1/31 Daily Agenda

Bellwork

At the bell & volume 0 we will watch the Channel One news broadcast for January 31, 2011
(answer the following in complete sentences)

1. What do protestors in Egypt want?
2. What Wii game is advertised?
3. How did Zac afford college?


For your planner
Begin Qin Shi Huang Di studies

Looking ahead
The Reign of Quin Shi Huang Di - group work

1/28 Daily Agenda

Bellwork

At the bell & volume 0 we will watch the Channel One news broadcast for January 28, 2011
(answer the following in complete sentences)

1. Today marks the anniversary of the worst disaster in the history of the U.S. space program.  What happened?
2. What internet source did President Obama appear on yesterday? 
3. What was the final score of the Christian Heritage Schools ladies basketball game?  In your opinion, what should the coach have done?

For your planner
Black History Month Ideas

Looking ahead
Begin Activity 3.1 - The Reign of Quin Shi Huang Di

1/27 Daily Agenda

Bellwork

At the bell & volume 0 we will watch the Channel One news broadcast for January 27, 2011
(answer the following in complete sentences)

1. What is the average life expectancy of a man and a woman in the U.S.?  What are we changing that might help those numbers to increase?
2. What things do members of the Republican party feel are necessary to help America create a better future?
For your planner
Sample T2W - China: Past to Present video/quiz

Looking ahead
Begin Activity 3.1 - The Reign of Quin Shi Huang Di

Homework

Han Dynasty Postcard - Due 1/27

1/26 Daily Agenda

Bellwork

At the bell & volume 0 we will watch the Channel One news broadcast for January 26, 2011
(answer the following in complete sentences)

1. What are the "key points" from President Obama's State of the Union Address last night?
2. Where is Egypt located?
3. Name one of the nominees up for an Oscar this year.

For your planner
Wrap up/Review 3 Chinese Philosophies - T2W

Looking ahead
T2W Example / China Video

Homework

Han Dynasty Postcard - Due 1/27

1/25 Daily Agenda

Bellwork

At the bell & volume 0 we will watch the Channel One news broadcast for January 25, 2011
(answer the following in complete sentences)

1. What will be the focus of the Presidents State of the Union address?  When will it be given?
2. What does "natural" mean to the Frito Lay company?
3. What is the benefit of keeping a food journal?
For your planner
Finish Daoism studies/Begin Legalism

Looking ahead
Wrap up Legalism studies - T2W on Philosophies
Homework

Han Dynasty Postcard - Due 1/27

1/24 Daily Agenda

Bellwork

At the bell & volume 0 we will watch the Channel One news broadcast for January 24, 2011
(answer the following in complete sentences)

1.  Is senior year of high school necessary? (give examples from the broadcast to support your opinion)
2. What is China's latest invention?
3. Which teams will be matched for Super Bowl XLV?

For your planner
Begin/Continue Daoism studies

Looking ahead
Finish Daoism studies/Begin Legalism

Homework

Han Dynasty Postcard - Due 1/27

1/21 Daily Agenda

Bellwork

At the bell & volume 0 we will watch the Channel One news broadcast for January 21, 2011
(answer the following in complete sentences)

1.  How many mafia members were arrested yesterday?  Where was this happening?
2.  What is the largest retailer in the U.S.?  What famous person is promoting this healthy initiative?
3.  Yesterday marked the 50th anniversary of what speech? Given by whom?


For your planner
Finish Confucianism / Begin Daoism

Looking ahead
Continue Daoism studies

Homework
Blog - Parent sign/phone/e-mail & return by TODAY!!!

1/20 Daily Agenda

Bellwork

At the bell & volume 0 we will watch the Channel One news broadcast for January 20, 2011
(answer the following in complete sentences)

1.  What happened with the Health Care Law?
2.  What is happening in Haiti? 
3.  What is going on in New Jersey middle schools?


For your planner
Room 218 Expectations

Looking ahead
Continue China studies - Confucianism

Homework
Blog - Parent sign/phone/e-mail & return by Friday 1/21

1/19 Daily Agenda

Bellwork

At the bell & volume 0 we will watch the Channel One news broadcast for January 19, 2011

1.  Write down a summary statement for the broadcast you just watched.  (Ex. - If you were to explain it to your parents afterschool what would you tell them) 
Must be at least 3 complete sentences!


For your planner
Library Day - Helping out Ms. McDermott

Looking ahead
Continue China studies - Confucianism

Homework
Blog - Parent sign/phone/e-mail & return by Friday 1/21

1/18 Daily Agenda

Bellwork

At the bell & volume 0 we will watch the Channel One news broadcast for January 18, 2011

1.  Name two of the news reporters.
2. List the story headlines as they occur.


For your planner
Begin China studies - Background/Overview & Confucianism

Looking ahead
Continue China studies - Confucianism

Homework
Blog - Parent sign/phone/e-mail & return by Friday 1/21

1/17 Daily Agenda

Bellwork
(answer the following in complete sentences)

1.  What is an opinion?
2.  List three things you have a strong opinion about.
3.  What helped you form these opinions?

For your planner
Video - M.L.K. Jr & the Civil Rights Movement

Looking ahead
Begin China study

Homework
Blog - Parent sign/phone/e-mail & return by Friday 1/21

1/14 Daily Agenda

Bellwork

At the bell & volume 0 we will watch the Channel One news broadcast for January 14, 2011

1.  What was said about the young girl who died during 1/8 shooting in Arizona?
2. What was the quote that President Obama gave? (1:55-2:03)
3. What do the "College Bound Sisters" have to do?
4. What was said to be the leading cause of teenage female drop out?

For your planner
China Vocabulary (7 terms)

Looking ahead
Begin China study
Homework
3 week report - parent sign & return for 10pts E.C.  - DUE TODAY!!! 

1/13 Daily Agenda

Bellwork

At the bell & volume 0 we will watch the Channel One news broadcast for January 13, 2011

1.  List three places that are experiencing abnormal weather.  What is happening in each location?
2. What is the current news about the Gulf Oil Spill?
(two complete sentences)

For Your Planner
Vocabulary Quiz - 46 semester terms

Looking ahead
China Vocabulary 7 terms

Homework
3 week report - parent sign & return by Friday for 10pts E.C. 

1/12 Daily Agenda

Bellwork

At the bell & volume 0 we will watch the Channel One news broadcast for January 12, 2011

1. Today marks the 1st anniversary of what devastating event?
2. How many people are still homeless?
3. What is mentioned as being one of the poorest countries in the world?
4.  According to a study of college students, what boost is the most desired by young adults? 


For Your Planner
Type 2 Writing - India (retake whole group)

Looking ahead
Vocabulary Quizbowl / Test - 46 terms possible (preview)

Homework
3 week report - parent sign & return by Friday for 10pts E.C. 

1/11 Daily Agenda

Bellwork

At the bell & volume 0 we will watch the Channel One news broadcast for January 11, 2011

(We will be answering/discussing the pop quiz question at the end of the broadcast)


For Your Planner
Type 2 Writing - India

Looking ahead
Vocabulary Quizbowl / Test - 46 terms possible

Homework
3 week report - parent sign & return by Friday for 10pts E.C.

1/10 Daily Agenda

Bellwork

At the bell & volume 0 we will watch the Channel One news broadcast for January 10, 2011

(Answer the following in complete sentences)

1.  How many were killed/wounded during the shooting?  Where did it occur?
2.  Who is the actor that is speaking out about the creation of a new nation?  Where is this taking place?

For Your Planner
Cornell notes - Decline of the Mauryan Empire

Looking ahead
Type 2 Writing

Homework
3 week report - parent sign & return by Friday

1/7 Daily Agenda

Bellwork

At the bell & volume 0 we will watch the Channel One news broadcast for January 7, 2011

(Answer the following in complete sentences)

*Why is the language of Mark Twains’ books an issue?

*What is the position that is of great importance to the President?  Who now holds this position?

*What would you do if you won the Mega millions?

Cornell Notes

• Mohenjo-daro (finish)
• Decline of the Mauryan Empire (begin)

Extra Credit Due Today!