Wilson's Speech

Click here to access President Wilson's speech.

6/5/13

WBW - essay Thursday
Medieval - exam 6/5
US History - projects due Friday 6/7 in all sections

5/21/13

Medieval - pgs 364-371

WBW - Battle of Britain quiz on Wednesday
US History - continue working on Presidential Project - final projects due on June 7

President's Project

Click here to access the Livebinders assignment webpage.

5/15/13

Med - exam ch 11 on Friday
US History 11 - sec 2 ch 32

5/10/13

Med - p. 336-340

US History 11 - sec 2 ch 32 for Tuesday

5/6/13

Medieval - pgs. 322-326
US History - study for exam on chapter 31 on Tuesday or Wednesday, depending on period

5/1/13

Med - exam is Friday on ch 10
US History - per 3, 7 exam on Monday 5/6
                     per 8 exam on Tuesday 5/7

Inside Iran's Fury

Click here to access the Inside Iran's Fury questions.

4/24/13

Medieval H- pgs. 305-309
WBW - SS reading due Thursday

4/1/13

Med - pgs. 280-284
        - exam ch 9 on Friday 4/5

WBW - exam on Thursday 4/4

US History 11 - Photo Journal due Monday 4/8

3/22/13

US History - exam ch 29 on Tuesday all classes

3/21/13

Med - pgs. 276-280

US History - sec 5 ch 29 all classes

Click here to access the questions to the Fixin' To Die Rag song.

Click here to access the lyrics

3/14/13

WBW - exam on Tuesday 3/19
Med - pgs. 270-276
US History - section 2 ch 29

2/25/13

Med - pgs. 244-251
US History 11 - sec 1 ch 28
WBW - read Trench reading for Friday - quiz

WBW Simulation results

WBW - click the link to see the class results of our simulation:
https://docs.google.com/a/somers.k12.ct.us/file/d/0B2usAzNyXu0UT29oa0Z4T3o3Ym8/edit?usp=sharing

Click the link to access the simulation response assignment and links:
http://www.somers.k12.ct.us/%7Eadrummey/simessay.html

2/12/13

ANC - pgs. 241-244
US History - exam ch 27 Wednesday all classes

2/7/13

ANC - pgs. 236-241
US History 11 - sec 3 ch 27
                          exam ch 27 on Tuesday

2/4/13

ANC - pgs. 228-236

US History - sec 3 ch 27 (all sections)

Mid Year Review Packet

Click here for the mid-year review packet.

1/14/13

WBW - study for final exam
ANC - pgs. 148-152
US History - exam ch 25 on Thursday for all sections

1/11/13

WBW - Duke's Journey due Monday
ANC - pgs. 148-152
US History - sec 4 ch 25 for Tuesday

1/10/13

WBW - Duke's Journey due Monday, 1/14

ANC - pgs. 144-148

US History 11 - sec 3 ch 25

1/9/13

ANC - pgs. 144-148

US History - sec 2 ch 25 for Thursday

1/4/13

ANC - pgs. 144-148 for Monday
          - Hannibal response in class on Monday

WBW - essay in class on Wednesday 1/9

writing rubric

Social Studies Writing Rubric

Organization

fluency/flow of ideas/logical progression

thesis or position/topic sentences/controlling statement

introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion/includes reflection

no digressions/stay focused/relevant

addresses audience when appropriate

A RANGE

·  Clear, focused position or thesis

·  Use of clear topic sentences or 1 main idea per paragraph

·  Use of well developed transitions to sustain organization throughout the response

·  Clear distinction and logical progression between introduction, body paragraphs and reflective conclusion

B RANGE

·  position or thesis is well stated

·  most paragraphs contain topic sentences or one main idea

·  transitions are generally well developed and sustain organization throughout the response.

·  digressions are few and do not detract from the overall thesis

·  logical progression from introduction to conclusion

C RANGE

·  position or thesis is attempted

·  most paragraphs attempt a topic sentence and a main idea, but are not always consistent

·  some transitions evident, but may interfere with meaning

D RANGE

·  position or thesis is not readily evident

·  the response contains few digressions and shifts that may interfere with the overall meaning

·  lack of fluidity adversly impacts the paper

FAILING

·  no position evident, thesis unclear

·  The response lacks focus and a controlling idea: little or no organization is present and frequent digressions and/or abrupt shifts in the response interfere with meaning.

·  Lack of logical progression from introduction to conclusion which demonstrates little or no reflection

Content

use of evidence from primary & secondary sources

proper citation

develop & apply relevance of evidence

at least 3 main supporting points/arguments

acknowledges opposing view points; state it, refute it

A RANGE

·  proper format and proper citation of sources

·  effective, appropriate use of evidence from primary & secondary sources

·  3 or more supportive ideas are effectively defended in body paragraphs

·  recognizes and refutes opposing view points to strengthen own position

·  quotes sources accurately in defense of thesis

B RANGE

·  correct format and adequate citation of sources

·  position is well supported, typically using information from appropriate sources

·  supporting ideas are evident and defended in body paragraphs

·  opposing viewpoints are acknowledged

·  quotes sources accurately in defense of thesis

C RANGE

·  correct format but inconsistent citation of sources

·  position is adequately supported, generally using information from appropriate sources

·  some supporting ideas are evident

·  vague reference to opposing viewpoints

·  quotes sources, but not always accurately

D RANGE

·  frequent errors in format and citation

·  little support from source materials or support provided is copied verbatim

·  few supporting ideas are evident

·  seldom or inaccurate use of quotes to defend thesis

FAILING

·  no citation of sources

·  no support from source materials or support provided is copied verbatim

·  no use of quotations to defend thesis

·  writing demonstrates that there is a serious misunderstanding of content

Mechanics

no spelling errors

no run-ons

no fragments

proper punctuation & capitalization

typed, 250 words per page = 12 point size & 1” margins all around, DS

black ink

formal heading:  student name, date turned in, class period, teacher name, title of assignment

A RANGE

·  little or no spelling, sentence structure or punctuation errors

·  strong evidence of proofreading (1-2 errors)

·  presentation format is followed explicitly

B RANGE

·  few spelling, sentence structure or punctuation errors

·  evidence of proofreading enhances paper (2-4 errors)

·  presentation format is followed

C RANGE

·  spelling, sentence structure and puncuation errors detract from overall presentation

·  proofreading attempted (4-6 errors)

·  presentation format is inconsistent

D RANGE

·  frequent spelling, sentence structure or punctuation errors

·  little to no evidence of proof reading (5-8 errors)

·  little or no adherence to format guidelines

FAILING

·  major spelling, sentence structure or puncuation errors

·  not attempt to proofread (8 + errors)

·  format guidelines not followed             

Eisenhower Letter

CLICK HERE for the Eisenhower Letter

12/12/12

ANC - pgs. 124-129

US History 11

    all classes: - 20 research cards due 12/13

                      - you should be reading chapter 24 and have sections 1-3 read for next Monday

Eisenhower letter questions

Please click the following link to answer the questions about the Eisenhower letter. https://docs.google.com/a/somers.k12.ct.us/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHVCcGhROGVjYjJRbWs5Uzl4RUNaZmc6MQ

12/3/12

WBW - exam unit 5 on 12/10 and 12/11
ANC - pgs. 116-119 for Wednesday - Quiz
US History 11 - all sections - read through section 4 of ch. 23 by the beginning on next week.
                                             -10 sources are due 12/6

Thesis submission form

Click this link to submit your thesis.

11/26/12

WBW - complete packet for Wednesday - there will be a reading quiz on Wednesday
ANC - pgs. 92-100
US History 11- Thesis statements due Friday 11/30
      -read and notes on section 3 ch 23 for Thursday

Topic form

Please click on this link to submit your topic.

11/16/12

ANC - complete mythology reading for Monday
US History 11 - topics due 11/20

11/9/12

ANC - study for exam on 11/15

US History 11 - per 3 - sec 1 ch 23 for 11/14

                          per 7 - sec 1 ch 23 for 11/14

                          per 8 - sec 1 ch 23 for 11/14

10/31/12

ANC - pgs 73-81 for Friday
US History 11 - per 7 - sec 4 ch 22 for Thursday
                          per 3 + 8  - sec 4 ch 22 for Friday
                          all classes - exam ch 21 + 22 on Tuesday, 11/6

10/24/12

WBW - Rise of Nazi Germany reading due Friday
ANC - pgs. 64-68 for Thursday
US History - per 3 and 8 - sec 1 ch 22 for Thursday
                     per 3, 7 and 8 - sec 2 ch 22 for Friday

10/23/12

WBW - Rise of Nazi Germany reading due Monday 10/29

US History 11 - Per 7 + 8 section 1 ch 22 due 10/24

                          Per 3 due 10/25

10/10/12

ANC - pgs 50-54

US History 11 - all sections read and notes sec 2 ch 21

10/3/12

WBW

ANC - Presentations due Friday

US History - all classes - debates due Oct 17

     -sec 1 ch 21 for 10/10

10/1/12

ANC - pgs.47-49, presentations due Friday

US History - magazines due Wednesday

9/28/12

WBW - in-class essay on Monday
ANC - pgs 42-47
US History all classes - sec 4 ch 20

9/26/12

WBW - exam on Friday 9/28
ANC - presentations due 10/3, pgs 42-47 due Thursday 9/27
US History - sec 4 ch 29 due Friday 9/28, magazine project due Wednesday 10/3

9/24/12

WBW - study for exam on Friday 9/28
ANC - pgs. 36-42
US 11 - all periods read and notes section 3 ch 20 for Tuesday
           - projects due 10/3

9/20/12

WBW - quiz tomorrow on Trench Life reading
Anc - exam ch 1 tomorrow
Per 3, 7, 8 - begin work on newspaper project due Oct. 3
                 - continue reading chapter 20, entire chapter needs to be read by next Friday, Sept. 28

9/17/12

WBW - read ch 6 packet for Friday 9/21
Anc - pgs 27-32 for Tuesday - exam ch 1 on Friday 9/21
per 7 and 8 - read section 1 ch 20
per 3 - exam ch 19 on Tuesday

9/14/12

WBW - exam Friday - dip. sim response due Monday
ANC - pgs 20-27 for Monday
Per 3 - exam on Tuesday ch 19
Per 7 - exam ch 19 Friday 9/14
Per 8 - exam ch 19 Friday 9/14

9/11/12

Anc - notes on pages 14-20 for Wednesday
WBW - simulation essay due Monday, 9/17