Agenda March 23-27

All CLASSES
Quality ~ Quality ~ Quality counts

From this point on 

~ If your assignment is turned in on time ~ you have the possibility for a C, B, or A

~ If your assignment is turned in Late ~ you have the possibility for a D or C

ALL assignments are to be completed in Blue or Black pen and in cursive writing ~ if it's not ~ you will receive a D (no matter if it's on time or late)   

English Elective 

Read a large chapter book (I need to approve the book)
      Like:  Lightening Thief or Hunger Games  

Everyday Students will receive a Grade for reading and cooperating (The students will turn-in a work receipt as they leave the class)

Complete a Book cover by March 27 (the last day before spring break)

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History Classes

We are beginning a new Unit next week ~ 'Pre', During & 'Post' Civil War ~ 

Complete Chapter 18 ~ An Era of Reform (9 pages)

The Civil War Biography ~ Living Museum 

Was due On Monday was:
  *  You need to have a Timeline of their life ~ interesting and important events in their life (full and full of details)
  *  Why are they interesting to study, where did they live, what they did, what side they are on, what was their importance in this war era
  *  The description of them ~ physical, characteristics, what they like, think is important ....     

You are going to become the expert on this person.  You will create a 5-10 minute presentation and answer questions from the audience. 

*  Here are some Graphic organizers to assist you in your research and some of the information that can be included in your presentation.  

Each Biography Project ~ Due April 13th

Each student must have a:

    List of 10 interesting facts, Timeline of the person’s life, a paragraph with why and how was this person important with the Civil War, Fill out the graphic organizers, Symbolic Representation – (picture, painting, collage, slide show …), Presentation, answer questions, response to others presentation sheets, ask questions of 3 other people, extra credit – 6^th grade presentation

   
 This is a collage!
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The 'Brainy Quotes' Andrew Jackson

1 journal per week (5 for this week)

  remember to 

write the quote, 
       skip a line, 
explain the author's  meaning of the quote, 
         skip a line
do you agree or disagree ~ explain why (2 reasons) 
       skip a line
find a quote from someone else in history to support your explanation of agreeing or disagreeing with the author's quote
 
If you have filled up your journal book ~ please start completing your Journal like you do  in Ms Bradley's class.

Send me your Journal every Friday to Jupiter Grades

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