March

Monday, March 31, 2014

Due Today: History: wkst. Rule Reform (about CMMS)

Exploratory: None

* Class Work - History:

Today we reviewed the CMMS wkst. on rule reform. Sorry you missed this conversation!

On nbk. p. 42, write the title: Differences Between Eastern and Western Europe in Medieval Times. Then create a T-chart. On the left side of the t-chart, write “west.” On the right side of the t-chart, right “east.”

Read text page 68 to fill-out the t-chart. We will get to the section on Iconoclasm tomorrow.

* Class Work - Exploratory:

Today we went over some of the great monuments of the world and looked at their geographic location.

Assignments:

History: Open nbk. test over Chapter 6 – Thursday.

Exploratory: None

Friday, March 28, 2014

Due Today: History: Chapter 4 ESSAY and all required process papers!

Exploratory: None

* Class Work - History:

Remember, your essay was due TODAY! If you were absent today, you should turn-in the essay the first day that you return.

Items to remember about the essay:

Essay is due Friday, March 28th.
All work will be turned-in with the final draft. All parts must be completed for points. That means you will turn-in:
- Textbook note page
- Library note page
- Rough draft paragraphs 1-3
- Packet
- Final draft of 4 paragraphs including a bibliography (resource list) at the end.

Today we continued to learn about Justinian’s Code. We examined some silly out-dated laws in Washington state. In addition, students examined some rules from Chief Moses that have changed over the years. For homework, students are completing a worksheet about the past Chief Moses rules. The worksheet is due on Monday.

* Class Work - Exploratory:

Today we began to check over the questions for the North America wkst. 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.

Assignments:

History: Chief Moses Rules wkst. – due Monday

Exploratory: None

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Due Today: History: nbk. p. 34 Postcard from Constantinople – SHOW Mrs. Claassen

Exploratory: None

* Class Work - History:

Progress reports were sent home yesterday. You must get this progress report signed for history class. The points for this progress report will count on your 4^th quarter grade. Please notice the note of introduction from Mr. Ulyanchuk on attached to the progress report.

Remember, your essay is due this Friday!

Items to remember about the essay:

Essay is due Friday, March 21^st.
All work will be turned-in with the final draft. All parts must be completed for points. That means you will turn-in:
- Textbook note page
- Library note page
- Rough draft paragraphs 1-3
- Packet
- Final draft of 4 paragraphs including a bibliography (resource list) at the end.

We reviewed the 6.2 notes today. Set-up your Cornell notes on nbk. p. 35. Today you should make sure you chunk, title and question your notes.

Topic: 6.2 Constantinople

Essential Question: Why was Constantinople such an important city in medieval times?

On nbk. p. 32, write the title: What was the Byzantine Empire?

Below the title, write down at least three details about where, when or how they Byzantine Empire existed. Also, write word-for-word the blue definition of the Byzantine Empire on text page 64.

Today we set-up our notes about Justinian I. Create Cornell notes on nbk. p. 39 of your notebook. We did not read the section yet. Students took notes from a lecture about Justinian I. We will use the textbook to take notes tomorrow. If you were absent today, please write at the top of your notes that you were absent for the lecture day of notes so that you will be graded fairly.

Topic: 6.3 The Reign of Justinian I

Essential Questions: How did Justinian I make Constantinople better, and describe the Nika Riots

* Class Work - Exploratory:

Today we finished reviewing some of the current events and historical events from Monday and yesterday’s conversation. Sorry you missed this!

Progress reports are due tomorrow!

Assignments:

History: 1) Progress Reports – due Thursday

2) Essay – due Friday, March 21^st.

Exploratory: Progress Report – due Thursday

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Due Today: History: None

Exploratory: None

* Class Work - History:

Progress reports were sent home today. You must get this progress report signed for history class. The points for this progress report will count on your 4^th quarter grade. Please notice the note of introduction from Mr. Ulyanchuk on attached to the progress report.

Remember, your essay is due this Friday!

Items to remember about the essay:

Essay is due Friday, March 21^st.
All work will be turned-in with the final draft. All parts must be completed for points. That means you will turn-in:
- Textbook note page
- Library note page
- Rough draft paragraphs 1-3
- Packet
- Final draft of 4 paragraphs including a bibliography (resource list) at the end.

We reviewed the 6.2 notes today. Please get a copy of the text off of the side counter, and finish reading the 6.2 section about Constantinople on text page 64. Set-up your Cornell notes on nbk. p. 35. Today you should make sure you chunk and title your notes.

Topic: 6.2 Constantinople

Essential Question: Why was Constantinople such an important city in medieval times?

Go through your 6.2 notes and highlight all interesting facts that you could include in your postcard assignment. You will need to write about at least SIX of these interesting facts in letter form.

Tonight’s assignment:

Attach the postcard to nbk. p. 34. Your postcard must follow proper letter and address format. Your postcard must include a detailed body to your letter in which you describe at least six interesting facts about Constantinople. Remember to design a stamp!

Example of address:

Gertrude Schrag

609 Highland Street

Newton, KS 67114

Example of letter:

Dear Gertrude,

I am visiting Constantinople…

Your friend,

Melissa

On nbk. p. 32, write the title: What was the Byzantine Empire?

Below the title, write down at least three details about where, when or how they Byzantine Empire existed.

* Class Work - Exploratory:

Today we reviewed some of the current events and historical events from yesterday’s conversation. We specifically connected current events to some of the events that surrounded World War II. Sorry you missed this!

Assignments:

History: 1)Postcard – due tomorrow

2) Progress Reports – due Thursday

3) Essay – due Friday, March 21^st.

Exploratory: Progress Report – due Thursday

Monday, March 24, 2014

Due Today: History: None

Exploratory: None

* Class Work - History:

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

Welcome to Mr. Ulyanchuk – our new student teacher! He will be with us until the end of the school year!

Remember, your essay is due this Friday!

Items to remember about the essay:

Essay is due Friday, March 21^st.
All work will be turned-in with the final draft. All parts must be completed for points. That means you will turn-in:
- Textbook note page
- Library note page
- Rough draft paragraphs 1-3
- Packet
- Final draft of 4 paragraphs including a bibliography (resource list) at the end.

We finished the 6.2 notes today. Please get a copy of the text off of the side counter, and finish reading the 6.2 section about Constantinople on text page 64. Set-up your Cornell notes on nbk. p. 35.

Topic: 6.2 Constantinople

Essential Question: Why was Constantinople such an important city in medieval times?

* Class Work - Exploratory:

Today we watched CNN current events and took notes. On a piece of notebook paper, student took current events notes and turned them in at the end of class.

Assignments:

History: Essay – due Friday, March 21^st.

Exploratory: None

Friday, March 21, 2014

Due Today: History: None

Exploratory: Nbk. p. 1 Author page – show Mrs. Claassen

* Class Work - History:

Students wrote the conclusion of the essay today. Please fill-out your packet for the conclusion (paragraph 4). In addition, fill-out the resource list on the back page of your packet. You should have three resources!

Items to remember about the essay:

Essay is due Friday, March 21^st.
All work will be turned-in with the final draft. All parts must be completed for points. That means you will turn-in:
- Textbook note page
- Library note page
- Rough draft paragraphs 1-3
- Packet
- Final draft of 4 paragraphs including a bibliography (resource list) at the end.

We continued the 6.2 notes today. Please get a copy of the text off of the side counter, and begin to read the 6.2 section about Constantinople on text page 64. Set-up your Cornell notes on nbk. p. 35.

Topic: 6.2 Constantinople

Essential Question: Why was Constantinople such an important city in medieval times?

* Class Work - Exploratory:

Today we watched CNN current events for the first time. We began to discuss what we learned. On Monday, we will learn to take current events notes in our notebook.

Assignments:

History: Essay – due Friday, March 21^st.

Exploratory: None

Thursday, March 20, 2014

Due Today: History: Rough Draft Paragraphs 1-3 due today – Turn-in.

Exploratory: None

* Class Work - History:

TODAY, students self-assessed their rough drafts of paragraphs 1-3 by highlighting the four times you used According to ___________________. This helps students check to see if 3 different resources were used, and if you said “According to” 4 times. (You were allowed to use your textbook twice.)

Students took the notebook TEST TODAY. If you were absent today, you must make-up this test as soon as possible. It is worth 100 points, and it will count on 3^rd quarter’s grade!

* Class Work - Exploratory:

Today, students completed an author page on page 1 of the notebook. Attach the directions to page 1, and complete the author page. Questions 4,5 & 6 should be in paragraph form.

Number your notebook to page 40.

Attach yesterday’s geography lessons into your notebook. The Map of North America goes on nbk. p. 4. The Questions about North America go on nbk. p. 5.

Assignments:

History: None

Exploratory: Author Page – due tomorrow.

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Mrs. Claassen was absent today. A guest teacher was here.

Due Today: History: None

Exploratory: None

* Class Work - History:

Yesterday we finished writing paragraph 3 of our essay today. We filled-out the entire page in our packet for paragraph 3. Be sure to use your research from the textbook AND another resource! By the end of paragraph 3, you will have used 3 different resources (textbook + 2 other resources).

TODAY, students wrote the rough drafts of their paragraphs 2 & 3 after the rough draft of the introduction on the same piece of paper. Use your packet to help you. This will be turned-in tomorrow.

You have a notebook TEST on Thursday, March 20^th. Today we went over the pages that will be checked in your notebook test. Please be sure your notebook is up-to-date and ready for the test. A note was sent home yesterday about which pages will be checked. Notice the extra credit note at the bottom.

* Class Work - Exploratory:

Students completed a worksheet on the geography of North America. Some of the answers were checked during class. Mrs. Claassen will go over this again when she returns. If you were absent, you are required to make this up!

Assignments:

History: Rough Draft – paragraphs 1-3 due tomorrow.

Exploratory: None

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Due Today: History: SHOW Mrs. Claassen your essay packet paragraph 2 for attempt points.

Exploratory: None

* Class Work - History:

We finished writing paragraph 3 of our essay today. We filled-out the entire page in our packet for paragraph 3. If you did not finish filling-out the paragraph 3 page in the packet today, it is homework to finish. Be sure to use your research from the textbook AND another resource! By the end of paragraph 3, you will have used 3 different resources (textbook + 2 other resources).

Your essay introduction rough drafts were returned today. Mrs. Claassen did not check all parts of the introduction. I just checked to make sure you had your Q R S T parts of your paragraph. You will still need to edit and correct your paragraph for your final draft. Tomorrow, you will add paragraphs 2 & 3 to your rough draft introduction on the same piece of paper.

Map test on Eastern Europe #1 was returned today. Please attach it to your notebook on page 30 so you are ready for the notebook test on Thursday.

We also continued our Constantinople notes. On nbk. p. 33 you had previously brainstormed benefits of Constantinople’s location. Below the brainstorm, write the title and copy the following notes:

Notes about Constantinople and TRADE

Traders came from various regions of the world, such as Africa, France and China.
Various goods were traded, such as ivory, wool and silk.
Many traders came to Constantinople to trade.
Traders traveled to Constantinople by land and water routes.
Traders brought new products back to their homelands after trading in Constantinople.

* Class Work - Exploratory:

Today we began to work on our geography knowledge. We learned about 4 basic landforms through a silly game! (mountains, hills, plateaus, and plains) Student will begin worksheets about North American geography tomorrow.

Assignments:

History: Packet – paragraph 3 page done – due tomorrow

Exploratory: None

Monday, March 17, 2014

Due Today: History: None

Exploratory: None

* Class Work - History:

We finished writing paragraph 2 of our essay today. We filled-out the entire page in our packet for paragraph 2. If you did not finish filling-out the paragraph 2 page in the packet today, it is homework to finish. Be sure to use your research from the textbook AND another resource!

You have a notebook TEST on Thursday, March 20^th. Today we went over the pages that will be checked in your notebook test. Please be sure your notebook is up-to-date and ready for the test. A note was sent home today about which pages will be checked. Notice the extra credit note at the bottom.

We also continued our Constantinople notes. On nbk. p. 33 you had previously brainstormed benefits of Constantinople’s location. Below the brainstorm, write the title and copy the following notes:

Notes about Constantinople and TRADE

Traders came from various regions of the world, such as Africa, France and China.
Various goods were traded, such as ivory, wool and silk.
Many traders came to Constantinople to trade.
Traders traveled to Constantinople by land and water routes.

* Class Work - Exploratory:

Welcome to your new exploratory class! Today we discussed the expectations for exploratory class with Mrs. Claassen. This quarter we will study geography and current events. You will be required to keep a notebook of your work. The notebook will be checked for a grade.

Assignments:

History: Packet – paragraph 2 page done – due tomorrow

Exploratory: None

Friday, March 14, 2014

Due Today: History: Rough draft of Essay introduction (turn-in)

Exploratory: CNN notes from this week.

* Class Work - History:

We began to write paragraph 2 of our essay today. We wrote until the first “according to” in the paragraph. Please make sure you begin the paragraph. Fill-out your packet!

We up-dated our notebooks today. Please get your papers from your folder in the crate. Attach the following pages into your notebook.

p. 17 Library Research (Encyclopedia & Webpath)

p. 25 Progress Report: 2/25/14

p. 28 Vocabulary Test – Ch. 4

p. 29 Article or Book Research

p. 37 Progress Report: 3/11/14

We also continued our Constantinople notes. On nbk. p. 33 you had previously brainstormed benefits of Constantinople’s location. Below the brainstorm, write the title and copy the following notes:

Notes about Constantinople and TRADE

Traders came from various regions of the world, such as Africa, France and China.
Various goods were traded, such as ivory, wool and silk.

* Class Work - Exploratory:

We did CNN current events today. Please turn-in the notes from this week as your final grade for exploratory. On nbk. pp. 41, write:

March 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!

On Monday, you will start your exploratory with Mrs. Carlile.

Assignments:

History: None

Exploratory: None

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Due Today: History: Progress Report – due today

Exploratory: Progress Report – due today

* Class Work - History:

Progress reports were sent home on Tuesday. Your progress report was due today. Please turn-in the progress report.

We continued to write our introduction for our chapter 4 essay today. Yesterday, we completed the page of our essay packet about the introduction. If you were absent, you will need to make-up the introduction page. Your packet will be turned-in later, so you MUST complete this. Today we wrote the rough draft of the introduction on a piece of notebook paper. Start your introduction with your question or imagine intro sentence. End your introduction with your thesis (TOE) sentence. Between the first and last sentences, include numerous sentences including your rich background details as well as your setting.

We also continued our Constantinople notes. On nbk. p. 33 you had previously brainstormed benefits of Constantinople’s location. Below the brainstorm, write the title and copy the following notes:

Notes about Constantinople and TRADE

Traders came from various regions of the world, such as Africa, France and China.

We started the 6.2 notes today. Please get a copy of the text off of the side counter, and begin to read the 6.2 section about Constantinople on text page 64. Set-up your Cornell notes on nbk. p. 35.

Topic: 6.2 Constantinople

Essential Question: Why was Constantinople such an important city in medieval times?

* Class Work - Exploratory:

We did CNN current events today. You will need to turn-in these notes at the end of the week. On nbk. pp. 41, write:

March 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: Rough Draft of essay introduction is due tomorrow

Exploratory: None

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Due Today: History: Map TEST on Eastern Europe #1 – See Mrs. Claassen

Exploratory: Open Nbk. Geography TEST – See Mrs. Claassen

* Class Work - History:

Busy day today! Read this note carefully to cover everything we did today.

We took the map TEST over Eastern Europe #1 today. If you were absent today, schedule a time to make-up this test within one week or you will earn a zero.

Progress reports were sent home yesterday. Please get your progress report signed, and return it to Mrs. Claassen by Thursday, March 13^th.

On the last page of your notebook, you should have a goal written for your new notebook. (We did this over a month ago.) Below your goal, write today’s date (3/12). Then write 1-2 sentences responding to your progress on your goal. Make sure you explain with evidence about how you are doing.

On nbk. p. 24, you wrote your compare and contrast paragraph(s) about crime and punishment on a previous day. Today, students self-assessed their writing. Use three colors of highlighters. With one color, highlight all of your sentences about similarities. With a 2^nd color, highlight all of the sentences about differences. With the 3^rd color, highlight your opinion statement about which civilization is more effective for avoiding crime. Now almost all (or all) of your writing should be colorful! If you discovered you were missing something, you should go back and fix it before Mrs. Claassen reads your notebook later!

We began to write our introduction for our chapter 4 essay today. We completed the page of our essay packet about the introduction. If you were absent, you will need to make-up the introduction page. Your packet will be turned-in later, so you MUST complete this.

Classes continued to discuss chapter 4 essay expectations today. Make-sure you have a copy of the essay packet from Mrs. Claassen. Most of the rough draft work will be completed in class. You will be responsible for creating the final draft as homework. The essay will be due on Friday, March 28^th.

* Class Work - Exploratory:

We did CNN current events today. On nbk. pp. 41, write:

March 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!

Today we completed the geography test. The test was open notebook. If you were absent today, you must make-up the test as soon as possible. Exploratory class will be rotating on Monday.

We cleaned out our notebooks today, and passed them to Mrs. Carlile. Keep out your page 41 CNN, but the rest can be recycled.

Assignments:

History: Progress Report – due Thursday, March 13^th.

Exploratory: Progress Report – due Thursday, March 13^th

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Due Today: History: None

Exploratory: None

* Class Work - History:

Remember, you will have your map test over Eastern Europe tomorrow, Wednesday, March 12^th. You should be studying your map on nbk. p. 23. If you have lost the map, you can ask me for another copy. A map with the countries labeled is hanging on the front whiteboard if you need to check your answers.

Progress reports were sent home today. Please get your progress report signed, and return it to Mrs. Claassen by Thursday, March 13^th.

We did a small activity today to help us learn about the medieval city of Constantinople. Sorry you missed the fun. You do not need to make-up the activity.

We brainstormed about Constantinople. On nbk. p. 33, write the title: Constantinople.

Then write:

Brainstorm: 3 benefits of Constantinople’s location

Look on text page 64 to see a map of the Byzantine Empire and find Constantinople to help you with your brainstorm. Most students had no problem thinking of more than 3 benefits to Constantinople’s location!

Classes began to discuss chapter 4 essay expectations today. Make-sure you get a copy of the essay packet from Mrs. Claassen. Most of the rough draft work will be completed in class. You will be responsible for creating the final draft as homework. The essay will be due on Friday, March 28^th.

* Class Work - Exploratory:

We did CNN current events today. On nbk. pp. 41, write:

March 10, 2014

No Notes

March 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!

Exploratory notebook checks were returned today. Progress reports were also sent home today. Please return your progress report with a signature by Thursday, March 13^th.

Exploratory class will be rotating on Monday. There will be a geography test TOMORROW (3/12). You will be allowed to use your notebook for the geography test, so please make sure all of your geography lessons are complete and correct.

Assignments:

History: 1) Map Test of Eastern Europe #1 – Tomorrow, March 12^th

2) Progress Report – due Thursday, March 13^th.

Exploratory: 1) Open Nbk. Geography TEST – Tomorrow, March 12th

2) Progress Report – due Thursday, March 13^th

Monday, March 10, 2014

Due Today: History: None

Exploratory: None

* Class Work - History:

Remember, you will have your map test over Eastern Europe on Wednesday, March 12^th. You should be studying your map on nbk. p. 23. If you have lost the map, you can ask me for another copy. A map with the countries labeled is hanging on the front whiteboard if you need to check your answers.

We continued our research for our chapter 4 essay today. Today we went to the LIBRARY one last time to take notes on our two topics. If your research is not done by now, you will need to find another way to complete the research. You could come use Mrs. Claassen’s encyclopedias during lunch. You could access Webpath from home on your computer. You could visit the public library. Whatever you choose, you will need to do it soon! We are beginning to write our essays and you do not want to fall behind. Remember, don’t take notes about everything. Only write down notes about medieval information from that topic that is DIFFERENT from a modern U.S. town. In addition, your library research should be about extra information that the textbook did not cover about your topic. Learn new details!

* Class Work - Exploratory:

We did CNN current events today. However, students were not required to take notes on CNN today.

Exploratory class will be rotating soon. There will be a geography test before we change classes. You will be allowed to use your notebook for the geography test, so please make sure all of your geography lessons are complete and correct.

Assignments:

History: Geography Test – Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Exploratory: None

Friday, March 7, 2014

Due Today: History: SHOW Mrs. Claassen nbk. p. 24 Compare & Contrast paragraph for points

Exploratory: Notebooks due today.

* Class Work - History:

Remember, you will have your map test over Eastern Europe next week on Wednesday, March 12^th. You should be studying your map on nbk. p. 23. If you have lost the map, you can ask me for another copy. A map with the countries labeled is hanging on the front whiteboard if you need to check your answers.

Read 6.1 Introduction on textbook page 63. Please get a copy of the textbook from the side counter and read 6.1.

We continued our research for our chapter 4 essay today. Today we filled-out a worksheet taking notes from the TEXTBOOK. Use the SAME two topics you researched in the library on Tuesday. Use your textbook ONLY to take notes on the same two topics. Don’t take notes about everything. Only write down notes about medieval information from that topic that is DIFFERENT from a modern U.S. town. We will be going back to the library on Monday for a final opportunity to research. Use your time wisely.

For example, if you are researching Leisure and Entertainment:

DON’T write down they played chess – we do that too! It is not a difference

DO write down that they were entertained by animal baiting with a bull or bear + details.

* Class Work - Exploratory:

We did CNN current events today. On nbk. pp. 38-39, write:

March 6, 2014 (completed 3/7)

Absent – if you were absent today

March 7, 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!

Your notebook was due today. If you were absent today, please make sure you turn-in your notebook as soon as you return.

Assignments:

History: Geography Test – Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Exploratory: None

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Due Today: History: None

Exploratory: None

* Class Work - History:

Today we were introduced to chapter 6 – The Byzantine Empire. Please create your title page on nbk. p. 31 by writing:

Chapter 6

The Byzantine Empire

We continued our research for our chapter 4 essay today. Today we filled-out a worksheet taking notes from the textbook. Use the SAME two topics you researched in the library on Tuesday. Use your textbook ONLY to take notes on the same two topics. Don’t take notes about everything. Only write down notes about medieval information from that topic that is DIFFERENT from a modern U.S. town.

For example, if you are researching Leisure and Entertainment:

DON’T write down they played chess – we do that too! It is not a difference

DO write down that they were entertained by animal baiting with a bull or bear + details.

Tonight’s Assignment (due Friday 3/7):

Complete the compare and contrast paragraph on nbk. p. 24. Be careful to describe both points of view. Do not just say, “Medieval punishments could include the use of the stocks. The US doesn’t do that.” -- You should describe what the US DOES to show the contrast. See the directions below, and attach the directions to nbk. p. 24. This assignment is due on Friday, March 7^th.

4.7 Crime Compare and Contrast Paragraph

Write one or more paragraphs to compare and contrast modern crime punishments in the United States with medieval crime punishments. Make sure that you clearly describe at least TWO specific ways that punishments in the two time periods are similar (compare) AND at least TWO specific ways that punishments in the two time periods are different (contrast). Conclude your paragraph with an opinion statement as to whether the punishments for crimes in medieval times or the modern United States are more effective in stopping crime and explain your opinion. Be careful to indent your paragraph and watch your spelling, capitalization and neatness!

* Class Work - Exploratory:

We did not complete CNN current events today.

Your notebook is due tomorrow. We updated our notebooks today. Pages 21-40 of your notebook will be checked. Please make sure your notebook is complete. Notebook grades are worth a large portion of your exploratory class grade.

Assignments:

History: nbk. p. 24 Compare & Contrast Paragraph – due Friday

Exploratory: Notebook due tomorrow (Friday, 3/7)

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Due Today: History: None

Exploratory: None

* Class Work - History:

Last week we finished our 4.7 notes on Crime and Punishment. Today you should chunk, title and question your 4.7 notes on nbk. p. 24. Please make sure that you have at least 3 or more chunks, titles and questions.

We reviewed our research from the library yesterday. Students were introduced to the standards for the chapter 4 essay. We will begin working on the essay tomorrow.

We started and finished the 4.8 notes about Leisure and Entertainment. Please get a copy of the text off of the side counter, and read the 4.8 section on Leisure and Entertainment. Set-up your Cornell notes on nbk. p. 27.

Topic: Leisure and Entertainment (4.8)

Essential Questions:

- What were at least 5 things that people did to have fun in medieval times?

Tonight’s Assignment:

4.7 Crime Compare and Contrast Paragraph

* Class Work - Exploratory:

We did CNN current events today. On nbk. pp. 38-39, write:

March 4, 2014 (completed 3/5)

Absent – if you were absent today

March 5, 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!

Exploratory class will be rotating soon. Be prepared for a notebook check in the near future. In addition, there will be a geography test before we change classes. You will be allowed to use your notebook for the geography test, so please make sure all of your geography lessons are complete and correct.

Assignments:

History: nbk. p. 24 Compare & Contrast Paragraph – due Friday

Exploratory: None

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Due Today: History: wkst. Article or Book Research (about article Life in the Middle Ages: The Cities) – turn-in to the absent basket.

Exploratory: None

* Class Work - History:

Last week we finished our 4.7 notes on Crime and Punishment. Today you should chunk and title your 4.7 notes on nbk. p. 24.

We went to the library to begin our research for our chapter 4 essay on the differences between medieval towns and modern towns in the United States. We worked on filling-out the attached note page. Please decide on your two topics. Since you missed today’s research time, you should either schedule a time to come to Mrs. Claassen’s room during lunch to research, or begin researching at home (you can get to Webpath through the Moses Lake website). We will be researching in the library again on Monday (3/10), but that will not be enough time for you to finish your research. You will need to make-up some of your research time outside of class time to be prepared for your essay. Remember, your chapter 4 essay will count as your test grade for chapter 4.

* Class Work - Exploratory:

We did CNN current events today. On nbk. pp. 38-39, write:

March 3, 2014 (completed 3/4)

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!

Today we finished our geography unit about Deserts of the World. Attach the map to nbk. p. 32 and the questions to nbk. p. 33. Finish working on 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.

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History: None

Exploratory: None

No School – Monday, March 3^rd due to icy weather.