Quilt Square Presentations, cont. Please drop-off your map with the questions in the bin on Mrs. Parker’s desk. Make sure your name is on it! Take out the 2-column chart you made yesterday from the quilt presentation. Wednesday, 9/04

In your own words... Explain how the country grew! Closer – Wed., 9/04 : Periods 1 & 3 only

Quilt Square Presentations On a blank piece of paper make two columns with the following headings: Name A Way to Remember Tuesday, 9/3: Hand-in signed paperwork in the bin on Mrs. Parker’s desk.

What’s the Secret Word or Phrase? Polka-dotted Umbrella

Map for Notebook – The Real Deal! Use the maps on page of the atlas ( The Nystrom Atlas of Our Country ). We will check for the maps to be completed by the end of the period. The questions can be answered for homework. What does the USA look like????

Thursday, 8/29/13 Drop off any paperwork in the bin on my desk. Return to your seats from yesterday. Have your Classroom Scavenger Hunt worksheet out and finish it as needed. We will go over the material ASAP.

What’s the Secret Word? Glory

Mental Mapping Draw a map of the United States. Include as many details as possible, such as: –States –Landforms –Bodies of Water What does the USA look like????

Map for Notebook – The Real Deal! Use the maps on page of the atlas ( The Nystrom Atlas of Our Country ). We will check for the maps to be completed by the end of the period. The questions can be answered for homework. What does the USA look like????

Access the Honors Textbook Go to activate.classzone.com Enter the Activation Code to access information for your textbook:

Thursday, 8/29 Write a note to Mrs. Parker telling me how your new classes are going. Consider the following: –What do you like about your new classes? –What are you concerned about with your new classes?

Wednesday, 8/28 You will return to your seats from yesterday after you... Pick-up a textbook scavenger hunt in the bin on my desk and begin working on it and... Drop off any paperwork in the bin on my desk.

A Question to Ponder … What are three things that you notice in this room?

Tuesday, 8/27 Please find your seat – they are in alphabetical order. If you were here yesterday: please drop off any paperwork in the bin on Mrs. Parker’s desk. If you are new to class: please fill out the yellow Student Survey form.

Why Study History?

Monday, 8/26 Please find your desk and have a seat. Do not move anything on the desk at this time.

Monday, 8/26 Write your name inside the front cover of your textbook.

Previous Semester’s Slides Pull from these to modify for the current semester

Tuesday, 8/27 Using your textbook, begin answering the questions on the Textbook Scavenger Hunt.

Monday, 2/11 Answer the following warm-up questions on your new warm-up sheet: What did you do to prepare for the test? How long did you study? Look over your materials and be prepared with any questions in preparation for the test.

When You Finish Your Test Please do the following when you are finished: Review your test – did you shade in the bubbles and answer all questions? Bring your test up to the desk. Pick-up materials for the Reconstruction Unit to work on while others finish their test. Please be quiet and respectful while they finish.

Friday, 2/08 Create one sentence for each pair of terms below to accurately show how they are connected: Emancipation Proclamation & Border States Agrarian Society of the South & Total War

Civil War Unit Test Multiple Choice – 14 questions (make sure you have read the textbook!) Matching – 5 questions (based on battles) Short Answer – 11 questions (based on primary documents) Linking Terms – two terms that you need to use in one sentence that shows your understanding.

Closer - Friday, 2/08 In the middle box write “Unit 1 - Civil War” In the other boxes write down anything that starts with that letter and is related to the Civil War unit - be creative and use your resources!!

Thursday, 2/07 Please get a copy of the Sullivan Ballou Letter Read the first two paragraphs to learn about him. Follow along with the audio then answer this question: Why is Sullivan Ballou “perfectly willing” to die and leave his wife and sons behind?

Glory Capt. Robert Gould Shaw – white leader of the 54 th Massachusetts Regiment. Dad is a wealthy and prominent abolitionist in Boston, Massachusetts John Rawlins – black gravedigger and father figure for troops Thomas Searles – educated, free black who is a long-time friend of Shaw Tripp – proud, escaped slave who joins troops

Closer – Thurs., 2/07 (Honors Only) Massachusett’s Governor Andrew stated the following, “(Antietam was) a great and terrible day.” Why did the Governor describe Antietam this way?

Wednesday, 2/06 What elements are necessary to win a war? Explain. Drop off your detailed outline in the bin on Mrs. Parker’s desk.

Glory Capt. Robert Gould Shaw – white leader of the 54 th Massachusetts Regiment. Dad is a wealthy and prominent abolitionist in Boston, Massachusetts John Rawlins – black gravedigger and father figure for troops Thomas Searles – educated, free black who is a long-time friend of Shaw Tripp – proud, escaped slave who joins troops

Tuesday 2/05 - CP Note the advantages for both the North and the South you find from the reading on your desk. Answers go on your warm- up sheet! You can create a t-chart like the one on the right if it helps! North Adv.South Adv.

Groups for Gallery Walk Group 1 Summer, Brooke, Turner, Audrey Group 2 Kelsey, Cody, Jovuan Group 3 Ashley, Tyler, Brandon Group 4 Adam, Chasity, Kayla, Larry Group 5 Tadd, Lexus, Lindsay, Matt Group 6 Gabriel, Ky, Abby, Samantha Group 7 Heather, Brianna, Nick, Arin Group 8 Isabel, Colin, Tanazha, Franck Group 9 Jake, Jesse, Amanda Group 10 Anna, Michael, Sal

Tuesday, 2/05 - Honors You are the director for a new BLOCKBUSTER movie about the beginning of the Civil War (lead-up or first battles)! Create a movie title and teaser to create a buzz and get the word out about the film!

Titanic A Woman’s heart is a deep ocean of secrets. Nothing on Earth could come between them

Glory A True Story. They joined for freedom. They fought for honor. They found Glory

Remember Your Job in Class Today! Gather information from Gallery Walk Answer the questions related to the Gallery Walk information you noted Define the terms using your textbook, dictionary, or the internet

Closer - Tuesday, 2/05 Please note the following on your closer worksheet: 3 Things that you learned today about the Civil War battles. 2 Things that you already knew about Civil War battles. 1 Question about the Civil War that has not yet been answered.

Monday, 2/04 What was your favorite new commercial during the Super Bowl and why? If you did not watch the Super Bowl, then discuss your favorite commercial in general. Also: Drop-off last week’s warm-up/closer sheet and pick-up a new one for this week!

Closer - Monday, 2/04 (CP) In 25 words or less, answer the following question: Was the Civil War inevitable?

Closer - Monday, 2/04 (Honors) In 25 words or less, answer the following question: What caused the Civil War and was it inevitable?

Friday, 2/01 Pick-up a worksheet from the bin on Mrs. Parker’s desk. Read it and complete the task.

Thurs. 1/31 John Quincy Adams was a Congressman after he was President of the United States. He stated, “If slavery must go by blood and war, let war come.” Answer the following : 1.What do you think he meant by that statement? 2.Do you think he was in favor of slavery or against slavery?

Slavery is...

Cotton is...

Wednesday, 1/30 Hand-in any signed paperwork or assignments in the bin on Mrs. Parker’s desk. Please pick-up a blue warm-up/closer worksheet from the bin on Mrs. Parker’s desk. Get your notes out from yesterday.

Wednesday, 1/30 Using your notes on land acquisitions answer the following on your warm-up sheet: What kind of problems might be expected after increasing the size of the United States?

Closer Wed., 1/30 If you were to describe to someone who knows nothing about slavery in America before the Civil War, what would you say? Be detailed and descriptive!