Monday, December 15, 2014

Reminders:

NJHS- The next meeting is on Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Early Release Day - Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Christmas Break- End of the day on Friday, December 19th

Spirit Week- Starting Monday, December 15th (PJ Day); Tuesday (favorite holiday sweater); Wednesday (  ); Thursday (); Friday (wear RED) 

ELA

Warm Up - Daily Goal/Journal 

Lesson 

-Introduce On-Demand Theme Essay - begin to brainstorm     

Homework- Literary Elements WS, Novel Outline and Conflict WS due next Tuesday -The Outsiders Test next Tuesday 

Goal(s): Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. 

History

Warm Up- Christmas Kindness 

Lesson

-Practice "Separation of Powers" chart

-Complete 9.3 - 9.5

-Read 9.6 altogether   

Homework -9.3 - 9.5 due tomorrow if not done in class   

Goal(s): Analyze the challenges the new government faced and the role of political and social leaders in meeting these challenges. 

Debate

Warm Up - SSR

Lesson

-Final Debate: finish team signs and begin brainstorming

Order of Debates:

     1/15: Death Penalty

     1/16: Year Round School

     1/20: Cell Phones in School

     1/21: Drug Testing in School  

Homework - 20 blank note cards by Tuesday

Goals(s): Use reliable facts to support opinion/arguments