Please Note: The in class essay test is now on
Wednesday. Also, Friday is quarterly
recognition at Snow King. Students will be getting info in team this week.
Monday:
1. Check and
share outlines for Wednesday’s in class essay test. We’ll look at a high
quality essay example and discuss what makes it advanced on the rubric.
2. We’ll need to
look over the Declaration of Independence organizer that we began, and students
finished for HW last week. We’ll focus on section 4 and the rights of
Independent Nations.
3. Fun with maps!
We’ll be playing some interactive geography games to learn the new states and
features of the growing Nation.
Tuesday:
Professional
Development for all History teachers at JHMS: Students will be with Mrs. Yeoman’s continuing with the sex ed.
curriculum.
Wednesday:
In Class Essay test: Students
may use their outlines, debate research and timeline notes. Laptops are available and essays must be
printed by the end of class.
Thursday:
1. Small group
read – Women of the Revolution!
2. Map practice!
We’ll have a small competition between groups
3. Video Clip and
Discussion: The Story of Us – Drafting
the Constitution
Friday:
1. Shortened Classes –
We’ll be playing a quarter 2 review game in class.
2. Quarterly
Recognition – Students leave directly from lunch and will need appropriate
clothing. Options: Ski/board; Ice Climb; Tube; Skate; Hangout in the lodge.
Next week we begin our Constitution Unit!