Friday, October 30, 2015

Homework:
History:  Test 11/06 study your study guide

Writing:  None

TOC:
10/30 US1.4c Exploration in West Africa p. 32



Today I will...........
complete a page of notes and create a pictures.
So that I can..........
identify the location and describe the characteristics of West African societies and their interactions with traders.
I'll know I have it when.......
I can successfully complete part 5 of the study guide.

~Daily Review 
~Check last night's homework
~Complete a quick check 
~Draw a pictures for West Africa
~Complete last section of study guide with an elbow partner
~Quiz your partner after you check the answers





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Thursday, October 29, 2015

Homework:
History:  Complete part 4 of study guide - test 11/06 - study parts 1 - 4.  PROJECT DUE TOMORROW!

Writing:  none

TOC: None

Today I will..........
finish a page of notes and color pictures.
So I can.........
describe the areas of cooperation and conflict between the American Indians.
I'll know I have it when........
I can successfully complete part 4 of my study guide for homework tonight.  

~complete daily review
~check the answers from yesterday's quick check
~10 minutes to finish up yesterday's drawings
~What does cooperation and conflict mean?
~complete notes at the bottom of page 30

~play sort if there is time





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Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Homework: 
History:  do part 3 of study guide; study part 1 & 2.  Test 11/06 - project due Friday.
Writing:  None

TOC:  IN HISTORY BINDER
10/28 US1.4b Cultural Interaction Notes p. 30

10/28 US1.4b Cultural Interaction Pics    p. 31

Today I will...........
complete  a page of notes and pictures.
So I can...........
describe the interaction between the American Indians and the Europeans.
I'll know I have it when...........
I can successfully complete part 3 of my study guide tonight.

~Daily Review
~check homework
~quick check - graded
~begin pages 29 & 30

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Homework:
History:  Complete part 2 of study guide; study part 1.  Test 11/06 - Project due Friday

Writing:  None

TOC: IN HISTORY BINDER
10/27 US1.4a Regions Explored p. 29


1.  Copy homework
2.  Copy TOC
3.  Complete daily review

4.  You have 10 minutes to finish pictures from yesterday - make sure you color them!
5.  View Explorer biography
6.  Complete notes page 29
7.  Complete sort if there is time





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Monday, October 26, 2015

Homework:
History:  Project due Friday; complete part 1 of study guide - test 11/06 ( next Friday)

Writing:  None

TOC:
10/26 US1.4 Study Guide p. 26

10/26 US1.4a European Exploration Notes p. 27
10/26 US1.4a European Exploration Pictures p. 28

Today I will.........
complete a page of notes and pictures
So I can......
describe the motivations, obstacles, and accomplishments of exploration.
I'll know I have it when...........
I can successfully complete part 1 of my study guide for homework tonight.

*complete daily review
*complete notes and pictures
*begin study guide if time 






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Friday, October 23, 2015

Homework:
History:  Level 2 projects due next Friday-you must do ALL at home!

Writing: None

TOC: None

Today I will..........

  • find out the resource card winners
  • turn in my project(s)
  • complete Friday daily review
  • watch videos related to European Exploration - our next unit!



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Thursday, October 22, 2015

Homework:
History:  Level 1 Projects due TOMORROW; Level 2 due 10/30

Writing: None

TOC: None

Today I will~
*Complete Thursday daily review
*Complete/Redo sort if needed
*Complete Native American Story- when I am at my desk
*Work on Google Classroom to complete my project





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Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Homework:
History:  Level 1 project due FRIDAY - pick 2! Level 2 project due 10/30 - make sure you have talked with your family!!!

Writing:  None

TOC: None

Today we will.....
work on our American Indian Projects
So I can...........
have my project ready to turn in by Friday!
I'll know I have it when..........
I have created a project on google classroom or on paper.

~complete our daily review
~work on our projects
~FINISH sorts if needed - some of you have to redo due to low grades.  You MUST get a C or higher.  
~produce rough draft of your product while you are waiting OR work on your product.  If you do not have at least ONE finished product on google classroom by the end of class , you may NOT use it tomorrow!




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Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Homework:
History:  Level 1 Projects due Friday - pick 2! Level 2 projects due 10/30.

Writing:  None

TOC: None

~Write in homework
~Complete Tuesday daily review
~Split into groups again.  You will finish your sort! I had to throw away A LOT because there were no names.  Many of you will restart.  Those that finished, if your grade was less than a C, you will redo.  
~If you finish your sort you should be:
      completing a rough draft of your level 1 project if you are using google classroom OR working on your project. 


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Monday, October 19, 2015

Homework:  
History:  Level 1 projects due Friday 10/23
Level 2 projects due Friday 10/30
Writing:  None

TOC:  None

Today you will complete your daily review on notebook paper and begin working on your level 1 projects.  We will break up into 2 different teams.  There will be a red team and a blue team.  

Today while one team is working on the computer the other group will be working on an American Indian sort.  We will switch 1/2 way through class.  

The sort IS graded so take your time! 

Daily Review Instructions
1.  Notebook paper
2.  Name and homeroom 
3.  # to 20


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Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Homework:
History:  google form due tomorrow

Writing: none

TOC: None

Today I will........
go to the computer lab
So I can....
describe an American Indian tribe of my choice
I'll know I have it when....
I have written & typed a paragraph of at least 5 sentences with an introduction sentence and a conclusion sentence

Writing Instruction - on notebook paper

1.  Pick your tribe
2.  Begin your paragraph with an introduction sentence:  A fact, a description, or something that will interest the reader.  Examples:
*The _______ tribe used all the resources in their environment.
*__________ Indians lived in a ____________ environment.
*A _____________ and __________ environment was the home to the ____________ Indians.
3.  Add additional sentences of information.  Use your tree map and put in your OWN WORDS! You may use your notes for help but your OWN WORDS!
4.  Conclusion sentence.  Use words like:  Finally, In summary, In conclusion
5.  Go to microsoft word and begin typing.  Raise your hand if you need help.
6.  Pictures will be added AFTER the writing and typing!

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Monday, October 12, 2015

Homework:
History:  Tree Map due tomorrow; index card due tomorrow; google form due Thursday

Writing:  None

TOC:  In HISTORY binder
10/13 Three Types of Resources p. 25

Today I will............
view a power point and complete a note page of the types of resources.  
So I can.......
describe how the American Indians used the resources in their environment.
I'll know I have it when......
I can complete a picture of my assigned resource on an index card.

~copy homework and toc
~review yesterday's lesson
~view power point
~complete note page
~pick resource card







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Homework:
History:  return google form by Thursday; tree map due Wednesday
Writing: None

TOC:
10/12 US1.3b American Indian Tribes p. 22
10/12 US1.3b American Indian Tribes p. 23
10/12 US1.3b American Indian Tree Map p. 24

Today I will............
read information about the 5 tribes
So that I can...........
complete a tree map about the 5 tribes
I'll know I have it when.........
I can complete the tree map with information of 3 different tribes

~copy homework and TOC
~pass out google form and explain
~read about the 5 trees and begin Tree Map




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Friday, October 9, 2015

Homework:
History:  None

Writing:  None

TOC:  None

Today I will.....
complete a quiz on American Indians and fragments.
So that I can.......
locate and describe the 5 tribes and recognize what a fragment looks like and avoid using them!
I'll know I have it when.........
I earn a 70% or higher on BOTH activities.

~copy homework
~complete Thursday daily review
~complete both quizzes
~complete free write Friday
~read or draw when ALL ACTIVITIES are finished



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Thursday, October 8, 2015

Homework:
History:  quiz on American Indians tomorrow
Writing:  none

TOC: None

Today I will....
complete a carousel walk.
So that I can....
identify fragments and complete sentences.
I'll know I have it when....
I can correctly identify all fragments and complete sentences during my carousel walk.

Materials: notebook paper, page 21 (last night's homework)

~copy homework
~show page 21 (last night's homework)
~complete Wednesday daily review
~complete carousel walk





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Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Homework: 
History:  Finish coloring page 21 if needed - American Indian quiz tomorrow
Writing:  None

TOC: None

Today I will...........
watch a power point about fragments in sentences.
So that I can..........
understand what a fragment is and NOT use it in my writing!
I'll know I have it when...........
I can identify fragments in the power point


~copy homework
~complete Cactus Hill quiz
~work on American Indian pictures 10 minutes
~fragments power point
~writing daily review





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Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Homework:
History:  Cactus Hill Assessment tomorrow, American Indians quiz Friday

Writing:  None

TOC: IN HISTORY BINDER
10/06 US1.3b American Indian Life p. 21

Today I will...........
create pictures that describe various tribes.
So that I can...........
understand the shelters, clothes, and food of the  American Indians. 
I'll know I have it when........
I can correctly identify the life of American Indians with my illustrations. 

~copy homework and TOC
~quick review of Cactus Hill
~complete Monday and Tuesday daily review
~copy illustrations of the American Indian tribes






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Monday, October 5, 2015

Homework:
History:  study the study guide in binder-Cactus Hill quiz Wednesday
Writing:  none

TOC: None

I am in a class today! Please be on your best behavior and represent yourself well.

Today I will......
watch American Indian videos.
So that I can.....
describe the different American Indian tribes.
I'll know I have it when.....
I can write 5 correct facts about each video.

~copy homework
~complete daily review
~watch videos - remember to write down your 5 facts.



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Thursday, October 1, 2015

Homework:
History:  Study guide! 

Writing:  None

TOC: IN HISTORY BINDER
10/01 US1.3 American Indian Study Guide p. 18
10/01 US1.3 American Indian Study Guide p. 19
10/01 US1.3b  American Indian Map           p. 20

Today I will...............
complete a map showing where the American Indians lived.
So that I can..............
locate their homeland on a map of North America.
I'll know I have it when..........
I can correctly identify their location.

~copy homework and TOC
~turn in homework prompt

~complete Wednesday AND Thursday daily review
~Receive map and study guide - number and reinforce
~Complete map


American Indian Shelters





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