Monday, March 10, 2008

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MAKE-UP DAY!

Today is a day for all of Mr. Duncan's classes to get make-up work done. All make-up and missing work is due Wednesday this week. Today you will have the entire class period to work on getting things turned in.

THIS IS NOT A FREE DAY!

For those of you who were diligent enough to get all of your work done on time, Mr. D has a special Tier 2 Project for you to work on in class. If completed, it will effectively rasie your overall grade. It will be an easy project that you can complete in class and you will have fun with it.

Friday, March 7, 2008

HISTORY CLASS

"Americans Move Westward" (Chp. 11.2)

Objectives for Today

• You will be able to identify the important people, places and things from the westward expansion of the U.S.

Agenda for Today

1. Bellringer: You will silently read Chp. 11.2.
2. Mr. D will show a presentation on this section and you will takes notes as Mr. D lectures.

READING CLASS

Readers Workshop

Objectives for Today

• Learners will demonstrate their understanding of Stepping on the Cracks and the core reading skills we've covered this year.

Agenda for Today

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

Thursday, March 6, 2008

HISTORY CLASS

"The Industrial Revolution" (Chp. 11.1)

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 discuss the impact the Industrial Revolution had on American cities.

Agenda for Today

1. Bellringer: You will have your homework out to be checked and then silently read Chp. 11.1.
2. Mr. Duncan will return the tests from yesterday and we will review the test together.
3. you will takes notes as Mr. D lectures on Chp 11.1.

READING CLASS

Readers Workshop

Objectives for Today

• Learners will demonstrate their understanding of Stepping on the Cracks and the core reading skills we've covered this year.

Agenda for Today

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

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

HISTORY CLASS

"The War of 1812" (Chp. 10.5)

Objectives for Today

• You will be able to explain the causes and outcomes of the War of 1812.
• You will be able to identify the major players in the the war and what side they fought on.

Agenda for Today

1. Bellringer: You and one partner will study for the test.
2. Mr. Duncan will show the video clip on the War of 1812 and will go over the worksheet from yesterday to prepare you for the test.
3. You will take the test on the War of 1812.

READING CLASS

Readers Workshop

Objectives for Today

• Learners will demonstrate their understanding of Stepping on the Cracks and the core reading skills we've covered this year.

Agenda for Today

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

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

HISTORY CLASS

"The War of 1812" (Chp. 10.5)

Objectives for Today

• You will be able to explain the causes and outcomes of the War of 1812.
• You will be able to identify the major players in the the war and what side they fought on.

Agenda for Today

1. Bellringer: You need to write down the key terms for chapter 10, section 5.
2. We will finish answering the questions for section 4.
3. We will watch a short video on the War of 1812.
4. Then you will work with a partner to complete a worksheet to prepare you for a test tomorrow.

READING CLASS

Stepping on the Cracks

Objectives for Today

• Learners will demonstrate their understanding of Stepping on the Cracks.

Agenda for Today

1. Bellringer 1: You will come in and read chapter 3.
2. We will finish grading the test over the first two chapters of Stepping on the Cracks.
3. We will read through chapter 3 together.