Thursday Night - Print out and read Song of Hiawatha

1. Search and find the text of the poem above on the internet. Print it out.
2. Underline five lines of interest (big ideas).
3. Circle five words that need clarification.
4. Look for passages that reveal the idea of a "the noble savage"

Close reading notes of Red Jacket, "We like our religion..." reading get here.

Syllabus for SS8 - due by Block Day (Wed or Thurs)

Here is the Class Syllabus for SS8.

1. Students should PRINT this out and read it.
2. Parents must read and sign the syllabus at the top after they have read it.
3. The syllabus should be placed in the section of the class binder.

Due by Block class on Wednesday or Thursday at the beginning of class.

HW due Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013 - 2 Native American Readings notated

For tonight's reading, for each entry -
1. Underline five sentences that get to the main points of the piece.
2. Circle four words that need clarification or definition.
3. Be prepared to discuss each piece in class tomorrow.

Bring your movie notes to class, as we continue to watch selections from The Black Robe.

Bring a parent signed copy of the class syllabus to class tomorrow.

No block schedule this week AND Quiz rewrite directions with HW due on 918.

FYI - there are no block classes this week. We will have all periods of instruction this week. Wednesday we get out at the normal time. Thursday we get out at 1 pm Early Release for Back to School Night.

0918 - Due at beginning of class
1. What are four areas of American History I want to learn about - write up - four outlined lists

2. Rewrite of pop-quiz if you kept it. Bring your original quiz as well. Here are the directions:
a. Explain 2 different concepts from the chapter and one example with details (3 different elements)
b. Explain how well you read the chapter at first, and how well you reread the material to rewrite this pop quiz.

SS8 - Weekly Overview - Sept. 16 - 20

Guiding Questions for the week of 0916 - 0920/13
SS7 - Textbook, Rome, Geography
What are the time frame boundaries and concepts studied in SS8?
What topics seem interesting in SS8 based on the text and beyond?
What are different ways we can study and learn about American History?

Daily Record - 
Activities and Homework due at beginning of class 
(follow updates in future posts for in class activities and any additional HW and due dates)

0916 - Due at beginning of class
1. Nothing

In class -
Assign SS8 textbook and book contract
Pre-read activity SS textbook - what looks good and parts of the book
Early Native American Cultures of North America
Class Syllabus - brief overview (due printed and signed on 091913)


0917 - Due at beginning of class
1. Read SS8 - Chapter One - prepare for short quiz on content
2. Organize Class binder (five dividers and labels needed in class)

In class -
SS8 - Ch1 Quiz
Note taking strategies for SS8 text
Essential Question writing
Discuss the HW

FYI - there are no block classes this week. We will have all periods of instruction this week. Wednesday we get out at the normal time. Thursday we get out at 1 pm Early Release for Back to School Night.

0918 - Due at beginning of class
1. What are four areas of American History I want to learn about - write up - four outlined lists
2. Rewrite of pop-quiz if you kept it. Bring your original quiz as well. Here are the directions:
a. Explain 2 different concepts from the chapter and one example with details (3 different elements)
b. Explain how well you read the chapter at first, and how well you reread the material to rewrite this pop quiz.

In class -
Discuss HW - what are the areas of student interest?
Native American activities

0919 - Due at beginning of class
1. Native American reading - literature review
2. Class Syllabus - printed and signed with parent signature (in class binder)
3. Write three EQ's and bulleted answers.

In class -
Discuss EQ questions
Film clips

0920 - Due at beginning of class
Ch 1 EQ Quiz

In class -

HW - due Friday - 6 events placard

HW - Due Friday - My personal history shape
1. use 8-1/2 x 11 piece of paper
2. Using the middle two thirds of the piece of paper, draw the following image that covers that space:a. The shapes and lines of your personal history.b. trace it over in black ink.
3. label six personal events in ink where they would occur on the shapes and/or lines.
4. On the top of the page title the page: The personal history of (your name).
5. On the bottom of the page, give the name of the shapes in smaller letters than the title, then...
6. Explain how this shape relates to your personal history at different points. Answer the question - why does this shape work best to explain my historical

Sample layout of 6 event time shape placard


Agency v Structuralism notes

On our discussion of Agency and Structuralism, here are some comments by SS8 - period 6 that you may consider to help you do this assignment:
Your life is like an interactive novel where you are given choices and you can follow a certain path (agency)What are other factors that also influence our personal histories (structuralism)What other forces and factors influence your personal life?

Journal Entry due block day (Wed - 6th, Thur - 5th)

Write a journal that deals with the following description:

Describe an important personal event that changed everything. Explain causes or reasons why  this event occurred. Explain the important details of the event. If you can not complete the page, explain another personal event.

length: a minimum of 170 words, about a full page of college rule notebook paper.

Do not type or edit in any way.

Must be handwritten.