Monday, February 4th

  1. Current Events
    1. What are the possible outcomes of withdrawing from the IMF treaty?
    2. If you were to speak to an adult about a story from today, which adult would you pick? Which story? Why?
  2. Sharing "My American Identity"
  3. Go over last week's quiz. CLICK HERE to respond to a question.
  4. Pass out papers
  5. 13 Colonies T-Shirts
    1. READ DIRECTIONS HERE
      1. Source 1: CLICK HERE
      2. ​Source 2: CLICK HERE
      3. Challenge Source:  CLICK HERE
    2. Add notes to class study guide (linked in the instructions)
    3. Design the t-shirt
HW: Virginia Slave Laws. On Google Classroom.

Tuesday, February 5th

  1. Current Events
    1. Based on the evidence from the story, predict the future of television.
    2. Make a connection between your life and the news today.
  2. My American Identity
  3. 2nd period ONLY: CLICK HERE to take survey
  4. Colonial Culture
    1. City on a Hill Speech: CLICK HERE TO ACCESS
    2. Regional Differences and Similarities
HW: Virginia Slave Laws due tomorrow. On Google Classroom.
Optional HW: Start studying for test on Friday! CLICK HERE FOR STUDY GUIDE.

Wednesday, February 6th

  1. Current Events
    1. Choose an issue from the State of the Union. Analyze the multiple perspectives about that issue.
    2. Which issue from the State of the Union concerns you most?
  2. My American Identity
  3. Colonial Culture
    1. Indentured Servant v. Slave Activity
    2. Regional Differences and Similarities: Contextual Information
    3. Analyze primary sources regarding slavery: OBSERVE, REFLECT, QUESTION
      1. Olaudah Equiano: Kidnapping and Slave Ship: CLICK HERE
      2. Slave Laws in Virginia
      3. Primary Sources from the Library of Congress: CLICK HERE​
  5. Pass out test study guides
HW: Start the study guide to study for tomorrow's test. DUE FRIDAY.

Thursday, February 7th

  1. Current Events
    1. Is the relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia based on political, economic, or social ties? Explain.
    2. Evaluate the US/Saudi relationship using evidence from the news today to support your answer.
  2. My American Identity
  3. Slavery: Contextual Info, Primary Source Analysis and Fishbowl Discussion preparation.
    1. Think about your homework: Virginia Slave Laws
    2. Library of Congress primary source collection: CLICK HERE
    3. National Humanities Center Photo Collection: CLICK HERE
    4. Virginia Gazette Ads for Runaways: CLICK HERE
    5. Religious Justification for Slavery: CLICK HERE​
  4. Review game for test tomorrow
HW: Complete the study guide to study for tomorrow's test.

Friday, February 8th

  1. Current Events
  2. What are the immediate and long-term effects of the Brazilian mine collapse?
  3. If you were a reporter, which story from the week would you have wanted to report on? Why?
  4. Unit 1 Test
  5. When you are finished, start your HW.
HW: Discussion prep: finish slavery primary source analysis.  Use the graphic organizer to analyze your choice of 15 sources below in preparation for our discussion Monday.  At least 3 of the sources must be written sources. If you have another source you'd like to use, text me for approval.
  • Think about your homework: Virginia Slave Laws
  • Library of Congress primary source collection: CLICK HERE
  • National Humanities Center Photo Collection: CLICK HERE
  • Virginia Gazette Ads for Runaways: CLICK HERE
  • Religious Justification for Slavery: CLICK HERE​
  • Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano: SUMMARY or FULL TEXT (it's long so scroll down and read part of it)