Tuesday, February 26, 2008

HISTORY CLASS

TEST: "Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship" (Chp. 8.5)

Objectives for Today

• You will be able to explain what makes a person a citizen of the U.S.A.
• You will be able to discuss how Americans can develop democratic values.
• You will be able to describe the responsibilities of citizenship.

Agenda for Today

1. Bellringer 1: You will come in and work with one partner to study for today's test. (10 minutes)
2. You will take a test on the three objectives listed above.
3. After you finish the test, you will research "Marbury vs. Madison" in your textbook using the index to locate it and write a one paragraph description of the case and what impact it had on American life.

READING CLASS

"Stepping on the Cracks"

Objectives for Today

• Learners will adequately display their understanding of each core skill we have worked on this year.

Agenda for Today

1. Bellringer: You will read chapter 1 of Stepping on the Cracks and you will write down each word you do not understand.
2. We will read through the first chapter together as a class after you have had time to read it by yourself.
3. We will discuss the chapter as we read through it together.

Monday, February 25, 2008

HISTORY CLASS

"Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship" (Chp. 8.5)

Objectives for Today

• You will be able to explain what makes a person a citizen of the U.S.A.
• You will be able to discuss how Americans can develop democratic values.
• You will be able to describe the responsibilities of citizenship.

Agenda for Today

1. Bellringer 1: You will come in and work with one partner to create an acrostic of the word "PATRIOTIC" where each word that intersect with each letter has something to do with patriotism. (10 minutes)
2. Bellringer 2: While you're working on the acrostic, MR. D will check your homework from the weekend.
3. We will discuss your acrostics.
4. Mr. D will lecture on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and you will take notes.
5. You will have a test tomorrow on the three objectives listed above!

READING CLASS

New Books Distributed Today!

Objectives for Today

• Learners will receive and preview their new novels on which they will report next nine weeks.

Agenda for Today

1. Bellringer: You will write 2 paragraphs on what Black History month means to you.
2. Mr. Duncan will hand out your graded Readers Workshops from last week and we will go over them briefly.
3. You will be assigned a new book--a novel--that you will read and report on during the next nine weeks. The book is entitled Stepping on the Cracks by Mary Downing Hahn.
4. We will preview the book and discuss our impressions of the book.

Friday, February 22, 2008

SPECIAL NOTE: Due to our schedule being messed up on Thursday (due to High School registration) and on Friday (due to the field trip and the pep rally), we will be talking about Chapter 8.5 on Monday. Please make sure to have all your homework ready to be checked on Monday. Have a great weekend!

Schoolhouse Rock: "How a Bill Becomes a Law"

As we study the way our government is organized, you will remember that the Legislative branch of our government makes laws. This is how the bills introduced in Congress become laws. Enjoy!

Schoolhouse Rock: "The Preamble"

Memorize the Preamble for EXTRA CREDIT. Here's a cool video and song to help you memorize it.

Friday, February 22, 2008

HISTORY CLASS

"Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship" (Chp. 8.5)

Objectives for Today

• You will be able to explain what makes a person a citizen of the U.S.A.
• You will be able to discuss how Americans can develop democratic values.
• You will be able to describe the responsibilities of citizenship.

Agenda for Today

1. Bellringer 1: You will come in and work with one partner to study for today's test. (10 minutes)
2. You will take a test on the three objectives listed above.
3. After you finish the test, you will research "Marbury vs. Madison" in your textbook using the index to locate it and write a one paragraph description of the case and what impact it had on American life.

READING CLASS

Readers Workshop

Objectives for Today

• Learners will adequately display their understanding of each core skill we have worked on this year.

Agenda for Today

1. You will come in and finish working on your Readers Workshop.

Thursday, February 21, 2008

HISTORY CLASS

"Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship" (Chp. 8.5)

Objectives for Today

• You will be able to explain what makes a person a citizen of the U.S.A.
• You will be able to discuss how Americans can develop democratic values.
• You will be able to describe the responsibilities of citizenship.

Agenda for Today

1. Bellringer 1: You will come in and work with one partner to create an acrostic of the word "PATRIOTIC" where each word that intersect with each letter has something to do with patriotism. (10 minutes)
2. Bellringer 2: While you're working on the acrostic, MR. D will check your homework from last night.
3. We will discuss your acrostics.
4. Mr. D will lecture on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and you will take notes.
5. You will have a test tomorrow on the three objectives listed above!

READING CLASS

Readers Workshop

Objectives for Today

• Learners will adequately display their understanding of each core skill we have worked on this year.

Agenda for Today

1. You will come in and begin working on your Readers Workshop.

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

HISTORY CLASS

"Goals & Principles of the Constitution" (Chp. 8.1)

Objectives for Today

• You will be able to explain how the Preamble defines the basic goals of the Constitution.
• You will be able to identify the framework of government established by the Constitution.
• You will memorize and be able to list the seven basic principles of American government.

Agenda for Today

1. Bellringer: You will come in and work with one partner for 10 minutes memorizing the seven basic principles of government established in the Constitution and studying for the test.
2. You will take a test alone on the three objectives listed above.
3. After the test, you will define the key terms for Chapter 8, Section 5. (Homework for tomorrow!)

READING CLASS

Reader's Workshop Review

Objective for Today

• Learners will review their work from last week over the skill "Recognizing Theme" and will make corrections to their work.

Agenda for Today

1. Bellringer: You will read something from the classroom library for 10 minutes. A one paragraph summary is due at the end of the time.
2. Mr. D will continue to review the work from last week's Readers Workshop.

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

HISTORY CLASS

"Goals & Principles of the Constitution" (Chp. 8.1)

Objectives for Today

• You will be able to explain how the Preamble defines the basic goals of the Constitution.
• You will be able to identify the framework of government established by the Constitution.
• You will memorize and be able to list the seven basic principles of American government.

Agenda for Today

1. Bellringer 1: You will come in and retrieve your Timeline poster from the table.
2. Bellringer 2: You will write down--word-for-word--the Preamble for the Constitution.
3. We will talk about the goals and principles of the Constitution.
4. Tomorrow you will have a test over the three objectives listed above!
5. If you have memorized the Preamble, tomorrow would be a good day to recite it in front of Mr. D for extra credit.

READING CLASS

Reader's Workshop Review

Objective for Today

• Learners will review their work from last week over the skill "Recognizing Theme" and will make corrections to their work.

Agenda for Today

1. Bellringer: You will read something from the classroom library for 15 minutes. A two paragraph summary is due at the end of the time.
2. Mr. D will return your papers from last week's Readers Workshop and we will review the work.