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Homework - 11/22

Today we watched a documentary on Zheng He called "Emperor of the Seas."  Students had to take notes that support their argument of whether Zheng He's voyages should be celebrated or not.  There is no homework over break, please enjoy your time with family and friends.

Homework - 11/21

We are continuing with document analysis, so students are still working on document analysis questions.

Periods 1, 4-6 - Finish documents C-E questions

Period 2 - No homework

Homework - 11/20

We have begun to analyze our primary documents for the DBQ project.  The documents can be found here.  Homework is...

Periods 1, 4-6  - Finish document A & B questions

Period 2 - Finish all document questions.

Homework - 11/19

Sorry for the gap in posts, I was out with a sick kid for a couple of days.  Tonight there is no homework, however we just started our first DBQ activity on Zheng He and his voyages.  Students will be given a few primary documents and will be asked to analyze and complete a corresponding written assignment.  Please watch for updates.

Homework - 11/5

We are beginning chapter 4 China in the Middle Ages and with this chapter we are going to be creating a foldable.  Today we made the foldable and students began working on the academic and content vocabulary sections.  Please find the directions here and the PPT here.

Homework - 11/4

Students took the chapter 3 retake and they should expect their tests back by Thursday.  There is no homework tonight.

Homework - 11/1

Students need to study for the chapter 3 retake, which is Monday, Nov. 4th.

Homework - 10/31

Happy Halloween!!!  Students have no homework, enjoy your evening!

Homework- 10/30

Students need to complete the Frayer model worksheet for the following chapter 4 vocabulary words: economy, warlord, terror, and tribe.

Homework - 10/29

Students are working on test corrections and flashcards from chapter 3 test.  Due to low scores, everyone will be retaking the chapter 3 test on Monday, November 4, 2013.  I will inout the higher of the two test scores.  Students need to get there test signed and bring it back tomorrow.

Homework - 10/28

Students are working on the chapter 3 reflection and then beginning the map assignment for chapter 4.  For the map, they need to recreate the map on page 253 in the text.  Both the reflection and map are due tomorrow.  You can find the map worksheet here.

Homework - 10/25

Students took the chapter 3 test today, so there is no homework over the weekend.

Homework - 10/24

Tomorrow is our chapter 3 test.  Today we reviewed what students need to study in their interactive notebooks and we played a review jeopardy game.  If you would like to play the game again you can do so here.

Homework - 10/23

We watched excerpts from a video on modern day slavery.  Students need to complete the assignment listed below.

Homework - 10/22

We are looking at primary sources by reading an excerpt of Olaudah Equiano's The Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African.  There is no homework tonight, as we will finish the lesson tomorrow.  Please find the document here and the A.P.P.A.R.T.S. worksheet here.

Homework - 10/21

Students must finish their final draft of the short essay.  Today they worked on the last of the chapter 3 notes, which can be found here.  The chapter 3 test will be Friday, October 25th.

Homework - 10/18

Students need to complete the map and should be working on an outline for their short essay question, which is due on Tuesday.  Please find the map here and ch.3-3 PPT here.  Below is the prompt for the short essay.

Homework - 10/17

There is  no homework tonight, as students should have finished the Q-notes - Slavery in medieval Africa in class.

Homework - 10/16

Students learned about African education and the importance of storytelling.  Tonight they need to finish the outline flow-map and write the final draft of their African fable in their interactive notebook.