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Sunday, March 8, 2015

Week of 030915

DUE - Detail

Next Monday, March 16 is a non-student day. Teachers will be engaged in teacher led trainings all day.

030915 M -
In class computers - work on arguments 2 and 3.
Africa and Colonialism presentation.

031015 T -
I-search -
Second argument (2 paragraphs combining Explanation, Evidence, Example)
Third argument (1 paragraph that summarizes the 3 E's)

2. Study for Thursday's Africa Quiz - review in class on Wednesday

Read these two short articles in order to discuss each in class:
1. Rhodesian Colony gains independence - pop quiz on Wednesday about this article
2. Algerian Revolt and Independence - Read in class Tuesday (read if you were absent)

031115 W -
I-Search Note check.
Bring Print Out, double spaced copy of I-search - Hook, Thesis, 3 arguments.
In class - 9-11 presentation.


031215 Th -
Read 9-11 on the History Channel - be ready for discussion about 9-11
Africa Map Quiz

031315 F -

A. Current event form - assigned article on the form
Scavenger Hunt - in class

 B. Written piece - Interview a parent or adult that remembers the 9-11 attacks and the aftermath. Ask the following:
1. What was the day of 9-11 like - in the morning, when you found out, and by the end of the day?
2. What are some of the feelings that ran through your head in the days after 9-11?
3. In retrospect, How do you view the American response to 9-11 and current events related to 9-11?

C. In class, timed writing - answer 2 EQ questions from Chapter 13 - open note and text





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