We continue our study of the events that led to the American Revolution.

Monday, November 12, 2007

No School ~ Honoring veterans on Veterans Day

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Reminder: Reading Guide 7-5

Assignment due Thursday
Reading Quiz 7-5 on Friday
Points of Emphasis available

Distribute LT17 ~ Why Independence?

Students may begin working on this tomorrow provided Reading Guide 7-5 is completed

Correct/discuss Reading Guide 7-4

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

LT17 ~ Why Independence?

Students may begin working on this today provided Reading Guide 7-5 is completed

Study Time

1. Complete Reading Guide 7-5
2. RODA ~ LT17 "Why Independence"
3. Reading Quiz 7-5 Points of Emphasis
4. Theme Books

Thursday, November 15, 2007 ~ Study Club 7:00 - 7:45 AM

Discuss Reading Guide 7-5 DP (51-53)

Review "American Identity" support available in textbook:

158 - John Adams - "our presses have groaned . . ."

159 - boycott - joined together

159 - Grenville, Townshend dispute - "America"

165 - newspaper about boycott - "...to your country"

165 - Sam Adams - "...to save the country"

166 - John Adams - "...turning point in history"

RODA ~ LT19 "The Shot Heard Round the World"

Study Time

1. RODA ~ LT19 "The Shot Heard Round the World"
2. RODA ~ LT17 "Why Independence"
3. Theme Books

Friday, November 16, 2007

Reading Quiz 7-5

Qualifier = Completed Reading Guide 7-5
Include Points of Emphasis if a student has them

Study Time

1. Complete Reading Quiz 7-5
2. RODA ~ LT19 "The Shot Heard Round the World"
3. RODA ~ LT17 "Why Independence"
4. Theme Books

Monday, November 19, 2007

Organize Packets for Chapter 7 Test - due Monday, November 26

Study Time

1. RODA ~ LT19 "The Shot Heard Round the World"
2. RODA ~ LT17 "Why Independence"
3. Theme Books

Correct/discuss Reading Guide 7-5

Tuesday, November 20, 2007 ~ Study Club 2:50-3:40

Preliminary Evaluation - Packets

Patrick Henry - March, 1775

Discuss historical setting presented on page 172 of Henry's famous line: "I know not what course others may take. But as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!"

Consider adding this to the last page of quotes on LT17 "Why Independence"

Study Time

1. RODA ~ LT17 "Why Independence"
2. Theme Books

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Preparation for Chapter 7 test

Thursday, November 22, 2007

No School ~ Thanksgiving Break

Friday, November 23, 2007

No School ~ Thanksgiving Break