Homework over the Break

I trust that everyone is having a relaxing break, and I hope that this post does nothing to spoil that. Below are assignments that are pending when you return.

8th Grade:

We will complete part III of torturing Democracy on Tuesday the 6th. You should be finished part II(we started it in class).

The Phillipine Insurrection Packet is due when we return. Remember, you are concerned with how information regarding American conduct came to light, what we were accused of, and how we justified it.

Debate Checkpoint II is on 12 Jan. You need 5 more sources, notes on all of your sources, and a solid outline that addressed the five stock issues on the issue you were assigned.


Chapter 15:1 is Due on Tuesday, 6 Jan

7th Grade

Butterfly Revolution Essay is due on the day we return.

Chapter 8:1 is due Tuesday the 6th.

Debate Checkpoint II is on 12 Jan. You need 5 more sources, notes on all of your sources, and a solid outline that addressed the five stock issues on the issue you were assigned.

Prepare for History Mid Term Questions(wording is approximate):

What caused the American Revolution?

What were the most significant ideas between the Age of Exploration and the American Revolution?

How did technology shaped the world between 1500 and 1783?

6th Grade:

The Giver is due on the 12th of January. I will be verifying progress when we return, however, so be sure you are reading.

Select a speech for recitation project II.

Week of 15-19 December

7th and 8th Grade students, be sure to have your weekly progress sheets signed and returned to me on Monday. Also, be sure that you are working on your debate.

Anyone who will not be in school on the 22nd of December must make sure that I see the progress they have made before they leave for break. I can only grade what you hand in, and I will give zeros to anyone who fails to show me progress.



8th Grade

Study for your test and make absolutely sure that you are revising your essay and working on your censorship assignment.

Wednesday: Test, Chapter 12 ; Complete Censorship Film Write up

Friday: Final Copy Essay--American Democracy

7th Grade

Monday: Assign Essay: What does the title of the novel The Butterfly Revolution mean?

Wednesday: Test--Chapter 7 ; Complete Documents 11-18


Friday: Final Copy Essay--American revolution, Rough Copy Essay--Butterfly Revolution


6th Grade

Declamations are due on Friday, 19 Dec. Students should be prepared to present in class on that day

Friday: Final Copy Due--Lemon Brown Essay

Week of 8-12 December

8th Grade

Monday

Tuesday
12:3 due -- Notes and Quiz
Debate Topics Assigned: First Due Date 22 December
5 Bibliography Cards
Note Cards
Two Rough Outlines, one for each side

Wednesday

Thursday
12:4 Notes and Quiz(Test Next Wednesday 17 Dec)
Friday
Independent Reading Blog Due
Rough Copy—Progressive Essay


7th Grade

Monday
Tuesday
7:3 Notes and Quiz
Assign Essay: Was the American Revolution preventable? Explain your reasoning.
Debate Topics Assigned: First Due Date 22 December
5 Bibliography Cards
Note Cards
Two Rough Outlines, one for each side
Wednesday
Script Due at end of Class
Thursday
7:4 Notes and Quiz(Test on Wednesday, 17 Dec)
Friday
Rough Copy—American Revolution Essay Due
Independent Reading Blog Due Friday
Assigned: The Butterfly Revolution Essay—What does the title of the novel, The Butterfly Revolution, mean? Explain.
Movie Storyboard Due at end of class.

6th Grade
Wednesday
Assign Essay: What does the main character of “The Treasure of Lemon Brown” learn from his experiences in the story?
Thursday
Thursday
Friday
Note: Declamation Poems Must be ready by 22 December. We will hold the declamation in class on that day!
Independent Reading Blog Due Friday

Week of 1-4 December

8th Grade

Monday
Censorship Film Project Assigned
Tuesday
12:1 due -- Notes and Quiz
Assign Essay:"How successful was American Democracy at dealing w/ the consequences of the rapid industrialization and urbanization of the late 19th century?" (Rough Copy Due 12 December)
Wednesday
Censorship Work Assignments Due
Thursday
12:2 Notes and Quiz
Independent Reading Blog Due Friday

7th Grade

Monday
Tuesday
7:1 Notes and Quiz
Wednesday
Thursday
7:2 Notes and Quiz
Independent Reading Blog Due Friday
Novel: The Butterfly Revolution due Monday

6th Grade

Wednesday
Review Declamation Poems
Independent Reading Blog Due Friday