Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Tuesday, Feb 26

Literacy

Reading prompt

Art Literacy

NHD

Work day with remaining class time

Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10
NHD: March 8

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Friday, February 22

Literacy

Reading prompt

Social Studies

The students competed an online Battle of the Alamo virtual tour. They took notes on their observations and were able to make visual connections after learning about the plot line of the battle.
The students also continued to work on the Texas summary and completed their post-work chart for Texas Independence.

In what ways can change/progress/growth be positive and negative?

NHD: Day 15
Mini-lesson: Thesis strip work
Work time: 50 minutes

Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10
NHD: March 8

Texas Summary: February 26

Thursday, Feb 21

Literacy

Reading prompt

Social Studies

The students continued to continued to work on their Texas independence summary. They also completed a literature elements plot line analysis of the battle (the protagonists and antagonist were open to subjectivity based on Manifest Destiny views). 
In what ways can change/progress/growth be positive and negative?

NHD: Day 14
Mini-lesson: Ms. Sander thesis check in
Work time: 50 minutes

Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10
NHD: March 8

Texas Summary: February 26

Wednesday, February 20

Short Day Wednesday

Literacy

Reading prompt

Social Studies

The students continued to work on their Texas independence summary.
In what ways can change/progress/growth be positive and negative?

NHD: Day 13
Mini-lesson: Solidify your thesis & Mr. Bust Presentation for documentaries
Work time: 50 minutes

Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10
NHD: March 8

Texas Summary: February 26

Tuesday, February 19

Literacy

Reading prompt

Social Studies

The students continued to read, take notes and review how to interpret primary sources (group work table rotations). The students will use the practice to help support their next on-demand DBQ. After completing the last rotation, the students completed their post-work chart on the Trail of Tears. The students also watched a short video on the Trail of Tears produced by the US Department of Interior.

The students read an article and took notes on how Texas gained independence from Mexico and how this movement west influenced the Mexican American War.
In what ways can change/progress/growth be positive and negative?

Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10
NHD: March 8

Texas Summary: February 26

Thursday, February 14, 2019

Friday, February 15

Literacy

Reading prompt

Social Studies

The students continued to read, take notes and review how to interpret primary sources (group work table rotations). The students will use the practice to help support their next on-demand DBQ.

In what ways can change/progress/growth be positive and negative?

NHD: Day 12
Mini-lesson: Annotated Bibliography
Work time: 50 minutes

Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10
NHD: March 8

Thursday, February 14

Literacy

Reading prompt

Social Studies

The students read, took notes and reviewed how to interpret primary sources (group work table rotations). The students will use the practice to help support their next on-demand DBQ.

In what ways can change/progress/growth be positive and negative?

NHD: Day 11
Mini-lesson: Process Paper
Work time: 50 minutes

Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10
NHD: March 8

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Wednesday, February 13

Short Day Wednesday

Literacy

Reading prompt

NHD Day 10
Mini-lesson: Behavior check in--> Complete the To do List
Work time: 55 minutes

Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10
NHD: March 8

February 12, Tuesday

Literacy

Reading prompt

Social Studies

The students continued to completed mid-reading notes on the short story "Guide to Freedom". The students were able to better understand how Harriet Tubman supported the anti-slavery movement and the women's rights movement Pre-Civil War.

In what ways can change/progress/growth be positive and negative?

Day-2
The students also completed an on-demand DBQ about the Missouri Compromise (1820). The students will be scored for proficiency using the high school AP Rubric.

Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10
NHD: March 8
Florida: Feb 13

Monday, February 11, 2019

February 11, Monday

Literacy

Reading prompt

Social Studies

The students completed pre & mid reading notes on the short story "Guide to Freedom". The students were able to  better understand how Harriet Tubman supported the anti-slavery movement and the women's rights movement Pre-Civil War.

In what ways can change/progress/growth be positive and negative?

Day-1
The students also completed an on-demand DBQ about the Missouri Compromise (1820). The students will be scored for proficiency using the high school AP Rubric.

Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10
NHD: March 8
Florida: Feb 13

Thursday, February 7, 2019

Friday, February 7


Literacy

Reading prompt

Social Studies

The students continued to examine how the United States acquired the Florida territory in 1819; with a specific focus on Andrew Jackson's role in the acquisition, his interaction with the Seminoles, the Spanish, the British and the runaway slaves.

The students also completed their post-work chart.

In what ways can change/progress/growth be positive and negative?

NHD: Day 9
Mini-lesson: NA
Work time: 45 minutes

Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10
NHD: March 8
Florida: Feb 13

Thursday, February 7


Literacy

Reading prompt

Social Studies

The students examined how the United States acquired the Florida territory in 1819; with a specific focus on Andrew Jackson's role in the acquisition, his interaction with the Seminoles, the Spanish, the British and the runaway slaves.

In what ways can change/progress/growth be positive and negative?

NHD: Day 8
Mini-lesson: Review Rubric expectations
Work time: 45 minutes

Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10
NHD: March 8

Florida: Feb 13
Feb 8: War of 1812

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Wednesday, April 6

Short day: Wednesday

Literacy

Reading prompt

NHD: Day 7
Mini-lesson: Rough thesis & Primary vs. secondary sources (individual) check in 
Work time: 60 minutes

Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10
NHD: March 8
Feb 8: War of 1812

Tuesday, Feb 5th


2-hour snow day delay

Literacy

Reading prompt

Social Studies

The students also began reading the short story by Mark Twain " Cub Pilot on the Mississippi". We completed post-reading work and during reading work that addresses internal vs external conflict in the plot line through the lens of the protagonist/antagonist.

In what ways can change/progress/growth be positive and negative?

Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10
NHD: March 8
Feb 8: War of 1812

Monday, Feb 4

Literacy

Reading prompt

Social Studies

The students watched a short video on the outcomes of the War of 1812

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The students also began reading the short story by Mark Twain " Cub Pilot on the Mississippi". We completed pre-reading work and during reading work that addresses internal vs external conflict in the plot line through the lens of the protagonist/antagonist.

In what ways can change/progress/growth be positive and negative?

Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10
NHD: March 8
Feb 8: War of 1812

Friday, February 1, 2019

Friday, February 1


Literacy

Reading prompt

NHD: Day 6
Mini-lesson: How to research to find credible internet sources.
Work time: 45 minutes

Social Studies

The students continued to complete a primary versus secondary research graphic organizer examining the four differing Points of View on the War of 1812, while noticing which websites Google Search navigated and shared. The students also began completing their post-work chart. 

In what ways can change/progress/growth be positive and negative?

Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10

Thursday, January 31


Literacy

Reading prompt

NHD: Day 6
Mini-lesson: Primary versus Secondary Sources
Work time: 45 minutes

Social Studies

The students completed a primary versus secondary research graphic organizer examining the four differing Points of View on the War of 1812, while noticing which websites Google Search navigated and shared.

In what ways can change/progress/growth be positive and negative?

Homework
12 Bookmarks: June 10