December 8,2017
Complete Midterm review sheets. Work on your five essay questions.
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December 5,2017
Work on mid term short response questions. Choose any five of these questions. Use your notes and textbook to answer each question fully.
1. What was the geography of the New England colonies like?
2. Why was slave labor important to the Southern Colonies?
3. What is the difference between a primary source and a secondary source. Give examples.
4. How did agriculture change the development of North America?
5. Describe the economy of the Southern Colonies. Why was it different from the economies in the Middle and New England Colonies?
6. Describe the Pilgrims voyage to North America. What motivated this journey?
7. What caused Britain to impose taxes on the colonies? How did the colonies react to the taxes?
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December 1,2017
Complete timeline activity (due: Monday, December 4, 2017)
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November 28,2017
Causes of the French and Indian War: Reread page 95 carefully. Take notes.
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November 27, 2017
Use the SQ3R method to read ps 90-97. Copy highlighted words. Take notes. Work on timeline (due: Monday, December 4, 2017
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November 22, 2017
Gather information on the birth of the American colonies listed on review sheet activity.
Timeline project due; Monday, December 4, 2017
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November 17, 2017
Draw and color a picture of The Mid-Atlantic Region.
Color the correct colonies using one color. Answer questions in your notebook first, then revise before recording final responses on sheet.
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November 16, 2017
Use the SQ3R Method to read ps.85-87. THE MIDDLE COLONIES
Copy highlighted words: Quakers, staple crops
Take notes.
Read and annotate text The Middle Colonies
Complete ALL unfinished work
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November 15, 2017
Draw picture depicting the New England Region on worksheet.
Read p.79 in textbook: Primary Source: The Mayflower Compact. Answer questions on looseleaf.
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November 14, 2017
Read and annotate The New England Colonies. Color and label correct regions on map.Write responses to the New England region in notebook.
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November 13, 2017
Use the SQ3R Method to read ps.78-84: The New England Colonies
Take notes
Copy highlighted words: Puritans, Pilgrims, immigrants, Mayflower Compact,
Copy Facts: Church and State (p.82)
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November 10, 2017
Southern Colonies Map Work: Use hand-out and your textbook to answer questions. Due: Tuesday, November 14,2017
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November 9,2017
Reread lesson The Southern Colonies pages 72-77
Answer these questions on loose leaf.
1. Reading Check p.73 2. Primary Source p.74; Reading Check p.74
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November 8,2017
Use the SQ3R Method to read Lesson The Southern Colonies pages 72-77.
Copy highlighted words: Jamestown, indentured servants, Bacon's Rebellion, Toleration Act of 1649, slave codes. Take notes.
Last day of Marking Period. Bring any work you did not turn in.
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November 2, 2017
Use the SQ3R Method to read lesson: Life in the English Colonies (pages 90-91). Copy highlighted words: town meeting, English Bill of Rights. Map Skills: The Thirteen Colonies (p.91). Use this page to help you color map. Include a map key. Due: Monday, November 6, 2017. Late work will NOT be accepted.
Worksheets: Read carefully each sheet and answer questions. Work is due tomorrow, Friday, November 3, 2017.
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Read carefully and annotate texts: Samuel de Champlain and Henry Hudson. Answer questions. Complete ALL unfinished work.
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October 27,2017
Use the SQ3R method to read lesson: The Race for Empires (pages 52-57). Take notes. Copy highlighted words:Protestant Reformation, Protestants, Spanish Armada, Northwest Passage, charter.
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October 25, 2017
Complete Columbian Exchange worksheet
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October 24,2017
Use the SQ3R method to read lesson: Europeans Reach the Americans (42-45).
Take notes. Copy highlighted words: Line of Demarcation, Treaty of Tordesillas, circumnavigate, Columbian Exchange. Read Primary Source Letter Christopher Columbus, 1494.Answer question: What were Columbus's main concerns in founding a colony on Hispaniola?
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October (23, 2017
Use the SQ3R Method to reread lesson: European Set Sail (pages 38-41). Answer Section 1 Assessment on loose-leaf. 1b; 1c; 2; 3b: 3c
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October 20, 2017
The United Nations: Research the following. Answer each question on loose leaf in complete sentences.
1. What is the UN? 2. When was it founded? 3. What is the emblem of the UN? 4. How many countries are members of the UN? 5. Name the official languages of the UN? 6. Where is the UN located (Be Specific) 7. Who is the United States Ambassador to the United States? 8. How is this person selected? 9. What is the purpose of the UN? 10. Who is the current Secretary General of the UN?
11. How is the UN structured/organized? 12. Who was the first Secretary General of the UN?
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October 5, 2017
Name the Presidents who are on Mt. Rushmore. Name the person who carved the Presidents.
Study notes.
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October 3,2017
Map Skills: Regions of the United States.
Use different colored pencils/crayons to color the five regions. Include a map key/legend.
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October 2, 2017
Regions of the United States. Complete T Chart. Know States/Capitals.
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September 28,2017
Use the SQ3R Method to read pages 6-7. The Earliest Americans. Copy the highlighted words:migration, hunter-gatherers, environments, Culture. Answer Reading Check (p.7) on loose leaf.
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September 26,2017
Geographic Dictionary: H22- H23
Read each term carefully. Copy definitions in your notebook.
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September 20,2017
Read ps. H24-H25 The Five Themes of Geography.
Take notes.
Complete Midterm review sheets. Work on your five essay questions.
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December 5,2017
Work on mid term short response questions. Choose any five of these questions. Use your notes and textbook to answer each question fully.
1. What was the geography of the New England colonies like?
2. Why was slave labor important to the Southern Colonies?
3. What is the difference between a primary source and a secondary source. Give examples.
4. How did agriculture change the development of North America?
5. Describe the economy of the Southern Colonies. Why was it different from the economies in the Middle and New England Colonies?
6. Describe the Pilgrims voyage to North America. What motivated this journey?
7. What caused Britain to impose taxes on the colonies? How did the colonies react to the taxes?
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December 1,2017
Complete timeline activity (due: Monday, December 4, 2017)
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November 28,2017
Causes of the French and Indian War: Reread page 95 carefully. Take notes.
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November 27, 2017
Use the SQ3R method to read ps 90-97. Copy highlighted words. Take notes. Work on timeline (due: Monday, December 4, 2017
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November 22, 2017
Gather information on the birth of the American colonies listed on review sheet activity.
Timeline project due; Monday, December 4, 2017
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November 17, 2017
Draw and color a picture of The Mid-Atlantic Region.
Color the correct colonies using one color. Answer questions in your notebook first, then revise before recording final responses on sheet.
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November 16, 2017
Use the SQ3R Method to read ps.85-87. THE MIDDLE COLONIES
Copy highlighted words: Quakers, staple crops
Take notes.
Read and annotate text The Middle Colonies
Complete ALL unfinished work
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November 15, 2017
Draw picture depicting the New England Region on worksheet.
Read p.79 in textbook: Primary Source: The Mayflower Compact. Answer questions on looseleaf.
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November 14, 2017
Read and annotate The New England Colonies. Color and label correct regions on map.Write responses to the New England region in notebook.
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November 13, 2017
Use the SQ3R Method to read ps.78-84: The New England Colonies
Take notes
Copy highlighted words: Puritans, Pilgrims, immigrants, Mayflower Compact,
Copy Facts: Church and State (p.82)
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November 10, 2017
Southern Colonies Map Work: Use hand-out and your textbook to answer questions. Due: Tuesday, November 14,2017
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November 9,2017
Reread lesson The Southern Colonies pages 72-77
Answer these questions on loose leaf.
1. Reading Check p.73 2. Primary Source p.74; Reading Check p.74
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November 8,2017
Use the SQ3R Method to read Lesson The Southern Colonies pages 72-77.
Copy highlighted words: Jamestown, indentured servants, Bacon's Rebellion, Toleration Act of 1649, slave codes. Take notes.
Last day of Marking Period. Bring any work you did not turn in.
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November 2, 2017
Use the SQ3R Method to read lesson: Life in the English Colonies (pages 90-91). Copy highlighted words: town meeting, English Bill of Rights. Map Skills: The Thirteen Colonies (p.91). Use this page to help you color map. Include a map key. Due: Monday, November 6, 2017. Late work will NOT be accepted.
Worksheets: Read carefully each sheet and answer questions. Work is due tomorrow, Friday, November 3, 2017.
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Read carefully and annotate texts: Samuel de Champlain and Henry Hudson. Answer questions. Complete ALL unfinished work.
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October 27,2017
Use the SQ3R method to read lesson: The Race for Empires (pages 52-57). Take notes. Copy highlighted words:Protestant Reformation, Protestants, Spanish Armada, Northwest Passage, charter.
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October 25, 2017
Complete Columbian Exchange worksheet
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October 24,2017
Use the SQ3R method to read lesson: Europeans Reach the Americans (42-45).
Take notes. Copy highlighted words: Line of Demarcation, Treaty of Tordesillas, circumnavigate, Columbian Exchange. Read Primary Source Letter Christopher Columbus, 1494.Answer question: What were Columbus's main concerns in founding a colony on Hispaniola?
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October (23, 2017
Use the SQ3R Method to reread lesson: European Set Sail (pages 38-41). Answer Section 1 Assessment on loose-leaf. 1b; 1c; 2; 3b: 3c
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October 20, 2017
The United Nations: Research the following. Answer each question on loose leaf in complete sentences.
1. What is the UN? 2. When was it founded? 3. What is the emblem of the UN? 4. How many countries are members of the UN? 5. Name the official languages of the UN? 6. Where is the UN located (Be Specific) 7. Who is the United States Ambassador to the United States? 8. How is this person selected? 9. What is the purpose of the UN? 10. Who is the current Secretary General of the UN?
11. How is the UN structured/organized? 12. Who was the first Secretary General of the UN?
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October 5, 2017
Name the Presidents who are on Mt. Rushmore. Name the person who carved the Presidents.
Study notes.
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October 3,2017
Map Skills: Regions of the United States.
Use different colored pencils/crayons to color the five regions. Include a map key/legend.
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October 2, 2017
Regions of the United States. Complete T Chart. Know States/Capitals.
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September 28,2017
Use the SQ3R Method to read pages 6-7. The Earliest Americans. Copy the highlighted words:migration, hunter-gatherers, environments, Culture. Answer Reading Check (p.7) on loose leaf.
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September 26,2017
Geographic Dictionary: H22- H23
Read each term carefully. Copy definitions in your notebook.
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September 20,2017
Read ps. H24-H25 The Five Themes of Geography.
Take notes.
December 4, 2017
Foreshadowing: Complete work started in class. Record examples of foreshadowing in your journal. Explain each and write the page numbers.
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December 1, 2017
The outsiders: Chapter 3: Vocabulary and comprehension
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November 29, 2017
You are to complete reading chapters 1-4 of The Outsiders. Will discuss chapters in class.
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November 28,2017
Complete The Outsiders, As you read, record figurative language (similes, metaphors) Explain each. Write the page numbers
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November 27,2017
The Outsiders: s.e.hinton Chapter 1 . complete comprehension questions.
As you read novel, record figurative language: similes and metaphors in your reading journal. Write page numbers and explain each simile and metaphor
read and annotate text "Class and the American dream " ________________________________________________________________________________________________
November 22, 2017
Argumentative Essay: Revise first draft of essay.
Reading comprehension: Black Friday: Reread text then answer responses carefully.
Complete ALL unfinished work.
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nOVEMBER 21,2017
THANKSGIVING ASSIGNMENT: ready new york assessment 1 book 2 (ps. 20-23). Answer multiple choice questions on worksheet. due; Monday, november 27,2017
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NOVEMBER 20,2017
cOMPLETE YOUR READING OF CHAPTER 2. rECORD THREE QUESTIONS YOU HAVE. cOMPLETE TEXT CONNECTION SHEET AS YOU READ.
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NOVEMBER 17,2017
FINISH READING CHAPTER 1 OF "THE OUTSIDERS"
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nOVEMBER 16,2017
READ CHAPTER 1 (PAGES 1-7) OF "THE OUTSIDERS AND TAKE NOTES USING POST-ITS. wHO IS THE MAIN CHARACTER? fROM WHAT POINT OF VIEW IS THE STORY TOLD? dESCRIBE THE SETTING.
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November 15,2017
read the 3 little pigs and fill out graphic organizer.
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November 14,2017
Define the following: homogeneous and heterogeneous
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November 10,2017
Reading Worksheet: What is the difference between veterans day and memorial Day? Remember to read article carefully before answering the questions.
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November 8,2017
Complete conclusion worksheet.
Last day of the first marking period. Bring in any work you need to turn in.
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November 6, 2017
Reading Comprehension: Why Do We Vote on a tuesday in november?
Annotate text, then answer questions.
Argumentative essay; complete first draft. edit work carefully using proofreading sheet. type or write final piece for publishing.
Due: Wednesday, november 8,2017
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November 3, 2017
Summary Worksheet. Remember to read each passage carefully. Use only the lines provided to write the summary.
November 2, 2017
Thesis Statement Worksheet
October 27, 2017
ELA Summer follow-up assignment due Monday, October 30,2017
"Education is a journey, not a race."
Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year!
My name is Ms. Darby and I am the homeroom teacher for class 710 as well as their literacy and social studies teacher. I also teach class 711 literacy and social studies. You can access homework and projects that are assigned to students on this site using the pages to the left. Homework is assigned, checked and reviewed. Tests, quizzes and projects are given periodically, all of which contribute to the overall grade of your child.
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I am looking forward to a successful and productive year with your child.
My name is Ms. Darby and I am the homeroom teacher for class 710 as well as their literacy and social studies teacher. I also teach class 711 literacy and social studies. You can access homework and projects that are assigned to students on this site using the pages to the left. Homework is assigned, checked and reviewed. Tests, quizzes and projects are given periodically, all of which contribute to the overall grade of your child.
Please review letters in the link entitled,
Communication to Parents.
I am looking forward to a successful and productive year with your child.