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12/15 Friday

Guiding Question: What was the character of John Adams' Presidency?  Objective: Collaborative:  Students will understand the election of John Adams  by  completing a close read  with  at least 80% accuracy.  Standards: 8.4 Students analyze the aspirations and ideals of the people of the new nation. Do Now (Voice Level 0) 2 minutes:  Please complete this survey for Semester 1  Whole Group  (Voice Level 1-2) 30 minutes:  Task 1: Please complete this survey for Semester 1  Task 2: Work in your groups to complete page one of the winter packet!  Exit Ticket (Voice Level 0) 5 minutes:  Did you  complete this survey for Semester 1? Homework:  Winter Packets are due the day we get back! If you lose your packet, you can find a digital copy here. You may make a copy & share it with me at ecobb@laalliance.org or print out a copy yourself. 

12/14 Thursday

Guiding Question: What did we learn about United States history during Semester 1?  Objective: Collaborative:  Students will demonstrate their understanding of  U.S. history from Revolution to the Presidency of George Washington  by  completing part two of their test  with  at least 80% accuracy.  Standards: HSS 8.1 Students understand the major events preceding the founding of the nation and relate their significance to the development of American constitutional democracy. HSS 8.2 Students analyze the political principles underlying the U.S. Constitution and compare the enumerated and implied powers of the federal government. HSS 8.3 Students understand the foundation of the American political system and the ways in which citizens participate in it. HSS 8.4 Students analyze the aspirations and ideals of the people of the new nation.  Do Now (Voice Level 0) 2 minutes:  Take out page 2 of your study guide and your cheat sheet!  Whole Group  (Voice Le

12/13 Wednesday

Guiding Question: What did we learn about United States history during Semester 1?  Objective: Collaborative:  Students will demonstrate their understanding of  U.S. history from colonization to Revolution  by  completing part one of their test  with  at least 80% accuracy.  Standards: HSS 8.1 Students understand the major events preceding the founding of the nation and relate their significance to the development of American constitutional democracy. HSS 8.2 Students analyze the political principles underlying the U.S. Constitution and compare the enumerated and implied powers of the federal government. HSS 8.3 Students understand the foundation of the American political system and the ways in which citizens participate in it. HSS 8.4 Students analyze the aspirations and ideals of the people of the new nation.  Do Now (Voice Level 0) 2 minutes:  Take out Page 1 of your study guide & your cheat sheet Whole Group  (Voice Level 1-2) 40 minutes:  Tas

12/11-12 Monday-Tuesday

Guiding Question: What did we learn about United States history during Semester 1?  Objective: Collaborative:  Students will understand U.S. history from colonization to George Washington  by  completing a study guide  with  at least 80% accuracy.  Standards: HSS 8.1 Students understand the major events preceding the founding of the nation and relate their significance to the development of American constitutional democracy. HSS 8.2 Students analyze the political principles underlying the U.S. Constitution and compare the enumerated and implied powers of the federal government. HSS 8.3 Students understand the foundation of the American political system and the ways in which citizens participate in it. HSS 8.4 Students analyze the aspirations and ideals of the people of the new nation.  Do Now (Voice Level 0) 2 minutes:  Write today's objective in your own words. What is the activity you will be completing?  Whole Group  (Voice Level 1-2) 90 minutes:

12/6 Wednesday

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Guiding Question: What did Washington warn Americans in his Farewell Address?  Objective: Collaborative:  Students will understand  Washington's Farewell Address  by  completing a close read  with  at least 80% accuracy.  Standards: 8.4. 2. Explain the policy significance of famous speeches (e.g., Washington’s Farewell Address, Jefferson’s 1801 Inaugural Address, John Q. Adams’s Fourth of July 1821 Address). ELD B.6 - Read informational texts closely to determine how meaning is made Do Now (Voice Level 0) 2 minutes:  Write today's objective in your own words. What is the activity you will be completing?  Whole Group  (Voice Level 1-2) 40 minutes:  Task 1:  Mini-Recap on Washington's Presidency  Task 2:  Washington's Farewell Address Close Read  Exit Ticket (Voice Level 0) 5 minutes:  Reflect on your objective. Were you able to meet the objective for today, yes or no and why? Homework:  None. 

12/4-5 Monday-Tuesday

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Guiding Questions: Why was the Whiskey Rebellion historically significant?  Objectives: Collaborative:  Students will understand the significance of  the Whiskey Rebellion  by  reading and writing a CER  with  a score of at least 3/4 according to the rubric.  Independent:   Students will work to increase their lexile levels   by reading an Achieve article   about   first ladies,   complete all summaries ,  and  score at least 75% on the activity.  Standards: HSS.8.3.5 - . Know the significance of domestic resistance movements and ways in which the central government responded to such movements (e.g., Shays’ Rebellion, the Whiskey Rebellion). W.8.1 -  Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence ELD.A.1 - Exchanging information and ideas with others through oral collaborative discussions.  Do Now (Voice Level 0) 5 minutes:  Write today's objectives in your own words. What are the activities you will be completing and how