Homework due October 30th 2012

7th Grade:  The students have a 2 page handout which is front and back on both pages, so a total of 4 pages that they have been working on since last week.  The pages have the following titles:

• Civil War Chronology & Review
• Read Andrew Johnson and Reconstruction
• Answer questions on Andrew Johnson and Reconstruction
• Final page is a crossword puzzle titled, A Civil War Review

We covered some of these questions in class today, however, most of this is review from the last few weeks, and the students should have no problem completing the assignment.

*STUDENTS WILL HAVE A TEST FRIDAY!

8th Grade:  As a class we have been discussing the two candidates for this years election.  The students have also completed an assignment from The Scholastic Journal on the candidates and their positions on the main issues. In addition, we have watched some of the debates.  Tonight they are responsible for two things:

1. They need to explain which candidate they support and why using facts to support their answers.  Also, they need to be prepared to debate the other side of the argument.
2. We have been analyzing the Declaration of Independence, the students need to write one page on ideas they have for a current form of The Declaration of Independence.

Homework due October 18th 2012

7th Grade:  Students have a handout on the Gettysburg Address due on Thursday.  This allows them 2 days to complete the assignment and ask any questions they have about the 7 questions on the back of the paper.

8th Grade:  Students have 3 questions to answer on Democrats vs. Republicans.  They are using the Junior Scholastic magazine for the questions as well as the rest of the assignment due on Thursday.  The following bullet points are the requirements:

• List the main differences between Democrats and Republicans
• Name the Presidential candidates and their running mates for the 2012 election
• In your own words explain each candidates position on the main issues facing our country.
• Have all definitions from both articles, the article on the presidential election and the article on China.
• Read Article on China pg. 8 -11
•  name 5 things you need to know about China and explain, in your own words, what you learned about each point.
• Answer the 5 questions on pg. 11 in complete sentences.
• On the back cover of the Junior Scholastics are 4 short answer questions and 5 multiple choice questions.  Answer all these questions!  You may answer the questions on the back cover of the magazine, however, I prefer the answers in your notebook.

Any questions let me know,

Thanks,

Ms. Van

Homework due October 12 2012

7th Grade:  7th grade students need to complete the Emancipation Proclamation Handout!

8th Grade:  Answer the following 2 questions:

1. Who is Thomas Pain?
2. Who is John Locke?

Have a good night,

Ms. Van

Homework due October 9th 2012

8th Grade: The students are beginning an in depth study of The Declaration of Independence. Tonight, each student needs to think of one relationship in their life that compares to King George III and the  American Colonists. Once they have decided on the relationship, they need to answer the following questions based on this relationship:

1. Who is the relationship with?
2. Why is it not working or did it not work?
3. What have you tried or are you going to try to make the relationship better?
4. Does the relationship need to end or change?

7th Grade:  The students need to re-write their journal entry based on their journey as a slave on the Under Ground Railroad.  Topics to discuss:

1. What does their first night of freedom feel like?
2. What are they afraid of?
3. What do they hope for?

Please make sure to be descriptive and thoughtful when writing your answers.

Have a good night,

Ms. Van