9/22/09 - Copy and Complete the Simile Summary Below

• RECONSTRUCTION is like ______________________ because ______________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________

9/22/09 - Copy and Complete the T-Chart Below Using Your Notes

• Lincoln’s Plan • Johnson’s Plan

Monday, 9/21/09Monday, 9/21/09• It is October 1867, and you live in

Georgia. Write a diary entry from the perspective of a Southerner describing your current life. Use your notes from Friday and be detailed and specific.

9/21/09 – Closer Blocks 3,4Wrap-Up w/ a Simile Summary

• RECONSTRUCTION is like ______________________ because ______________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________

Friday, 9/18/09

• Pick-up your notebook from the front desk of the row where you sit.

• Pick up the two sheets of paper up front in the bins.

Friday, 9/18/09

• How would YOU lead the recovery process after the Civil War ends? What has to be fixed?

Thursday, 9/17/09

Take out your notebook

Look over your materials and be prepared with any questions in

preparation for the test.

Wednesday 9/163-2-1 Closer of Battles

Use your Battle Notes to answer:

• 3 things you learned about the Civil War.

• 2 outstanding questions about the Civil War.

• 1 battle that you feel was the most important and explain your reasoning.

Tuesday, 9/15/09

• Please pick up the reading (do not write on it) in the bin on the front desk. Add the new information about Civil War Battles to your Battle Chart.

Monday, 9/14• Grab a copy of the

Sullivan Ballou Letter

• Read along with the audio and answer the following question.

• Why is Sullivan Ballou “perfectly willing” to die and leave his wife and sons behind?

Friday, 9/11/09

• What elements are necessary to win a war? Explain.

Thursday, 9/10/09

Review your notes so you are ready for the Pre-Civil War quiz.

Be ready with any questions!

Use your time

wisely!

Pre-War Wrap-up

• What does your timeline reveal as we get closer to war?

• How could either side (north or south) expect to win a possible war?

• According to your notes, why did the war have to happen?

Wednesday, 9/09/09

• Pick up a worksheet in the bin up front and read through it.

• In your notebook write and answer the following question:

Was the Civil War inevitable?

Tuesday, 9/08/09

•What are some ways countries can grow larger in size? What are some of the advantages and disadvantages to havinga large nation?

Thursday, 9/03/09

• Finish up the Maps from History Alive. Grab a textbook if necessary.

• Get Maps checked off by Mrs. Parker.• Add new paperwork to notebook on

the next open pages (you will get the paperwork after getting the maps checked).

Thursday, 9/03/09

• List EVERYTHING and ANYTHING you know or can relate to the American Civil War or that time period.

Tuesday 9/01/09 – CPWednesday 9/02/09 - Honors

• Pick up a small sheet of paper with your task in the basket up front. Grab a piece of loose leaf paper, if you need it

• You do not have to note anything in your notebook about this warm-up.

Tuesday 9/01/09 – HonorsWednesday 9/02/09 - CP

On the next blank page of your notebook write four columns with

the following headings:

NameInteresting Item

Polite SuggestionOutstanding Question – Block 4 did not do this

Monday, 8/31/09

• On page 13 of your journal, please write today’s date, the following statement, and your answer:

Think of an example of how geography has impacted the development of the United States.

Work Priority for Monday, 8/31/09

• Make sure notebook and US Map from Friday are complete!

• Begin work in History Alive, Chapter 3 (pp. 24-33). Bring Challenge/Map 3.2 up to me for checking when you are finished.

Friday, 8/28/09

• Pick up a textbook scavenger hunt and begin working on it.

• If you have your syllabusparent/guardian sheetdrop it off in the bin.

Thursday, 8/27/09

• On a blank sheet of paper, list 10 unique and different questions you could ask someone in order to learn more about them.

• Please drop off your sign-off sheet from the syllabus in the basket on the front desk.

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• Where were you born?• Favorite ice cream flavor?• Been out of the USA?• Favorite amusement park ride?• Broken any bones?• Speak any languages besides

English?

Wednesday, 8/26/09

• Please drop off your sign-off sheet from the syllabus in the basket on the front desk.

• Pick up the sheet titled, “ Multiple Intelligences: Survey 2”

• Read the directions and answer the five questions.

Tuesday, 8/25/09

• Follow the directions on the foot you were given as you walked into the room.

• Once you find a matchplease sit down.

• Please do not removethe feet from the desks.