8th Grade Extra Credit

As a part of our Modern Civil Rights Era unit, you have an opportunity for some extra credit. We are going to analyze a primary source using a method called APPARTS.

1) Read the document. You can find it HERE

2) In an email to me, or on a piece of looseleaf paper, fill in the following:
A - Author. Who created this document? Be specific.
P - Place and Time. When and where was it created?
P - Prior Knowledge. What do you already know about this time period?
A - Audience. Who is the intended audience of this document?
R - Reason. Why did the author create this document?
T - The main idea. What is the document about?
S - Significance. What is the lasting impact and effect of this document? SO WHAT? Why is it important?

If you have questions, see me! This assignment is due by Monday, April 11th.

High schoolers, hard at work:

Armahd and Kyronda

Janise, Ashley, and Tyren

Extra Credit and Weekend Homework

First up: Extra Credit!

This assignment is for all of my students and is due by Monday, March 21st. (Except for seniors - you have until Wednesday morning due to retreat!)

The assignment is based on the news events of this last week - we've spent quite a bit of time talking about current events in class this week, so you should all be able to do well on this assignment! Feel free to use the CNN Student News website to help you though!

Assignment:
- Answer the 11 questions from this week's CNN Student News Newsquiz. The questions can be found here
- Send me your answers in an email, or write them out on looseleaf and bring them to me in class on Monday.

Weekend Homework:
6SS: 12.2 notes due on Monday, Current Event #2 (International event) due Wednesday.

7SS: 13.4 questions due Monday - make sure you read the whole section!

8SS: 27.3 questions due Monday. Nice job on your debating today! I'm so glad you were able to successfully argue your opinions using facts.

AAS: Read and take notes on pgs. 362-370

Email me if you have any questions, enjoy the weekend, and for those of you who are basketball fans - I hope your brackets are doing well!

7SS - Weekend Homework

Hello 7th Graders,

As we discussed in class, we need to get a head start on the next chapter - so over the weekend, please read and take notes on Chapter 13, Section 1. Then read section 2, and answer the following questions on looseleaf paper:

1. Explain how American settlers caused problems in Textas.
2. Why didn't Texas join the United States in 1836?
3. Create a list of 4 events (and their dates) that led to the formation of the Lone Star Republic.
4. How did losing the Battle of the Alamo serve as a turning point for Texas Independence?
5. Why was Texas a magnet for land speculators and investors?

Feel free to email me if you have any questions! Both of these assignments are due on Monday, March 14th at the beginning of class.

AAS: Simple Outline Format

Good morning!

Your outline analyzing the historical accuracy of the movie "Glory" is due on Thursday. Here is the format your outline should follow:

Outline example:

I. Introductory Sentence
A. Intro topic 1
B. Intro topic 2
C. Intro topic 3
D. Conclusion sentence / transition

II. Topic 1 Intro
A. Detail 1
B. Detail 2
C. Detail 3
D. Conclusion (analysis of comparison) / transition

Repeat for topic/paragraphs 3 and 4

V. Conclusion paragraph
A. Restate Topic 1
B. Restate topic 2
C. Restate Topic 3
D. Conclude w/ your thesis

Please see or email me if you have any questions, and/or refer to your assignment description sheet distributed in class last week.

Make sure you have a complete works cited page, in MLA format, ready to turn in with your outline!

Homework and Grade update

Hello!

Thank you all for your patience as I was out sick - I'm almost caught up on grading papers, and you'll have everything back to you at the beginning of next week. As for this weekend:

6th Grade:
- Current Event due Wednesday
- Current Events quiz will be sometime next week!

7th Grade:
- Finish 12.2 Questions. Email me if you have any questions/need the questions.

8th Grade:
- World War Two from A-Z Books: You need to have a rough draft of your entire book ready to show me on Monday. This means all descriptions should be done, and all pictures should be ready. It does not need to be in final book form yet. See this page for some past examples.

AAS:
- "Glory" Written Assignment (see assignment description sheet for more information, but this is what is due on Monday):
- Research your three chosen terms (on one piece of looseleaf)
- Compare/Contrast chart of the movie and your research.

Weeked Homework 2/11-2/14

6th Grade:
10.1 Questions
These need to be answered on looseleaf.
10.1: The Origins of the Hebrews

1.How did Abraham create the foundation of Judaism – what idea did he establish?
2.How did the Hebrews become known as the Israelites?
3.What events caused Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and what happened as a result?
4.How did the Israelites receiving the 10 Commandments affect the Hebrew religion?
5.Explain who the judges were and describe their role in Israelite life.
6.How did the judges help to keep the Israelites united? Who were some of the important judges?
7.How did the Hebrew belief in a Promised Land affect their actions in Egypt and Canaan?

7th Grade:
11.1 Notes

8th Grade:
3rd pd: Boulder Dam Questions (see post below) due Monday
8th pd: Fireside Chat due Monday (at least 2 paragraphs)

African American Studies:
- Script is due Monday (2 - 2.5 pages typed)
- *Be ready to present on Monday! Bring your rubric with you.
- Ch 9 Notes (pgs. 224-229) due Tuesday
- Extra Credit: APPARTS - can be turned in any time before Thursday's test.