This Week in History
If you are looking for class specific resources try the appropriate Unit Topic.
Revolution of Control
French and Indian War
When the world comes together in one place there is bound to be ...Conflict.
To see the resources that we use in class visit the FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR TOPIC PAGE. This page also has materials that could be used to go beyond classroom learning.
Conflict
This week we will be discussing, watching examples of, and learning about....CONFLICT.
Balablok, Neighbours, When the Dust Settles and Elbow Room can all be found HERE!
It's already Week 3 (HOMECOMING) and the school year is off to a fast start. This week are are continue our work on writing and getting used to the MELLCon structure. We are introducing some historical primary source materials into your writing this week. This change will require you to take good notes, do some background research, as well as analysis of your learning.
Fault in Our Stars
Steps:
- Read Resource Packet
- Take Notes
- Use Notes to Determine President to be Removed
- Write out a convincing MELLCon Essay to explain your decision.
Getting Started
BEGINNING
Who am I?
- Main Idea, Evidence X 3, Conclusion
- Peer Editing
- Revision
- Turn in on Google Classroom
MIDDLE
Who is Mr. Symes?
- Observation
- Making Inferences
- Summarize
- Main Idea, Evidence x 3, Link to Explain x 3, Link to Connect x 3, Conclusion
- Turn in on Google Classroom
END
Fault in our Stars
- Hero Worship
- Reading Strategies
- Gathering Historical Text Evidence
First Week in History
This week is all about getting to know each other and a feel for how US History class is going to work and what we are going to be doing.
Here are a few Learning Targets for Week 1
1. Get to know one another.
- Who is _________?
- Who is Mr. Symes?
2. Get organized for future success.
-create a "US History" Folder
-within the US History Folder create a "History Notes" document
3. Register/Login and use online tools that will be used throughout the year.
- Newsela - Who am I? Read and Highlight Evidence
-CommonLit - Invictus - Read and Answer Questions
-GilderLehrman - Register
4. Begin practicing writing process for 8th grade - MELLCon
- Observations
- Making Inferences
- Analysis
- Summary Main Points