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French and Indian War Road to the Revolution


October 27--The French and Indian War powerpoint in class. (Click here to see the lesson)



October 28--What was the Albany Plan? Powerpoint in class with guided notes. Create your own political cartoon either supporting or opposing the Albany Plan. Please use color to enhance your political cartoon. DUE MONDAY!
Click here to see 'The Albany Plan of Union and Political Cartoons' powerpoint

October 29--Powerpoint in class "Road to War" with guided notes. Work on political cartoon with time remaining--due Monday!
Click here to see 'Road to War' powerpoint

Novemeber 1--Political cartoons due! "The War That Made America" video to review French and Indian War to date and introduction to British General Edward Braddock. Students are to record 4 new facts they have learned from the video, due tomorrow.

Novemeber 2--"The Fighting of the French of the Indian War" powerpoint with guided notes. Homework: Sec. 1 review. Due tomorrow!!!
Click here to see 'Fighting of the French and Indian War' powerpoint

November 3--Finish yesterday's powerpoint, then "Geography of the French and Indian War" powerpoint and guided notes. Do in class Map of the French and Indian War. Due Friday.
Click here to see geography powerpoint

November 4--Reading in class pages 108-112 in class. Begin Chapter 4-Sec. 4 guided notes. Due Monday!! Study for the French and Indian War Assessment!!!!!!

November 5--French and Indian War catch up day! Finish map activity from Wednesday and Chapter 4-Sec. 4 guided notes from yesterday. If you have everything finished, you may take the practice quizzes below. You have a choise of 2 to take.

November 8--FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR ASSESSMENT in computer lab. Do your best!!! Turn in your guided notes and maps into your hour tray! REMEMBER: YOU MUST PASS THE ASSESSMENT WITH A 70% OR ABOVE. If you do not, you will have to retake the quiz in study hall. STUDY WHILE YOU CAN!

November 9--Begin Chapter 5-Sec. 1, reading and taking notes in class.

November 10--Road to the Revolution lesson taught and created by Ms. Koleczek.
Click here to see 'Road to the Revolutionary War' powerpoint

NOVEMBER 11--NO SCHOOL! CELEBRATE OUR AMERICAN HEROES!

November 12--Who are our veterans? Discussion about Veteran's Day. Create "Road to Revolution" booklet covers and color enhance acts/taxes covered so far.

November 15--Working on Road to Revolution booklets and power point slides 8-11. Study! COLONIAL TEA LETTERS DUE!

November 16--Boston Massacre reader's theatre play in class. Read and discuss.

November 17--Continue with Road to Revolution booklets, power point slides 12-15. Colonial tea RSVP instructions given out along with invitation. RSVP is due tomorrow!!!!!

November 18th--RSVP due! Finish power point and booklets. Study for Road to Revolution Assessment tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You must pass with a 70% or above.

November 19th--Review for assessment, assessment on Quia. Do your best!!!!!

November 22nd--Colonial Tea Etiquette Lesson with Mrs. Hopkins.

November 23rd--COLONIAL TEA! Remember there is a dress code for the day. Young ladies need to wear skirts or dresses. Young men need to wear button up shirt with tie or a collared shirt with tie along with dress pants or nice, dark colored jeans.

November 24th--The history of Thanksgiving in America mini-lesson. Shortened class hours today.

November 25-28--Thanksgiving Break! Enjoy the time with your family and friends.

CANNED FOOD DRIVE BEGINS. BRING IN LOOSE CHANGE OR NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS TO YOUR HOMEROOM ALL THIS WEEK AND NEXT WEEK. PLEASE HELP THOSE IN NEED HAVE FOOD FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

November 29th--Chapter 5, Section 3 guided reading notes and completed "Road to Revolution" booklets, due Wednesday. "The Shot Heard 'Round the World" short video, discuss the battle of Lexington and Concord.

November 30th--"April Morning" video with video comprehension wkst.

December 1--"April Morning" video with video comprehension wkst. Guided reading notes from Monday are due today along with Road to Revolution booklets.

December 2--Finish "April Morning" and complete reflection essay in class. Due at the end of the period.

December 3--Complete Chapter 5-Section 3 and 4 with guided reading notes. Due Monday if not finished today.

December 6 through December 15--Working on Chapter 6 guided reading packet in class for 1/2 the class period and watching "1776" with video comprehension wkst. for the last 1/2 of the period. Use your class time wisely to work on the guided reading packet!

December 16--Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party!!! Chapter 6 packet DUE TODAY!!!! Review for tomorrow's assessment and finish "1776" if necessary! STUDY FOR YOUR ASSESSMENT USING ALL OF THE GUIDED NOTES YOU HAVE!

December 17--American Revolutionary War Assessment on Quia. Do your best to pass!!!

December 20-23--"Felicity"

January 3, 2011--Teacher's Institute

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