Tuesday, March 11, 2008

HISTORY CLASS

"The Industrial Revolution & Westward Expansion" (Chp. 11.1-2)

Objectives for Today

• You will be able to identify the Industrial Revolution and explain its effects on the U.S.
• You will be able to identify the important people, places and things from the westward expansion of the U.S.
• You will be able to interpret a geographic map of the early U.S.

Agenda for Today

1. Bellringer: You will have your 8 minutes to review chapter 11, sections 1 &2, specifically paying attention to the overall significance of the Industrial Revolution to American history and three innovations of the westward expansion of the U.S. (e.g. turnpikes, canals, steamboats).
2. You will take a short quiz over chapter 11, sections 1 & 2.
3. After the quiz, you will work on drawing two geographic maps of the early U.S. (pgs. 379 and 433).

READING CLASS

Core Reading Skill #9: Understanding Plot

Objectives for Today

• You will review the characteristics of plot.
• You will work in whole class, cooperative groups, and individually to read short stories.
• You will demonstrate an understanding of plot structure by analyzing a several short stories.
• You will use Plot Diagram interactive as prewriting activity for essay tracing plot structure in a short story.

Agenda for Today

1. Bellringer: Write a defintion of plot and then write a description of the plot of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears."
2. We will share our definitions of plot.
3. Mr. D will do a short read aloud.
4. We will look at our newest core reading skill and review a tip sheet on how to practice it.
5. We will do at least one mini read today to practice this new skill.