Exam Week (12/14-18) Schedule: Mon: normal 1-7 schedule Tues:1st exam, 2-7 Wed: 2nd & 3rd* Thurs: 4th & 5th* Fri: 6th & 7th* *early release days, school ends at 1:50pm MAKE SURE THAT YOU BRING YOU HISTORY FOLDER AND VALLEY FORGE DBQ ON YOUR EXAM DAY! Tuesday-Friday, December 15-18, exam periods. 1. NHD Presentation categories. Update the spread sheet with your selection. 2. DBQ: Valley Forge: Would You Have Quit? E. Finish document analysis for A-D F. Post bucket G. Write your essay. You can use the guided essay form to help you. Rainbow highlight when you are done. Review the Scoring Guide to make sure that you included all required parts of your essay. ***If you do not finish in class, finish for hw. The essay is due by January 4, the first day back after Winter Break.
Monday, Dec. 14 HW: Read over the NHD presentation categories and directions. Pick a presentation category by you exam day next week 1. DBQ: Valley Forge: Would You Have Quit? E. Document Analysis: Doc A together as whole class. Docs B-D, work in groups. All docs must be analyzed by your exam day, so finish for HW if needed. You will write the essay in class on your exam day. Thurs/Fri, Dec., 10 & 11 HW: Read over the NHD presentation categories and directions. Pick a presentation category by you exam day next week. 1. Folder Check Quiz #40 2. DBQ: Valley Forge: Would You Have Quit? DBQ Packet #38 B. Background Essay. *In groups, Code the paragraphs. * Individually: On notebook paper: Write a 2-3 sentence summary that includes time, place and major story events. •When is it? •Where are you? •Why are you there? •What are conditions like? •What decision are you facing? C. Clarify the Question/ Identify the Task D. Pre-Bucketing: Create 2 bucket and label them: Reasons to Quit, Reasons to Stay. #39 E. Document Analysis: Doc A together as whole class. Tues/Wed., December 8 & 9 Meet in Ms. Urichko's Room 9-104. HW: organize your history folder assignments for a folder check on Thurs/Fri. I will specifically be checking #'s 25-37. 1. Due: NHD Thesis Statement rough draft. One per group. 2. 2nd Quarter History Exam Valley Forge: Would You Have Quit? 3. Valley Forge DBQ A. Hook Activity (see below, first image, do this in your head and be prepared to share.) DBQ Packet #38 B. Background Essay. *Number the paragraphs and map, 1-10 *Read the essay. As you read, box/circle/underline the text (you can also highlight if you want) *draw boxes around words related to time *circle words related to place/location *underline phrases that relate to the question: "Would you have quit?" *Answer the background essay questions on the backside of the essay. 2nd Quarter Exam will be Tues/Wed, Dec 8 & 9. Here is your study guide. Monday, December 7 Reminders for Tues/Wed: * meet in Urichko's room 9-104 to take the 2nd Quarter Exam. Do the study guide before then. * your NHD Thesis Statement rough draft is due. Due today: Revolutionary War Summaries #37 1. Finish the #36 “Revolution” Video, America: The Story of Us, Episode 2 1. What advantages did the British have over the Americans during the Revolutionary War? 2. Who was Daniel Morgan, and what role did he play in the American Revolution? 3. How did change in the construction of guns help the Americans during the Revolutionary War? 4. Why was it important for the Americans to win the support of France during the Revolution? 5. What were some of the innovative ways Americans fought disease during the Revolution? 6. Describe at least 2 major reasons the Americans won the Revolutionary War? ***If you are absent, you can watch this video on Netflix or Youtube Thurs/ Fri, Dec 3 & 4 Reminders:
1. America Revolution Capture the Flag. Today we will be outside playing a game of capture the flag that simulates the Revolutionary War. Be prepared to run! *absent students, reread chapter 6 to make up this awesome fun activity that you are missing. Tues/Wed, December 1 & 2 Due: NHD basic research: Historical Context and Timeline. One per group. make sure to list all group members' names and periods. Opener: Geo Bee run off. Share what you have learned about your NHD topic with your shoulder partner. HW: Revolutionary War Summaries #37, due Monday 12/7 (See directions below) 1. When is Independence Day: July 2, July 4, or August 2? Read the John Adams/ Declaration of Independence Quote Primary Source Reading and "Impact of the Declaration" on AHON page 173. Which of the dates above should be the one recognized at "independence day?" Complete sentences with supporting evidence from the document(s). (click on the images below to see the documents for this activity.) 2. “Revolution” Video #36, America: The Story of Us, Episode 2 1. What advantages did the British have over the Americans during the Revolutionary War? 2. Who was Daniel Morgan, and what role did he play in the American Revolution? 3. How did change in the construction of guns help the Americans during the Revolutionary War? 4. Why was it important for the Americans to win the support of France during the Revolution? 5. What were some of the innovative ways Americans fought disease during the Revolution? 6. Describe at least 2 major reasons the Americans won the Revolutionary War? ***If you are absent, you can watch this video on Netflix or Youtube HW: Revolutionary War Summaries #37, due Monday 12/7 Read each section and write a summary that includes the provided vocab terms. Read Chapter 6.2 “A Critical Time” on pages 179-184 1. “Surprises for the British” Describe how Washington Surprised the British at Trenton. (retreat, Delaware River, Christmas night, mercenaries, escape) 2. “Saratoga: A Turning Point” Why is Saratoga considered the turning point of the war? (Burgoyne, cut New England off, New York, Battle of Saratoga, turning point, spirits, Europeans) 3. “Help from Overseas” How did Europeans help the Americans after Saratoga?(Saratoga, France, Alliance, Marquis de Lafayette, Friedrich von Steuben, transform) Read Chapter 6.4 “Winning Independence” on pages 191-195 4. “Fighting Moves South” Why were the Americans able to force the British to surrender at Yorktown?(Southern States, General Cornwallis, guerrilla, Yorktown peninsula, surrounded, French fleet, Washington’s army, surrender) 5.“Making Peace with Britain” What were the results of the Treaty of Paris?(Paris, American delegation, Treaty of Paris 1783, independence, boundaries, Florida) Monday, November 30 1. Geography Bee, class competition In preparation, review physical and political maps of the United States and the world. Helpful websites: http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/ Geography Games http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geobee/quiz/today/ Sample questions from more advanced levels ***Absent students: If you want a chance to represent Ms. Day's team in the school wide Geo Bee, let me know when you return to school. Thanksgiving Break: November 25-27 Monday/Tuesday, November 23 & 24 ***Both days are on the 1-7 periods schedule*** ***Bring any NHD materials that you have at home to school We will be working on NHD in class both day. 1. Review NHD directions for research (Historical Context and Timeline) and the annotated bibliography ***Historical Context and timeline are Due Tues/Wed, December 1 & 2, after Thanksgiving (One per group.) You do not need to use the forms on the Research webpage, just make sure that all of the required information is on the paper(s) that is turned in. 2. NHD thesis statement: rough draft due December 8 & 9 Sample NHD Projects: http://www.nhd.org/StudentProjectExamples.htm 3. Independent work time for project *** Study for the Geography Bee, Monday, 11/30. Review physical and political maps of the United States and the world. Helpful websites: http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/ Geography Games http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geobee/quiz/today/ Sample questions from more advanced levels
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AuthorMs. Day is a U.S. History teacher at Milwee Middle. She loves the Florida Gators, social studies, kitties, and, most of all, students who do their work. Archives
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