HOMEWORK: DUE MONDAY (3/5) TUESDAY (2/4/1)
- Complete the vocabulary assignment. This is not a quiz. You will only use six additional words after the example - one word per sentence, and none of the words are used more then once.
- See DTS update below.

ATTACHMENT:
- vocabulary assignment

DURING CLASS: Today we...
- used our resources to complete an in-class writing assignment to demonstrated understanding of the French and Indian War.

DTS UDATE: Please be sure to check Mr. Johnson's English blog for the article details and due date.

LONG BLOCK - Tues 2/4/1 and Wed 3/5

HOMEWORK: DUE THURSDAY
1. Complete annotation and note-taking with "Clash of Empires" reading.
2. Complete the T-Chart as assigned.


DURING CLASS: Today we...
- watched additional scenes from DVD - "The War That Made America."
- previewed T-Chart assignment.
- discussed big idea question for writing prompt on Thursday.

ATTACHMENT:
- T-chart

LINK:
The link for the copy of the map I gave you during class is not working at the moment. Remind me, and I will show you the color copy in class. You are welcome to try the link at home. It is at the bottom of the map.

HOMEWORK:
- Please review TRR and reading guide for Part I - chapter 2, and review the notes you took last week from the DVD - "The War That Made America." Check and add to any annotations now that we have covered more material with the mapping assignments. This work will help you in preparation for the quiz next Thursday, February 2.

DTS update:

• Today you worked on beginning (lede) of your article. Some of you are off and running, and some of you realize that additional research would benefit your effort.

• Article ledes are due at the end of your English class period next Friday, February 3. The full article is due on the Friday, February 24.

• I will be evaluating your "selection of sources." *See rubric. If you have not identified at least four sources related to your research/project, please let me know why you are having difficulty and how I (or Mr. Johnson) might be able to support you.

• All sources should be cited in your noodletools project. The next stage of evaluation will include your note-taking and notecards. Notecards should be linked to each bibliography entry. Following format and instructions is critical. I cannot/will not evaluate your work for credit if it is not available in the required format.

HOMEWORK: Complete map: Colonial America 1763 - DUE TOMORROW
This map is the same one you used for the Abenaki assignments several weeks ago. You will be layering this new assignment over the Abenaki assignment) If you cannot locate the original copy of this map, you will need to print the attachment and modify it to work for this assignment.

ATTACHMENTS:

- map

- instructions

DURING CLASS: Today we...
- previewed assignment noted above.
- reviewed/discussed Nystrom ORV assignment - chart

LONG BLOCK: Tuesday sections 2/4/1 and Wednesday sections 3/5

HOMEWORK: Complete Nystrom ORV packet - chart and map. Due Thursday.

DURING CLASS: Today we...
- worked on the Nystrom ORV packet.

HOMEWORK:
Preview Nystrom ORV packet and atlas pages listed in the instructions for the timeline/flowchart. You need to be so familiar with the instructions and packet material that you are able to swim (with your group members) in the deep end of the pool without floaties. In other words, be prepared to begin this assignment and work to completion during your Tuesday or Wednesday class period.

SECTION 1: I missed the fact that the packet was not organized correctly. I am sorry for the confusion. Please take the first page off, flip it over, and reattach to the packet in the correct order. First page is 19a (or at the bottom p.69).

DURING CLASS: Today we...
- reviewed a portion of the DVD - "The War that Made America": Episode I - A High Wind is Rising and Battle of the Monongahela
- began the homework assignment listed above.

HOMEWORK: ERB week - no homework * See information listed for Friday the 20th and the request to read and review the blog post for 01.13.12.

Monday 01.16.12
MLK, Jr. Holiday - no classes

Tuesday 01.17.12 - Thursday 01.19.12
DVD, "The War that Made America," with note taking focusing on three topics. See questions 2b and 3a on the pink reading guide for Part I Chapter 2 TRR and continue to think about reasons why the French and Indian War (1754-1763) set the stage for the Revolutionary War (1775-1783).

Friday 01.20.12
Please read/review the post for 01.13.12 and prepare accordingly before coming to class.

DTS FRIDAY
HOMEWORK: *See below.

SECTIONS 5 / 2 / 3 DURING CLASS: Today we...
- reviewed the expectations for formulating research questions as posted on 01.06.12.
- used the blog instructions from 01.06.12, the DTS Research Rubric, and peer evaluation and feedback to self-evaluate and make changes to improve the top three or four research questions for individual projects.

HOMEWORK: Please complete your self-evaluation by indicating the level of performance on your copy of the DTS Research Rubric for the Research Questions category only. The rubric was handed out during class, and I am not able to post at this time. If you do not have a copy, you can take care of this next week.

NEXT FRIDAY: Please see the class information for Sections 1/4. This is what you will be doing on Friday, January 20. Please be prepared to ask questions about your research questions and about best resources for your individual projects. Ms. Stewart is a great resource and has much to offer.


SECTIONS 1 /4 DURING CLASS: Today we...
- met with Allison Stewart to learn more about conducting research and available resources related to DTS.

HOMEWORK/NEXT FRIDAY: See the work to be completed by Sections 5/2/3 above. This is what you will be doing next week. Please be prepared for next Friday, January 20.

HOMEWORK: *Please read the entire post for Friday, January 6, for the details about what you are to have prepared for tomorrow's DTS class time in the library.

DURING CLASS: Today we...
- updated assignments sheets.
- had class discussion related to TRR chapter 2.

HOMEWORK:
1. DTS: Please read the blog post for Friday, January 06. This work is due this Friday, January 13.
2. TRR (The Real Revolution): Complete reading and annotations for Chapter 2 (p.p. 32-38) - "The Half-King's Gamble" and "Poor Brittons Remember" *Don't forget to use the reading guide to guide your attention and annotations. Please add you own annotations to identify connections and celebrate your prior knowledge. Come to class ready to discuss, share thoughts and annotations!

DURING CLASS: Today we...
- worked together to read, discuss, and annotate Part I Chapter 2 in TRR.
- completed reading guide work and discussion for "The Arrow" p.p.26-32.

Guidelines for Revising Work:
If you have misplaced your copy of these guidelines, please print this document and keep it in your binder.
If you have not read this document recently, please review these guidelines.


HOMEWORK:
1. DTS: Please see post for Friday, January 06 for assignment details and expectations. DUE - FRIDAY, January 13.
2. TRR (The Real Revolution): Complete the vocabulary (only) assignment for Part I: Chapter 2 according to instructions on the reading guide.

- TRR Reading Guide for Part I: Chapter 2

DURING CLASS: Today we...
- turned in revised work for "Who are the Abenaki."
- Previewed the first TRR reading guide and vocabulary assignment noted above.

HOMEWORK:
1. Revised work for "Who Are the Abenaki?" DUE Monday, January 9.
2. 3-4 research questions for your DTS project. DUE Friday, January 13. *See details below.

DURING CLASS: Today we...
- worked on brainstorming questions to guide the research and writing process of the DTS project.

ASSIGNMENT EXPECTATIONS:
- Using powers of creativity and curiosity, you should have generated a web of many questions.
- By next Friday, January 13, you should have 3-4 of your most creative and curious questions entered into an "idea" note card in your Noodle Tools DTS project.

REMEMBER:
Your most creative and curious questions go beyond Basic Fact Questions of What...?, Who...?, When...?, Where...?
Your most creative and curious questions should be moving toward Understanding Questions of How...?, and Why...?
And, ultimately, your most creative and curious questions should be Digging Deeper Questions - What else...?, Who else...?, What was going on with...?, How does this connect to...?, Should...?, Could...?, How did this cause...?, How did this affect...?, Why didn't...?, and many, many more...keep going!

HOMEWORK:

1. All work on the "Who are the Abenaki?" assignment should have been completed during class today. Feedback was provided on the Q&A work, and revisions will be evaluated on Monday, January 9.
- The map provided in class is slightly different. If you need to use this copy, please see me for details.

2. Please see yesterday's post concerning shared proposal documents for DTS. Reading of comments and revised work to be completed before class tomorrow, Friday, January 6.

DURING CLASS: Today we...
- completed part II of the "Who are the Abenaki?" assignment.
- received feedback on part I Q&A work and had time to discuss with table group.
- had some class discussion related to map and Q&A work.

HOMEWORK: none
**Downtown Study proposal presentations tomorrow! I am looking forward to this. Proposals should be complete and ready for my review.

DURING CLASS: Today we...
- worked on in-class reading and material related to William Penn and the Quaker influence in the Middle Colonies. We will review this material when we return in the New Year.

HOMEWORK: DUE on your long block day - TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY
1. Label Middle Colonies including dates established per Nystrom Atlas. - map provided in class and not able to post on blog
2. Complete "Region-at-a-Glance" for Middle Colonies.
- same template we used for NE and SO regions


DURING CLASS: Today we...
- completed the Southern Region quiz.
- updated assignment sheets.
- received homework assignment. - *see above

HOMEWORK:
Please see Thursday's post about the quiz on Monday.
Proposal presentations - (group and individual) Next Friday, December 16
- Who is presenting on behalf of the group? What is this person going to say?
- What are you prepared to say about your individual part of the project?
- Presentations should be brief and informative.
- I would prefer that you be able to speak without prompts, but if you feel the need to have a small note card with a few talking points, that would be fine.
- Please be prepared to share your information with confidence and enthusiasm. What about your project excites you? What do hope to learn? What interests you?
- Please let Mrs. Beckwith and/or Mr. Johnson know if you have questions.


DURING CLASS: Today we...
- worked on DTS project
- finalized proposals for group and individual projects
- prepared for presentations next Friday, December 16