Today's agenda:
1) Hand back tests and collect Day 1 Research Notes.
2) Notes ("Toward Independence, 1775-76").
3) 4 groups: "February, 1776 Role Play" (Prep Day).
a) Read the your group's Option information together.
b) Complete the "Considering Your Option" sheet.
c) Create transparencies of your group's viewpoint for presentation on Monday.
4) Homework: Thomas Barrow reading in Blue Reader ("The American Revolution as a Colonial War for Independence").
Focus your reading on: What is the difference between the American Revolution and other world revolutions?
REMINDER: If you still need appropriate secondary sources, go find some this weekend, because you will be taking notes in class next Wednesday on the final 2 secondary sources.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
9/29/11
Today's agenda:
1) Notes ("The Road to War, 1771-75").
2) Go over Research Paper Information Sheet 2
--Note-taking Day 1 (25 points)--2 secondary sources.
--Loss of points if unprepared or not working properly using class time.
--Due at the end of the period.
3) Homework: Textbook, pages 166-170 ("Toward Independence, 1775-76").
Focus your reading on: Thomas Paine's Common Sense
1) Notes ("The Road to War, 1771-75").
2) Go over Research Paper Information Sheet 2
--Note-taking Day 1 (25 points)--2 secondary sources.
--Loss of points if unprepared or not working properly using class time.
--Due at the end of the period.
3) Homework: Textbook, pages 166-170 ("Toward Independence, 1775-76").
Focus your reading on: Thomas Paine's Common Sense
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
9/28/11
Today's agenda:
1) Notes ("The Growing Confrontation, 1767-70").
2) Peer Review of Practice Essays
--Each person evaluates 3 other people.
--When completed, review your evaluations, & staple essay, notes, outline, and evaluations together to hand in.
3) Hopefully finishing the checking of Research Paper sources today in class.
--Tomorrow is Day 1 of note-taking in class (graded). Bring 2 secondary sources.
4) Homework: Textbook, pages 150-151; 154-158 ("The Road to War, 1771-75").
Focus your reading on: a) Tea Act b) Committees of Correspondence c) Boston Tea Party d) Coercive (Intolerable) Acts e) 1st Continental Congress f) Loyalists g) Minutemen h) Lexington and Concord.
1) Notes ("The Growing Confrontation, 1767-70").
2) Peer Review of Practice Essays
--Each person evaluates 3 other people.
--When completed, review your evaluations, & staple essay, notes, outline, and evaluations together to hand in.
3) Hopefully finishing the checking of Research Paper sources today in class.
--Tomorrow is Day 1 of note-taking in class (graded). Bring 2 secondary sources.
4) Homework: Textbook, pages 150-151; 154-158 ("The Road to War, 1771-75").
Focus your reading on: a) Tea Act b) Committees of Correspondence c) Boston Tea Party d) Coercive (Intolerable) Acts e) 1st Continental Congress f) Loyalists g) Minutemen h) Lexington and Concord.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
9/27/11
Today's agenda:
1) Notes ("The Dynamics of Rebellion, 1765-66").
2) Finish Practice Essays
--Notes and Outline should already be done. Essay done today in class.
--Peer Review is tomorrow in class.
3) Checking of Research Paper Sources continues during work time today.
--Make sure to "flag" sections of 2 secondary sources for Thursday's graded note-taking time.
4) Homework: Textbook, pages 140-145 ("The Growing Confrontation, 1767-70").
Focus your reading on: a) Townshend Acts b) Boston Massacre
1) Notes ("The Dynamics of Rebellion, 1765-66").
2) Finish Practice Essays
--Notes and Outline should already be done. Essay done today in class.
--Peer Review is tomorrow in class.
3) Checking of Research Paper Sources continues during work time today.
--Make sure to "flag" sections of 2 secondary sources for Thursday's graded note-taking time.
4) Homework: Textbook, pages 140-145 ("The Growing Confrontation, 1767-70").
Focus your reading on: a) Townshend Acts b) Boston Massacre
Monday, September 26, 2011
9/26/11
Today's agenda:
1) Notes ("The Imperial Reform Movement, 1763-65").
2) Finish group presentations from last Thursday.
3) Practice Essay (for Peer Review on Wednesday).
--20 points (15 Essay; 2.5 Outline; 2.5 Notes).
--Use pages 134-145 in your textbook for information.
--Here is the question to write your essay on: "What factors triggered the deterioration in relations between Great Britain and its American colonies between 1763-1766?"
--DO NOT TYPE ESSAY!
4) During the work time for the essay, I will be checking Research Paper sources (25 points).
--On your own time, start "flagging" the portions of your sources you will be taking notes on. This graded note-taking will start Thursday.
5) Homework: Textbook, pages 140-145 ("The Dynamics of Rebellion, 1765-66").
Focus your reading on: a) Sons of Liberty b) Declaratory Act
1) Notes ("The Imperial Reform Movement, 1763-65").
2) Finish group presentations from last Thursday.
3) Practice Essay (for Peer Review on Wednesday).
--20 points (15 Essay; 2.5 Outline; 2.5 Notes).
--Use pages 134-145 in your textbook for information.
--Here is the question to write your essay on: "What factors triggered the deterioration in relations between Great Britain and its American colonies between 1763-1766?"
--DO NOT TYPE ESSAY!
4) During the work time for the essay, I will be checking Research Paper sources (25 points).
--On your own time, start "flagging" the portions of your sources you will be taking notes on. This graded note-taking will start Thursday.
5) Homework: Textbook, pages 140-145 ("The Dynamics of Rebellion, 1765-66").
Focus your reading on: a) Sons of Liberty b) Declaratory Act
Friday, September 23, 2011
9/23/11
Today's agenda:
1) Test 1
2) Homework: Textbook, pages 134-140 ("The Imperial Reform Movement, 1763-65").
Focus your reading on: a) Specific ways that Britain began to reassert her authority over the colonies after the French and Indian War b) Sugar Act
2 REMINDERS FOR MONDAY:
1) Bring textbooks to class
2) Bring your 6 sources for your Research Paper to be checked
**Textbooks are available in the library now for those who don't have one yet.
1) Test 1
2) Homework: Textbook, pages 134-140 ("The Imperial Reform Movement, 1763-65").
Focus your reading on: a) Specific ways that Britain began to reassert her authority over the colonies after the French and Indian War b) Sugar Act
2 REMINDERS FOR MONDAY:
1) Bring textbooks to class
2) Bring your 6 sources for your Research Paper to be checked
**Textbooks are available in the library now for those who don't have one yet.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
9/22/11
Today's agenda:
1) Notes ("The Midcentury Challenge: War, Trade, and Social Conflict, 1750-65").
2) Group Oral Report Presentations on Enlightenment and Pietist/Great Awakening Figures
--Points for: 1/2 page typed information; Presentation; Visual
TONIGHT: Study for Test 1, which is tomorrow. Essay Question #3 has been eliminated as an option, so study for the first 2 essay questions as well as your "Focus Your Reading" terms for the Short Identification section of the test. I will answer emails showing me outlines and asking questions until 10:00 p.m.
1) Notes ("The Midcentury Challenge: War, Trade, and Social Conflict, 1750-65").
2) Group Oral Report Presentations on Enlightenment and Pietist/Great Awakening Figures
--Points for: 1/2 page typed information; Presentation; Visual
TONIGHT: Study for Test 1, which is tomorrow. Essay Question #3 has been eliminated as an option, so study for the first 2 essay questions as well as your "Focus Your Reading" terms for the Short Identification section of the test. I will answer emails showing me outlines and asking questions until 10:00 p.m.
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