12/21: US History 2

LTs:

   I can analyze Native American & European attitudes towards nature and society.

Daily- I can differentiate between Native American and European uses of the environment.

OR

Daily- I can explain the causes and impacts of King Philip's War. _____________________________________________________

Plan of the Day:

1. Do Now- Pick up last class's worksheet.

2. Your OTHER activity- Complete the option you did not complete last class. Option 4 is no longer an option.

3. If you can turn in TWO final drafts, you can do today's final activity: Watching the film compression of AVATAR and reflection on how that relates to what we are currently learning.

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TOPIC 1: European Uses of Nature  

Instructions: Click on the link above to access the reading. You can choose one of the FOUR options for an AfL grade. This must be completed no later than 10:45, for you to earn time to work on your AOL. Today's participation will be graded for the LT and the HOW Participation.

Show me that you can differentiate between Native American and European uses of the environment.
Option 1: Venn Diagram	Option 2: T-Chart
In this Venn diagram, you must include at least 20 total points, comparing the Native American and English viewpoints. Most of the points should be for the English viewpoints.	Create a T-chart with at least 25 points, with the Native Americans on one side, English colonists on the other.
Option 3: Illustration of Colonial English Village	Option 4: Images in Action
Create a drawing of an English Colonial village (think about Plimoth Plantation). In this you will need to label the major points of the reading, including the fences the agriculture, the roads, etc.	With one other partner, create a series of 5 pictures that clearly show the ENGLISH view of nature. You should pick 5 themes for each of the images and CLEARLY act it out. The images will need to be printed and then captioned.

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TOPIC 2: King Phillip's War:

Instructions: Watch the two videos on today’s blog to access information about King Phillip’s War. You can choose one of the FOUR options for an AfL grade. This must be completed no later than 10:45, for you to earn time to work on your AOL. Today's participation will be graded for the LT and the HOW Participation.

Video 1: http://youtu.be/_DCFIJ26EaI
Video 2: http://youtu.be/7GMV0OQjGsM
Video 3: http://youtu.be/UxE-_o63v-A

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Homework: 
Complete your DRAFT work. Your FINAL due date is on Friday.
THERE IS NO HISTORY HW over the BREAK.
 

AVATAR:

Reflection Prompt: How does this film connect to what we are currently learning? Post your reflection by entering it below (under the video).

12/20: US History 1

LTs:

   I can analyze Native American & European attitudes towards nature and society.

Daily- I can differentiate between Native American and European uses of the environment.

OR

Daily- I can explain the causes and impacts of King Philip's War. _____________________________________________________

Plan of the Day:

1. Do Now- Pick up last class's worksheet.

2. Your OTHER activity- Complete the option you did not complete last class. Option 4 is no longer an option.

3. If you can turn in TWO final drafts, you can do today's final activity: Watching the film compression of AVATAR and reflection on how that relates to what we are currently learning.

_____________________________________________________

TOPIC 1: European Uses of Nature  

Instructions: Click on the link above to access the reading. You can choose one of the FOUR options for an AfL grade. This must be completed no later than 10:45, for you to earn time to work on your AOL. Today's participation will be graded for the LT and the HOW Participation.

Show me that you can differentiate between Native American and European uses of the environment.
Option 1: Venn Diagram	Option 2: T-Chart
In this Venn diagram, you must include at least 20 total points, comparing the Native American and English viewpoints. Most of the points should be for the English viewpoints.	Create a T-chart with at least 25 points, with the Native Americans on one side, English colonists on the other.
Option 3: Illustration of Colonial English Village	Option 4: Images in Action
Create a drawing of an English Colonial village (think about Plimoth Plantation). In this you will need to label the major points of the reading, including the fences the agriculture, the roads, etc.	With one other partner, create a series of 5 pictures that clearly show the ENGLISH view of nature. You should pick 5 themes for each of the images and CLEARLY act it out. The images will need to be printed and then captioned.

_____________________________________________________

TOPIC 2: King Phillip's War:

Instructions: Watch the two videos on today’s blog to access information about King Phillip’s War. You can choose one of the FOUR options for an AfL grade. This must be completed no later than 10:45, for you to earn time to work on your AOL. Today's participation will be graded for the LT and the HOW Participation.

Video 1: http://youtu.be/_DCFIJ26EaI
Video 2: http://youtu.be/7GMV0OQjGsM
Video 3: http://youtu.be/UxE-_o63v-A

_____________________________________________________

Homework: 
Complete your DRAFT work. Your FINAL due date is on Friday.
THERE IS NO HISTORY HW over the BREAK.
 

AVATAR:

Reflection Prompt: How does this film connect to what we are currently learning? Post your reflection by entering it below (under the video).

12/19: US History 2

LTs:

   I can analyze Native American & European attitudes towards nature and society.

Daily- I can differentiate between Native American and European uses of the environment.

OR

Daily- I can explain the causes and impacts of King Philip's War. _____________________________________________________

Plan of the Day:

1. Do Now- Go online to the blog and make TWO decisions.

                   Pick a TOPIC: English Nature or King Phillip's War?

                   Which OPTION will you use to show your learning?

2. Your ACTIVITY

3. Any additional time will be spent on writing drafts (during this time, you will set a measurable goal-- if you fail to meet this goal, you will forfeit the opportunity to work in class during the next period).

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TOPIC 1: European Uses of Nature  

Instructions: Click on the link above to access the reading. You can choose one of the FOUR options for an AfL grade. This must be completed no later than 10:30, for you to earn time to work on your AOL. Today's participation will be graded for the LT and the HOW Participation.

Show me that you can differentiate between Native American and European uses of the environment.
Option 1: Venn Diagram	Option 2: T-Chart
In this Venn diagram, you must include at least 20 total points, comparing the Native American and English viewpoints. Most of the points should be for the English viewpoints.	Create a T-chart with at least 25 points, with the Native Americans on one side, English colonists on the other.
Option 3: Illustration of Colonial English Village	Option 4: Images in Action
Create a drawing of an English Colonial village (think about Plimoth Plantation). In this you will need to label the major points of the reading, including the fences the agriculture, the roads, etc.	With one other partner, create a series of 5 pictures that clearly show the ENGLISH view of nature. You should pick 5 themes for each of the images and CLEARLY act it out. The images will need to be printed and then captioned.

_____________________________________________________

TOPIC 2: King Phillip's War:

Instructions: Watch the two videos on today’s blog to access information about King Phillip’s War. You can choose one of the FOUR options for an AfL grade. This must be completed no later than 10:30, for you to earn time to work on your AOL. Today's participation will be graded for the LT and the HOW Participation.

Video 1: http://youtu.be/_DCFIJ26EaI
Video 2: http://youtu.be/7GMV0OQjGsM
Video 3: http://youtu.be/UxE-_o63v-A

_____________________________________________________

Homework: 
Complete your DRAFT work. Your FINAL due date is on Friday.
 

12/18: US History 1

LTs:

   I can analyze Native American & European attitudes towards nature and society.

Daily- I can differentiate between Native American and European uses of the environment.

OR

Daily- I can explain the causes and impacts of King Philip's War. _____________________________________________________

Plan of the Day:

1. Do Now- Go online to the blog and make TWO decisions.

                   Pick a TOPIC: English Nature or King Phillip's War?

                   Which OPTION will you use to show your learning?

2. Your ACTIVITY

3. Any additional time will be spent on writing drafts (during this time, you will set a measurable goal-- if you fail to meet this goal, you will forfeit the opportunity to work in class during the next period).

_____________________________________________________

TOPIC 1: European Uses of Nature  

Instructions: Click on the link above to access the reading. You can choose one of the FOUR options for an AfL grade. This must be completed no later than 10:30, for you to earn time to work on your AOL. Today's participation will be graded for the LT and the HOW Participation.

Show me that you can differentiate between Native American and European uses of the environment.
Option 1: Venn Diagram	Option 2: T-Chart
In this Venn diagram, you must include at least 20 total points, comparing the Native American and English viewpoints. Most of the points should be for the English viewpoints.	Create a T-chart with at least 25 points, with the Native Americans on one side, English colonists on the other.
Option 3: Illustration of Colonial English Village	Option 4: Images in Action
Create a drawing of an English Colonial village (think about Plimoth Plantation). In this you will need to label the major points of the reading, including the fences the agriculture, the roads, etc.	With one other partner, create a series of 5 pictures that clearly show the ENGLISH view of nature. You should pick 5 themes for each of the images and CLEARLY act it out. The images will need to be printed and then captioned.

_____________________________________________________

TOPIC 2: King Phillip's War:

Instructions: Watch the two videos on today’s blog to access information about King Phillip’s War. You can choose one of the FOUR options for an AfL grade. This must be completed no later than 10:30, for you to earn time to work on your AOL. Today's participation will be graded for the LT and the HOW Participation.

Video 1: http://youtu.be/_DCFIJ26EaI
Video 2: http://youtu.be/7GMV0OQjGsM
Video 3: http://youtu.be/UxE-_o63v-A

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Homework: 
Complete your DRAFT work. Your FINAL due date is on Friday.
 

12/17: US History 1 and 2

LTs:

   I can analyze Native American & European attitudes towards nature and society.

   I can represent my understanding of historical events and beliefs through a vignette.

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Students Who Came Prepared with Two Drafts:

1. Vignette Self-Reflection

2. Peer Feedback on Vignettes and Essay

3. Continue drafting in class (students had about 20 minutes to draft/write)

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Students Who DID NOT Come Prepared with Two Drafts:

90 minutes of writing time to prepare drafts

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AOL DUE ON FRIDAY!!

All students are responsible to turn in two completed, final drafts for the Humanities (English and History). The final due date for both written assignments is on Friday, December 21, 2012. If you miss this deadline, you will earn scores of zero for the assessed learning targets and scores of 1 for Habits of Work, in accordance with the Habits of Work policy.

Please see the RUBRICS below for guidance on quality criteria. The first is the Vignette Rubric, the second is for the CP Essay.

12/14- US History 2

LTs:

   I can analyze Native American & European attitudes towards nature and society.

   I can represent my understanding of historical events and beliefs through a vignette.

   I can prep for my SLCs.

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POD: 

Do Now- 

1. Take out all the materials you need for your vignette writing (this includes planning documents, what you have for rough drafts, etc.)
2. On a post-it note, tell me WHERE ARE YOU? (use the scale below). ALSO, tell me what you need from me to be successful today.

1	2	3	4
I have nothing...	I have the planning documents done for ONE.	I have the planning documents done for TWO.	(1, 2, AND 3) One Draft DONE

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Indie Vignette(s)/Essay Work (until 9:15AM)

 Reseat by where you are...

1	1
1		2	2
3		2	2
3		4	4

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SLC- Guidance on Completion

 Collect your working folder. Complete the second side.

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HW:

Your TWO drafts are DUE NLT MONDAY. 

** Please keep in mind that not having your homework will result in you missing out on learning collaboratively. You will have to do the SAME amount of work, without the benefit of a group.***

12/13- US History 1

LTs:

   I can analyze Native American & European attitudes towards nature and society.

   I can represent my understanding of historical events and beliefs through a vignette.

_______________________________________________

POD: 

Do Now- 

       1. Take out all the materials you need for your vignette writing (this includes 

               planning documents, what you have for rough drafts, etc.)

       2. On a post-it note, tell me WHERE ARE YOU? (use the scale below).

               ALSO, tell me what you need from me to be successful today.

1	2	3	4
I have nothing...	I have the planning documents done for ONE.	I have the planning documents done for TWO.	(1, 2, AND 3) One Draft DONE

_______________________________________________

Indie Vignette(s)/Essay Work (until 10:55)

 Reseat by where you are...

1	1
1		2	2
3		2	2
3		4	4

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SLC- Guidance on Completion

 Collect your working folder. Complete the second side.

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HW:

Your TWO drafts are DUE NLT MONDAY. 

** Please keep in mind that not having your homework will result in you missing out on learning collaboratively. You will have to do the SAME amount of work, without the benefit of a group.***

 

 

12/12- US History 2

LTs:

   I can analyze Native American & European attitudes towards nature and society.

   I can represent my understanding of historical events and beliefs through a vignette.

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POD:

 1. Do Now- Turn in your Gallery Walk Materials IMMEDIATELY (make sure name is on it, to get credit).

2A. GALLERY WALK- for extension students (ones who are caught up). Extra time is time to work on your Vignette/Essays.

2B.  OWE ME WORK-Students who owe me something must complete their work today. If not, they need to see me in Renaissance.

3. SLC Preparation: Using the purple or orange sheet, prepare for your SLC.

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YOU OWE ME:

Mike Brewer
Demona
Jerrick
Sarah
Calvin
Steven F
Erica
Justin
Kim
Mary
Emily
Quinn
Michaela
Nate

** If not on this list, please take part in Gallery Walk.

 

Pequot War Film (some on YouTube, and more)                   Worksheet linked here: Click here for worksheet

Do Now- Why Euros wanted to explore AND Exit Ticket- Success/Failure

Columbian Exchange LT1 and LT2

LOTUS (MISSING OR 1)

Image Analysis Pequot War 1

 

DO Now- Pequot War Image Map Analysis Sheet- http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/worksheets/map.html

See image/map here

 

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Student Led Conference History Prep

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HW:

WORK ON YOUR DRAFT for the VIGNETTE(s)/ESSAY.

If you still owe me something, you must come at Renaissance, or you will have lunch detention.

That is:

Mike Brewer
Demona
Jerrick
Sarah
Calvin
Steven F
Erica
Justin M
Kim
Mary
Emily
Quinn
Michaela
Nate

12/11: US History 1

LTs:

   I can analyze Native American & European attitudes towards nature and society.

   I can represent my understanding of historical events and beliefs through a vignette.

_______________________________________________

POD:

 1. Do Now- Turn in your Gallery Walk Materials IMMEDIATELY (make sure name is on it, to get credit).

2. GALLERY WALK- for extension students (ones who are caught up). Extra time is time to work on your Vignette/Essays.

3.  OWE ME WORK-Students who owe me something must complete their work today. If not, they will see me in Renaissance.

4. SLC Preparation: Using the purple or orange sheet, prepare for your SLC.

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YOU OWE ME:

Kyle, you still owe me $1 for replacement FW journals.

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STUDENT	Video HOW and  Video LINK	CE Do Now and Exit Ticket	Impact of Early Societies and Successes and Failures	LOTUS (MISSING OR 1)	Image Analysis
Victoria			M
Cristian	M
Joey	M			M	M
Maddy	M				M
Noah D
Billy	M
Brendan	M	M			M
Patrick			M		M
Kara
Hugo	M
Mat				M
Nai	M
Kyle	M			M	M
Nate
AnnaFaith
Sam
Kassie	M
Katie
Noah V	M

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SLCs:

Student Led Conferences
Expeditionary Learning Schools consider the relationship between students’ families and the school to be of paramount importance.  During the school year, we invite students and their families to attend formal conferences that replace the traditional parent/teacher conference.  SLCs are attended by the student, parent/guardian, and other adults the student would like present. The crew leader facilitates the meeting, but the student is in charge.

During the conference, students explain their progress toward and mastery of both academic (content/skill) and Habits of Work  targets.  Students justify their progress by leading their families through a portfolio of assignments culled from academic classes. 

Students justify quarter grades in each class by referencing specific assignments that show their mastery of learning targets.  Students also complete self-evaluations of their performance in each class and share them with their families.  Students are held accountable for their progress when they explain areas of strength and areas in need of improvement.  The tone of the conference is positive with a focus on what can be done to ensure success as opposed to what has been done poorly.  

 Why we have SLCs

• To increase student accountability and autonomy concerning academics and their Habits of Work (HOWs).
• To hone student verbal communication and critical thinking skills.
• To emphasize TGS's student centered philosophy.
• To build open relationships with families concerning student progress at TGS
• To help students meet speaking standards.
• To teach students how to persuade by substantiating claims with evidence.

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HW:

1. Students who did not do the gallery walk must complete the Gallery Walk make-up assignment by looking at each of the resources online HERE, due Thursday.

2. Read the King Phillip's War piece. Text-code.

3. If you still owe me something, you must come at Renaissance, or you will have lunch detention.