America's History of Fear

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Today I will: 

-Take a quiz on 10 vocabulary words.
-Read the article, "America's History of Fear" and determine what the text is saying.

Please Take out: 
-Vocabulary Chart (to study)
-A chromebook

Today's Agenda:
1. Vocabulary Quiz
2. Task 2 and 3 :"America's History of Fear"

Homework:

Enjoy your weekend!

America's History of Fear

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Today I will: 

-Review root words and vocabulary words and apply them by writing sentences and drawing pictures and symbols to help me remember the word.
-Read the article, "America's History of Fear" and determine what the text is saying.
-Review SOAPSTone by taking notes and applying the concept to the article, "America's History with Fear"

Please Take out: 
-Vocabulary Chart (to stamp)
-A writing utensil

Today's Agenda:
1. Finish Introduction to "The Crucible"
2. Survey the text: 
"America's History of Fear"
3. Vocabulary Review

Homework:

-Study your Vocabulary Chart - Quiz is tomorrow

The Crucible

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Today I will: 

-Take notes on the Arthur Miller play, The Crucible
-Learn new root words and vocabulary words and apply them by writing sentences and drawing pictures and symbols to help me remember the word.
-Survey the text, "America's History of Fear."

Please Take out: 
-A piece of paper: 
  title it, "Intro to The Crucible"
-A writing utensil
-Did you turn in your paragraph to Classroom?

Today's Agenda:
1. Introduction to "The Crucible"
2. Survey the text: 
"America's History of Fear"

Homework:

-Work on your Vocabulary Chart - due on Thursday / Quiz is on Friday

Philosophical Corners

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Today I will: 

-Take notes on the Arthur Miller play, The Crucible
-Learn new root words and vocabulary words and apply them by writing sentences and drawing pictures and symbols to help me remember the word.
-Make a claim and provide support and evidence to your claim both through a philosophical discussion and by typing a paragraph.

Please Take out: 
-Syllabus signature (last day for full credit)
-Vocabulary Chart
-A writing utensil

Today's Agenda:
1. Vocabulary 1
2. Review Parts of an Essay
3. Journal response
4. Philosophical Corners
5. Writing Response (open Google Classroom)

6. Introduction to "The Crucible"

Homework:

-Finish writing response
-Work on your Vocabulary Chart - due on Thursday / Quiz is on Friday

The Puritans and The Crucible

Today I will: 

-Read an article and answer questions about The Puritans.
-Participate in an activity that duplicates the feelings of early Americans.
-Take notes on the Arthur Miller play, The Crucible
-Learn new root words and vocabulary words and apply them by writing sentences and drawing pictures and symbols to help me remember the word.

Please Take out: 
-A Chromebook (check on the list for your number)
-Syllabus signature (if you have it)

Today's Agenda:
1. The Puritans (Log in to Google Classroom for directions)
2. Red- Dot activity

3. Introduction to "The Crucible"
4. Vocabulary 1

Homework:

-Get an English notebook
-Syllabus Signature - due tomorrow
-Work on your Vocabulary Chart - Chart is due on Thursday / Quiz is on Friday

Digital Challenge

Today I will: 

• Join a Google Classroom and participate in a Digital Challenge
• Discuss American Culture and how it affects us as citizens.

Please Take out: 
-A Chromebook (check on the list for your number)
-Syllabus signature 
(if you have it)

Today's Agenda:
1. Chromebook Care 
(Open this link and click through the slides yourself before completing the digital challenge)

2. Digital Challenge & Parent Contact Form: 
-Log in to your computer:
-ID#@schscougars.org
-Password is your 8 digit birthday (For example, 01012001)
-Join Google Classroom.
-In the search bar, type in classroom.google.com (or click the link on my blog)
-Click the "+" plus sign in the upper right hand corner.
-Click "join class" and type the code below.
-Enter the code for our class: 
     Block 1: 6a6z7kc
     Block 2: fvhxhyy
     Block 3: 3ddf5t
-Click on the Google form and follow the directions until you are finished and mark the assignment "Done"

3. American Culture

Homework:

-Get an English notebook
-Syllabus Signature
-Ask your parents about their response to today's prompt

Welcome to American Studies English!

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Today I will: 

• Create a name card
• Learn a little bit about Mrs. Serban and my classmates
• Learn about the Humanities Program
• Understand what is expected of me and what I can expect of Mrs. Serban
• Play a game to get to know each other

Please Take out: 
-a pen or pencil
-calendar

Today's Agenda:
1. Please find and sit in your assigned seat
2. 3x5 Cards: 
    *Write your first name (as you want to be called)     
       and last name
    *Also, please draw a picture or symbol that    
      represents you
3. Introductions
4. Policies and Procedures
5. Syllabus
6. Speed Friending

Homework:

-Get an English notebook
-Syllabus Signature