework.
2. Foldable Notes
3. H.W. READ pages 103-107. page 107 Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C.
Pre-AP Thesis statement for DAR essay due tomorrow. Colonial Brochure due Friday, Oct. 3rd.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
1. Turn in homework.
2. Colonies Quiz
3. pg. 97 Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C. (over the material you were to have read last night)
4. H.W. READ pages 98-102. Page 102, complete Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C.
Pre-AP
1. Meet in library to begin research for colonial brochure project. Homework the same as listed above.
Monday, September 22, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Page 95-96 discuss Triangular Trade and Navigation Acts.
3. Set up foldable over the 13 colonies
4. H.W. Read pages 93-97 and complete the Triangular Trade map and Navigation Acts information on the back.
Friday, September 19, 2008
1. Grade homework
2. Turn in Jamestown foldable
3. 13 Colonies Map (finish over the weekend)
4. H.W. Chapter 3 Review packet
Get progress report signed. D-hall will be assigned starting on Monday for students who do not return a signed progress report on Monday. Students were told to return the signed report back by Friday.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
1. Grade homework
2. Mayflower Compact
3. Discuss pages 84-87
4. Page 87 Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C.
Remember the Jamestown Foldable is due tomorrow.
Get progress reports signed.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Constitution Day
3. Groups--start reading pages 76-81 and completing Guided Reading w.s. Finish for homework.
Progress Reports went home today. The report needs to be returned tomorrow with a parent signature.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Jamestown Foldable (due Friday--counts as take home quiz)
3. H.W. pg. 73 Terms and Names only
Monday, September 15, 2008
1. Chapter 2 Test
2. READ pages 69-73
3. H.W. Answer essay questions w.s. over pages 69-73.
Friday, September 12, 2008
1. Take school pictures during history classes today.
2. Check homework reviews from last night.
3. H.W. STUDY for Chapter 2 test on Monday.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. 9-11 rememberance
3. H.W. Building Vocabulary w.s. (omit C) and Chapter
2 Review.
Pre-AP received information today on essay due Oct. 29th.
Chapter 2 Test is Monday, Sept. 15th.
School pictures will be made during history class tomorrow.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Go over tests.
3. Discuss pages 59-63.
4. H.W. Pg. 63 Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C. (Pre-AP also complete Critical Thinking question)
Chapter 2 Test is Monday, September 15th
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Discuss pages 55-58
3. H.W. Who Am I? w.s. and finish Guided Reading w.s. started in class.
Monday, September 8, 2008
1. Geography and Chapter 1 Test
2. READ pages 51-54.
3. H.W. Page 54 Complete Terms and Names, Main Ideas A.B. and C. Remember to underline the word and give a definition and then skip a line. If it is a person to identify, think of the 5W's to identify the person. Also, remember to answer the Main Ideas in complete sentences.
Friday, September 5, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Review for test on Monday. (Pre-AP class has four practice essay questions for the test. We went over the questions and discussed how to write the essay, information to include, and how to support the answer)
3. H.W. STUDY for test on Monday.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
1. Grade homework
2. Read and discuss pages 39-43
3. H.W. Christopher Columbus map (use page 41 as a guide) and questions. Building Vocabulary w.s.
Remember Geography and Chapter 1 Test is on Monday.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
1. Grade homework
2. Discuss pages 33-38
3. H.W. Read in detail pages 33-38 and complete the Guided Reading worksheet.
Reminder: See yesterday's notes for extra credit assignment. Also, Chapter 1 and Geography Test is Monday, September 8th.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
1. Read pages 27-31 in packet
2. Take Cornell notes over the packet. (Finish for homework reading and taking notes)
3. H.W. page 31 Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C. Follow the instructions on the purple information sheet I gave you the first day of class.
Extra Credit: Max 5pts. per summary Due Friday, 5th
Watch or read about the Republican Convention this week. Write a half page summary of what you watched or about a newspaper article you read. Attach the newspaper article to the summary, if you are using that, instead of watching the convention on TV.
Geography and Chapter 1 Test, Monday, September 8th
Open House tonight at 6:30 p.m.
Monday, September 1, 2008
LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
Friday, August 29, 2008
1. Grade Latitude and Longitude paper. Grade essay questions that were assigned on Wednesday.
2. Map Terms (keep to study)
Reminder: 3"binder and supplies due on Tuesday, Sept. 2nd.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
1. Grade map
2. Quiz over notes and reading from yesterday.
3. Worksheet over latitude and longitude
4. H.W. Finish worksheet if necessary from class. Also finish essay questions that were given in class yesterday. They are due tomorrow.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
1. Information on how to take Cornell Notes.
2. 5 Themes of Geography power point. Take notes from the power point in Cornell form.
3. Hand out Themes of Geography packet. READ it tonight and fill in notes in spiral if needed.
4. H.W. Finish The U.S. in the World Map started yesterday. It is due tomorrow. Start on Geography essay questions that are due on Friday. The questions are to be answered in complete sentences. Use the packet I gave you and your notes from today to help you answer the questions.
Remember about the extra credit announced on Monday. If you have not already done so, get parent info sheet signed and return to me. Also, supplies and 3"binder are due next Tuesday.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
1. Review world map (continents, oceans, equator, prime meridian, special latitudes, hemispheres, compass rose, scale)
2. Start on The U.S. in the World Map.
3. Work on map started in class today. The map is due on Thursday. Also, do not forget about extra credit announced on Monday.
Monday, August 25, 2008
1. Welcome
2. Pathfinder Packet Information
3. Instructions for History
4. H.W. Complete Pathfinder information sheet, student signs and parent signs. Return tomorrow for 5 pts. added to first test. Remember to get a Bailey binder with supplies or a 3 inch binder with supplies. Supplies due Tuesday, Sept. 2nd.
Extra credit: Maximum of 5pts. each day for four days.
Watch Democratic National Convention on tv or read a newspaper article about the convention. Write a 1/2 page paper giving information about what you saw on tv.(Who spoke, who was there, etc) If you read the newspaper article, cut the article out and staple it to your 1/2 page summary of the article. You may turn in four summaries this week for a total of a maximum of 20 points to be added to the first test.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
1. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd period FINAL EXAM
Have a great summer.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
1. 4th, 5th, 6th periods FINAL EXAM
Have a great summer.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
1. Zero hour take final. (Last class)
2. 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th periods review for final.
3. PAY FINES. Fines are due by the day of the final.
Final Schedule:
Wed. June 4th 4th, 5th, 6th periods. Dismissal 11:55
Thurs. June 5th 1st, 2nd, 3rd periods Dismissal 11:55
Monday, June 2, 2008
1. Check #41-60 of semester review.
2. H.W. #61-80 of review.
3. PAY FINES. FINES are due by the day of the final.
Final Schedule:
Tuesday 0 hour and 7th period finals
Wed.June 4th 4th, 5th and 6th periods Dismissal 11:55
Thurs. June 5th 1st, 2nd and 3rd periods. Dismissal 11:55.
Friday, May 30, 2008
1. Check #21-40 of semester review.
2. H.W. #41-60 of review.
3. PAY FINES. FINES are due by the day of the final.
Final schedule:
Tuesday, June 3rd 0 hour and 7th period finals
Wed. June 4th 4th, 5th, 6th period finals Dismissal at 11:55 a.m.
Thursday June 5th 1st, 2nd, and 3rd period finals
Dismissal at 11:55 a.m.
On Wed. and Thursday, students are to bring only their reviews, book, and a pencil to class.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
1. Check #1-20 of semester review.
2. H.W. #21-40 of review.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Start on Semester Review. Have #1-20 completed for Thursday. The questions are to be answered on notebook paper.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
1. Finish Sitting Bull and Calamity Jane papers. (Turn in by end of class)
2. WW II packet. Read and complete the activities in the packet. Due tomorrow.
Monday, May 26, 2008
MEMORIAL DAY
Friday, May 23, 2008
1. Chapter 19 Test.
2. Sitting Bull and Calamity Jane papers. Read the papers and on notebook paper, answer the questions in complete sentences.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Review packet. Study for test tomorrow.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. W.W.I packet.
3. H.W. Read pages 556-562. Complete Guided Reading w.s. Study for Chapter 19 test on Friday.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
1. Turn in homework.
2. Read pages 604-605 and 608-609. Answer essay question w.s. in complete sentences. Questions are due tomorrow.
Monday, May 19, 2008
1. Grade Guided Reading w.s. from Friday.
2. Discuss pages 551-555.
3. H.W. READ for detail pages 551-555. Complete the Guided Reading w.s. over the section.
Friday, May 16, 2008
1. Discuss Chapter 19, Section 2.
2. H.W. READ pages 546-550 and complete Guided Reading w.s.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Finished the movie--"Glory"
Remember to get progress report signed and returned tomorrow. On Monday, any student who has not returned a signed progress report, will be assigned two days of d-hall.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
1. Movie--"Glory" Educational edited version provided by Pepsi Cola Corp. This is the story of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment during the Civil War.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
1. Movie--"Glory" Educational edited version provided by Pepsi Cola Corp. This is the story of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment during the Civil War.
Monday, May 12, 2008
1. Grade puzzle.
2. Go over Chapter 18 TEST.
3. Discuss Chapter 19, Section 1.
4. H.W. Chapter 19, Section 1 Essay Questions. The questions are to be answered in complete sentences. The assignment is due on Thursday.
Friday, May 9, 2008
1. Finish Reconstruction Puzzle (due Monday)
Short classes today because of TAKS party at 1:40.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
1. Chapter 18 Test
2. Reconstruction Puzzle. (due Monday) Use pencil.
Write the clue answer next to the clue as well as in the puzzle.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Chapter 18 Review Packet. Also, study the following Johnson's Impeachment, Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments, Reconstruction Acts, Compromise of 1877, and the Freedmen's Bureau.
3. H.W. Study for Chapter 18 Test tomorrow.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
1. Chapter 18 Reading Study Guide Review Packet. Omit the Thinking Critically question #1 and #2 at bottom of last page.
Chapter 18 TEST is Thursday, May 8, 2008.
Monday, May 5, 2008
Cinco de Mayo School Holiday
Friday, May 2, 2008
HISTORY TAKS today. Alternate schedule.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
SCIENCE TAKS today. Alternate schedule.
Students need to study for History TAKS tomorrow.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
1. Go over Constitution Test
2. Review for TAKS
3. H.W. Study for TAKS test on Friday.
No zero hour tomorrow or Friday morning.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Go over Chapter 17 Test.
3. Review America's Wars.
4. H.W. STUDY for History TAKS Test
TAKS TEST is Friday, May 2nd.
Monday, April 28, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. H.W. Finish TAKS Review.
Remember: History TAKS Test is Friday, May 2nd.
Friday, April 25, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Start on TAKS Review packet. Students must finish up to the start of the VOCABULARY section of the packet for Monday. We completed several pages of the review together in class. Please review with your student the information this weekend. The History TAKS test is next Friday. Thank you.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Video--The Union At Risk
3. Overview of Chapter 18, Section 3
4. H.W. READ pages 529-533. Complete Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C. and Critical Thinking question on page 533.
Remember: History TAKS test is Friday, May 2nd.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Discuss Chapter 18, Section 2
3. H.W. Chapter 18, Section 2 Guided Reading w.s.
Remember History TAKS is Friday May 2nd.
2. Grade Review. Students keep to study tonight for Constitution Test tomorrow. Students will turn in Constitution Review at beginning of class tomorrow.
2. Start on Constitution Test Review. Complete questions #1-9 for tomorrow. The questions are to be answered in complete sentences.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Read and discuss Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address (pg. 509)
3. Review for test tomorrow.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Go over Chapter 16 Test.
3. Read and discuss pages 504-507. Complete Guided Reading w.s. in class together.
4. H.W. Chapter 17 Building Vocabulary packet. Study for test on Thursday.
Monday, April 14, 2008
1. TAKS Practice Questions (Read packet in class. Highlight and number where you find the answer to the question in the packet. Packet is due by the end of class.)
2. Read pages 496-503. This is the section we discussed Thursday in class.
3. H.W. Page 503 Complete Terms and Names and Main Ideas A. B. and C.
Chapter 17 Test is Thursday.
Friday, April 11, 2008
SCHOOL HOLIDAY
Thursday, April 10, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Video--The Gettysburg Address
3. Read pages 496-503.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Read and discuss Chapter 17, Section 2 (pages 491-495).
3. H.W. On page 495, complete TERMS and NAMES and MAIN IDEAS, A. B. and C.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
1. MATH TAKS until 1:40 p.m. Only 5th period history met today for a shortened class. Students could finish the assignment from yesterday or read their AR book.
2. Building Vocabulary Review packet (due Monday)
Chapter 16 Test is on Monday.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Work in groups on Guided Reading w.s. over Chapter 16, Section 3.
3. H.W. Finish map and review questions from yesterday. Chapter 16 Test is Monday, April 7th.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Read pages 472-475 and discuss.
3. H.W. Ft. Sumter Falls w.s. (due tomorrow)
The States Map (due on Friday)
Review Questions over Chapter 16 (due on Friday)
Chapter 16 Test is on Monday, April 7th.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Read and discuss Chapter 16, Section 1.
3. H.W. Guided Reading w.s. (front and back)
Monday, March 31, 2008
1. The South Secedes Map (complete and discuss in class together)
2. Chapter 15 Building Vocabulary w.s. (due at end of class)
3. H.W. Page 460 Review Questions #1-10. The questions are to be answered in complete sentences. This assignment will count as a take home quiz.
Friday, March 28, 2008
1. Go over the Benchmark Test.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
1. History Benchmark 1st and 2nd periods.
2. Zero hour, 4th and 5th period played History Jeopardy Review.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
1. Finish Third Benchmark Review Packet. Study it tonight for the Benchmark tomorrow.
2. Go over Practice TAKS Questions.
3. Review tonight. Bring 2 No. 2 pencils and a highlighter tomorrow for the Benchmark.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Review for benchmark.
3. H.W. Study your Third Benchmark Review packet.
Monday, March 24, 2008
1. 25 Practice TAKS Questions (due at end of class)
2. Work on Chapter 15 Reading Study Guide Packet from the 14th. It is due tomorrow. Also, each night, review for history benchmark on Thursday.
Monday-Friday, March 17-21, 2008
SPRING BREAK
Friday, March 14, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Start on Chapter 15 Reading Study Guide Packet. It is due on Tuesday, March 25th. The questions are to be answered in complete sentences.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Start on Review for History Benchmark. Benchmark will be on Thursday, March 27th after Spring Break.
3. H.W. Finish thru #94 on the review for tomorrow.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Chapter 14 Review Packet (start on in class and it is due tomorrow)
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
1. Work on assignments from yesterday for 20 minutes.
2. Video--Westward Expansion
We are on a different schedule today because of Science Benchmark.
Monday, March 10, 2008
1. Interpreting Graphs w.s.
2. Go over Chapter 13 Test.
3. Discuss pages 417-429.
4. We will have science benchmark tomorrow during the first three hours of school. Then only 1st, 2nd, and 3rd period will meet. Because of this, the homework assignments will not be due until Wednesday.
H.W. Read pages 417-421 and complete Guided Reading w.s.
Read pages 424-429 and complete Terms and Names and Main Ideas A. B. and C. on page 429.
1. Grade homework from Tuesday. (TAKS Practice packet)
2. Discuss pages 407-412.
3. H.W. Chapter 14, Section 1 Questions. The questions are to be answered in complete sentences.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
1. READING TAKS 8:45 until 1:45. Testing groups.
2. 5th period--Westward Expansion video.
3. Reminder to all students, the packet that was given out in class yesterday is due on Thursday.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Chapter 13 Test.
3. H.W. TAKS Packet. (due Thursday because tomorrow we are on a different schedule for the Reading TAKS test) Underline and # where you find the answer in the reading.
Monday, March 3, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Chapter 13 Reading Study Packet Review.
3. H.W. Study for Chapter 13 Test tomorrow. Study homework, vocabulary, Mexican Cession map, Map on page 379, Strategy used during War with Mexico, notes and quiz.
Friday, February 29, 2008
1. Go over notes from last night.
2. Quiz over Chapter 13, Section 4. Students may use the notes they took for homework last night.
3. Building Vocabulary w.s. and Chapter 13 Review Packet.
Chapter 13 Test, Tuesday, March 4th.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Go over Chapter 12 Test.
3. H.W. Read pages 396-401 and on notebook paper take notes over the section.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. U.S. Gains Lands Map.
3. Video--The Gold Rush
4. H.W. TAKS Packet (Read the information in the article and then answer the questions. Underline or highlight and number in the article where you find the answer. If it is an inference question, you will not be able to number that one. Remember the "America" picture is due tomorrow.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Discuss Chapter 13, Section 3.
3. H.W. Guided Reading w.s. over Chapter 13, Section 3.
Monday, February 25, 2008
1. "America" picture. Color page to match painting on the overhead. Use map pencils. If student does not finish, painting can be found on the internet by searching Manifest Destiny and looking for the painting by John Gast. After coloring the painting, the student will select one of the characters in the painting and write a paragraph at the bottom of the page about how that character relates to Manifest Destiny. Write about the impact of the westward movement of America on that character. This paper will count as a take home quiz and is due Thursday.
2. Tonight's homework is to read pages 384-389 about the Texas Revolution. This is a review of last year of 7th grade Texas History. Complete the Guided Reading w.s. given out in class today.
Off-Schedule day due to Math Benchmark during 1st, 2nd, and 3rd periods. Zero, 4th and 5th periods had a Chapter 12 Reading Study Guide to work on. Packet due on Thursday. 1st and 2nd periods received the packet on Tuesday and it is due Thursday.
Remember Chapter 12 Test is tomorrow.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Glossary After You Read w.s.
3. H.W. Study for Chapter 12 Test on Thursday.
Monday, February 18, 2008
School Holiday
Friday, February 15, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Building Vocabulary Review packet.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Economics Issues w.s.
3. Discuss pages 368-371.
4. H.W. page 371 Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C.
Chapter 11 TEST is next Thursday, Feb. 21st.
Remember to sign and send back progress reports that were given to the students yesterday.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Quiz over Chapter 12, Section 2
3. Read and discuss Chapter 12, Section 3
4. H.W. Notes sheet over Chapter 12, Section 3.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Go over Election of 1828 Map.
3. Discuss Chapter 12, Section 2, pages 358-362.
4. H.W. Guided Reading w.s. over Chapter 12, Section 2.
Monday, February 11, 2008
1. Grade Sequoya paper.
2. Read pages 353-357 and complete Guided Reading w.s. in class together.
3. H.W. Essay questions over pages 353-357. The questions are to be answered in complete sentences. Use your book and your notes taken today to help with the assignment.
Friday, February 8, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Chapter 11 Test.
3. Sequoya Article. Read the article and on notebook paper, answer the questions in complete sentences. (due Monday)
Thursday, February 7, 2008
1. Check homework. Finish discussing study questions from Chapter 11.
2. H.W. Building Vocabulary w.s. and Glossary/After You Read w.s. Study for Chapter 11 Test tomorrow.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Start on review questions over Chapter 11 for test on Friday. Finish the questions for homework tonight and study the ones we answered in class (1-15).
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Discuss pages 338-343.
3. H.W. On page 343, complete Terms and Names and Main Ideas A. B. and C.
Monday, February 4, 2008
1. Registration with AHS counselors during class.
2. H.W. READ Chapter 11, Section 2 and complete the Section 2 Questions started in class today. Chapter 11 Test is this Friday, February 8th.
Friday, February 1, 2008
1. Chapter 10 Test
2. READ pages 325-329.
3. H.W. On page 329, complete Terms and Names and Main Ideas A. B. and C. (due Monday)
Thursday, January 31, 2008
1. Go over Chapter 10 Review from yesterday.
2. Look at map on page 304 and graph on page 319.
3. Work on Building Vocabulary review packet.
4. H.W. STUDY for Chapter 10 Test tomorrow.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Review worksheet for Chapter 10 Test on Friday. If not completed in class today, finish for homework tonight.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Read and discuss pages 314-317.
3. H.W. Page 317 Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C. and Critical Thinking question.
Chapter 10 Test is Friday, Feb. 1st. Extra Credit: Turn in an article from the newspaper about the President's State of the Union speech on Monday. Attach the article to notebook paper and give a complete summary of the article. Up to 10 points can be awarded on the Chapter 10 test for a complete assignment.
Monday, January 28, 2008
1. Video over Thomas Jefferson
2. Work in groups to finish Chapter 10, Section 3 Questions from Friday.
3. H.W. Finish the questions over Chapter 10, Section 3 if not completed in class. Reteaching worksheet over Chapter 10, Section 3.
Friday, January 25, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Working in groups, started on essay questions over Chapter 10, Section 3 (pages 310-313). The questions will be finished in class on Monday.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. Fill in notes sheet and go over Election of 1800 map. Keep to study for test next week.
3. Discuss Chapter 10, Section 2 (pages 302-307)
4. H.W. Page 307 Complete Terms and Names and Main Ideas A. B. and C. Remember to write the term or name, underline it and then give a definition or identification. You can use the glossary. For the names, be sure and tell what the person did, when, why, where, etc. The questions are to be answered in complete sentences.
Wednesday, January, 23, 2008
1. Read and discuss Chapter 10, Section 1 pages 297-301.
2. H.W. Notes w.s. over pages 297-301.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Semester Final for 4th, 5th, and 6th periods.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Semester Final for 1st, 2nd and 3rd periods.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Review for final. Final schedule is as follows: Thursday Jan. 17th 1st, 2nd, and 3rd period finals. Friday, Jan. 18th 4th, 5th, and 6th period finals. Early dismissal on Thursday and Friday. Zero hour and 7th period finals are today.
H.W. STUDY FOR FINAL
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
1. Grade #61-80 on the semester review.
2. Finish review.
3. H.W. Study for finals.
Monday, January 14, 2008
1. Grade #41-60 of the review from Friday.
2. Questions #61-80 of the review are due tomorrow.
See Friday, Jan. 11th notes for finals schedule.
Friday, January 11, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. H.W. #41-60 of Semester Review due Monday.
Final schedule for next week is: Wed. Jan 16th zero hour and 7th period finals. Other classes meet as usual. Thurs. Jan. 17th, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd period finals. Friday, Jan. 18th 4th, 5th, and 6th period finals. Early dismissal on Thursday, Jan. 17th and Friday, Jan. 18th only.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
1. Grade homework.
2. H.W. Complete #21-40 on Semester Review.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
1. Grade Chapter 9, Section 2 and 3 worksheets from Monday.
2. Building Vocabulary w.s. (due at end of class)
3. H.W. Start on Semester Exam Review. #1-20 are due tomorrow.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
1. Reading Benchmark. Alternate Schedule today.
Chapter 9, Section 2 and 3 worksheets from yesterday are due on Wednesday.
Monday, January 7, 2008
1. READ pages 282-291.
2. Start on Guided Reading w.s. for Chapter 9, Section 2 and 3.
3. H.W. Finish Guided Reading w.s. The worksheets will be due on Wednesday since we will not have class tomorrow due to the Reading Benchmark.
Please help your student remember to bring to class tomorrow 2 #2 sharpened pencils and a highlighter.
2. Start on Constitution Handbook.
Handbook is due Monday.
Thursday, December 13, 2007
1. Grade homework.
2. Discuss Amendments 11-27.
3. H.W. Amendments 11-27 w.s.
BRING SIGNED PROGRESS REPORT BACK.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
1. Grade homework.
2. Discuss Amendments 1-10.
3. H.W. Amendments 1-10 w.s.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
1. Grade homework.
2. In groups, read and discuss Articles 4-7 of the Constitution. Complete in groups, the Guided Reading worksheet. Go over the worksheet in class and make corrections.
3. H.W. Article 4 w.s. and Article 5-7 w.s.
Monday, December 10, 2007
1. Discuss Article II and III of the
Constitution.
2. H.W. Article II and III w.s.
Friday, December 7, 2007
1. Benchmark
Thursday, December 6, 2007
1. Grade homework.
2. Review Chapter 8 for benchmark tomorrow.
3. H.W. Study for benchmark.
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
1. Grade homework.
2. Take Preamble Test.
3. Retake the Seven Principles of the Constitution Quiz from last week.
4. H.W. Practice Benchmark Questions packet
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
1. Grade homework.
2. Review Chapter 6 with power point.
3. H.W. Chapter 7 Review (Remember Preamble Test is tomorrow and retake of the Seven Principles of the Constitution quiz. Also, Chapter 6, 7, 8 Packet is due tomorrow.)
Monday, December 3, 2007
1. Article I w.s. (Worksheet was graded in class and turned in today.)
2. H.W. Chapter 3, 4, 5 Review w.s. Use notes, homework and your book to help you. Remember that the Preamble Test is Wed. Dec. 5th and your Chapter 6, 7, and 8 packet is due that day also. I will also be giving a retake of the Seven Principles of the Constitution Quiz from last week to everyone on Wed.
Friday, November 30, 2007
1. Finish discussing Article I.
2. Chapter 6, 7, and 8 Packet due Wed. Dec. 5th.
Remember Preamble test is Wed. Dec. 5th
Thursday, November 29, 2007
1. Go over Preamble and discuss more of Article I.
2. H.W. Work on Chapter 6, 7, and 8 Packet given out yesterday. Packet due on Wed. Dec. 5th. Preamble Test is Dec. 5th.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
1. Video
2. Preamble worksheet
3. H.W. Start Chapter 6, 7, 8 Review Packet. Packet is due on Wed. Dec. 5th.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
1. Grade homework.
2. Quiz over Seven Principles of the Constitution.
3. Introduction to Preamble and Article I of the Constitution.
4. H.W. Begin reviewing Chapter 3, 4, and 5 for Benchmark next week.
Monday, November 26, 2007
1. Discuss pages 228-231.
2. H.W. Finish Chapter 8 Packet from Tuesday. On page 231, complete Main Ideas A. B. and C. and Critical Thinking question. Answer these questions on the back of the Chapter 8 packet.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
1. Grade homework
2. In groups, work on Chapter 8 Review Packet. Turn in at end of class.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Monday, November 19, 2007
Turn in Chapter 8 TAKS Cards
1. Review Chapter 8, Section 3
2. TAKS Practice Pages (highlight and number where you find the answer to the question in the reading)
3. H.W. Glossary/After You Read w.s.
Friday, November 16, 2007
1. Go over Chapter 7 Test.
2. Discuss Chapter 8, Section 3.
Remember that Chapter 8 TAKS cards are due Monday.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
1. Grade homework.
2. Finish foldable over Chapter 8, Section 2. Keep to study for Chapter 8 test and TAKS.
3. H.W. Read pages 218-221. Work on TAKS cards that are due Monday, November 19th.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
1. Grade homework.
2. Discussion over Chapter 8, Section 2.
3. Start on Foldable over Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan, Great Compromise, and 3/5th's Compromise.
3. H.W. Guided Reading w.s. over Chapter 8, Section 1. Remember that the Extra Credit puzzle is due tomorrow.
Monday, November 12, 2007
1. Begin reading and discussing Chapter 8, Section 1.
2. H.W. Finish Chapter 8 Note w.s. from Friday (due tomorrow) Work on Extra Credit Puzzle due Wednesday.
Chapter 8 TAKS Cards information given out. TAKS cards due Monday, November 19th.
Friday, November 9, 2007
1. Grade homework.
2. Chapter 7 Test
3. After test begin reading pages 205-209.(Chapter 8, Section 1) Start on Chapter 8, Section 1 notesheet. This worksheet is due Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007. Extra
Credit puzzle is due Wed. Nov. 14, 2007.
Thursday, November 8, 2007
1. Grade homework.
2. Review for test. Must know for test the terms of the Treaty of Paris 1783, the four reasons the Americans won the war, and the four issues that the Americans had to deal with after the war. Complete Building Vocabulary w.s. handed out today. Study review sheet, homework, and notes. TAKS cards are due tomorrow.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
1. Grade homework.
2. Discuss Chapter 7, Section 4.
3. H.W. Chapter 7, Section 4 Guided Reading. Remember to finish TAKS cards for Friday and study for Chapter 7 test on Friday.
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
1. Grade homework.
2. Discuss Chapter 7, Section 3.
3. Video--Battle of Yorktown
4. H.W. Read Chapter 7, Section 3 (pages 190-194). Complete Chapter 7, Section 3 packet. Chapter 7 TAKS cards information given out. The cards are due Friday, November 9th. Remember Chapter 7 Test is Friday.
Monday, November 5, 2007
1. Finish discussing Chapter 7, Section 2.
2. H.W. Guided Reading w.s. over Chapter 7,
Section 2.
Reminder that Chapter 7 test is on Friday, November 9th.
Friday, November 2, 2007
1. Grade homework.
2. Read and discuss Chapter 7, Section 2. Remember to get progress reports signed.
3. H.W. Finish the Chapter 7, Section 1 questions from yesterday. Questions due tomorrow. Remember to get progress reports signed.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
1. Grade homework.
2. Discuss Chapter 7, Section 1 pages 177-183.
3. Start on Guided Reading w.s. in class together. Will finish in class tomorrow.
4. H.W. Chapter 7, Section 1 questions. Due Friday.
The questions are to be answered in complete sentences.
STUDENTS RECEIVED THEIR PROGRESS REPORTS TODAY. THE REPORT NEEDS TO BE SIGNED AND RETURNED TO SCHOOL TOMORROW. WE WILL CHECK IT AND RETURN THE REPORT TO YOUR STUDENT TO BRING HOME.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
1. Grade homework.
2. Video-Declaration of Independence
3. Read Olive Branch Petition/Declaration of Independence worksheet.
4. H.W. Complete the three questions at the bottom of the Olive Branch worksheet in complete sentences on notebook paper. Remember the extra credit puzzle is due tomorrow. PROGRESS REPORTS come home tomorrow. They need to be signed and returned on Thursday.
Monday, October 29, 2007
1. Read and discuss the Declaration of Independence.
2. H.W. Main Ideas A. B. and C. and Critical Thinking question from the last page of the Declaration of Independence packet. The questions are to be answered on notebook paper, in complete sentences. Also, remember your Paul Revere questions from last Friday are due tomorrow. Extra credit puzzle is due on Wednesday.
Friday, October 26, 2007
1. Chapter 6 Test
2. Poem Paul Revere's Ride. Read the poem and answer questions on the back in complete sentences on notebook paper. This paper is due Tuesday, Oct. 30th.
3. Extra credit puzzle--The Thirteen Colonies. Write term in the puzzle and in the clues. Puzzle is due on Wed. Oct. 31st.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
1. Grade homework.
2. Work in class on a Chapter 6 Review Packet. Check it before end of class.
3. H.W. STUDY for Chapter 6 Test tomorrow. Study review packets, vocabulary, notes, homework, and make sure you have read Chapter 6.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
1. Grade homework.
2. Start on Chapter 6 Review w.s. and Building Vocabulary w.s.
3. H.W. Finish above w.s. for homework. Study for test on Friday. Also, Chapter 6 TAKS cards are due tomorrow.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
1. Grade homework
2. Discuss pages 160-165. READ tonight for detail.
3. H.W. Page 165. Answer the Main Idea A. B. and C. questions and the Critical Thinking question on notebook paper in complete sentences. Read the Abigail Adams worksheet and answer the questions from the back on notebook paper in complete sentences.
Monday, October 22, 2007
1. Discuss Chapter 6, Section 3 pages 154-157.
2. Paul Revere Video
3. H.W. Guided Reading w.s. over Chapter 6, Section 3 and Patrick Henry w.s.
Friday, October 19, 2007
1. Grade homework.
2. Go over Benchmark Tests.
Remember that Chapter 6 TAKS cards are due on Thursday and Chapter 6 Test is Friday.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
1. Grade homework.
2. Review Chapter 6, Section 2
3. H.W. TAKS practice worksheets and on page 151 answer the Main Idea questions A. B. and C. and the Critical Thinking question. Remember to highlight and number the TAKS readings as to where you find your answer. Also, the questions are to be answered in complete sentences.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
1. Grade homework.
2. Discuss Chapter 6, Section 2 Pages 147-151.
3. H.W. Guided Reading w.s. over Section 2. Make sure to read carefully. Also, reminder to work on your Chapter 6 TAKS cards.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
1. Grade homework.
2. Discuss Stamp Act. Pages 144-146.
3. Reteaching w.s. over Chapter 6, Section 1 (due at end of class)
4. H.W. Essay Question w.s. over Chapter 6, Section 1, pages 144-146. The questions are to be answered in complete sentences. Also, remember to work on Chapter 6 TAKS cards.
Monday, October 15, 2007
1. Introduction to Chapter 6, pages 143-144.
2. H.W. Essay Questions over pages 143-144. Make sure you read the information completely and answer the questions in complete sentences. This assignment is due tomorrow. Chapter 6 TAKS cards terms passed out today. These cards are due next Thursday, Oct. 25th.
Friday, October 12, 2007
1. BENCHMARK TEST
Thursday, October 11, 2007
1. Grade homework.
2. TAKS Review questions.
3. Play Benchmark Review game.
4. H.W. Study for Benchmark
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
1. Grade homework.
2. Mayflower Compact Transparency
3. Go over Chapter 3 and 4 Test.
4. Review for Benchmark
5. H.W. Finish Chapter 3, 4, and 5 Review Packet and study for Benchmark.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
1. Finish Chapter 5 Review Packet
2. Review for Benchmark on Friday
3. H.W. Chapter 3, 4, and 5 Review Packet--due Thursday. TAKS Review sheet over The Mayflower Compact and The House of Burgesses--due tomorrow. Also, remember that the Chapter 5 TAKS cards are due tomorrow.
Monday, October 8, 2007
Columbus Day Holiday
Friday, October 5, 2007
1. Grade homework.
2. Chapter 5 Review Packet. We will spend about 15 minutes on Tuesday finishing the packet. Remember no school on Monday.
4. H.W. Complete Guided Reading w.s. over pages 119-124.
Monday, October 1, 2007
1. Grade Chapter 4 Review.
2. Reviewed bar graphs and colonies map.
3. Review for test over Chapter 3 and 4 tomorrow.
4. H.W. Study for Chapter 3 and 4 Test. Review worksheets, homework, TAKS cards and reviews.
TAKS cards for Chapter 4 are due on Tuesday. Gave students an extra day to complete.
Friday, September 28, 2007
1. Grade homework.
2. Review 13 Colonies in groups.
3. H.W. Chapter 4 Review.
Chapter 3 and 4 Test is October 2nd.
TAKS 4 cards are due on Monday, October 1st.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
1. Grade homework.
2. Chapter 4 Reteach worksheet. (due at end of class)
3. H.W. Chapter 3 Review.
Chapter 4 TAKS cards due Monday, Oct. 1st.
Chapter 3 and 4 Test is Tues. Oct. 2nd.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
1. Grade homework.
2. Colonies Quiz.
3. READ pages 103-113 and start on Guided Reading w.s.
4. H.W. Finish Guided Reading w.s. over Chapter 4, Sections 3 and 4.
Chapter 3 and 4 Test is next Tuesday, Oct. 2nd. Chapter 4 TAKS cards due Monday, Oct. 1st.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
1. Turn in maps from yesterday and TAKS cards.
2. Finish discussing Chapter 4, Section 1 and complete as a class the Guided Reading w.s. from Friday over the material.
3. Discuss Chapter 4, Section 2 (pages 98-102).
4. H.W. Chapter 4, Section 2 questions. The questions are to be answered in complete sentences.
13 Colonies Quiz is tomorrow. Chapter 3 and 4 Test is next Tuesday, Oct. 2nd.
Monday, September 24, 2007
1. Triangular Trade Map. Use page 95 to help. Color and label the map as it is on the page. On the back of the map, use page 96 to list the Navigation Acts.
2. 13 Colonies Map. Color and label according to the instructions on the back of the map. Omit instruction #7. Both maps are due tomorrow. Also, remember your TAKS cards are due tomorrow.
Colonies Quiz is on Wednesday.
Friday, September 21, 2007
1. Grade homework.
2. Begin reading and discussing pages 93-97, Chapter 4, Section 1. Start on Guided Reading in class. We will finish the worksheet next week.
3. TAKS cards due September 25th and Colonies Quiz is on Wed. September 26th.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
1. Grade homework.
2. 13 Colonies Map.
3. Reteaching Chapter 3 Review Packet.
4. H.W. Finish Packet and Map.
13 Colonies Map Quiz is Wednesday, September 26th.
TAKS Cards due on Tuesday, September 25th.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
1. Grade homework.
2. Read and discuss pages 84-87.
3. H.W. On pages 73, 81, and 87, answer the Main Idea questions A. B. and C. from each page. Remember the Jamestown foldable is due tomorrow.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
1. TAKS cards information. Chapter 3 Terms are due on Tuesday, September 25th.
2. Reading Study Guide over Chapter 3, Section 2. Read pages 76-81 and complete w.s. Work in groups in class to start the worksheet.
3. H.W. Finish the worksheet and work on Jamestown foldable.
Monday, September 17, 2007
1. Constitution Day discussion.
2. Finish Chapter 3 Questions
3. H.W. Jamestown foldable information. Foldable is due on Thursday.
Friday, September 14, 2007
1. Chapter 2 Test
2. READ pages 69-73
3. Start on Chapter 3 Questions. We will finish questions on Monday.
Thursday, September 13, 2007
1. Grade homework.
2. Chapter 2 Review. Work together in class.
3. H.W. STUDY for Chapter 2 Test tomorrow.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
1. Grade homework.
2. Discuss Chapter 2, Section 3.
3. H.W. Page 63, Terms and Names, Main Ideas A. B. and C. Remember to use the correct format. Check your purple instruction sheet.
3. H.W. On page 54, complete Terms and Names and Main Ideas A. B. and C. Review your purple instruction sheet for history to complete the assignment correctly.
Friday, September 7, 2007
1. Grade homework
2. Chapter 1 Review
3. H.W. Study for Geography and Chapter 1 Test
Thursday, September 6, 2007
1. Grade homework.
2. Map Basics Review Packet (complete and correct in class)
3. H.W. Chapter 1 Review Sheets. Review information from the board today.
Chapter 1 and Geography Test on Monday.
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
1. Take School Pictures
2. Grade homework
3. Discussion about Christopher Columbus
4. H.W. Read pages 39-43. Complete questions worksheet about Christopher Columbus. On the back of the worksheet, complete the map, using page 41 to help. Label the four continents. Trace the routes of Columbus using the same colors as on page 41. Make a legend in the bottom left hand of the page like the one on page 41 showing the years of travel. Questions are to be answered in complete sentences.
Geography and Chapter 1 Test, Monday, September 10th.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
1. Finish notes over Chapter 1, Section 2.
2. H.W. Societies of Africa and Europe w.s. On the back of the worksheet, answer the four questions in complete sentences.
OPEN HOUSE tonight at 6:30 p.m.
Monday, September 3, 2007
LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
Friday, August 31, 2007
1. Grade homework.
2. Go over U.S. in the World Map and then turn in.
3. Notes over Chapter 1, Section 2.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
1. Grade homework.
2. Map Terms Quiz
3. Societies of North America w.s. (complete together in class)
4. H.W. Read pages 27-31. On page 31, complete Main Ideas A. B. and C. questions in complete sentences.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
1. Read and discuss in class pages 4-9 in the textbook.
2. H.W. Themes of Geography questions w.s. Students are to answer all questions in complete sentences. Worksheet is due tomorrow.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
1. Start on the U.S. in the World Map. Map is due on Friday.
2. Distribute textbooks. Students are to complete the 3 x 5 card given to them with information about any damage to the book. Card is due on Friday.
Monday, August 27, 2007
1. Introductions
2. Team Information Packets (blue sheet due tomorrow for 5 extra points on first history test)
3. Maps Vital to the Study of Geography w.s. (due tomorrow)
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