MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2009
Monday November 23rd 2009, 1:38 pm
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Students turned in the Q2 Project Notebook for a check of pp. 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9.

We began watching “National Treasure” to enhance our recent study of the Declaration of Independence.

Ch 6 – Section 1 handouts are due tomorrow and will be collected for a homework completion grade.



FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2009
Friday November 20th 2009, 12:05 pm
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Today students worked on pp. 7, 8, and 9 of the Q2 Project. There will be a booklet check on Monday for pp. 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9.

On Tuesday students will need to turn in the Ch 6 – Section 1 worksheets.

Students who need to make up Quizzes, TESTS, etc. will do so during class on Monday and Tuesday.



MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2009
Monday November 16th 2009, 9:01 am
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2ND, 3RD, 5TH PERIODS:

We checked the vocab and study questions for JT Ch VIII. There will be a Quiz tomorrow on JT Ch VII and Ch VIII.

Students received the Study Guide for Ch 5 in the textbook. They also need to complete the Key Terms/People handouts. They will be allowed to use the Study Guide and Key Terms/People on Wednesday’s TEST.

4TH PERIOD:

Students listened to JT CH VIII and answered the Study Questions. There will be a Quiz tomorrow on JT CH VII and CH VIII.

Students received the Study Guide for Ch 5 in the textbook. They also need to complete the Key Terms/People handouts. They will be allowed to use the Study Guide and Key Terms/People on Wednesday’s TEST.



FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2009
Friday November 13th 2009, 9:56 am
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2ND, 3RD, 5TH PERIODS:

Check the vocab and study questions for JT Ch VII

Listen to JT Ch VIII

Complete study questions for Ch VIII

4TH PERIOD:

Listen to JT Ch VII and complete study questions

JT Ch VIII vocabulary

ALL CLASSES:

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16 – Study Guide for Ch 5 TEST

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 – JT Ch VII and Ch VIII Vocab/Comprehension Quiz

Q2 Project Workday pp. 7-8

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 – Chapter 5 TEST (Study Guide, Key Terms/People may be used)



THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2009
Thursday November 12th 2009, 1:20 pm
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2ND, 3RD, 5TH PERIODS:

Listen to JT – Ch VII

Complete the Ch VII Study Questions

Finish the Ch VIII vocabulary for homework

4TH PERIOD:

Take the JT TEST on Ch’s I – VI

Complete the JT Vocab for Ch VII

Complete the CH 5 – Section 4 Notes

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Tuesday, November 17 – Quiz on Ch VII and Ch VIII and vocab of Johnny Tremain

Q2 Project Workday – pp. 7 and 8

Wednesday, November 18 – Chapter 5 TEST from the textbook

Q2 Project Workday – finish pp. 7 and 8; begin p. 9



TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2009
Tuesday November 10th 2009, 2:20 pm
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Fourth Period did not meet today because we had our annual Veteran’s Day Assembly. I will catch them up on Thursday. They need to be prepared to take the JT Ch’s I-VI TEST they missed today.

All other classes took the JT TEST and received the JT Vocab for Ch VII, which needs to be completed for homework.

Thy also received the Ch 5 Section 4 Notes, which need to be finished for homework.

Students had about 30 minutes of class time to work on the JT Vocab and Section 4 Notes.



MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2009
Monday November 09th 2009, 9:57 am
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Today students watched the biography of Benjamin Franklin and took notes.

Students made a Benjamin Franklin Time Line with the following instructions:

a. use the dates on p. 169 and add 4 of your own from your video notes

b. illustrate the time line

c. see #17 on p. 176 – write the sentences in the correct order at the bottom of your time line

(This assignment needs to be finished for homework and will be collected tomorrow for a classwork grade)

There will be a TEST over Ch’s I – VI of Johnny Tremain. The TEST will be True/False and Fill in the Blank. Vocabulary will not be included on this TEST.



FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2009
Friday November 06th 2009, 8:54 am
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Students took the comprehension/vocab Quiz on Chapters V and VI of Johnny Tremain.

After the Quiz we worked on pp. 5-6 of the Q2 Project Booklet.

There will be a TEST on Chapters I-VI of Johnny Tremain on Tuesday, November 10. This will be a comprehension TEST over the story, no vocabulary. The TEST will have True/False and Fill in the Blank Questions. Students need to begin reviewing all of their Study Questions to prepare for this TEST.



THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2009
Thursday November 05th 2009, 8:45 am
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Students finished yesterday’s Ch 5 Quiz, if necessary.

Students also completed the vocab/study questions for Ch V and Ch VI of Johnny Tremain. They will need to STUDY this tonight to prepare for tomorrow’s Quiz. Many students did not do well on the last JT Quiz.

Students read Ch 5 – section 4 of the textbook (pp. 170-173) and were given the Map “Ratifying the Constitution” to complete. There is an”Extension Activity”on the back of the map which also must be completed and stapled to the map. If not finished in class, this may be finished for homework and turned in tomorrow.

Friday in Class:

Turn in “Ratifying the Constitution” Map

Complete the Johnny Tremain Quiz on vocabulary and comprehension for Ch V and Ch VI

Q2 Project In Class Workday – pp. 5-6



TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2009
Tuesday November 03rd 2009, 10:39 am
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Students turned in the Johnny Tremain Vocabulary sheet on OPPOSITE word meanings that was assigned on Friday.

Students also turned in the Vocab/Study Questions for Ch V of Johnny Tremain.

We listened to Ch VI of JT and students completed the Study Questions for Ch VI. For homework students need to complete the vocab sentences.

Tomorrow there will be a Quiz on Ch 5 – Sections 1 and 2 of the textbook. The Quiz will be Open Notes. Students may use their Section 1 and 2 Notes and the Key Terms/People for Sections 1 and 2. NO TEXTBOOKS – NOTES ONLY!!!!!

On Friday we will take a comprehension/vocab Quiz on JT.

After the Quiz on Friday, there will be a Q2 Project in class workday for pp. 5-6.