The grading scale for fourth quarter will change to:
TEST 25 %
CLASSWORK/HOMEWORK 25%
QUIZZES 20%
PROJECTS 20%
FINAL EXAM 10%
Contact Information
If you would like to schedule a conference, please call 754-323-3700. My planning time is 3:00 ¡V 4:00 pm daily.
Today's Directions 3/24 Odd Day and 3/25 Even Day
1. Chapter 13 and 14 Assignment Sheet
2. Do vocabulary
3. Do Split page notes
4.
Homework: Read Chapter 13
EVEN Day- Worksheets
Today's Directions 3/27 Early Release
Early release activity
3/28 Teacher Planning Day
No School for students
SPRING BREAK
Today's Directios 4/7/08 Flex Day
Stamp workbook pages
review the correct answers of workbook pages
Today's Directions 4/8 and 4/9
1. Ch 13 & 14 Mini Book
Complete in class
Homework: get small pictures and paste in your mini book or draw pictures (no stick figures)
Today's Directions 4/10 and 4/11
1. Mini book due- exchange in class
2. Copy Ch 13 & 14 Notes
3. If time permits, Women's Rights movie
Homework: Study for test. Bring packet on Monday
Today's Directions 4/14 Flex day
1. Turn in Ch 13 & 14 packet
2. Ch 13 & 14 Test
If time permits, Women's Rights movie
Homework: Bring in index cards to the next class
Today's Directions 4/15 and 4/16
4th Quarter Social Studies Project
(using wireless laptops)
1. PREWRITING ACTIVITIES - Select topic FROM MY LIST, research topic, take notes on note cards, web/KWL, and create a thesis statement.
Homework: work on COMPLETING PREWRITING ACTIVITIES
Fourth Quarter History Project
American History
8th Grade
Name ________________________________________ Date __________ Period __ Due date _____________
The American History Fourth Quarter Project should include a written report displayed on a project board. Select a topic from the topic list. Your topic must be approved by Mrs. Davis. If you decide to change your topic, you must get approval from Mrs. Davis.
The 12 Steps to Creating An American History Fourth Quarter Project
Step 1- Select a topic
Topic : ________________________________________________________________________________
Create a thesis statement or a proposal that you intend to prove.
Thesis statement: ________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Step 2 - Research the topic using the internet, your textbook, books, and encyclopedias. Please start you¡¦re your textbook. Gather information from at least (3) different sources that will support your thesis statement or prove your proposal.
Step 3 - Read the information and take notes using a spiral notebook, index cards or sheets of notebook paper. Create a bibliography note card for each source that you use or you may use the media centers research note sheets.
Step 4 - Organize your notes by creating an outline for your written report.
Step 5 - Write your introduction. Introduction/ Purpose ( One page only)
Introduce your topic with a ¡§hook¡¨. A hook in a research paper can be a quote, a strong statement or a proposal that you will prove. Clearly state your thesis within the first paragraph so the reader knows the topic. In one or two paragraphs, explain why your topic is important within American history or the world. You may include a personal note to your introduction by stating what you found interesting about your topic. Remember, your introduction will be on one page and should be one to two paragraphs.
Step 6- Body of Research (minimum 4 pages and maximum of 8 pages)
This section should be written separate from the introduction page, conclusion page and bibliography page. Give background information, historical summary, challenges, accomplishments, impact on American society, (for events ¡V timeline, causes, effects, long term effects/results) on your topic. Summarize and paraphrase research information in your own words. DO NOT COPY SENTENCES FROM THE BOOK OR CUT/PASTE FROM THE INTERNET. You may create subtopics.
If you use sentences from a source, make sure that you use MLA in-text citation method. A signal phrase indicates that something taken from a source (a quotation, summary, paraphrase or fact) is about to be used; usually the signal phrases includes the author¡¦s name. The parenthetical reference, which comes after the cited material, normally includes at least a page number. Ex: One driver, Peter Cohen, says that after he was rear-ended the guilty party emerged from his vehicle still talking on the phone (127).
Readers can look up the author¡¦s last name in the alphabetized list of works cited.
Step 7 - Conclusion (one page only)
This section should be written separate from the body of research. Conclude your project in one or two paragraphs. Summarize and restate the ¡§main ideas¡¦¡¨ of your research. State whether or not your topic has had a negative or positive impact on society. Include a personal note to your conclusion by stating what you learned and your personal opinion.
Step 8- Works Cited
This section should be written separate from the body of research and conclusion. The works cited should include three sources and be written properly in alphabetical order. Please use the citationmachine.net website (MLA format).
Step 9 - Creating the Project
Create a project to represent your topic. Use a project board and display the report on the board.
You must:
„« Include a minimum of (5) different pictures representing the topic. Explain each picture underneath.
„« Make use of the entire board and make the board colorful.
„« Title must be posted on the project.
„« Create 3-D effect with objects on the board (optional)
„« Neatly use glue stick or staples to attach items to the board.
Step 10- The report must be typed, in 14 pitch, and double spaced. Make sure to have someone proof read your written report and make corrections before turning in your project.
Step 11 - Review the guidelines (1-10) and make corrections to your project. Have a parent or friend look at your project for mistakes.
Step 12 - Turn in your project before or on the due date. Project is due ____________________________
For extra credit (10 points towards your project grade) Please sign and have your parents sign. Turn in this form with your project.
Please be advised that this project will be 20% of your fourth quarter grade as it is the only project we will do for the fourth quarter.
___________________________________________ _____________________________
Student Signature Date
___________________________________________ _____________________________
Parent Signature Date
Today's Directions 4/17
1. Turn in PREWRITING ACTIVITIES
2. Ch 15 & 16 Assignment Sheet
3. Complete workbook pages in class
4. Rough draft of Introduction page is due 4/21 or 4/22
Research Project due 5/1 or 5/2
Homework: complete workbook pages
Today's Directions 4/18 and 4/21
EPep with Mr. Kingsley in the LTR
All classess will report to the LTR
Students will need to know their social security
number to complete the activities
April 21, 2008
Monday's EPep training will be rescheduled
Students did research on their reseach topics
Today's Directions 4/22 ODD Day
Students will turn in Introduction Rough Draft
Complete Workbook pages
Today's Directions 4/23 Even Day
*Holocaust Field Trip and African Heritage Forum Field Trip
1. Define Ch 15 & 16 Vocabulary words
2. Create and complete Ch 15 & 16 split page notes
Today's Directions 4/24 Early Release Day Even Day
1. Civil War Maps
Today'S Directions 4/25 Odd Day
1. Define Ch 15 & 16 Vocabulary words
2. Create and complete Ch 15 & 16 split page notes
3. Civil War Maps
Homework: Any assignment not completed in class
Today's Directions 4/28 Flex Day
Review Vocabulary, split page notes, and maps
Today's Directions 4/29 and 4/30
1. Copy Notes
2. Review vocabulary, Split page notes and Workbook 15-2
Homework: Study notes and vocabulary quiz next week
Today's Directions 5/1 and 5/2
Research projects are due
Each student will present their project.
Extra Credit Assignment
Today's Directions 5/5 Flex day
1. Copy Ch 16 Notes
Today's Directions 5/5 and 5/6
1.Movie Review - Abraham Lincoln
Copy 75 facts- facts must be about Lincoln's
parents/grandparents
As young man
His wife/children
His political career
As a lawyer
As President/Election of 1860
About Slavery/Emancipation Proclamation
Civil War/battles/Generals
HOMEWORK: STUDY NOTES & VOCABULARY
Today's Directions 5/7 and 5/8
1. Civil War Quiz
2. Movie: Glory
Homework: Complete maps add civil war battles
Fort Sumter, Bull Run, Shiloh, Antietam, Vicksburg, Fredericksburg,
Gettysburg, Chattanooga, Chancellorsville, Merrimack v. Monitor, Sherman's
March to the Sea, Appomattox Court House
Today's Directions 5/12 Flex Day
1. Complete the movie Glory
Homework: Civil War Study Guide, study for test
Today's Directions 5/13 and 5/14
1. Ch 15 & 16 Packet is due
2. Ch 15 & 16 Test
3. Copy ch 17 notes
Today's Directions 5/15 and 5/16
1. Complete Ch 17 notes
2. Group work- Do After the Civil War questions
Ch 17, Ch 18 and Ch 22
Homework: Bring in textbooks to the next class 5/19 and 5/20
Today's Directions 5/19 and 5/20
Group Work do Ch 23, Ch 24, Ch 25, and Ch 26
Today's Directions 5/21 and 5/22
Group Work do Ch 27, 29 and 30
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