Tuesday-Thursday, May 6-8, 2008

HISTORY CLASS

The Civil War

Objective for Each Day

• Students will gain a clearer understanding of the causes and major points of the Civil War, specifically as it relates to the battle of Gettysburg.

Agenda for Each Day

1. Bellringer: You will write three facts about the Civil War.
2. You will watch part one of the movie Gettysburg and take notes on the movie.

READING CLASS


Stepping on the Cracks Book Report

Objective for Today

• Learners will finish reading Stepping on the Crackswork and develop ideas for creating a "paper bag book report."

Agenda for Today

1. Bellringer: you will spend the first half of each class period reading Stepping on the Cracks.
2. You will spend the second half of each class period working on your paper bag book report.

Monday, May 5, 2008 (Cinco de Mayo)

HISTORY CLASS

The Civil War

Objective for Today

• Students will demonstrate their understanding of the causes and major points of the Civil War.

Agenda for Today

1. Bellringer: You will spend 5 minutes studying with your partner for today's test over the Civil War.
2. You will take a test over the Civil War. [SEE FRIDAY, MAY 2 FOR STUDY GUIDE]

READING CLASS

Stepping on the Cracks Book Report How-To

Objective for Today

• Learners will work on developing ideas for creating a "paper bag book report" on Stepping on the Cracks.

Agenda for Today

1. Bellringer: you will read chapter 19 of Stepping on the Cracks.
2. Mr. D will give instructions on the paper bag book reports for your novel.