Today's agenda:
1) Notes ("A Troublesome Property").
2) Utopian Communities Presentations
--Audience should take recommended class notes on beliefs/practices of each group. This information is important for the next test on 12/9.
3) Homework: Ralph Morrow reading in Blue Reader ("The Proslavery Argument Revisited").
--Handed out a sheet explaining how to insert footnotes in a Word document. If you haven't done this before, you'll need to do this for the Research Paper.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
11/29/10
Today's agenda:
1) Notes ("The Black Slave Driver").
2) 5 groups: Utopian Communities of the 1800s (Prep Day).
--Each group member should have a typed visual for the presentation tomorrow.
--The textbook can also be used as an option for information (pages 345-352).
3) Homework: Kenneth Stampp reading in Blue Reader ("A Troublesome Property").
--Today begins the 20 point Extra Credit opportunity for early Research Papers (continues through Friday). Make sure you don't sacrifice quality work for the extra points, though. It's not a good idea for your overall grade on the paper.
--Handed out the turnitin.com information for submitting your Research Papers online to the plagiarism checker website. I still need a hard copy of the paper turned in to me.
1) Notes ("The Black Slave Driver").
2) 5 groups: Utopian Communities of the 1800s (Prep Day).
--Each group member should have a typed visual for the presentation tomorrow.
--The textbook can also be used as an option for information (pages 345-352).
3) Homework: Kenneth Stampp reading in Blue Reader ("A Troublesome Property").
--Today begins the 20 point Extra Credit opportunity for early Research Papers (continues through Friday). Make sure you don't sacrifice quality work for the extra points, though. It's not a good idea for your overall grade on the paper.
--Handed out the turnitin.com information for submitting your Research Papers online to the plagiarism checker website. I still need a hard copy of the paper turned in to me.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
11/24/10
Today's agenda:
Yesterday (11/23) there was no school due to snow/ice.
1) Notes--not part of a homework reading--("The Slave South: A Distinctive Society").
2) Go over Research Paper expectations again. Early papers can start being turned in next week (only if they are done well please!). Make sure to not write your paper until you have cleared your sources and 3 points for Part D with me, as well as understand the paper expectations.
3) Continue watching the movie "Roots". 1/2 page of notes per day.
4) Homework: Randall Miller reading in Blue Reader ("The Black Slave Driver").
Yesterday (11/23) there was no school due to snow/ice.
1) Notes--not part of a homework reading--("The Slave South: A Distinctive Society").
2) Go over Research Paper expectations again. Early papers can start being turned in next week (only if they are done well please!). Make sure to not write your paper until you have cleared your sources and 3 points for Part D with me, as well as understand the paper expectations.
3) Continue watching the movie "Roots". 1/2 page of notes per day.
4) Homework: Randall Miller reading in Blue Reader ("The Black Slave Driver").
Monday, November 22, 2010
11/22/10
Today's agenda:
1) Notes ("The Women's Rights Movement").
2) Continuing the movie "Roots". 1/2 page of notes per day.
3) No homework reading tonight.
1) Notes ("The Women's Rights Movement").
2) Continuing the movie "Roots". 1/2 page of notes per day.
3) No homework reading tonight.
Friday, November 19, 2010
11/19/10
Today's agenda:
1) Part A of the Research Paper due today. I hope to get them back to you with feedback by Monday.
2) Notes ("Individualism").
3) Movie: "Roots"
--Take notes on specific aspects and characteristics of slavery, slaves, and slaveowners you see in the movie. 1/2 page per day.
3) Homework: Textbook, pages 358-359; 362-364 ("The Women's Rights Movement").
1) Part A of the Research Paper due today. I hope to get them back to you with feedback by Monday.
2) Notes ("Individualism").
3) Movie: "Roots"
--Take notes on specific aspects and characteristics of slavery, slaves, and slaveowners you see in the movie. 1/2 page per day.
3) Homework: Textbook, pages 358-359; 362-364 ("The Women's Rights Movement").
Thursday, November 18, 2010
11/18/10
Today's agenda:
1) Notes ("Tippecanoe and Tyler, Too!").
2) Finish Andrew Jackson Controversial Issues Role Play.
--Hand in "Considering Your Option" and the Evaluation Sheet stapled together.
3) Homework: Textbook, pages 342-345 ("Individualism").
--Part A of the Research Paper is due tomorrow.
--Bring the PCC verification sheets showing that you are entered in their computer system.
1) Notes ("Tippecanoe and Tyler, Too!").
2) Finish Andrew Jackson Controversial Issues Role Play.
--Hand in "Considering Your Option" and the Evaluation Sheet stapled together.
3) Homework: Textbook, pages 342-345 ("Individualism").
--Part A of the Research Paper is due tomorrow.
--Bring the PCC verification sheets showing that you are entered in their computer system.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
11/17/10
Today's agenda:
1) Notes ("Class, Culture, and the 2nd Party System").
2) Andrew Jackson Controversial Issues Role Play Presentations
--Fill out Evaluation Form while you're in the audience.
--You need to ask at least 2 questions while you're in the audience.
--3 groups will present each day.
3) Homework: Textbook, pages 333-335; 338 ("Tippecanoe and Tyler, Too!").
1) Notes ("Class, Culture, and the 2nd Party System").
2) Andrew Jackson Controversial Issues Role Play Presentations
--Fill out Evaluation Form while you're in the audience.
--You need to ask at least 2 questions while you're in the audience.
--3 groups will present each day.
3) Homework: Textbook, pages 333-335; 338 ("Tippecanoe and Tyler, Too!").
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