Tuesday November 5, 2013 Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain the history of political parties in the United States. Agenda Q.O.D.:

Tuesday November 5, 2013

Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain the history of political parties in the United States.Agenda

Q.O.D.: CNN Fast Facts QuestionsGroup Work

Informational Text Discussion/Report OutHistory of Political Parties Work/Report Out

Exit Activity: Political Parties QuestionHomework: Complete guided reading and review book worksheets due on Thursday 11/7

11/5 Fast Facts Questions

1. What were some of the electoral events described in today's program?

2. Who is Edward Snowden? Why did he leave the United States?

3. If a solar flare occurs on the sun, about how long would it take to be seen through a telescope on Earth?

Informational Text Group Discussion

Provide a detail list of a history informational text paragraph setup.Provide at three examples of writing in an informative mannerProvide at three examples of lead in phrases into quotes and analyze

Thursday November 7, 2013


Q.O.D.: CNN Fast Facts QuestionsReview HomeworkIndependent Work

Complete #1 and 2 a-d on National Bank ReadingBe prepared to report out answers in groups

Group Work: National Bank DiscusiionExit Activity:


1. What were the results of yesterday's elections in New York City, Virginia and New Jersey? 2. What portion of the year is Rjukan, Norway in the shade? Why? How did the town recently address this issue? 3. What new details have emerged about alleged player misconduct involving some members of the Miami Dolphins football team? What did people in the report say about these allegations?

10/7 Exit Activity

What was the purpose of the National Bank in England?Why did Hamilton design a plan that would help to establish a National Bank of the United States? What was Jefferson’s opinion of the Bank? Why?



Q.O.D.: CNN Fast Facts QuestionsReview: National Bank Reading QuestionsGroup Work: Hamilton and Jefferson DocumentReport Out AnswerExit ActivityHomework: Chapter 9 section 2 and chapter 10 section 4 book worksheet questions


1. Where in Washington, D.C. would you find the Washington Monument? Why was this monument closed to the public two years ago?2. About how many veterans are there in the U.S.? What are some ways in which veterans were honored yesterday around the world?3. How has Miami Dolphins player Richie Incognito responded to accusations of bullying? What has been said about the issue by player Jonathan Martin's lawyer?

Thursday November 14, 2013Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain how the Louisiana Purchase influenced politics, economic development and the concept of Manifest Destiny.Agenda:

Q.O.D.: CNN Student NewsHamilton/Jefferson Informational TextManifest Destiny QuestionsHomework: Chapte 8 section 2 and 3 questions

10/14 Fast Facts Questions 1. What was said in yesterday's congressional

hearing regarding the Obamacare website? What do enrollment numbers look like for Obamacare? How do these numbers contrast with the government's initial expectations?

2. What have been some issues promoted by former first ladies? What issues has Michelle Obama promoted? What advice did she recently give to a group of high school students?

3. What are some reasons and treatments for diabetes? How does NASCAR driver Ryan Reed deal with his diabetes while racing?

Hamilton/Jefferson Informational Text

Topic Sentence: Flip Question, answer question, title, author, dateBackground: Discuss the following:

Strict/Loose ConstructionView of elastic clause of preamble of constitution

Quote: Authors last name statedExplain Quote: Authors last name explainedConcluding Sentence: Wrap up points

Sample Topic Sentence

In the 1958 book called Great Issues in American History by Richard Hofstadter, (Hamilton’s/Jefferson’s) argument for the bank was better than (Hamilton/Jefferson’s) argument because (put in your main idea of document.

America Manifest Destiny QuestionsRead page 40-47 and answer the following questions:

1. Define Manifest Destiny.2. What were the 5 different justification Americans had

for their views of manifest destiny? 3. Provide 1 example for each justification as pioneers

traveled to Oregon, California, Utah and Texas.4. Do you think that the Treaty of San Jacinto should

be considered legally valid under international law? Why or Why not?

5. Why was President Polk prepared to declare war on Mexico in May of 1846? Provide specific reasons.

6. How long did the Mexican American war last? What were the terms of the Treaty of Guadeloupe Hidalgo? How were the terms different from the previous terms 3 years before?

Monday November 18, 2013

Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain how the Louisiana Purchase influenced politics, economic development and the concept of Manifest Destiny.Agenda:

Q.O.D.: CNN Student NewsGroup Work: Manifest Destiny Reading and QuestionsReport Out AnswersExit ActivityHomework: Chapter 8 section 2 and 3 questions


1. What is China's "one-child" policy? How is China changing this policy?

2. What was reported regarding severe weather in the American Midwest yesterday?

3. What is meningitis? What are some causes of this condition?

11/18 Exit Activity

Native people in areas of the Louisiana Territory and Mexico were hurt badly by Manifest Destiny. What were Americans Manifest Destiny justifications for expansion? Provide at least two points from the documents to support Americans justification for expansion.

Wednesday November 20, 2013Objective: : Students will be able to identify and explain how the North and the South economy developed before the Civil War.Agenda:

Q.O.D.: Underground Railroad Reading and QuestionReview Homework QuestionsIndependent Work: Uncle Tom’s Cabin Reading and Questions

Video clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5gLVulWa4s&safety_mode=true

Group Work: Chapter 11 section 1 Two Nations QuestionsReport Out answersExit Activity

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5gLVulWa4s&safety_mode=true

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5gLVulWa4s&safety_mode=true

Q.O.D. Questions

Define Underground Railroad and abolitionist Read page 272-273.Answer questions # 1-3 in your CNN Student News Notebooks

Chapter 11 section 1 Directions

In groups read pages 316-319 and answer question worksheet. Be sure to provide all relate points

#2 and 3 provide 3 points for each#4 provide 4-6 points # 5 provide 2 points #4 and 5 be sure to provide points from reading

On back of chapter 11 section 1 worksheet copy Advantages and disadvantages of North and South on page 318. Be sure to color each sides advantages (color pencils on cart-choose 2 different colors)All members should be prepared to report out answers!!!!!

11/20 Exit Activity1. What was the book called Uncle Tom’s

Cabin by Harriet Beeches Stowe about?2. How did this book by Stowe convince

Americans to oppose slavery? Provide all points.

3. What was Southerners view of Slavery? How did Stowe’s book change how Southerners viewed Northern Workers?

4. Who had most of the advantages in the country during the 1850’s? Provide specific points.

Terms to study for Quiz

Manifest DestinySouth EconomyNorth EconomyUnderground RailroadAbolitionist Movement

Friday November 22, 2013

Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain how congress failed to settle the issue of slavery in the West, lead to the formation of new political parties.Agenda:

Q.O.D.: CNN Student NewsQuiz: Westward ExpansionReport Out Chapter 11 section 1 materialGroup Work: Chapter 11 section 2: New Political Parties QuestionsReport Out answersExit Activity

11/22 Fast Facts Question

What are the long-term implications of the U.S. Senate’s so called “nuclear option”?

What is the proposed security deal between the U.S. and Afghanistan?

What are some of the memories that are etched in the minds of Americans on the President Kennedy’s assassination?

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Chapter 11 Section 2 Questions

1 and 2: Page 320-321: Effects of Missouri Compromise3: Page 321-322: The Compromise of 18504: Page 324: The Kansas Nebraska Act5, 6 and 7: Page 3258: Page 326:•Add Question: What was the goal of the Republican Party?•Provide 6 groups


Student will be able to identify and explain how the violent clashes in the 1850s deepened the distrust and anger between North and South.Agenda:

Q.O.D.: CNN Student NewsReview Homework: Chapter 11 section 2Group Work: Chapter 11 section 3 QuestionsReport Out AnswersExit Activity


1. What advice is given in the report on planning airline travel in winter?

2. What have been some of the reactions to a deal that eases sanctions against Iran in return for limits on its nuclear program?

3. What percentage of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving?

Chapter 11 section 3 Questions

1 and 2: Page 3283 and 4: Page 2395, 6, 7: Page 329-3308: Page 3309: Page 33110: Page 332

Monday December 2, 2013

Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain how 7 southern states left the Union after Abraham Lincoln was elected President and how the nation plunged into civil war.Agenda:

Q.O.D: CNN Student News: Chapter 11 section 4 questionsReport Out AnswersCauses of Civil War DiscussionExit Activity

Homework: Study for Chapter 11 Causes Quiz

12/2 Fast Fact Questions

1. What is known about yesterday's train derailment in New York City?

2. What do the acronyms HIV and AIDS stand for? What's the connection between HIV and AIDS? What facts are given in the program about World AIDS Day?

3. What different perspectives are given on the current status of the enrollment website for the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?

Chapter 11 Causes Civil War Quiz Study Guide• North and South Economy• Abolitionist• Goal of Republican Party• Election of 1860• Fugitive Slave Act• Popular Sovereignty• Dred Scott Decion• Fort Sumter

• Essay Prompt:Identify and explain 2 causes of civil War. In your answer

identify the North and South view on the decision.

12/2 Exit Activity

Complete the Causes of the Civil War Question. Be sure to circle main idea, causes of the Civil War and connect both points in your explanation of quote.Example:

Heyward explained…….

Wednesday December 4, 2013

Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain the Cause of the Civil War.Agenda:

Q.O.D.: CNN Student NewsQuiz: Causes of the Civil WarHouse Divided Performance Based TaskExit Activity


1. What countries is Vice President Joe Biden visiting on his current trip? According to the report, why is the international community concerned about this region?

2. 2. What are some arguments for and against online sales taxes? What is the current status of a legal challenge brought by two Internet retailers against an online tax?

3. 3. What world record did fans of the Seattle Seahawks NFL team set this season? How do decibel levels at CenturyLink Field compare to the levels of other noises?

After Quiz

Read Lincoln’s “House Divided” SpeechWhat is the main idea of his speech?Provide a quote that supports main idea?

House Divided Informational Text

Topic Sentence:On June 16, 1858 Abraham Lincoln gave his “House

Dived Speech in Springfield Illinois that provided his view _________________________.

• Background: Discuss fundamental differences between Lincoln and Douglass in the Lincoln/Douglas debate

• Quote: Author’s Last name stated “ “• Explain Quote: Author’s last name explained• Concluding sentence: wrap up points

Friday December 6, 2013• Objective: Students will be able to identify

and explain causes of the civil war.• Agenda:

– Q.O.D: CNN Student News– Report Writing Criteria Sheet– Group Work: DBQ: What Caused Seccession?– Report Out Answer– Exit Actiivity– Homework: Read Secession-Yes or No? Handout

and complete activity attached


1. Who was president of the United States when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941?

1. What world leader once endured 27 years in prison before he became South Africa's first black president?

Homework Activity Questions

• Read Document• Answer Document Question• Identify Cause of Civil War discussed• Pick 1 of the following main ideas to

connect to document– Economic Issue– Political Issue– Moral Issue– Constitutional Interpretation– Declaration of Independence Interpretation

Thursday December 12, 213

• Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain the causes of the Civil War.

• Agenda:– Q.O.D.: CNN Student News– Review Report Writing Documents– Work on Outline for Report Writing– Homework: Complete introduction

paragraph of paper and thesis statement


1. What is the capital of Ukraine? What happened during recent protests there?

2. What did three New York courts decide regarding an effort to get chimpanzees some of the same rights as humans? What action does the Nonhuman Rights Project say it will take next?

3. Describe the rapport between software engineer Patrick McConlogue and software developer Leo Grand. What is the purpose of the app he developed?

Monday December 16, 2013

• Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain the causes of the Civil War.

• Agenda:– Q.O.D.: CNN Student News– Work on Outline for Report Writing– Homework: Final Draft of Report Writing

(Typed, MLA format) DUE FRIDAY DECEMBER 20TH


• 1. Describe the scene near Nelson Mandela's burial site. Why was this site significant? What did people there say about Mandela and South Africa?

2. What country's "Jade Rabbit" spacecraft recently landed on the moon?

3. What different perspectives were seen in today's report about unrest in Ukraine?

Wednesday December 18, 2013

• Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain major events, strategies and people of the Civil War.

• Agenda:– Q.O.D.: CNN Student News– Review Question on Report Writing Paper– Civil War Worksheet– Report Out Answers– Exit Activity


1. Why did President Obama meet with the heads of technology companies yesterday?

2. What is the FDA asking of manufacturers of antibacterial soaps? How has the soap industry responded?

3. What country is hosting the 2014 FIFA World Cup? Why has construction stopped on one 2014 World Cup stadium?

Friday December 20, 2013

• Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain major events, strategies and people of the Civil War.

• Agenda:– Q.O.D.: Study for quiz– Quiz on Civil War– Civil War Video and Questionshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zorwe3pp7e0&safe=active

– CNN Student News

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zorwe3pp7e0&safe=active


Summarize three key events discussed during the CNN Student News Broadcast.