Wednesday, October 29, 2008

I will ck HW tomorrow for last 2 days!! Be Ready!

CW: Read 306-312
Assessment: define progressive, Progressive Movement, and prohibit and the Prohibition Era
Assessment 1-4

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

HW Tuesday night: Progressivism

Read 306 Read :One Americans Story. What does this text and personal story tell us
about child labor and illegal working conditions. How did she get hired?

p. 307 Who was Florence Kelley? What was her argument for protecting children???!!!

Explain:
progressive,
Progressive Movement -- the four goals of the movement
prohibit
the Prohibition Era

complete child labor laws handout.

Finish questions we began in class on labor laws from 1916!

We will have a short quiz on Friday on the themes and ideals from American History
and child labor. I will explain in class.

Friday, October 24, 2008

Late post; Thurs HW on Child Labor

CHILD LABOR LAWS:
Paragraph shrinking
HW: Read the next 4 paragraphs; put 5-6 words in a box; write a sentence using those words.

Monday, October 20, 2008

You must have your essay in TUESDAY!! + HW

HW: Read 262-265; do geography builder 1,2, ; p. 254
\do 'main idea'summarize "Urban Problems"



What is this picture? Explain for 10 extra credit points....???

Friday, October 17, 2008

Essay 50 pts 1st draft due Monday

ESSAY on THEMES IN US HISTORY BEFORE 1900
1.Write introduction: include time period, US themes, examples: “During the 1800’s, Americans struggled to have the ideas of democracy they deserved. This was visible in events like the Civil War, the Louisiana Purchase, Industrialization, and Immigration. These event represented equality, opportunity, and democracy/rights.
1.0ne paragraph on each theme. Topic sentence including theme. Events as examples and evidence.
2.0ne paragraph on theme 2
3.0ne paragraph on theme 3
4.Conclusion:

Do your best!!! I look forward to reading your work!! After this we will move ahead
into the 1900's!!

Thursday, October 2, 2008

WATch DEBATES!! Sarah Palin vs. Joe Biden

write 3 answers for each candidates as they respond to host
analyze their appearance, personality, impressions!!