10/31/19

Today we worked in the library on our integrated essay.

Integrated Essay assignment sheet

Upcoming Dates:
11/4: Essay outline due

10/30/19

Today we took our Civil War unit exam. Students then had time to work on their integrated essay.

Integrated Essay assignment sheet

Upcoming Dates:
11/4: Essay outline due

10/29/19

Today students worked with Mrs. Cossano during class.

STUDY GUIDE Civil War unit

**REMINDER** Students voted to move our Civil War test up to Wednesday 10/30 to allow focus to shift to the integrated essay and leave the holiday free.

Integrated Essay assignment sheet

Upcoming Dates:
10/30: Civil War unit test
11/4: Essay outline due

10/28/19

Today we discussed the evolution of Racism. We looked at the "justifications" for racism and the impact on the African American image post-reconstruction.

Evolution of Racism notes

STUDY GUIDE Civil War unit

**REMINDER** Students voted to move our Civil War test up to Wednesday 10/30 to allow focus to shift to the integrated essay and leave the holiday free.

Integrated Essay assignment sheet

Upcoming Dates:
10/30: Civil War unit test
11/4: Essay outline due

10/25/19

Today we discussed the rhetoric of the Lost Cause and its lasting effects.

Lost Cause class notes

Homework due Monday: UDC catechism analysis paragraph

Upcoming Dates:
10/28: Read the UDC Catechisms. Write a paragraph answering the question at the top.
11/1: Civil War Unit Exam

10/24/19

Today we discussed the Fall of Reconstruction.

Fall of Reconstruction class notes

Upcoming Dates:
10/28: Read the UDC Catechisms. Write a paragraph answering the question at the top.
11/1: Civil War Unit Exam

10/23/19

Today students worked with Mrs. Cossano on LA.

10/22/19

Today we discussed Reconstruction and the toll of the Civil War. We did a group graded discussion. If absent, please complete a written response to the blue questions on slide 10 in the powerpoint below and give to Mrs. Santos. We also took a reading quiz so don't forget to schedule a make-up.

Reconstruction class notes

10/21/19

Today discussed the basics of the Civil War. We also wrote a response to a document based question (DBQ) on the Gettysburg Address. If absent, read the Gettysburg Address and answer the questions at the top, link below.

Gettysburg Address DBQ

Civil War Class notes

Upcoming Dates:
10/22: Reading Notes on Chapter 11 of TCI (questions on Homework slide in above powerpoint)

10/18/19

Today we got an overview of the Civil War by looking at key people/places, advantages/disadvantages of each side and tactics of each side. Class notes are below. Stop when you get to the homework slide. We will break down the war on Monday.

Civil War Class notes

Upcoming Dates:
10/22: Reading Notes on Chapter 11 of TCI (questions on Homework slide in above powerpoint)

10/17/19

Today we took and open note mid-unit quiz covering everything from Abolition/female reformers through the Civil War timeline.

**If absent, I have assigned you to flex time on Wednesday October 23rd to make-up the quiz. If you would like to take it a different time, please email Mrs. Santos.

Upcoming Dates:
10/22: Reading Notes on Chapter 11 of TCI

10/16/19

PSAT DAY

10/15/19

Today we discussed the second half of our analytical timeline. Discussion questions and additional information are in the class notes below. Students will turn in their timelines after the quiz on Thursday.

Timeline Discussion

Upcoming Dates:
10/17: Mid-unit quiz (Women, Abolition, Expansion, Mexican/American War, Timeline)

10/11/19

Today students had a work day to complete their Civil War analytical timeline.

Upcoming Dates:
10/15: Civil War Timeline full due
10/17: Mid-unit quiz (Women, Abolition, Expansion, Mexican/American War, Timeline)

10/10/19

Today we debriefed the first half of our analytical timeline as a class. Tomorrow will be a work day for the second half. If you have a laptop, I recommend bringing it to class to maximize your work time.

Analytical Timeline instructions

Upcoming Dates:
10/15: Civil War Timeline full due
10/17: Mid-unit quiz (Women, Abolition, Expansion, Mexican/American War, Timeline)

10/9/19

Today students worked on LA with Mrs. Cossano.

Analytical Timeline instructions

Upcoming Dates:
10/10: Civil War Timeline first half due
10/15: Civil War Timeline full due
10/17: Mid-unit quiz (Women, Abolition, Expansion, Mexican/American War, Timeline)

10/8/19

Today students began work on their Road to Civil War analytical timeline. Instructions are below.

Analytical Timeline instructions

Upcoming Dates:
10/10: Civil War Timeline first half due
10/15: Civil War Timeline full due
10/17: Mid-unit quiz (Women, Abolition, Expansion, Mexican/American War, Timeline)

10/7/19

Today we discussed Westward Expansion and the Texas war for Independence. Students then discussed the Mexican American War with their table groups using the readings from the weekend.

Expansion and War notes

If absent, review the questions at the end of the slide and make sure you can discuss these ideas. Jot down answers in your notes.

Please note, that tomorrow's flex time will now be devoted to those desiring to do test corrections. You may gain back up to  half of the points you missed if completed thoroughly. If you would like to sign up and have been locked out, contact Mrs. Santos. You may also do test corrections on Wednesday's flex time. Before and after school is also an option. Tuesday the 15th will be the final day for corrections.

10/4/19

Today we discussed Abolition in groups and answered some analysis questions about our Abolitionist readings.

Abolition class notes

Abolitionist discussion questions (if absent, answer these questions on your own and turn in to Mrs. Santos)

Homework: Below are the Mexican America War readings that will be due on Monday. For the American perspective, just take notes like a textbook reading. For the Mexican perspective you may critically read. If you have printing issues, feel free to just write down your thoughts on the Mexican Viewpoint.

American Perspective M-A War

Mexican Perspective M-A War

10/3/19

Today we discussed female reformers during the early 1800s.

Female reformers class notes

Homework due tomorrow: Abolitionist readings

Below are the Mexican America War readings that will be due on Monday. For the American perspective, just take notes like a textbook reading. For the Mexican perspective you may critically read.

American Perspective M-A War

Mexican Perspective M-A War

Upcoming Dates:
10/4: Abolitionist readings due

10/2/19

Today students took the Early America unit test. If absent, please schedule a time with Mrs. Santos to make up the test.

Upcoming Dates:
10/4: Abolitionist readings due

10/1/19

Today students worked during the extended period on Transcendentalism with Mrs. Cossano.

**Note that the due date for the Abolitionist readings has been moved to Friday 10/4.

Upcoming Dates:
10/2: Early America Test
10/4: Abolitionist readings due