No Homework during Winter Break! :-)

When we return, we will begin our unit on The Great War. A note-taking packet will be assigned, along with chapter reading. A detailed list of activities will be posted the week we return.

Have a safe and fun filled Holiday!

Homework and Classwork for the week of
December 13,2010
Classwork

We will have a mini unit on Women's Suffrage leading up to the ratification of the 19th amendment. There are several in-class documents we will explore and work on and we will watch an edited version of Iron Jawed Angels. {A note was sent home last week}

Homework

Current event due 12/14
Chapter 19 Note-taking packet due 12/17
NO GEOGRAPHY

Trivia

In two, solid paragraphs, answer this question. Due 12/16*
What is the name of the city where The Grinch did his evil deeds in, How The Grinch Stole Christmas *This is Thursday, not Friday!

Have a safe and wonderful Winter Break. Best wishes to all for a healthy and happy 2011!

Homework and Classwork for the week of
December 6,2010
Classwork

We will be working on Struggles for Justice this week.
Students will be working in pre-determined groups. Each group will be responsible for teaching the rest of the class about their groups' particular struggle for justice. Presentations will be on Thursday.
We have an in-class work sheet dealing with Ida B. Wells on Friday. This will be due at the end of class.

Homework
Students need to read ages 660-665 in our History books.

Current event due Tues. 12/7
Geography-Where in Europe,due Fri. 12/10
Essay-and DBQ packet due Tues. 12/7-The essay prompt was: In 5 paragraphs,describe three changes that occurred during the Progressive Era that directly benefited American citizens.
Everyone should continue working on their Note-Taking packet as well. Taking supplemental notes from the chapter as need be.

Trivia

In two paragraphs, using your own words, answer the following question. Due Fri. 12/10
What mountain range forms a high wall between France and Spain?

Classwork and Homework for the week of
November 29, 2010
Classwork

We will begin chapter 19, Political Reform and the Progressive Era. We will cover pages 640-665 in our history book and use our supplemental series as well. I will pass out a note-taking packet for this chapter which will be due when we finish all our work. As of now,that date looks like the week of Dec. 13th but that may change.
All students will receive their first DBQ assignment on Monday. The theme for this document based question is, The Progressive Era ,and they will have some class time to work on this but will need to use their time at home as well.
This will be due on Tuesday, 12/7. We will have a quiz this week on the Progressive Presidents. Students will need to make sure they have good notes from section 2 of their history books. The quiz will be open note.

Homework

Current event is due 11/20
Geography, Map of North America, is due 12/3

Trivia

In two paragraphs, answer this question:
What was King Arthur's sword called?

This is due on Friday, 12/3

PLEASE RECALL THAT THE LATE WORK PRACTICE CHANGES THIS TRIMESTER.
Prompt for the essay:

DESCRIBE THREE CHANGES THAT OCCURRED DURING THE PROGRESSIVE ERA THAT DIRECTLY BENEFITED AMERICAN CITIZENS. This is a 5 paragraph essay due with the packet on Tuesday, 12/7.

Classwork for the week of
November 22, 2010
Classwork
Welcome to the 2nd trimester!

I encourage everyone to review the syllabus to familiarize themselves with the curriculum for this trimester. Also review the late work practice as it does change after mid-term.

Monday finds us analyzing political cartoons and writing a brief response to the material. We have a modified schedule on Tuesday and will have a variety of educational activities to choose from in class. The afternoon looks exciting with the entire school participating in PBIS activities.

NO HOMEWORK THIS WEEK!
Have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving Break.

Due to the trip to the high school and numerous children out of class, the quiz that was scheduled for this week has been canceled.

Homework and Classwork f or the week of
November,15 2010
Classwork

We will have a cartoon analysis assignment on Monday when we return from our tour and talk at OPRF. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday have us working on our Child Labor Unit from last week and we will have a quiz Friday on the readings from our history book.

Homework

Current events due 11/16
Geography-Determining elevation-due 11/19
ALL LATE WORK IS DUE BY FRIDAY, 11/19. I WILL NOT ACCEPT ANYTHING AFTER THIS DATE.

Trivia

In two paragraphs answer the following question. This is due 11/19
The Germans call it Donou; the Russians call it Dunay. What do people in English-speaking countries call it?

Change of Plans

We are not going to begin our mini Child Labor unit this week.
We will continue with our Immigration unit and have our Child Labor the following week.

Homework and Classwork for the week of
November 1,2010
Classwork
SHORT WEEK!

We continue our study of Industry and Urban Growth. J.P.Morgan and the concepts of a monopoly will be explored and students will have a Pro/Con activity to work on with a partner in class. We continue to read, at home, from our history books. Pages 619-624 need to be read by the end of the week. Notes are to be taken and kept in a notebook. These notes are used to help with any quizzes we may have and we will have one this week!

Homework

Current event is due 11/2. Please recall that the assignment asks for two paragraphs of OPINION and it must be current. Sat., Sun., or Monday news.
Geography-Batter Up- is due Thurs. 11/4

Trivia

In TWO paragraphs, answer the following:
What is a 'group' of flamingos called?

Homework and Classwork for the week of
October 25, 2010

We will explore Industry and Urban Growth, chapter 18, this week as last week found us still having fun with the Constitution!
Student's need to read and work on the chapter notes at home every evening. The questions will be due at the end of the unit and we will have pop quizzes that will deal with the various readings.

Homework

Current Event due 10/26
Geography due 10/29

Trivia
Due on 10/29

Don't forget the answer needs to be in two paragraphs.
What is triskaidekaphobia the fear of?

SS. Syllabus

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Constitution Test Thursday, October 14th
We will begin the background information on chapter 18, Industry and Urban Growth, and set the stage for our next unit of study.
THERE WILL BE A CURRENT EVENT DUE BUT NO GEOGRAPHY!
Current Event due Tues.10/19
Late work is accepted for partial credit so get those missing assignments in!
TRIVIA
Due Friday 10/22
How did Venice's centuries old Bridge of Sighs get its name?

Homework and Classwork for the week of
October 4, 2010
Homework

Current events are due Tuesday 10/5. Please recall you need two paragraphs of opinion, no summary, and you must include the article!!
Geography, Landform Analogies, is due Friday 10/8
Trivia, due Friday 10/8
How many black keys can be found on a grand piano? Remember, you need to answer in two paragraphs!

Classwork

We are watching the film, Twelve Angry Men, most of the week. We will have a writing assignment when we finish the film that will be a reflection of the film and the connection to the constitution.

THE CONSTITUTION TEST IS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2010!!
DON'T FORGET THAT I ACCEPT LATE WORK :-)

Homework/Classwork
September 27, 2010

I'm back, well at least in the morning! I'm recovering nicely and will be back to a regular routine soon.
Current events are due Tues. 9/28
Geography due Friday. 10/1
The Trivia for this week is:
Who wrote the Prince and the Pauper? This needs to be in two paragraphs and is due Friday 10/1.
We will watch the film, 12 Angry Men, this week and discuss the implications and relevance it has in our society as it pertains to the constitution.

DON'T FORGET THE CONSTITUTION TEST IS OCTOBER 14, 2010 :-)

Homework/Classwork for the week of September 6, 2010

We will continue our Constitution work this week both in class and at home. Pages 20-25 will be covered and all the questions need to be answered.
We will watch a dvd that will hopefully give us a better view of the three branches of our government.
Students will work in small groups processing the steps of how a bill becomes law. We will have our first open note/open book quiz on Friday so be ready.
Current Events and Geography will begin the week of the 13th!

We made it through the first week of school!! So far, so good. I am very excited to get our first unit underway. We will begin the U.S. Constitution on Monday, August 30, 2010. Our test, which students must pass to graduate, will be given mid October. The actual date will be posted soon. We will be working on this unit in class and at home. I like to show movies that represent different aspects of our government and how it works so be on the look-out for names and dates of the viewing.

Students will receive their copy of the Social Studies books, to be kept at home,on Monday as well. These need to be returned at the end of the year in good condition.

A syllabus is being printed and everyone will receive a copy as soon as it gets here :-)

We will begin our official week of homework, after the Labor Day holiday. Everyone knows there are two homework assignments every week. Current Events and Geography.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Homework and Classwork for the week of
February 16, 2010
History

I hope everyone enjoyed the 3-day weekend! This week we will be continuing our study of the Great Depression and the New Deal. We will be focusing more on President Franklin Roosevelt and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Students will be assigned a group project in which they will have to "teach" the rest of the class a section of the New Deal. Don't worry, this project will be explained in detail!

Don't forget to continue to work on your note-taking; it will be due at the end of this unit. Also, any unused current event passes need to be turned in by Friday, February 19th for extra credit!
Homework Due:
Current Events Tuesday 2/16
Geography Friday 2/19

Lit Skills

We will be continuing the play A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry. We will begin Act Two on Tuesday. Don't forget about your vocabulary packets. Although they are optional, you will be able to use them on the quiz!
Please remember that everyone is responsible for AR points. Taking tests or completing other activities for points needs to be done on a regular basis.

Trivia

In two paragraphs answer the following:
What European capital is located in the crater of an extinct volcano?

Homework and Classwork for the week of
February 1, 2010
History

This week we will be starting the Great Depression. Throughout the lesson we will incorporate economics, personal stories, and look at how the Depression effected other nations. Due to conferences, there will be no current events and no geography. Don't forget, Thursday and Friday are half days, morning attendance only!
Homework Due:
Woman's Suffrage Paper 2/2

Lit Skills

This week we will finish reading our novel. Journals and packets must be completed by Tuesday. Also on Tuesday, we will have an open book quiz. All books must be returned after the quiz. If you do not have your book, remember to bring a check for $6.00 (made out to Brooks!) to pay for a replacement book.
Please remember that everyone is responsible for AR points. Taking tests or completing other activities for points needs to be done on a regular basis.
Homework Due:
Journals and packets 2/2

Homework and Classwork for the week of
January 26, 2010
History

This week we will be finishing our unit on woman's suffrage. We will finish watching censored scenes from Iron Jawed Angels and we will wrap everything up with a writing assignment. At the end off the week we will start talking about the Great Depression.
Homework Due:
Current Events Tuesday 1/26
Geography Friday 1/29

Lit Skills

We will continue reading from our novel this week. Remember, journals may be checked at anytime! We will also have some other worksheets relating to our novel.
Please remember that everyone is responsible for AR points. Taking tests or completing other activities for points needs to be done on a regular basis.
Homework Due:
Crossword Puzzle 1/29

Trivia

In two paragraphs answer the following:
These are two of the four sports contested indoors at the Winter Olympics. The other two are hockey and figure skating.

Homework and Classwork for the week of
January 19, 2010

Before discussing the upcoming week, I would like to introduce myself to everyone. My name is Rachel Juarez and I am very excited to be completing my student teaching in Ms. CP's classroom! I have had a wonderful time getting to know the students and I am looking forward to the next three months. I will be in Ms. CP's classroom until April 23rd before returning to Dominican University for graduation this May.

History

This week we will be discussing the Woman's Suffrage movement. We will be discussing the 72 year fight for suffrage from the Seneca Falls Convention to the passing of the 19th Amendment. Students will be analyzing political cartoons, watching censored parts of Iron Jawed Angels, and of course writing! We will be discussing the views of multiple suffrage groups (including anti-suffragists) as well as the role President Woodrow Wilson played.

Homework Due:
Current Events, Tuesday 1/19
1920's Pro/Con essays, Tuesday 1/19
Geography, Friday 1/22

Literary Skills

We will continue reading from our novel Summer of My German Soldier.  This week we will be finishing through chapter 17.  Remember to keep up to date with your journal entries, they may be checked anytime!
Also, please remember that everyone is responsible for AR points. Taking tests or completing other activities for points needs to be done on a regular basis.

Trivia

In two paragraphs, answer the following:
What did President Andrew Jackson have installed on the second floor of the White House in 1835 to ensure that he had a steady supply of running water?

Homework and Classwork for the week of
January 11, 2010
History

We will continue our study of the 1920's. Students will work on the Chapter 22 note taking packet finishing sections 3 & 4 by Friday. Everyone needs to read pages 746-755 .There is an essay due on Tue. 1/19 dealing with issues during this time frame. Students will read about four problems, choose two, and write about them. There will be an open note quiz on Friday as well.
Current event due 1/12
Geography due 1/15
Note taking packet due 1/15

Lit.Skills

We will continue reading from our novel this week and journals will be checked sometime soon!
Please remember that everyone is responsible for AR points. Taking tests or completing other activities for points needs to be done on a regular basis.

Trivia

In two paragraphs, answer the following:
Who was the first running back in the NFL to gain 10,000 yards rushing?
Due 1/15