February

Friday, February 28, 2014

Due Today: History: SHOW Mrs. Claassen nbk. p. 20 IVF Summary about 4.6 Disease and Medical Treatment for points

Exploratory: Vocabulary Quiz today

* Class Work - History:

Tonight’s assignment:

On the assigned worksheet, read the article entitled Life in the Middle Ages: The Cities. Complete the other side of the worksheet by taking notes and citing research in your sentences. This is due on Monday. Work smart – you may be able to use this exact information on your chapter 4 essay later this month! Plan ahead.

Today we finished our 4.7 notes on Crime and Punishment. Please get a copy of the text off of the side counter, and finish reading the 4.7 section. Set-up your Cornell notes on nbk. p. 24. We also viewed an extra book about medieval crime and punishment. You do not need to make-up this extra book.

Topic: Crime and Punishment (4.7)

Essential Questions:

- What were at least 2 ways use dot decide if someone was guilty of a crime?

- How might a person be punished for a crime?

Please make sure that you have chunked, titled and questioned your 4.6 notes about Disease and Medical Treatments. You should have 3 or more chunks, titles and questions.

Today’s Assignment was checked today, SHOW Mrs. Claassen:

On nbk. p. 20, you are required to write an IVF Summary of 4.6 answering the two essential questions (above). We highlighted portions of our summary. Make sure you highlight this information

IVF (TOP) Highlight the IVF sentence in one color

Highlight the following transition words (not sentences) in a different color.

To begin,
Next,
Then,
Finally,

* Class Work - Exploratory:

We did CNN current events today. On nbk. pp. 36-37, write:

February 27, 2014 (completed 2/28)

Absent – if you were absent today

February 28, 2014

Absent – if you were absent today

(Otherwise you have three sentences about items you learned through the current events today.) Make sure your sentences are full sentences with proper capitalization, punctuation and details!

We took the vocabulary quiz over Mountains (nbk. p. 21) and Deserts (nbk. p. 31) today. Please schedule a time with Mrs. Claassen to make this up.

Assignments:

History: wkst. on Article or Book Research – due Monday

Exploratory: None

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Due Today: History: Progress Report – due today

Exploratory: Progress Report – due today

* Class Work - History:

Progress reports were sent home on Tuesday. They were due today.

We updated our notebooks today. We put away our old notebooks into storage in the classroom. We attached the most recent notebook scores as well as the chapter 3 test into the old notebook. If you were absent today, this was done for you. If you want to see these items, please ask Mrs. Claassen to get them out.

We reviewed our chapter 3 test about the Roman Catholic Church in Medieval Times today. If you were absent today, your test was put away in your old notebook. If you would like to see it, ask Mrs. Claassen to get it out.

We up-dated our “new” notebooks today. Get your returned papers from your file in the crate. Attach the following pages into your notebook.

p. 10 Progress Report: January 28, 2014

p. 11 Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Response

p. 14 Wkst. Research: Silly Classroom Example

p. 15 Wkst. Research from the Textbook: Practice

p. 16 Progress Report: February 11, 2014

Today we started our 4.7 notes on Crime and Punishment. Please get a copy of the text off of the side counter, and begin reading the 4.7 section. Set-up your Cornell notes on nbk. p. 24.

Topic: Crime and Punishment (4.7)

Essential Questions:

- What were at least 2 ways use dot decide if someone was guilty of a crime?

- How might a person be punished for a crime?

Tonight’s Assignment (due Friday):

On nbk. p. 20, you are required to write an IVF Summary of 4.6 answering the two essential questions (above). You learned how to write an IVF summary in Mrs. Carlile’s class earlier in the year. Since this is history class, some adjustments can be made to your writing style, but you should generally stay true to the IVF format.

To remember the IVF summary expectations, look below:

At least 5 sentences. (It is okay to write more in history class.)
- IVF (TOP)
- To begin,
- Next,
- Then,
- Finally,
IVF sentence: #1 Identify it, #2 Verb it, #3 Finish the thought
- Example: The textbook History Alive, The Medieval World and Beyond describes feared illnesses and treatments during medieval times.
It is okay to write two paragraphs if you wish to divide the essential questions into two paragraphs. It is also okay to answer both essential questions in the same paragraph. Make sure you include details in your sentences. Don’t make your paragraph sound like a list.

* Class Work - Exploratory:

We did CNN current events today. On nbk. pp. 36-37, write:

February 26, 2014 (completed 2/27)

Absent – if you were absent today

(Otherwise you have three sentences about items you learned through the current events today.) Make sure your sentences are full sentences with proper capitalization, punctuation and details!

Progress reports were sent home on Tuesday. Please turn-in your progress report today.

Remember, you have a vocabulary test about Mountains (nbk. p. 21) and Deserts (nbk. p. 31) tomorrow. Please study.

Assignments:

History IVF Summary about 4.6 (nbk. p. 20) due Friday, February 28^th.

Exploratory: Vocabulary Quiz (Mountains & Deserts) – Friday, February 28^th.

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Due Today: History: Progress Report – due Thursday

Chapter 4 vocabulary test today

Exploratory: Progress Report – due Thursday

* Class Work - History:

Please chunk and title your 4.6 notes on nbk. p. 21. You should have 3 or more chunks and titles in these notes.

We took the chapter 4 vocabulary TEST today. If you missed the test today, you need to make it up within one week. Test make-ups will be this Friday, February 28^that lunch. If you need a different time, talk to Mrs. Claassen to schedule a test make-up time.

Progress reports were sent home yesterday. Please get your progress report signed and return it by Thursday, February 25^th.

Yesterday, we finished our 4.6 notes on Disease and Medical Treatment. Please get a copy of the text off of the side counter, and begin reading the 4.6 section. Set-up your Cornell notes on nbk. p. 21. We finished looking at an additional book about medieval medical treatments and illnesses. Yuck!

Topic: Disease and Medical Treatment (4.6)

Essential Questions:

- What were some feared illnesses during medieval times?

- What did medieval people do to treat these illnesses?

Tonight’s Assignment (due Friday):

To remember the IVF summary expectations, look below:

At least 5 sentences. (It is okay to write more in history class.)
- IVF (TOP)
- To begin,
- Next,
- Then,
- Finally,
IVF sentence: #1 Identify it, #2 Verb it, #3 Finish the thought
- Example: The textbook History Alive, The Medieval World and Beyond describes feared illnesses and treatments during medieval times.
It is okay to write two paragraphs if you wish to divide the essential questions into two paragraphs. It is also okay to answer both essential questions in the same paragraph. Make sure you include details in your sentences. Don’t make your paragraph sound like a list.

* Class Work - Exploratory:

We did CNN current events today. On nbk. pp. 36-37, write:

February 24, 2014 (completed 2/25)

Absent – if you were absent today

(Otherwise you have three sentences about items you learned through the current events today.) Make sure your sentences are full sentences with proper capitalization, punctuation and details!

Progress reports were sent home yesterday. Please get your progress report signed and return it by Thursday, February 25^th.

Assignments:

History 1) Progress report – due Thursday, February 27^th

2) IVF Summary about 4.6 (nbk. p. 20) due Friday, February 28^th.

Exploratory: 1) Progress report – due Thursday, February 27th

2) Vocabulary Quiz (Mountains & Deserts) – Friday, February 28^th.

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Due Today: History: None

Exploratory: None

* Class Work - History:

Please chunk, title and question your 4.5 notes on nbk. p. 19. You should have 3 or more chunks, titles and questions in these notes.

Remember, you have a chapter 4 vocabulary TEST on Wednesday, February 26^th. Please be studying nbk. pages 4-5 to prepare. We spent some time reviewing these words today.

We reviewed some of the missed questions from the chapter 3 test today. You do not need to make this up.

Progress reports were sent home today. Please get your progress report signed and return it by Thursday, February 25^th.

We finished our 4.6 notes on Disease and Medical Treatment. Please get a copy of the text off of the side counter, and begin reading the 4.6 section. Set-up your Cornell notes on nbk. p. 21. We also looked at an additional book about medieval medical treatments and illnesses. Yuck!

Topic: Disease and Medical Treatment (4.6)

Essential Questions:

- What were some feared illnesses during medieval times?

- What did medieval people do to treat these illnesses?

* Class Work - Exploratory:

We did not do CNN current events today.

Today we discussed some of yesterday’s current events. Sorry you missed this discussion.

Progress reports were sent home today. Please get your progress report signed and return it by Thursday, February 25^th.

Assignments:

History 1)Chapter 4 Vocabulary Test – Wednesday, February 26^th.

2) Progress report – due Thursday, February 27th

Exploratory: 1) Progress report – due Thursday, February 27th

2) Vocabulary Quiz (Mountains & Deserts) – Friday, February 28^th.

Monday, February 24, 2014

Due Today: History: 4.5 Response (nbk. p. 18) – SHOW Mrs. Claassen for points

Exploratory: None

* Class Work - History:

Please chunk and title your 4.5 notes on nbk. p. 19.

Remember, you have a chapter 4 vocabulary TEST on Wednesday, February 26^th. Please be studying nbk. pages 4-5 to prepare.

We continued our 4.6 notes on Disease and Medical Treatment. Please get a copy of the text off of the side counter, and begin reading the 4.6 section. Set-up your Cornell notes on nbk. p. 21. We will continue with these notes tomorrow.

Topic: Disease and Medical Treatment (4.6)

Essential Questions:

- What were some feared illnesses during medieval times?

- What did medieval people do to treat these illnesses?

* Class Work - Exploratory:

Today we continued our new unit of geography study – Deserts of the World. Attach the map to nbk. p. 32 and the questions to nbk. p. 33. Continue working on the questions. We have reviewed the answers for Monday - Tuesday. Remember to watch your spelling and capitalization. Remember to re-phrase the question in your answer. Please check your answers with Mrs. Claassen if you were absent today. You are expected to have the correct answers for a notebook check.

We did CNN current events today. On nbk. pp. 36-37, write:

February 25, 2014

Absent – if you were absent today

(Otherwise you have three sentences about items you learned through the current events today.) Make sure your sentences are full sentences with proper capitalization, punctuation and details!

Assignments:

History Chapter 4 Vocabulary Test – Wednesday, February 26^th.

Exploratory: Vocabulary Quiz (Mountains & Deserts) – Friday, February 28^th.

Friday, February 21, 2014

Due Today: History: 4.5 Response – will be checked on Monday

Exploratory: None

* Class Work - History:

We checked notebooks today during class. I should already have your notebook (turned-in earlier this week), so you do not need to make-up the grading portion.

We began our 4.6 notes on Disease and Medical Treatment. Please get a copy of the text off of the side counter, and begin reading the 4.6 section. Set-up your Cornell notes on nbk. p. 21.

Topic: Disease and Medical Treatment (4.6)

Essential Questions:

- What were some feared illnesses during medieval times?

- What did medieval people do to treat these illnesses?

* Class Work - Exploratory:

We did CNN current events today. On nbk. pp. 34-35, write:

February 19, 2014 (notes taken on 2/21)

Absent – if you were absent today

February 21, 2014

Absent – if you were absent today

(Otherwise you have three sentences about items you learned through the current events today.) Make sure your sentences are full sentences with proper capitalization, punctuation and details!

Assignments:

History Chapter 4 Vocabulary Test – Wednesday, February 26^th.

Exploratory: Vocabulary Quiz (Mountains & Deserts) – Friday, February 28^th.

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Due Today: History: None

Exploratory: None

* Class Work - History:

Today we finished (5-7 minutes) watching the end of a video on Medieval Cathedrals. If you missed the first day of the video (Wednesday), you are required to come at lunch and make-up at least part of this video. You are NOT excused from this video. Mrs. Claassen will be shown on Friday at lunch (2/21) and you are required to come. If you only missed today, you do not need to come at lunch.

To take notes on the video, students set-up nbk. p. 22:

Title: Cathedral Video

* 2 ways to build tall

* 2 reasons to build tall

* More notes

We reviewed the map of Eastern Europe. We worked on this map in the library on Tuesday. We checked the labels of the countries and attached the map onto nbk. p. 23. A copy of the map will be hanging on the front whiteboard so you can check your answers. You will be tested over these countries at a later time. Please begin to study.

We finished our 4.5 notes on Homes and Households. Please get a copy of the text off of the side counter, and finish reading the 4.5 section. Finish your Cornell notes on nbk. p. 19.

Topic: Homes and Households (4.5)

Essential Questions:

- What were homes like for both the rich and poor in medieval towns?

-What was daily home life like for medieval people?

Tonight’s assignment:

After finishing 4.5 we have many questions, concerns and connections. On nbk. p. 18, please write in FULL DETAILED SENTENCES, 3 Questions, 3 Concerns and 3 Connections to the material in 4.5.

Example Question: If girls were 15 years old when they married, how old was a boy when he got married?

Example Concern: I am worried about the fact that about half of children did not make it to adulthood during the middle ages. This makes me sad.

Example Connection: My brother is 7 years old. I can’t imagine him beginning to train for his life job at that age!

* Class Work - Exploratory:

We did another CNN today. On nbk. pp. 34-35, write:

February 20, 2014

Absent – if you were absent today

(Otherwise you have three sentences about items you learned through the current events today.) Make sure your sentences are full sentences with proper capitalization, punctuation and details!

Assignments:

History 1) nbk. p. 18 3 Questions, 3 Concerns & 3 Connections – due tomorrow

2) Chapter 4 Vocabulary Test – Wednesday, February 26^th.

Exploratory: None

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Due Today: History: wkst. Library Research (Encyclopedia & webpath)

Exploratory: nbk. p. 31 Desert Vocabulary – SHOW Mrs. Claassen

* Class Work - History:

Today we watched part of a video on Medieval Cathedrals. You are required to come at lunch and make-up at least part of this video. You are NOT excused from this video. Mrs. Claassen will schedule a lunch for you to come watch the video.

To take notes on the video, students set-up nbk. p. 22:

Title: Cathedral Video

* 2 ways to build tall

* 2 reasons to build tall

* More notes

* Class Work - Exploratory:

Today we continued our new unit of geography study – Deserts of the World. Attach the map to nbk. p. 32 and the questions to nbk. p. 33. Begin working on the questions.

SHOW Mrs. Claassen last night’s assignment AS SOON AS you return from being absent: Vocabulary about Deserts.

Define the following vocabulary words on nbk. p. 31. Use your glossary to help you. The vocabulary will be checked tomorrow.

butte, desert, dune, mesa, oasis, physical map, plateau, sand sea

We did another CNN today. On nbk. pp. 34-35, write:

February 17, 2014

No School

February 18, 2014 (completed 2/19)

Absent – if you were absent today

(Otherwise you have three sentences about items you learned through the current events today.) Make sure your sentences are full sentences with proper capitalization, punctuation and details!

Assignments:

History None

Exploratory: None

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Due Today: History: OLD notebooks were due today. If you were absent today, please turn it THE DAY you return.

Exploratory: None

* Class Work - History:

Your OLD notebook is due on TODAY, February 18^th. A note was sent home last week explaining which pages of your notebook will be checked (pages 54-81). Notice the extra credit note at the bottom of the note.

We finished reviewing some of our research skills and citing a resource in a sentence. One of your previous practice papers was returned to give you feedback on how you are doing in the citing research process. Please look over this feedback. (Attach the returned paper to nbk. p. 15.) Your worksheet on Encyclopedia and Webpath research is due tomorrow. See me if you have questions about research. At the end of chapter 4, all students will be completing an essay to count as their chapter 4 test grade.

We went to the library today. We labeled a map with some of the countries of Eastern Europe. Please label the countries on the map. Spelling and capitalization as well as correct location count! Please be careful. You will later have a test over these countries. We will review the countries on a later day. In the library, students used the following website to help them study.

www.sheppardsoftware.com

* Class Work - Exploratory:

Today we began a new unit of geography study – Deserts of the World. We reviewed some background information about deserts.

Tonight’s assignment: Vocabulary about Deserts.

Define the following vocabulary words on nbk. p. 31. Use your glossary to help you. The vocabulary will be checked tomorrow.

butte, desert, dune, mesa, oasis, physical map, plateau, sand sea

Assignments:

History wkst about Library research – due tomorrow

Exploratory: Vocabulary about Deserts (nbk. p. 31) due tomorrow

No School – Monday, February 17^th in observance of President’s Day.

Friday, February 14, 2014

Due Today: History: nbk. p. 12 Marketplace Drawing (4.4 Response) – SHOW Mrs. Claassen for points as soon as you return if you were absent today.

Exploratory: None

* Class Work - History:

Your OLD notebook is due on Tuesday, February 18^th. A note was sent home yesterday explaining which pages of your notebook will be checked (pages 54-81). Notice the extra credit note at the bottom of the note.

All periods continued the 4.5 notes today. Please get a copy of the text off of the side counter, and begin to read the 4.5 section on Homes and Households. Set-up your Cornell notes on nbk. p. 19.

Topic: Homes and Households (4.5)

Essential Questions:

- What were homes like for both the rich and poor in medieval towns?

-What was daily home life like for medieval people?

We reviewed some of our research skills and citing a resource in a sentence. Period 3 worked on the worksheet from last week more detailed (other classes had done this previously). See me if you have questions about research. At the end of chapter 4, all students will be completing an essay to count as their chapter 4 test grade.

SHOW Mrs. Claassen last night’s assignment:

4.4 Response – Trade and Commerce (on nbk. p. 12)

Draw a marketplace from the High Middle Ages. Color. Label at least 4 items at the marketplace that

were mentioned in chapter 4 of your textbook. Watch your spelling, and put some effort into your drawings.

* Class Work - Exploratory:

We watched CNN current events today. On nbk. pp. 28-29, write:

February 14, 2014

Absent – if you were absent today

(Otherwise you have three sentences about items you learned through the current events today.) Make sure your sentences are full sentences with proper capitalization, punctuation and details!

Assignments:

History OLD notebook due - Tuesday, February 18^th,

Exploratory: None

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Due Today: History: Progress Report – due today

Exploratory: Progress Report – due today

* Class Work - History:

Your OLD notebook is due on Tuesday, February 18^th. A note was sent home today explaining which pages of your notebook will be checked (pages 54-81). Notice the extra credit note at the bottom of the note.

All periods began the 4.5 notes today. Please get a copy of the text off of the side counter, and begin to read the 4.5 section on Homes and Households. Set-up your Cornell notes on nbk. p. 19.

Topic: Homes and Households (4.5)

Essential Questions:

- What were homes like for both the rich and poor in medieval towns?

-What was daily home life like for medieval people?

Go back to your 4.4 Trade and Commerce Cornell notes on nbk. p. 13. You should chunk and title these notes. You should have at least 3 chunks and titles. We will have more time for questions on a later day.

Tonight’s Assignment:

4.4 Response – Trade and Commerce (on nbk. p. 12)

Draw a marketplace from the High Middle Ages. Color. Label at least 4 items at the marketplace that were mentioned in chapter 4 of your textbook. Watch your spelling, and put some effort into your drawings.

* Class Work - Exploratory:

We watched CNN current events today. On nbk. pp. 28-29, write:

February 13, 2014

Absent – if you were absent today

(Otherwise you have three sentences about items you learned through the current events today.) Make sure your sentences are full sentences with proper capitalization, punctuation and details!

Assignments:

History: 1) nbk. p. 12 4.4 Response (Market Drawing) – due tomorrow

2) OLD notebook due - Tuesday, February 18^th,

Exploratory: None

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Due Today: History: Progress Report – due Thursday

Exploratory: Progress Report – due Thursday

* Class Work - History:

Entry task:

Write the following words and definitions on nbk. pages 4-5 of your new notebook. If the definition is not listed below, you need to use your textbook to look up the definition (blue word in book). If the definition is listed below, it is an extra word that I have added to help your background knowledge. All vocabulary words will eventually be on a test, so please write them down and study. This completes the vocabulary for chapter 4. You should now have 19 words and definitions.

minstrel (4.8) A medieval entertainer who traveled from place to place, especially to sing and recite poetry

Progress reports were handed-out yesterday. Please get your progress report signed by an adult, and return it by Thursday, February 13^th.

We changed seats today. Ask Mrs. Claassen where you sit.

In your old notebook, please complete the following response on nbk. p. 78. This WILL be checked in your next notebook check. (Don’t give up these easy points!) Look through your old notebook and decide on your favorite page. It might be your favorite because you are proud of how you did, or what you learned. You might have enjoyed the topic or activity. Write the following information on page 78. Make sure you are detailed in your “because” statement.

My favorite page of this notebook is _______ (describe assignment) because _______ (give details why).

All periods finished the 4.4 notes today. Please get a copy of the text off of the side counter, and begin to read the 4.4 section on Trade and Commerce. Set-up your Cornell notes on nbk. p. 13.

Topic: Trade and Commerce (4.4)

Essential Question: What was trade like in Medieval Times?

Go back to your Guild Cornell notes on nbk. p. 9. You should have already chunked, and titled these notes. Today we went back and wrote our questions. You should have at least 3 or more questions.

* Class Work - Exploratory:

Today a note was sent home about the new high school schedule for next year. We discussed this schedule to help students and families understand.

We watched CNN current events today. On nbk. pp. 28-29, write:

February 12, 2014

Absent – if you were absent today

(Otherwise you have three sentences about items you learned through the current events today.)

Make sure your sentences are full sentences with proper capitalization, punctuation and details!

Progress reports were handed-out yesterday. Please get your progress report signed by an adult, and return it by Thursday, February 13^th.

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Due Today: History: Chapter 3 TEST today – See Mrs. Claassen to make this up.

Exploratory: None

* Class Work - History:

Entry task:

No vocabulary today.

Today we took the chapter 3 TEST. If you were absent today, you will need to schedule a time to make-up the test with Mrs. Claassen (not during class time). Mrs. Claassen will be available at LUNCH on TUESDAY (2/18) to make-up the test. If you would like to schedule a time sooner, please talk to Mrs. Claassen about after school opportunities. If you wait too long to take the test, you will earn a zero.

Progress reports were handed-out today. Please get your progress report signed by an adult, and return it by Thursday, February 13^th.

* Class Work - Exploratory:

Notebooks were returned today. Please attach the following papers:

p. 22 Mountains Map (you already have this)

p. 23 Mountains Questions (you already have this)

p. 25 Progress Report from 1/27 (returned today)

p. 27 Notebook Check – both pages – from 1/31 (returned today)

We watched CNN current events today. On nbk. pp. 28-29, write:

February 10, 2014

No Notes

February 11, 2014

Absent – if you were absent today

(Otherwise you have three sentences about items you learned through the current events today.) Make sure your sentences are full sentences with proper capitalization, punctuation and details!

Progress reports were handed-out today. Please get your progress report signed by an adult, and return it by Thursday, February 13^th.

Assignments:

History: Progress Report – due Thursday, February 13th

Exploratory: Progress Report – due Thursday, February 13th

Monday, February 10, 2014

Due Today: History: None – We re-scheduled the test for Tuesday.

Exploratory: None

* Class Work - History:

Entry task:

common law (4.7)

leisure (4.8) Freedom from time-consuming duties, responsibilities, or activities.

All periods worked on the 4.4 notes today. Please get a copy of the text off of the side counter, and begin to read the 4.4 section on Trade and Commerce. Set-up your Cornell notes on nbk. p. 13.

Topic: Trade and Commerce (4.4)

Essential Question: What was trade like in Medieval Times?

Remember, you have a test over chapter 3 Tuesday! Please study!

We reviewed our pre and post tests for the essential questions of chapter 3. Please attach them into your OLD notebook. The pre-test goes on nbk. p. 80. The post-test goes on nbk. p. 81. These 6 essential questions are on your chapter 3 test. Please study them. You will have a notebook check in the old notebook in the near future. Please prepare for this.

* Class Work - Exploratory:

We watched CNN current events today and discussed. You did not need to take notes today.

We finished our Mountains Geography unit today. Please finish the questions. We have reviewed the answers for Monday - Friday. Remember to watch your spelling and capitalization. Remember to re-phrase the question in your answer. Please check your answers with Mrs. Claassen if you were absent today. You are expected to have the correct answers for a notebook check.

Assignments:

History: Chapter 3 TEST – Tuesday, February 11^th

Exploratory: None

Friday, February 7, 2014

No School - Snow Day

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Due Today: History: None

Exploratory: None

* Class Work - History:

Entry task:

privies (4.6) An outdoor toilet; an outhouse.

stocks (4.7) A wood frame used for punishment with holes for the head, wrists and sometimes the ankles.

Today we continued to learn about research skills with our research from the library on Tuesday. We reviewed the encyclopedia information. We completed the paragraph portion at the bottom of the page (According to, etc…) We then continued to work on the webpath portion in class.

Period 3 only:

Students completed an exit task wkst. This exit task included Practice about research from the textbook (4.3). If you were absent today, you DO need to complete this worksheet to show your learning about research writing. See Mrs. Claassen for help filling this out.

Some periods started the 4.4 notes today. Please get a copy of the text off of the side counter, and begin to read the 4.4 section on Trade and Commerce. Set-up your Cornell notes on nbk. p. 13.

Topic: Trade and Commerce (4.4)

Essential Question: What was trade like in Medieval Times?

Remember, you have a test over chapter 3 tomorrow! Please study!

* Class Work - Exploratory:

We watched CNN current events today and discussed. You did not need to take notes today.

Assignments:

History: Chapter 3 TEST – Friday, February 7^th

Exploratory: None

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Due Today: History: nbk. None

Exploratory: None

* Class Work - History:

Entry task:

lute (4.5) A stringed instrument having a body shaped like a pear, similar to a guitar.

Today we began to learn about research skills and how to use resources in in an essay. To do this, we completed a wkst. about a silly example of research. You are excused from this example.

Then we began to use work with our research from the library yesterday. We worke on the encyclopedia information. We completed the paragraph portion at the bottom of the page (According to, etc…) We will work on the webpath portion tomorrow.

Periods 1 ,2 & 4:

* Class Work - Exploratory:

We did not watch CNN current events today. The internet was down again.

We worked on our Mountains Geography unit today. Please continue with the questions. We have reviewed the answers for Monday - Wednesday. Finish answering these questions. Remember to watch your spelling and capitalization. Remember to re-phrase the question in your answer. Please check your answers with Mrs. Claassen if you were absent today. You are expected to have the correct answers for a notebook check.

Assignments:

History: Chapter 3 TEST – Friday, February 7^th

Exploratory: None

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Due Today: History: nbk. p. 8 Guild Sign – SHOW Mrs. Claassen for points

Exploratory: None

* Class Work - History:

No vocabulary entry task today.

We up-dated our notebooks today. Please attach the returned papers to your OLD notebook. Attached is a list of what pages where you should place the work in your notebook. You have a test over chapter 3 on Friday. Many of these returned papers will help you study. In addition, we will soon have a notebook check. Please make sure these assignments have been placed in your notebook!

Today we practiced our research skills with both encyclopedias and webpath in the library. We completed a worksheet. We will be using this worksheet and research in class tomorrow. If you were absent today, you can use the class examples tomorrow to help you. You must still fill-out the worksheet.

* Class Work - Exploratory:

We did not watch CNN current events today.

We worked on our Mountains Geography unit today. Please continue with the questions. We have reviewed the answers for Monday as well as Tuesday #1. Today we answered Friday #1 about volcanoes. We had a great discussion! Finish answering these questions. Remember to watch your spelling and capitalization. Remember to re-phrase the question in your answer. Please check your answers with Mrs. Claassen if you were absent today. You are expected to have the correct answers for a notebook check.

Assignments:

History: 1) Chapter 3 TEST – Friday, February 7^th

Exploratory: None

Monday, February 3, 2014

Due Today: History: None

Exploratory: None

* Class Work - History:

Entry task:

prejudice (4.4) Irrational suspicion or hatred of a particular group, race, or religion.

Periods 2 & 3 only:

Finish reading 4.3 about Guilds and finish your Cornell notes. (Periods 1 & 4 finished the notes on Friday.) Get a copy of the chapter from the side counter, and read the information. Take notes as you go. Set-up your Cornell notes on nbk. p. 9 (new notebook). Periods 1 & 4 should also chunk and title the 4.3 notes. Periods 2 &3 will chunk and title at a later date.

Topic: 4.3 Guilds

Essential Question: What was a guild and what are at least 3 things it controlled?

Students have an assignment about Guild Signs tonight. Please attach the Guild Signs worksheet to nbk. p. 8. Write AT LEAST 8 brainstorm ideas in the brainstorm box. If you need help coming up with ideas, see Mrs. Claassen. Create a guild sign as homework. There should be no words or numbers on the sign. Make sure you color your guild sign, (Do not copy one of the examples at the top of the assignment – create your own!)

We worked on learning to use an encyclopedia for research today. Students explored encyclopedias and learned how to use them. Tomorrow we will go to the library to use encyclopedias in our research about medieval towns.

* Class Work - Exploratory:

We watched CNN current events today. You were not required to take notes today since Mrs. Claassen has your notebook.

We worked on our Mountains Geography unit today. Please continue with the questions. We have reviewed the answers for Monday as well as Tuesday #1. Finish answering these questions. Remember to watch your spelling and capitalization. Remember to re-phrase the question in your answer. Please check your answers with Mrs. Claassen if you were absent today. You are expected to have the correct answers for a notebook check.

Assignments:

History: 1) Chapter 3 TEST – Friday, February 7^th

2) Guild Sign (nbk. p. 8) due tomorrow

Exploratory: None