Monday Nov 9
Today we started a new unit of study. We are learning about the events leading up to the Civil War. After a journal entry warm up, students recorded notes and answered questions while watching a video about slavery and the Civil War. Here is the KEY. Lastly, we read about 2 abolitionists. Students created a Venn diagram comparing/contrasting them.
The unit test is set for Friday Dec 4th.
Homework: Complete the Venn diagram if not completed in class.
Tuesday Nov 10
After the warm up, students executed a "Scavenger Hunt" of the Compromise of 1850. Students filled in an advanced organizer with information found on their TEAMS page.
Homework: Complete the scavenger hunt if not completed in class.
Wednesday Nov 11
All classes had a mini lesson on Dred Scott followed by a reading comprehension. 2nd - 4th periods had a reading comprehension activity about Nullification and States Rights.
Homework: complete all questions from class if not completed in class
Thursday Nov 12
1st period - students utilized TEAMS to create a mini-project. 2nd thru 4th periods - students put Irene Emerson on trial for false imprisonment of Dred Scott. This mock court case is based on the real court case of Dred Scott, a former slave suing for freedom.
Homework - 1st period - finish the mini-project if not completed in class.
Friday Nov 13
1st period students performed the mock trial of Irene Emerson. 2nd - 4th period students learned about the importance of the Election of 1860. After the warm up, students completed a reading comprehension activity. Afterwards, students wrote 2 newspaper articles about the election.
Homework: complete the newspaper activity if not completed in class.
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