We will complete our study of the foundations of America. Next week we will begin our study of the events that led to the American Revolution.

Study Clubs this week from 2:50-3:40 on Tuesday and Thursday.

Choices is due Monday.

Six Week Grading Period ends Thursday.

Monday, October 15, 2007

Choices is due today

Return American Foundations

New England Colonies
Middle Colonies
Southern Colonies
English Economic Plan

Introduce packet for American Foundations

Students are required to complete the following assignments to qualify for the exam:

New England Colonies
Middle Colonies
Southern Colonies
English Economic Plan

It is recommended to have the following completed to best prepare for the exam:

Theme Book 8 "American Traditions" - prewriting only
Theme Book 9 "Foreshadowing of Revolution" prewriting only

We will evaluate the packet tomorrow. Those not completed with required and recommended work will not participate in Chapter 5 Jeopardy during Language Arts.

Those not completed with required work will not take the exam.

Assign American Foundations Progress Report ~ 1750

- Discuss Assessment
- Discuss how each foundation manifests itself today
- Relevant historical setting and significance
- Distribute 5 X 8 index card
- Note that we have changed the day of assessment to Thursday. We will use both history and language arts periods for the assessment.

RODA ~ LT20 Trade Between England and the Colonies

Study Time

1. RODA ~ LT20
2. Turn in Choices
3. Theme Book 8 "American Traditions" Prewriting
4. Theme Book 9 "Foreshadowing of Revolution" Prewriting
5. Prepare card

Tuesday, October 16, 2007 ~ Study Club 2:50-3:40

Evaluate packets to determine test eligibility for American Foundations.

Review American Foundations Progress Report ~ 1750

- Review test procedures
- Review assessment challenge
- Remember, we the assessment will be on Thursday. We will use both history and language arts periods for the assessment.

1. Prepare for American Foundations - card
2. Language Arts - prepare for Dr. Grammar Test 1

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Dr. Grammar Assessment both history and language arts.

Thursday, October 18, 2007 ~ Study Club 2:50-3:40

American Foundations Assessment both history and language arts.

Friday, October 19, 2007

No School ~ Data Day

A Look Ahead . . .

Monday ~ Begin study of the events that led to the American Revolution in Chapter 7