November 14

Journal #4: Draw a castle :) 

In Class:   Today you filled out notes on pages 7-9 of the packet! On the map make sure you that you Label 5 cities, countries, ocean, 3 seas, Mt. Fuji. 

LEARNING TARGET DAY 6

              Homework: Ch. 13- Lesson 1 AND study for test... its coming up on Friday! 

November 11

Journal #3: Would you rather be feared or loved?

In Class:  Today you filled out pages 10-11 of your note packet! We learned about the rise of Genghis Khan and his achievements.  (pg. 11 gives you a word bank and paragraph--- if you weren't able to finish in class this will be homework) 

I want you to think about the question "Was Genghis Khan a great leader or murderer?" What evidence do you have to answer this question? 

Homework: Ch. 11- Lesson 3 + Learning Target Day 5; if you didn't pick up a unit review make sure you do so! The test is one week from today :) 

Nov 9/10

Journal: Øtake 5 minutes to reflect on the election last night-

ØPlease take the time to express your thoughts, concerns, hopes/optimism, fears

ØThis is a FREEWRITE- do not worry about grammar, spelling,  complete sentences etc. This is the time for you to explore your raw thought. 

In Class: Today we learned about Post-Classical China, focusing on the dynasties.  You completed group learning centers; if you were absent you will need to come in during tutor time to complete this activity! 

Homework: Ch. 11- Lesson 2

Nov 7

Journal #1: Should we be worried about radical or moderate religions or groups? Why or why not?

In Class:  Today we started our new unit! We focused on the Rise of Islam today and filled out pages 4-6 of your note packet. You also read the article 'GROWING UP SAUDI' and answered the question  2 Similarities/3 Differences between yourself & the article you read. **Article under the Unit 5 Tab! 

 LEARNING TARGET DAY 1

Homework: Ch. 9 Lesson 2

Nov 4

Today we talked about your Unit 4 Tests; Several of you did not take this test seriously and your grade reflects this. In each class we discussed your tests and really what it came down to is this:

1. You had 3 weeks with your review and waited until a day or 2 before the test to start working on it.  I mentioned daily in class to get started on your reviews AND posted about it on the blog as well. 

2. You used google as a source for your answers instead of the book (which I warned you about) 

3. NOBODY came in during any of my tutor times to work on reviews, ask questions about the reviews, check answers etc. 

4. I gave you about 35 minutes last Friday to work on your reviews- several of you chose to work on other homework, talk with friends, play on your phones etc. 

It is because of the issues above that the vast majority of you struggled and failed. I am very disappointed in your effort for this past unit and I expect you to change your study habits and effort for this upcoming unit.

As far as the test goes,  I gave you a 2nd chance today----- this will not happen again.  You were allowed test corrections for 1/2 points back due at the end of class.  Please make sure that you are doing your readings, using your study guide, tutor times etc. in the future and have a great weekend :) 

Nov 2/3

TEST DAY TODAY 

You will have about 20 minutes to review and get your packets turned in before we start the test! 

Homework: Chapter 9 Lesson 1

Nov 1

Today we finished up your plague notes + Learning Target for day 7!!! 

We reviewed for the rest of class...... it was very apparent from our review today that most of you have not studied, nor read the book to fill out your review; I suggest you spend a considerable amount of time tonight/tomorrow preparing for this test and use this as a lesson to not procrastinate for future tests :) 

**Packets, Chivalry Points and Test are all next time I see you- make sure that you are working diligently to complete these items