We will be reviewing for TCAP so students may have short homework
assingments, but on projects. There will be an emphasis on vocabulary as I
believe this is the weakest area for these 8th graders. Parents, please ask
your child if they have any vocabulary they need to practice. Thanks for your
support.
Many stu did not pass the Constitution vocab test. Reminding parents what
stu already know: Any quiz or test that does not receive a passing grade
must be signed by a parent and returned to me. The stu have more
constitution assignments for which they will need their textbooks and the
worksheets I gave them.
We continue our study of the constitution. Part of the work on 011910 and
012010 is to write the vocab. in the Citizenship Handbook in your composition
book. Ask your parents to help you study the words and their definitions.
There will be a quiz on them during class on Thurs. and Friday. There will be
a handout about the Constitution vocab. NOTE: I am unwell. If I am out,
the students will see a film about slavery, takes notes on the film and write
a summary.
011110
We are beginning our study of the Constitution. Students have already been
assigned the memorization of the Preamble - due Friday.
Students will have a quiz Wed. and Thurs. on the notes taken in class on Mon.
and Tues. After that the work from 'History Alive' will have to be done in
class. Fridays class will concentrate on Constitution vocab.
Mid-term exams are Wednesday and Thursday. All Students have a study guide.
The students have been assigned the workbook pages for chapter6.
Study guides for the mid-term exam went home Friday and needed to be signed
by a parent.
We will spend time going over the study guide in class.
Homework: Study for Mid-term exams.
Study Guide for mid-term exam going home Friday.
12/7 - wkbk. pages 81-86 due on Wed. and Thursday.
12/4 - wkbk. pages 78-80 due on Monday and Tuesday.
12/2 and 12/3 - Review chapter 5 and take test on same.
11/30 and 12/01- wkbk. p. 73-76. Review and test next class
I amd so happy to be back. We need to complete and test on Chapter 5 and
then begin chapter 6. I will be presenting a list of possible topics for the
history fair shortly. I do have papers to return. If any of you have late
work to turn in, it is up to you to bring it to me. I missed you all!
Aug. 21
Chapter 1 vocab.
We will use notecard method and journal method to introduce both.
Aug. 19 and 20
Trace Networks of Asia and Africa
Teacher lead work in class - wkbk. p. 8,9, and 10.
H.W. - Read p. 22-27 in text and complete Check Your Progress on p. 27
Aug. 17 & 18
Early Civilizations
Lesson 1-1 in text
H.W.- Early civilization flip chart
Placards assignment in class
History Alive wkbk. p. 2-5 in class
August 3/4: Introduction to U.S. History
