There is no HW tonight.
However, there will be HW over the weekend. Please remember to take your book and spirals home.
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Propaganda Poster
1. Work on your propaganda poster. Get it close to completion because you will only have about 15 minutes of class to work on it tomorrow.
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Chapter 6
1. Preview & Read Chapter 6 (all)
2. Answer questions #12, 17, 21-24 on pages 196-197.
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DUE: TOMORROW
2. Answer questions #12, 17, 21-24 on pages 196-197.
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DUE: TOMORROW
Monday, November 27, 2006
Declaration of Independence
1. Translate the two sentences we read in class (the most important and second most important sentences in American history). They must be in your own words (and NOT what it says in the margin). What do these sentences mean to YOU? How do you feel about them? Why?
2. Make an argument that either supports or refutes this statement: The purpose of government is to protect basic rights. You should have your introductory paragraph plus one or two supporting paragraphs.
2. Make an argument that either supports or refutes this statement: The purpose of government is to protect basic rights. You should have your introductory paragraph plus one or two supporting paragraphs.
Friday, November 17, 2006
Weekend HW Plus INFO--READ CAREFULLY!
1. HW that was due for today (Friday) will be checked on Monday.
2. Reminder: Star Wars Mini-Project is due on Monday (and you may NOT use a HW pass to get out of it).
3. Weekend HW (you MAY use a HW pass for this, BUT it will eventually have to be turned in before your final):
Quotation work:
Take the quotation you agree with the most, and make an argument for why it is correct. Begin to write an essay proving your point. However, you may NOT use personal pronouns. Please type this up and have a minimum of 3 paragraphs. You will be graded on thesis statement, and support points.
2. Reminder: Star Wars Mini-Project is due on Monday (and you may NOT use a HW pass to get out of it).
3. Weekend HW (you MAY use a HW pass for this, BUT it will eventually have to be turned in before your final):
Quotation work:
Take the quotation you agree with the most, and make an argument for why it is correct. Begin to write an essay proving your point. However, you may NOT use personal pronouns. Please type this up and have a minimum of 3 paragraphs. You will be graded on thesis statement, and support points.
Thursday, November 16, 2006
French & Indian War/Taxation
Use your book/outline to help you answer the following questions:
A. Summarize the reasons for the French/Indian War.
B. What was the outcome of the War?
C. What were some of the direct reasons for new taxes being imposed on the Colonists?
D. What were the most egregious (look it up) taxes imposed on the colonists? Why? (Make an argument)
A. Summarize the reasons for the French/Indian War.
B. What was the outcome of the War?
C. What were some of the direct reasons for new taxes being imposed on the Colonists?
D. What were the most egregious (look it up) taxes imposed on the colonists? Why? (Make an argument)
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Colonial Homework
Try your hand at the questions on pages 134-135.
DUE: TOMORROW
- Complete 1-11 in your spirals.
- For #10, also answer this question: c) The free enterprise system certainly benefitted many individuals during the colonial period, but not everyone. Who/what groups did it hurt and why? Provide examples.
- For #11-- you might have to look up "milestone" to understand the question. Try your hand at it.
DUE: TOMORROW
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