Friday, May 9, 2014

SS8 - Friday

Today we tested on the1920's, the Great Depression and FDR's New Deal.

Monday we block with ELA to start our WWII project.

Homework:

Read Section I and II in Chapter 27
     "Gathering Storm" page 774
     "WWII Begins" page 778

There will be a T/F reading quiz on Monday




Wednesday, May 7, 2014

SS8 - Wednesday

Today we set up the 2nd half of the essay.

The FINAL ESSAY is due Thursday.


Tuesday, May 6, 2014

SS8 - Tuesday

I collected first half of essays today for review.

We discussed details of the New Deal today in class.

Tonight's HW:

1. Print out your SS grade and assignments (write a note to me on your current performance)
2. Study for Friday Test

We will write the second half of the essay Wednesday night.

Monday, May 5, 2014

SS8 Monday Homework

Today, we graded the documents for the DBQ on the Great Depression.

Tonight's HW (from class today):

Write 3 paragraphs of the DBQ:

Paragraph #1 - Introduction.  Introduce the GD.  Introduce the time period.  Conclude paragraph with restating task as THESIS statement (what your essay will prove).  The paragraph should be approximately FIVE sentences.

Paragraph #2 - Body paragraph #1.  Problems of the Great Depression faced by Americans.

1st sentence - During the Great Depression Americans faced many economic issues. (this paragraph should be 8+ sentences)

Paragraph #3 - Body paragraph #2.  Problems of the Great Depression faced by Americans.

1st sentence - During the Great Depression there was a lot of stress on many Americans.  (this paragraph should be 8+ sentences)

APUSH - Review Labor Unions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OVbBPf-oIY


Thursday, May 1, 2014

SS8 - Homework Due Monday

Tonight - Read Section 3 in Chapter 26 "Response to New Deal," page 759.

Finish Documents 5-7

Friday Night - Read Section 4 in Chapter 26 "The Nation in Hard Times," page 765.