This week

This week we will be working on our Black Death packets and the beginning phases of our essays.

Here are links to the packet :


https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6reW16dzM1R3FtTG8/edit?usp=sharing


https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rcFZQN3VJNFN0RVE/edit?usp=sharing

Here are some of the standards we will be covering:

RIT 6-3 Identify the causes of the Black Plague and where it took place.

RIT 6-7 Analyze how the primary sources provide detail that cannot be seen in the summary.

RIT 6-2 Explain how people reacted to the plague and what steps were taken to prevent or cure the plague.

RIT 6-3 Identify the causes of the Black Plague and where it took place. ·         CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.2a Introduce a topic; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.

Next Unit

Our next unit is on the Black Death. Students received a large packet with graphic organizers, readings, and outlines that they will be working on over the next few weeks. This unit is part of the Idaho Core Coach program. I will be sharing select works with other teachers and state representatives in coming months. These assignments SHOULD be completed in class. If your student misses a day in coming weeks, please make sure they meet with me. This is a great assignment that the kids should enjoy, it addresses many core standards and it should be an interesting journey into their first attempt at persuasive writing.

Thanks,

Mr. Ballard

Here are some of the standards we will be working on:

·         CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.2a Introduce a topic; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.

·         CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.2a Introduce a topic; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.

·         CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.7 Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate.

Chapter 10 Test

We will be having a chapter 10 test on Friday. It is a short test with a small map portion. Study guides for the map were handed out in class.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rc3NkMDZoT0lTZlk/edit?usp=sharing

Common core standard:

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.6.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.
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Update

On Thursday there will me a map test on Europe. Students were give a study guide today. Here is a link to a few helpful Europe maps:

http://www.eduplace.com/ss/maps/pdf/eur_country.pdf

http://www.eduplace.com/ss/maps/pdf/eur_countrynl.pdf

Also, next week we are going to start a large writing assignment on the Black Death. This should be completed in class.

Chapter 10 Section 2 notes

Here is the link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rdThFaVllUGs5OGc/edit?usp=sharing

Chapter 10 Section 1 Notes

Here is the link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rUTA1akdJQktodTQ/edit?usp=sharing

Chapter 9 Notes

Chapter 9 Section 2:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rb2hwSHU1SDNBOVU/edit?usp=sharing


Chapter 9 Section 3:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rUFRXNy16WTRtc1k/edit?usp=sharing


Don't forget, you also need to know the capitals of:

Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Colombia
Guatemala