Wednesday, 1/31/18

Today in class, we submitted for points the annotated articles brought in for the paragraph assignment.  If you were absent, be sure to show this to me when we meet again.  Then, we answered questions about the paragraph which is due Monday.  Then, we went through the presentation about the Atlantic slave trade (posted under the Unit 6 tab).  If you weren't here, review the slide show, get notes from someone who was here, and be sure to see me with any questions.  On Friday, be sure to bring your map and your paragraph work; you will have some time to work on these items at the end of class.

Tuesday, 1/30/18

With the substitute today, you all watched a video on how the Aztecs engineered their empire (if you were absent, see me for a movie guide and a link to watch this online on your own). Then, you did the primary document activity (linked under the Unit 6 tab).  Last, you go the formal paragraph assignment.  Due tomorrow (as per assignment sheet) is to choose your question and bring in an article from one of hte databases, printed up, read and annotated--this will be a source that will use when you write your formal paragraph.  The paragraph assignment is linked under the Unit 6 tab as well.

Monday, 1/29/18

Today in class, we did a Modern Connections Discussion; see the link on the Modern Connections tab and complete this on your own if you were absent.  Tomorrow, the notes on the Incas and Aztecs are due.

Friday, 1/26/18

Today in class, we submitted corrections for our notes quizzes (optional).  If you weren't here, be sure to give these to me on Monday if you choose to do them.  Then, we discussed the similarities and differences in China and Japan's reactions to foreign influence during the 1400 and 1500s--get notes from someone if you weren't here.  Then we did some assertion and evidence practice & evaluation (see the link on Unit 6 tab), and last we did the mini-research (also linked on Unit 6 tab).  If you weren't here, complete these on your own and be sure to share them with me.  Nothing due Monday, but two sections of notes are due Tuesday, so get a start on those!

Wednesday, 1/24/18

Today in class, in small groups we did some paragraph writing practice and critiquing (see the Treaty of Tordesillas paragraph writing activity under Unit 6 tab). Then, we read the Zheng He piece and discussed why his trips were so remarkable, what motivated and enabled his travels, and why the travels stopped (get notes from a classmate if you weren't here).  Last, we made posters comparing and contrasting European and Chinese exploration and ended class with a stop-drop-and-write about why these differences may have existed from an historical perspective.  For Friday, there are notes, assertion and evidence writing, and notes quiz corrections (optional).

Tuesday, 1/23/18

Today in class, we got back our exams and semester grades and did some reflective writing in connection to these items. Then, we discussed the European motivations for exploration using a mind map on the board (get notes from someone if you weren't here).  Next, we took a notes quiz and last we read over an excerpt from 'The Treaty of Tordesilles' and did some initial writing about what this document says about European attitudes towards non-Europeans.  Get this document from me if you were absent.

Monday 1/22/18

Today in class, we got quarter three activity points (also linked on the website) and assignment sheet for the new unit.  We then got the map activity for this unit, due on the day of the unit quiz.  We had time to start it, but the rest of the work will need to be done outside of class.  If you were absent, see me to get a copy of this map activity, but review the assignment sheet linked under the Unit 6 tab--try to have the notes done for tomorrow's class.

Tuesday, 1/8/18

Today in class, we did a brief discussion on the Catholic church's response to the Reformation and did some writing practice (see the link under Unit 5).  We discussed how it is important to  first understand and lay out the content connected to the focus question and then to have ALL PARTS of as assertion (topic + opinion + why/so-what/because), even on the in-class writing you will do on the exam.  We evaluated some student samples of assertions; if you were absent, get notes from some one who was here.  Then, we went over the Semester Exam Info Sheet and brainstormed study strategies.  Last, we created individual study plans.  On Thursday, you will have individual study time and will have access to your test folders.

Monday, 1/8/18

Today in class, we did a map activity that applied some of the religious changes that went on as a result of the Reformation.  Then, we finished the 'Charting the Reformation' activity we began on Friday.  We also filled out forms to guide individual discussions on Course Recommendations for next year and last, we handed in activity points.

Friday, 1/5/18

Today in class, we briefly went over the structure and study strategies for the semester exam; a more exhaustive discussion will happen next week.  We also discussed four year planning and recommendations for next year; I will discuss with individual students as needed next week.  Then, we discussed why there are so many types of Protestants (adding onto our notes), and last we began the "Charting the Reformation" worksheet (linked under Unit 5 tab) which we will continue on Monday.

Wednesday, 1/3/18

Today in class, we brainstormed causes of the Reformation then did the Progressive Essay (linked in Unit 5 tab).  If you were absent, please do the Progressive Essay yourself (writing a thesis and two body paragraphs). This will be reviewed for completion points. 

Tuesday, 1/2/18

Today in class, we went over some new policies and expectations in our classroom.  Be sure to get the explanation and new passes from Mrs. Quagliana if you were absent.  Then, we reviewed the Renaissance Art slide show posted under the Unit 5 tab.  If you were gone, be sure to examine each image, taking notes on the artist, title, and the prompts at the beginning of the slideshow; you may also want to get notes from someone who was here or meet with Mrs. Quagliana to go over some bigger themes/ideas.  Also, be sure to do the writing that instructed on the last slide.  Reminder: Activity Points are due on Friday!