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April 29, 2008

Tuesday

Congratulations - You have completed the CRCT testing !

6th,3rd and 2nd periods should complete your class assignment

1st and 7th - Be sure to scan the first 2 sections of chapter 13.

April 25, 2008

Friday

No Homework....take a break after several days of testing :)

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April 22, 2008

Tuesday

In class today - A look at CRCT Practice

Get a good night's rest.

Have extra pencils and something to read after testing.

Complete the Civil Rights Vocabulary if not previously completed.

Schedule for Wednesday classes after testing - 8th grade - 2,1,7, then connections

April 21, 2008

Monday

Today in class....

1,2,3, - Review activities completed and presentations begin.

6,7 - Civil Rights vocabulary assigned

Homework - all classes

Complete vocabulary - As you review section 3 of chapter 12, you may want to use your "sticky note" method to note "individual people.groups and events". Be able to put the significance of these factors in  a timeline or flowchart to portray the sequence of events as presented in this section.

April 18, 2008

Fabulous Friday !

Projects were due today.If you were not in class,they should be brought to me before homeroom on Monday.

6th / 7th

In class  today - quick review for CRCT facts and format....

Civil Rights - Guided Reading and fact finding with a partner

1,2,3, - Review activity prepared for Monday

Enjoy the weekend!

April 14, 2008

Welcome Back !

We are on the "Home Stretch" !

This week in class - Chapter 12 and a portion of Chapter 13 -

Today/Tonight Reading - pages 424 - 451 - Sticky Notes as you read....Terms on page 421

Discussion on Tuesday

Remember that you have 2 options for CRCT practice and will receive bonus points for the online practice.

Weekly Project

Visual Essay – Chapter 12

This assignment will be your test for this chapter/period of history

A visual representation of the period – to include pictures from online sources, magazines, newspapers or other resources.

Words – people ,places, events, dates, concepts, quotes(at least 3)

The final product will reflect the major concepts,changes and priority people of this period of time. Your collage will tell the story…


Due Friday,4/18

Details for size and format discussed in class.

April 03, 2008

Thursday

Today in class - Chapter 11 test

No homework

Field Day Friday !

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April 01, 2008

Tuesday

In class today - Study Guide for Chapter 11 test on Thursday....Be sure to review all of the chapter - including pictures, illustrations and captions.

Students were given the information about the Online Assessment System. Students can log on at https://www.georgiaoas.org  in order to review CRCT format and practice questions.

Remember - With our performing arts presentation on Wednesday, you will not attend 2nd or 3rd periods.Don't forget your test on Thursday.

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