Week of March 19-23

There is not homework for this week because students are reading the book Wild Children in class. This is the story of homeless children during the early days of Communist Russia. Students are reading it together. There will be no homework over Spring break, but when we get back, they will be given their second writing assignment that will be on a colored sheet in their binder.

Study guide for Test February 28th or February 29th

What you will need to know for the exam on Tuesday, February 28^th:

1. There will be matching definitions for these terms:

· Allies

· Sussex Pledge

· Sedition

· Armistice

· Genocide

· Fourteen Points

· League of Nations

· Reparations

2. You will need to know the event that sparked World War I

3. What gains, or lack of gains, describes the War during the first few years?

4. What country actively encouraged anti-German feeling in the United States because of its large German population?

5. What were some of the main factors for the U.S. to enter the war?

6. How did the convoy system work?

7. What was true of how African Americans were treated by the U.S. during the war.

8. What role did the federal government play in the economy during the war?

9. Which best describes the Great Migration?

10. Why did the some senators oppose the Versailles treaty?

11. What made it difficult for post war adjustments after the war?

February 1st to February 10th

Students are working in the library one day on the Titanic, and its symbolism of a lost age.

By Friday, February 3rd, we will have covered the events leading up to the 2nd World War.

On Monday, February 6th, students will begin their maps of World War I

On Tuesday, they will learn about the role of Propaganda in World War I.

On Wednesday, they will begin the movie, "All Quiet on the Western Front."

This will continue until Tuesday, February 14th.

We will then learn about America entering the war.

Imperialism, Geography and the Final Exam

Starting January 3rd, students were working in class on various imperialism assignments. Most of these are already recorded in the gradebook (in touch).

Students have also been handed out a FINAL EXAM guide. It has the page numbers and questions that closely match what will be asked on the exam. The final exam will consist of the following:

15 point visual exam (they cannot prepare for this, but can look at pictures in their book...I have tied this to images they should be readily familiar with)

50 point multiple choice exam. For this section they have received a detailed study guide. You can help your student by going through the book and writing down the answers to the questions.

20 point Primary Document exam. For this exam, there will be questions that are tied to a student's reading level and their ability to assess the meaning of various primary documents. Students cannot prepare for this, BUT they will be helped by reviewing the completed work they have in their binder.

As we wrap up the next few weeks, students will be turning in their imperialism poster. We will also have various mini lessons on geography. All this work is done in class. If it is missing in touch, students may be absent during that time or not making good use of class time.

Week of December 5th-9th

This week will be spent reviewing for the large Progressivism Exam on Friday, December 9th.

We have put off the writing assignment until December 13th, but some students chose to turn it in early for extra credit.

We are doing quiz cards and teacher review. Everyone study the large sheet so you are well prepared for this major exam of the semester.

We are also starting the Imperialism Unit. Students will be doing a variety of in class activities to gain a better understanding of America's role in expanding outside its borders. We will learn about the Spanish American War, the Panama Canal, and the annexation of Hawaii.

November 28-Dec 2nd

Today we continued to work on our notes about the three progressive presidents.

Tuesday: We'll finish notes, work on the large notes

Wednesday: We'll discuss the Suffrage movement and begin film.

Thursday-Friday. We'll be watching the film Iron Jawed Angels with viewing guide.

Weeks of November 1-18th

Wow--all parents should know that their students have only ONE homework assignment and that is writing assignment #2 which is due on December 6th. Ask to see the yellow sheet in your student's binder. It is a "short story" that they can write about a variety of fascinating choices.

Other then that, there is no homework if students are attending regularly, except, of course, for the writing assignment and the extra credit reading novels. We are working our way through the Progressive movement and I pay particular attention to what are the essential things students need to know. Ask your students about what they are learning in class. We have covered some fascinating topics.