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Today we began notes on Chapter 17 notes and completed a Talk to the Text Activity. Here’s the breakdown of today:

o       Lecture-Chapter 17-Section 1-Italy: Birthplace of the Renaissance

o       Talk to the Text Activity-Excerpt from Machiavelli’s The Prince

o       Daily Objective-

o       Content Objective:

§        SWD analysis of the conditions in Italy that fostered the birth of the Renaissance, new artistic styles and the important artists that emerged by categorizing their roles and influences through the use of  guided notes

§        SWD analysis of the theories contained in Machiavelli’s The Prince that shaped the thoughts of monarchs during the Renaissance by outlining Machiavelli’s writings a Talk to the Text activity

o       Language Objective:

§        Students will listen and write information supporting the conditions in Italy that fostered the birth of the Renaissance, new artistic styles and the important artists that emerged by categorizing their roles and influences by using teacher led guided notes

§        Students will read and responses to the theories contained in Machiavelli’s The Prince that shaped the thoughts of monarchs during the Renaissance by formulating thoughtful answers to guided responses through a talk to the text activity

Supplemental Materials: Chapter 17 Section 1-Guided Notes

Chapter 17 Section 1-Guided Notes 

Chapter 17-Section 1-Guided Notes

Hell everyone! I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving break! Today we’re beginning a new unit covering Chapter 17: European Renaissance and Reformation. 

Here’s what we did today:

o       Vocabulary Match-up Review Activity-Chapter 17-European Renaissance and Reformation  (Sections 1-4)

o       Guided Tour- Chapter 17-European Renaissance and Reformation 

o       Daily Objective-

o       Content Objective:

§        SWD analysis of key terms associated with the unit covering Chapter 17 through the manipulating of vocabulary terms in a collaborative activity

§        SWD applications of the important political/historical figures, events and evidentiary text located in Chapter 17 through compiling information on a guided tour worksheet

o       Language Objective:

§        Students will read and orally match up important vocabulary terms pertaining to the unit covering Chapter 17 by using a vocabulary match-up activity

§        Students will write answers to guided questions that require examination of the additional supporting resources/information located within Chapter 17 by completing a Guided Tour activity

Supplemental Material: Chapter 17 Vocabulary Match-up Activity and Chapter 17 Guided Tour

Chapter 17 Vocabulary Match-up Activity 

Chapter 17-Vocabulary Match-up

Chapter 17 Guided Tour

Chapter 17-Guided Tour

Today we wrapped up our unit on Chapter 14  “The Formation of the Middle Ages” by taking a unit quiz. Tomorrow is our last school day before Thanksgiving break and when we come back we will begin our unit covering Chapter 17 “European Renaissance and Reformation”.

Here’s what we did today:

o       Vocabulary Match-up Review Activity-Chapter 14-The Formation of Western Europe (Sections 1-4)

o       Quiz-Chapter 14-The Formation of Western Europe (30 Questions)

o       Review Activity-Medieval Times Cross Word Puzzle/Joan of Arc Word Search Sheet

o       Daily Objective-

o       Content Objective:

§        SWD analysis of key terms associated with the unit covering Chapter 14 through the manipulating of vocabulary terms in a collaborative activity

§        SWD evaluation of key terms and concepts associated with our unit covering Chapter 14 by demonstrating their knowledge thought the use of a unit quiz

§        SWD application of information regarding important political/historical figures (including Joan of Arc), events located in Chapter 14 Sections 1-4 through completing a cross word and word search activity

o       Language Objective:

§        Students will read and orally match up important vocabulary terms pertaining to the unit covering Chapter 14 by using a vocabulary match-up activity

§        Students will read and write their answers in order to match up important vocabulary terms pertaining to our unit covering Chapter 13 by completing a multiple choice and matching quiz.

§        Students will write responses to guided questions that require important political/historical figures (including Joan of Arc), events and topics located in Chapter 14 Sections 1-4 by completing a cross word and word search activity

Supplemental Materials: Joan of Arc Word Search and Medieval Time Cross-Word (with Word Bank)

Joan of Arc Word Search

Joan of Arc-Word Search

Medieval Time Cross-Word

Middle Ages-Cross Word Puzzle

Medieval Time Cross-Word Word Bank

Medieval Times Cross-Word Puzzle-Word Bank

Today we wrapped up our unit covering Chapter 14 “The Formation of Western Europe”. Today concluded the by covering Chapter 14 Sections 3 and 4 and began our study guide for the Chapter 14 Quiz Monday.

Make sure you study hard over the weekend (especially the terms) and be ready to go Monday b/c this is our last big assignment before the card marking ends on November 26th.

Here’s a breakdown of today:

o       Vocabulary Match-up Review Activity-Chapter 14-The Formation of Western Europe

o       Lecture-Chapter 14-Sections 3 and 4 (8 Slides)

o       Video-Your Friend the Rat (11 min)

o       Study Guide-Chapter 14-The Formation of Western Europe

o       Daily Objective-

§        SWD analysis of key terms associated with the unit covering Chapter 14 through the manipulating of vocabulary terms in a collaborative activity

§        SWD analysis of the impact of the Magna Carta and the devastation of the Bubonic Plague on Western Europe through the use of  teacher led guided notes

§        SWD analysis of the materials covered in Chapter 14 Sections 1-4 by preparing a structured study guide

o       Language Objective:

§        Students will read and orally match up important vocabulary terms pertaining to the unit covering Chapter 14 by using a vocabulary match-up activity

§        Students will read and record the impact of the Magna Carta and the devastation of the Bubonic Plague on Western Europe through filling in teacher led guided notes

§        Students will read, and write the key terms and important concepts covered in Chapter 14 Sections 1-4 by completing a structured study guide

Supplemental Materials: Chapter 14 Section 3 and 4 PPT and Chapter 14 Study Guide

Chapter 14 Section 3 and 4-Power Point

The Formation of Western Europe-Section 3 and 4

Chapter 14 Sections 1 through 4-Study Guide

Chapter 14-Study Guide-2013

Video Link: Your Friend The Rat (10:40 min)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFuzG81uNYk&safe=active

Day three of our unit covering Chapter 14 “The Formation of Western Europe”. Today we covered Chapter 14 Section 2 and Worked on a Craft Guild Station Activity.

Here’s a breakdown of today:

o       Lecture-Chapter 14-Section 2-Changes in Medieval Society 

o       Activity-Craft Guilds-Station Activity

o       Daily Objective-

o       Content Objective:

§         SWD analysis of the importance of the Three-fields system, the work of Thomas Aquinas and the impact of Craft Guilds on medieval Europe by categorizing their roles and responsibilities through the use of  guided notes

§        SWD creation of the guild system during the Middle Ages by compiling the roles and responsibilities of apprentices, journey men and master craftsman through the use of a station based activity 

o       Language Objective:

§        Students will read and write/record information regarding the importance of the Three-fields system, the work of Thomas Aquinas and the impact of Craft Guilds on medieval Europe by categorizing their roles and responsibilities through the use of  student centered guided notes

§        Students will read and record the roles and responsibilities of apprentices, journey men and master craftsman by collecting information and filling out a “Craft Guild Worksheet” through the use of a station based activity 

Supplemental Material: Chapter 14 Section 2 PPT, Chapter 14 Section 2 Notes and Craft Guild Guided Activity

Chapter 14 Section 2 Power Point

Section 2-Changes in Medieval Society

Chapter 14 Section 2-Guided Notes

Chapter 14-Section 2-Guided Notes

Craft Guild Activity-Page 388

Craft Guilds-Station Activity

Good afternoon everyone! Today we are continuing on our unit covering the “Formation of Western Europe” by completing notes for Chapter 14 Section 1 and working on some of our terms for the unit.

Here’s what happened today:

• Lecture-Chapter 14-Section 1-Church Reform and The Crusades-Part 1 (5 Slides)

o        From The Crusades to The Effects of the Crusades

• Video-The Dark Ages-Part 10-The Crusades (10:02 min)
• Names and Terms-Chapter 14-The Formation of Western Europe
• Daily Objective-

o        Content Objective:

§         SWD analysis of the importance of the Crusades in relation to medieval Christian faith by categorizing each Crusade’s purpose and exploring their outcomes through the use of  guided notes

§         SWD applications of the important political/historical figures, events and terms located in Chapter 14 through compiling information on a names and terms worksheet

o        Language Objective:

§         Students will read and write/record information regarding the Crusades in relation to medieval Christian faith by categorizing each Crusade and exploring their outcomes through the creation of teacher led guided notes

§         Students will write definitions designed to create additional supporting vocabulary resources/information through covering the important political/historical figures, events and terms located within Chapter 14 by completing a names and terms activity

Supplemental Materials: Chapter 14 Section 1(Part 2) PPT, Chapter 14 Section 1 Guided Notes and Chapter 14 Names and Terms

Chapter 14 Section 1 (Part 2)  Power Point

Section 1-Church Reform and the Crusades (Part 2)

Chapter 14 Section 1-Guided Notes

Chapter 14-Section 1-Guided Notes

Chapter 14 Names and Terms

Chapter 14-Names and Terms

 Video Link: The Dark Ages Part 10-The Crusades ( 10:04 min)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRTGk9Sqoqo&safe=active

Good afternoon! Today we began Chapter 14, which covers the “Formation of Western Europe”. For our lesson we began a two day series of guided notes covering Chapter 14-Section 1 “Church Reform and Crusades”. We also completed our vocabulary match up for Chapter 14 which will be the ten matching words on our quiz next Monday (11/25).

Here’s a breakdown of today:

• Vocabulary Match-up Review Activity-Chapter 14-The Formation of Western Europe
• Lecture-Chapter 14-Section 1-Church Reform and The Crusades-Part 1 (5 Slides)

o       From Age of Faith to The Crusades

• Daily Objective-

o       Content Objective:

§         SWD analysis of key terms associated with the unit covering Chapter 14 through the manipulating of vocabulary terms in a collaborative activity

§         SWD analysis of the restructuring of the Catholic Church and the importance of Cathedrals in medieval Christian worship by categorizing  their roles and responsibilities through the use of  guided notes

o       Language Objective:

§         Students will read and orally match up important vocabulary terms pertaining to the unit covering Chapter 14 by using a vocabulary match-up activity

§         Students will read and write/record information regarding the restructuring of the Catholic Church and the importance of Cathedrals in medieval Christian worship by categorizing  their roles and responsibilities through the creation of student centered guided notes

Supplemental Materials: Chapter 14 Section 1 (Part 1) PPT , Chapter 14 Section 1 Guided Notes and Vocab Match up Answers

Chapter 14 Section 1 Part 1 Power Point

Chapter 14-Section 1-Part 1

Chapter 14 Section 1 Guided Notes

Chapter 14-Section 1-Guided Notes

Chapter 14 Vocabulary Match Up

Chapter 14 Section 1-4-Vocabulary Match-up

 Good afternoon everyone! I want to apologize for the not updating the iBlog in the last two weeks. We have had some technical problems and I have also been trying to catch up on some class work so things have been hectic. Today we are taking our quiz on Chapter 13 Sections 3 and 4 and working on our guided tour for Chapter 14. We will be finishing Chapter 14 by Thanksgiving break and then there are only two more units to go this semester.

Here’s the break down of today:

• Vocabulary Match-up Review Activity-Chapter 13-Chapter 13-Eureopan Middle Ages (Sections 3 & 4)
• Quiz-Chapter 13-Eureopan Middle Ages (Sections 3 and 4)
• Guided Tour-Chapter 14-The Formation of Western Europe
• Daily Objective-

o       Content Objective:

§         SWD evaluation of key terms and concepts associated with our unit covering Chapter 13 Sections 3 and 4 by demonstrating their knowledge thought the use of a unit quiz

§         SWD applications of the important political/historical figures, events and evidentiary text located in Chapter 14 through compiling information on a guided tour worksheet

o       Language Objective:

§         Students will read and write the answers in order match up important vocabulary terms pertaining to our unit covering Chapter 13 Sections 3 and 4 by completing a multiple choice and matching quiz.

§         Students will write answers to guided questions that require examination of the additional supporting resources/information located within Chapter 14 by completing a Guided Tour activity

Supplemental Material: Chapter 14-Guided Tour

Chapter 14-Guided Tour

Hello everyone! Today in class we worked on our study guide for our quiz on Chapter 11 this Friday. We completed Sections 1 and 2 of the study guide and will complete Section 3 tomorrow in class. Today after school we will have a review session for Chapter 11 Sections 1-3 in A120 (Mr. deBruin’s room) from 2:30 to 3:30 pm.

Here’s what we did today:

• Quick Vocabulary Match-up Activity-Chapter 11-The Byzantines. Russians and Turks Interact
• Study Guide-Chapter 11-The Byzantines, Russians and Turks Interact (Sections 1 and 2 in class)
• Daily Objective-

o       Content Objective: SWD comprehension of the materials covered in Chapter 11 Sections 1, 2 and 3, students will illustrate their understanding of the material covered through the use of a vocabulary review activity and study guide

o       Language Objective: Students will read, and write the key terms and important concepts covered in Chapter 21 Sections 1, 2 and 3. Students will demonstrate their understanding by completing a structured study guide and following along with an in class vocabulary review.

Supplemental Materials-Chapter 11 Study Guide

Chapter 11-Study Guide-Half Sheet

Homework:Due Thursday 10/24

Finish Chapter 11 Section 1 and 2 Study Guide (We will finish Section 3 in class tomorrow)

Good afternoon everyone. Special reminder that today is the 1st night of parent/teacher conferences. Conferences will run from 4:30 to 7:30 tonight in the cafeteria, and parents can pick up report cards for their student before entering. Today we worked on student led notes for Chapter 11 Section 2 titled “The Russian Empire”. Tomorrow we will work on our study guide and after school have a review session for Chapter 11 Sections 1-3 in A120 (Mr. deBruin’s room) from 2:30 to 3:30 pm.

Here’s what we did today:

• Student Led Notes-Chapter 11-Section 2-The Russian Empire
• Daily Objective-

o       Content Objective:

§         SWD comprehension of the Slavic, Greek and Viking roots in Russian culture and the period of Mongol rule in Russia by taking student led guided notes

o       Language Objective:

§         Students will read, and write the key terms and important concepts associated with the Slavic, Greek and Viking roots in Russian culture and the period of Mongol rule in Russia through the creation of student led guided notes

Supplemental Material-Chapter 11 Section 2-The Russian Empire PPT and Chapter 11 Section Student Led Notes

Chapter 11 Section 2-The Russian Empire PPT

Chapter 11 Section 2-The Russian Empire

Chapter 11 Section Student Led Notes

Chapter 11-Section 2-Guided Notes