Warm Up:
Please send me a post. Who is your favorite hip hop artist?
CONTENT OBJECTIVE:
I can analyze and synthesize information about Robber Barons.
LANGUAGE OBJECTIVE:
I can use vocabulary about this time period in history by writing a rap.
HYPERTEXT WORD WALL:
See our word walls from last week.
ASSIGNMENT:
Please go to the following link and go over the directions with Ms. G
Robber Baron Rap
For Monday, Choose 2 of the verses and answer the questions below it. You can choose any 2 verses. Please send me a comment with your answers. Be sure to tell me which verses you chose.
For Tuesday, we will be using the cubes. You will be writing your own rap about 3 or 4 industrialists. You will get the information from the cubes. The most important thing is that you chose a theme for your rap.
Kick over here baby pop!
Monday, October 26, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
Friday October 23
Warm up:
How is this class going? Do you like it? What should we change?
CUBES ARE DUE TODAY!!!!
How is this class going? Do you like it? What should we change?
CUBES ARE DUE TODAY!!!!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Thursday October 22
Warm Up:
What are you going to be for Halloween? Post me a comment yo!
Okay...Okay....Okay
The cubes are due at the end of class on Friday! No later!!!!
What are you going to be for Halloween? Post me a comment yo!
Okay...Okay....Okay
The cubes are due at the end of class on Friday! No later!!!!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Wednesday October 21
No Warm Up!
Please use the assignment page from yesterday to find the links to work on your assignment.
If you forgot the person you are supposed to research, please see Ms. G.
When you need materials, please see Ms. G.
The cubes are due on THURSDAY AT THE END OF CLASS!!!!
Please use the assignment page from yesterday to find the links to work on your assignment.
If you forgot the person you are supposed to research, please see Ms. G.
When you need materials, please see Ms. G.
The cubes are due on THURSDAY AT THE END OF CLASS!!!!
Tuesday October 20
Warm Up:
If you had a billion dollars like Rockefeller and you were going to give some of it away, who or what would you give it to?
CONTENT OBJECTIVES:
I can find research on the robber baron I chose.
I can evaluate websites for authenticity.
I can find the appropriate information.
LANGUAGE OBJECTIVES:
I can read and understand the biographical facts about my robber baron.
HYPERTEXT WORDWALL:
monopoly
trust
laissez-faire
robber baron
regulation
industrialization
urbanization
ASSIGNMENT:
Today you are going to create a concept cube about a Robber Baron.
Let's learn about John Rockefeller by watching a 10 min. movie about his life.
1. Choose a robber baron at random. (You are going to draw out of a hat.)
2. Get the cube assignment from Ms. G.
3. Find biographical information about your subject.
4. Cut out your cube pattern.
5. Glue your facts to the cube.
6. Glue your cube together.
**On Friday, we are going to use these cubes for the lesson, so PLEASE try to do your best**
LINKS:
http://www.raken.com/american_wealth/Gilded_age_index4.
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/jb/gilded
http://home.comcast.net/~mruland/USResources/Gilded/baronslabor.htm
http://www.teacheroz.com/19thcent.htm#women
If you had a billion dollars like Rockefeller and you were going to give some of it away, who or what would you give it to?
CONTENT OBJECTIVES:
I can find research on the robber baron I chose.
I can evaluate websites for authenticity.
I can find the appropriate information.
LANGUAGE OBJECTIVES:
I can read and understand the biographical facts about my robber baron.
HYPERTEXT WORDWALL:
monopoly
trust
laissez-faire
robber baron
regulation
industrialization
urbanization
ASSIGNMENT:
Today you are going to create a concept cube about a Robber Baron.
Let's learn about John Rockefeller by watching a 10 min. movie about his life.
1. Choose a robber baron at random. (You are going to draw out of a hat.)
2. Get the cube assignment from Ms. G.
3. Find biographical information about your subject.
4. Cut out your cube pattern.
5. Glue your facts to the cube.
6. Glue your cube together.
**On Friday, we are going to use these cubes for the lesson, so PLEASE try to do your best**
LINKS:
http://www.raken.com/american_wealth/Gilded_age_index4.
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/jb/gilded
http://home.comcast.net/~mruland/USResources/Gilded/baronslabor.htm
http://www.teacheroz.com/19thcent.htm#women
Monday, October 19, 2009
Monday October 19
Hey guys! Happy Monday! I am not doing so well today and may not be as happy as usual this week. My dog, that I had for 14 years, died on Sunday night and I am super sad. I am pretty much on the edge of tears at all times. I don't want to talk about it because I will cry. I am telling you this to ask you to please be nice to me this week because I am not doing well. Please understand and I am sharing this with you because I trust you that you will be good to me this week when I am so sad. Thanks.
Warm Up:
Please finish the assignment from Friday.
CONTENT OBJECTIVES:
I can analyze historical information and draw conclusions.
LANGUAGE OBJECTIVES:
I can answer questions using complete sentences and correct conventions.
HYPERTEXT WORD WALL:
see linked terms below
Today we are going to learn about ROBBER BARONS.
Please send me a comment that answers this question when you are finished with the assignment from Friday.
What and when was the Gilded Age?
John D. Rockefeller was the first billionaire and gave away TONS of his money. We are going to watch a 10 minute video about him and start a project tomorrow.
Warm Up:
Please finish the assignment from Friday.
CONTENT OBJECTIVES:
I can analyze historical information and draw conclusions.
LANGUAGE OBJECTIVES:
I can answer questions using complete sentences and correct conventions.
HYPERTEXT WORD WALL:
see linked terms below
Today we are going to learn about ROBBER BARONS.
Please send me a comment that answers this question when you are finished with the assignment from Friday.
What and when was the Gilded Age?
John D. Rockefeller was the first billionaire and gave away TONS of his money. We are going to watch a 10 minute video about him and start a project tomorrow.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Friday October 16
Warm Up:
This is a Tesla Coil!
ASSIGNMENT:
1. Today we will finish the powerpoint we began yesterday.
2. We have an activity to complete and you get to work with a partner!
This is a Tesla Coil!
ASSIGNMENT:
1. Today we will finish the powerpoint we began yesterday.
2. We have an activity to complete and you get to work with a partner!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Thursday October 15
History of Immigration in the US
Warm Up:
Look at this photo.
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Send me a comment. What do you think this machine makes?
CONTENT OBJECTIVE:
LANGUAGE OBJECTIVE:
HYPERTEXT WORDWALL:
ASSIGNMENT:
1. Please go to this link.
Today we are going to set the stage for this unit.
We are going to watch a powerpoint together: RISE OF BIG BUSINESS
DISCLAIMER: I HAVE THE COMPUTER PROGRAM OPEN ON MY COMPUTER THAT SHOWS ME WHAT EVERY SINGLE COMPUTER IN THE ROOM IS DOING! I DO NOT WANT TO SEE ANY GAMES OR ANYONE GETTING AHEAD ON THE POWERPOINT!
2. You will take guided notes on the powerpoint.
3. You and a partner will complete an activity.
Warm Up:
Look at this photo.
CONTENT OBJECTIVE:
LANGUAGE OBJECTIVE:
HYPERTEXT WORDWALL:
ASSIGNMENT:
1. Please go to this link.
Today we are going to set the stage for this unit.
We are going to watch a powerpoint together: RISE OF BIG BUSINESS
DISCLAIMER: I HAVE THE COMPUTER PROGRAM OPEN ON MY COMPUTER THAT SHOWS ME WHAT EVERY SINGLE COMPUTER IN THE ROOM IS DOING! I DO NOT WANT TO SEE ANY GAMES OR ANYONE GETTING AHEAD ON THE POWERPOINT!
2. You will take guided notes on the powerpoint.
3. You and a partner will complete an activity.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Tuesday, October 13
Immigration
Warm-up:
Please go to the following link.
Colorado Immigration Chart from 2000
Please send me a comment that tells me the following facts.
1. Looking at the part of the chart that says REGION OF BIRTH OF FOREIGN BORN, what part of the world do most immigrants come from?
2. Looking at the part of the chart that says LANGUAGE SPOKEN AT HOME, what is the estimate of people who speak Asian and Pacific Islander languages who speak English less than very well?
3. Looking at the part of the chart that says ANCESTRY, what is the ancestory of most of the people in the census and which ancestry is the smallest number?
CONTENT OBJECTIVE:
I can write an opinion pre-assessment on Immigration.
LANGUAGE OBJECTIVE:
I can use correct language and conventions in my writing.
Immigration Pre-Assessment
Based on our discussion yesterday, please take out a piece of paper and answer these questions.
Please describe a problem the US has with immigration today? Is the government doing any to help this problem? Is the government making it worse? Is this problem bringing people closer together or is it making people take sides on the issue.
I am looking for 2 things.
1. What you think about immigration
2. How you write so I know where to start teaching writing with you.
Warm-up:
Please go to the following link.
Colorado Immigration Chart from 2000
Please send me a comment that tells me the following facts.
1. Looking at the part of the chart that says REGION OF BIRTH OF FOREIGN BORN, what part of the world do most immigrants come from?
2. Looking at the part of the chart that says LANGUAGE SPOKEN AT HOME, what is the estimate of people who speak Asian and Pacific Islander languages who speak English less than very well?
3. Looking at the part of the chart that says ANCESTRY, what is the ancestory of most of the people in the census and which ancestry is the smallest number?
CONTENT OBJECTIVE:
I can write an opinion pre-assessment on Immigration.
LANGUAGE OBJECTIVE:
I can use correct language and conventions in my writing.
Immigration Pre-Assessment
Based on our discussion yesterday, please take out a piece of paper and answer these questions.
Please describe a problem the US has with immigration today? Is the government doing any to help this problem? Is the government making it worse? Is this problem bringing people closer together or is it making people take sides on the issue.
I am looking for 2 things.
1. What you think about immigration
2. How you write so I know where to start teaching writing with you.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Monday October 12
NEW UNIT!!!!
Today we are going to begin Immigration. Urbanization, and the Progressive Era.
Warm-Up:
Please send me a comment about how you feel about immigration in the US. Do you support it? Do you not support it? How should it be handled? Please explain your answer.
CONTENT OBJECTIVE:
I can form and express an opinion about immigration in the US.
LANGUAGE OBJECTIVE:
I can use correct grammar to express my opinion.
HYPERTEXT WORD WALL:
IMMIGRATION
URBANIZATION
PROGRESSIVISM
ASSIGNMENT:
Today we are going to disucss attitudes about immigration as an introduction to this section of US History class.
Please consider the following statements. Do you agree with any? Do you disagree with any? Which ones? Why?
1. There are too many immigrants coming to the United States.
2. The U.S. government should put more Immigration and Naturalization Service border patrol agents on the border with Mexico.
3. Illegal immigrants take away jobs from U.S. citizens.
4. U.S. immigration policy has been fair to all groups entering the U.S.
5. If a country is having economic problems, the U.S. should allow its residents to come here for a better life.
6. Immigration has helped the United States.
7. Having a variety of cultures and languages in America benefits everyone.
8. Most immigrants come to the U.S. just to get on welfare.
9. Everyone who comes to the U.S. should be required to learn English.
10. If a country is having political problems, the U.S. should allow persecuted citizens from this country to seek asylum here.
When you are finished, please sign out of the blog and log off your computer. We are going to have an activity as soon as everyone is ready.
Today we are going to begin Immigration. Urbanization, and the Progressive Era.
Warm-Up:
Please send me a comment about how you feel about immigration in the US. Do you support it? Do you not support it? How should it be handled? Please explain your answer.
CONTENT OBJECTIVE:
I can form and express an opinion about immigration in the US.
LANGUAGE OBJECTIVE:
I can use correct grammar to express my opinion.
HYPERTEXT WORD WALL:
IMMIGRATION
URBANIZATION
PROGRESSIVISM
ASSIGNMENT:
Today we are going to disucss attitudes about immigration as an introduction to this section of US History class.
Please consider the following statements. Do you agree with any? Do you disagree with any? Which ones? Why?
1. There are too many immigrants coming to the United States.
2. The U.S. government should put more Immigration and Naturalization Service border patrol agents on the border with Mexico.
3. Illegal immigrants take away jobs from U.S. citizens.
4. U.S. immigration policy has been fair to all groups entering the U.S.
5. If a country is having economic problems, the U.S. should allow its residents to come here for a better life.
6. Immigration has helped the United States.
7. Having a variety of cultures and languages in America benefits everyone.
8. Most immigrants come to the U.S. just to get on welfare.
9. Everyone who comes to the U.S. should be required to learn English.
10. If a country is having political problems, the U.S. should allow persecuted citizens from this country to seek asylum here.
When you are finished, please sign out of the blog and log off your computer. We are going to have an activity as soon as everyone is ready.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Friday October 9
Test Day Part 2
2nd Part of the Test today.
Multiple Choice and short answer.
Good Luck!
New Unit will begin on Monday!
2nd Part of the Test today.
Multiple Choice and short answer.
Good Luck!
New Unit will begin on Monday!
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Thursday October 8
Test Day!!!
Show me what you know and how you write.
Writing assessment of Unit 3 TODAY!
GOOD LUCK!
Show me what you know and how you write.
Writing assessment of Unit 3 TODAY!
GOOD LUCK!
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Wednesday, October 7
Today we are going to review for the test we will be taking on Thursday and Friday.
You have 20 mins. to finish your tall tale from yesterday and then we are going to review.
Use this link for the review.
Go to #27 Closing the Western Frontier, save it to the desktop and then open it when it is time.
You have 20 mins. to finish your tall tale from yesterday and then we are going to review.
Use this link for the review.
Go to #27 Closing the Western Frontier, save it to the desktop and then open it when it is time.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Tuesday, October 6
Warm Up:
Please click on this link to review the characteristics of a tall tale.
CONTENT OBJECTIVE:
I can show my understanding of the Old West by writing a tall tale of my own.
LANGUAGE OBJECTIVE:
I can use proper grammar and conventions to write my tall tale.
Today you are going to use what you learned about Tall Tales yesterday to write your own.
Step 1:
Choose your historical fact.
Step 2:
Write your story about the historical fact using the characteristics of a tall tale.
Step 3:
Email it to Ms. G!
Make sure you have fun with this!!!!
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Monday October 5- US History
Warm-up:
Please create an account for your blog posts. In order to do that, you must click on "Followers" and create an account. This will let you email me your assignments. Please put your name in your account and the period number. If your name is Zelda Meyerstein and you are in Period 4, please make your account ZeldaM4.
Once you have figured this out, please send me a post, (something NICE) and I will give you points for doing this!
____________________
CONTENT OBJECTIVE:
I can read and understand a tall tale about the Old West and understand why they are important to making the Old West exciting.
LANGUAGE OBJECTIVE:
I can write my own tall tale of the old west based on real historical facts.
HYPERTEXT WORD WALL:
TALL TALE
SENSATIONALISM
_____________________
Assignment:
Please click on each of these links and read the tall tale from the old west.
What is a Tall Tale?
John Henry
Annie Oakley
Paul Bunyan
Johnny Appleseed
Discuss with your partner, what these tall tales might really be trying to say. Be prepared to tell the rest of the class what you think, in the last 15 minutes, because we will be having a discussion.
When you and your partner have come up with some ideas and you have some time, brainstorm an idea you have that you would like to write your own tall tale about.
What criteria does your tall tale have to have?
Please create an account for your blog posts. In order to do that, you must click on "Followers" and create an account. This will let you email me your assignments. Please put your name in your account and the period number. If your name is Zelda Meyerstein and you are in Period 4, please make your account ZeldaM4.
Once you have figured this out, please send me a post, (something NICE) and I will give you points for doing this!
____________________
CONTENT OBJECTIVE:
I can read and understand a tall tale about the Old West and understand why they are important to making the Old West exciting.
LANGUAGE OBJECTIVE:
I can write my own tall tale of the old west based on real historical facts.
HYPERTEXT WORD WALL:
TALL TALE
SENSATIONALISM
_____________________
Assignment:
Please click on each of these links and read the tall tale from the old west.
What is a Tall Tale?
John Henry
Annie Oakley
Paul Bunyan
Johnny Appleseed
Discuss with your partner, what these tall tales might really be trying to say. Be prepared to tell the rest of the class what you think, in the last 15 minutes, because we will be having a discussion.
When you and your partner have come up with some ideas and you have some time, brainstorm an idea you have that you would like to write your own tall tale about.
What criteria does your tall tale have to have?
- needs to be based on a real event
- has to be sensational
- has to have a main character who does amazing things
- has to make the Old West look exciting to people reading your tall tale!
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