Monday, March 31, 2014

History:  Review sheet - have signed; study for retest Wednesday if needed
Writing:  None
Spelling:  Test Tuesday 04/08; finish window pane if needed

TOC:
03/31 US1.9c Leading to War p. 74
03/31 US1.9 Unit Study Guide p. 75

Today I will:
  • Complete my writing daily review (if needed) and complete writing daily review quiz
  • Finish up my window pane (if needed)
  • Review compromises on the Smart Board
  • Complete a Compromises review
  • Complete a flow chart showing the events leading up to the Civil War
  • Look at my test from last week - do I need to retest?






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Friday, March 28, 2014

History:  None
Writing:  None

Objective:  I will show MASTERY of US1.9abc - differences between North and South, Compromises, and reasons for secession.  If I do not show mastery (75% before extra credit) then I will have to RETAKE the test next week.

Objective:  I will learn and describe the important leaders of the Civil War.

TO DO:
  • Complete formative assessment
  • Complete Note page, Civil War leaders
  • Writing - Daily Review Quiz
  • Spelling - Window Pane


TOC:  03/28 US1.9d Leaders of the Civil War p. 73








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Tuesday, March 25, 2014

History:  Quiz Friday, study guide; map due tomorrow-extra credit will be offered!

Writing:  None

Spelling to do:
  • Glue words into notebook/ begin window pane activity if time allows
Writing to do:
  • Day 1, 2 and 3 of daily review

History to do:
  • Tuesday & Wednesday daily review
  • Review study guide
  • Watch "popular sovereignty" video








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Monday, March 24, 2014

History:  Map due Wednesday; study guide due tomorrow
Writing:  None

History To Do:

  • Complete Monday Daily Review
  • Complete Flow Map
  • Review Civil War Map
  • Review Study Guide

TOC:
03/24 US1.9b Compromises p. 69
03/24 US1.9b Civil War Map p. 70 - 71
03/24 US1.9b US1.9abc Study Guide 72







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Friday, March 21, 2014

History:  None
Writing:  None

Objective US1.9a - Describe the differences between the North and the South that led to the war.

Today I will......
  • Complete my daily review
  • Listen to Mrs. Gibson read "Civil War on Sunday"
  • Finish/Begin page 68 ~ beliefs of the North and South
  • Bailey group ONLY ~ complete page 66 if needed from station rotations last week.
Why? So that I will understand what the North believed in the 1800s and what the South believed in the 1800s.
I'll know I'll have it when I can compare and contrast the North and the South.




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Thursday, March 20, 2014

History:  Finish and color p. 67 North/South
Writing:  None


  • Work on North & South picture for 10 minutes - if you are finished - read or draw NOT TALK!
  • Begin a NEW PAGE
TOC: 
03/20 US1.9a Beliefs of the North and South p. 68

  • What exactly did the North and the South believe about slavery and the country?


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Friday, March 14, 2014

History:  None
Writing:  None

Objective:  US1.9a Describe how differences between the North and the South led to war

Today I will.....
  • Complete my daily review
  • Work with Mrs. Gibson to learn new vocabulary
  • Draw a picture to show the differences between the North and the South
  • Compare and Contrast the North and the South by completing a sort
So that I can begin to understand the differences that led to the Civil War

I'll know I'll have it when I can compare and contrast the North and the South.


TOC:
3/14 US1.9a Vocabulary p. 65
3/14 US1.9a North vs South sort 66
3/14 US1.9a North vs South pic  67



Prompt Review:

Think about a pet you would like to own. Write to explain what you would choose and why.






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Thursday, March 13, 2014

History:  none
Writing;  none

To Do:

1.  Complete Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday daily review

2.  Complete Alien activity if needed

3.  Prompt Review

Think of a time when someone did something special for you.  Perhaps the person sent a card, helped with homework, or cooked a food you like.  Write about this time and include details.

Who is your favorite teacher? Write to describe which teacher you like best and explain what makes him or her special.

Imagine one of your teachers asks you to bring something special to show the class.  Write to describe the item and explain why you would like to show it.

4.  Smart board review game
5.  Westward expansion brochure (if needed)





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Tuesday, March 11, 2014

History:  None
Writing:  None

Morning to Do:
  • Harriet Tubman united streaming video
  • Prompt discussion

Think of a time when someone did something special for you.  Perhaps the person sent a card, helped with homework, or cooked a food you like.  Write about this time and include details.

Imagine yourself as a superhero.  You might be able to see through walls, fly, or swim like a fish.  Write about your superhuman power and what happens when you use it.



Afternoon classes:

  • Daily Review
  • Prompt discussion


Think about a time when you were brave.  Perhaps you had to speak in front of the class, do something that was difficult, or ride a fast roller coaster.  Write about what happened.  Be specific and include details.








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Monday, March 10, 2014

History:  None
Writing:  SOL test begins TOMORROW-sleep well and eat well!

History/Writing to Do:
  • Complete daily review
  • Read aloud part of "Civil War on Sunday"
  • Review adjectives poster
  • Complete adjectives formative assessment




Writing Prompt Strategies
1.  Imagine a friend has a car that talks and flies.  The car can do other amazing things too.  Your friend takes you for a ride.  Write to tell what happened when your friend took you for a ride in the car.

2.  Imagine you and a friend found a spaceship.  The door opened and you looked inside.  Write about what happened.






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Thursday, March 6, 2014

History:  None
Writing: None

History/Writing to Do:

  • Adjective Review
  • Prompt review
  • Alien paper
  • Finish brochure if needed




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Tuesday, March 4, 2014

History:  None
Writing:  None

History To Do:

  • SOL discussion
  • Writing practice in computer lab - take final draft with you!
  • Look at these sample prompts......

Think about your favorite year in school.  Was it kindergarten, first grade, second grade, or another grade?  Write to explain why the year you chose was your favorite.

Imagine you were awakened one morning by a talking parrot.  "I know where a treasure is buried", it squawked.  Using details, write a story about what happened. 



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Writing Practice:

http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/practice_items/index.shtml#writing

Writing Practice

http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/practice_items/index.shtml#writing