Monday, February 11th

  1. Current Events
    1. Analyze the cause(s) of the Iranian Revolution. (Discuss only: compare to causes of the American Revolution).
    2. How does today's news connect to your life?
  2. Watch Prince Among Slaves
  3. Slavery: Contextual information
HW:  On Google classroom. Due Wednesday.

Tuesday, February 12th

  1. Current Events
    1. Analyze one of today's stories in terms of freedom vs safety/health. Explain multiple perspectives if you can.
    2. Write a historical question (WHY? - not "what?" - and specific) that would help someone understand relevant information of the background of one of today's stories.  For example: Why has ISIS lost so many battles - have they lost popular support? Did they ever have popular support?
  2. Slavery: Contextual information
  3. Slave Auction reading: On Google Classroom
  4. Academic Discussion protocol & practice
HW: On Google classroom. Due tomorrow.

Wednesday, February 13th

  1. Current Events
    1. Analyze one of today's stories in terms of cause and effect.
    2. Which of today's stories would make the best setting for a Hollywood movie?
  2. Paper pass-back and go over test
  3. Primary Source Discussion
    1. Prepare
    2. "Final Word" discussion
HW: NONE!!! YAY!!!! Vocabuary Quiz 2 is next Tuesday.

Thursday, February 14th

  1. Current Events
    1. Support, modify, refute: The United States and North Korea are making progress in their talks regarding nuclear weapons.
    2. What is love? Free response! Words, drawings, poem, metaphor/simile, song lyrics, short story...
  2. Discussion
    1. Finish active class discussion
    2. Share out
    3. Reflect on discussion activity: What did you learn about academic discourse?
  3. Written reflection: How did the institution of slavery impact the lives of those who were enslaved?
    1. ​Although slavery prompted economic growth for Americans, the slaves were treated like property and were stripped of their cultural identity and basic rights.
    2. Although the lives of slaves were impacted in a negative way, and they were treated inhumanely, the slaves were very important in shaping the way America runs today.
    3. Those who were enslaved had no rights and were physically and mentally abused by their owners and had little to no control over their own life. 
    4. Although slavery basically made the U.S. what it is today, it was an inhumane and cruel practice that could be seen in the law as well as pictures and documents at the time.
    5. Although slaves were treated very poorly on the way to America and being sold, it all depended on the owner and how much freedom he gave the slaves.
    6. ​The institution of slavery was very important to the growth of America. Although many slaves were here, they couldn't fight back. May it be malnourishment, weakness, dehydration or chains, they were not in a place to be fighting. This paired with the laws used against them, slaves weren't in a good place. Their lives depended on keeping their heads down.
  4. If time:  Road to Revolution Contextual Information and/or Timeline
HW: Finish the written discussion reflection we started in class today. DUE TUESDAY.

Friday, February 15th: EARLY RELEASE DAY

  1. Current Events
    1. To what extent has the government reach a compromise regarding border security? Use evidence to support.
    2. If you were a reporter, which story from the whole week would you want to have worked on? Why?
  2. Essay Worktime. See button below for rubric and other information about the essay.
  3. America: Story of Us. Rebels!