Date: Nov 3/4, 2011
TITLE: Test and Quizzes
Causes of Rev War Quiz
Rev War Battles Quiz
Test Scantron
WIO: Unit Extension Activity- go to my website and select the
Unit extension activity that suits your performance on the last test. Turn in your storyboard next class
Titles: “Unit Cover for Constitutional Period”

Date:Nov 7/8, 2011
TITLE: How did elements of the Articles of
Confederation lead to failures in our 1 st government?
RAP: Creating America p. 214-215 “Issues after the War”
Write 6 bulleted notes
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Titles: “Ch. 11 Vocab, Features of Articles of
Confederation”
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WIO: Draw a cartoon of the different features of the Articles of
Confederation. Use color and detailed pictures to help you understand each one.
WOW:
1) RAP
2) Check HW- “Ch. 11 Section 1 and 2 Vocab”- please show me
3) Discussion of Rev War Test- Complete Test Tracker for each goal
4) “Features of the Articles of Confederation”- If absent, I have attached a key. Please read through highlighting key words and problems
5) WIO
6) Quick Check on Understanding- need to complete if absent!
Homework: Finish WIO.
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Date:Nov9/10, 2011
TITLE: Why was the Constitutional Convention necessary for our country? Analyze the characteristics of this meeting.
RAP: Creating America p. 230 “A Voice from the Past”
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WIO: Mini-Assessment on Opening of the Convention-If absent, NEED TO TAKE ASAP
Titles: “Shays’ Rebellion, Opening of the Convention
Notes”
WOW:
1) RAP
2) Check HW-AOC Cartoon Strip- WIO p. 52- need to show me if absent
3) “Shays’ Rebellion”- 5 W’s
4) “Opening of the Convention” Use History Alive p. 106-
108 and follow outline to write notes as you read.
5) Constitutional Convention Preparation
Homework: Finish Nameplate in preparation for Convention
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Date:Nov 14/15, 2011
TITLE: How did compromise lead to a more effective government for the US?
RAP: Convention Invitation- 5 w’s
WHO
WHAT
WHEN
WHERE
WHY
Titles: Convention Personality, Constitutional
Convention Notes”
WOW:
1) RAP
2) Check HW= Nameplate- “Convention Personality”- need to turn in for a grade
3) Constitutional Convention Notes and Debrief- If absent, I have printed notes for you.
4) WIO
WIO: Convention Mini Assessment
Homework:Study for quiz on Articles of Confederation and
Convention
Complete the front side of “A Look at the Constitution”
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Date:Nov 16/17, 2011
TITLE: How did our country react to the new
Constitution and its established roles and responsibilities of the Federal Government?
Describe.
RAP: NC Book p.215 “Political Cartoon” Read the caption and answer the two questions in complete sentences.
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WIO: Read the three main sections in NC Book p. 214-215.
Write main idea and two supporting details for each paragraph.
This may need to be on a separate sheet of paper and then taped in or started high on this page.
Titles: “A Look at the Constitution, A New Nation”
WOW:
1) RAP
2) Check HW= “ A Look at the Constitution”-please show me and check answers!
3) AOC and Convention Quiz- if absent, need to make up
ASAP!
4) “ A New Nation”- video guide. I have attached key
5) WIO
Homework:
1) Complete Bill of Rights side of “A Look at the Constitution”
2) Finish WIO notes from NC Book
3) Memorize Preamble to the Constitution for Extra Credit.
Due Tuesday, Nov. 29th

Date:Nov 18/21, 2011
TITLE: How do the Bill of Rights impact US citizens today?
Titles: “Federalist/Anti-Federalist Notes, Bill of Rights
Chart”
RAP: Which Bill of Right do you believe is the most significant in our lives as American citizens today? Explain your answer with supporting details in an 8 th grade quality paragraph.
WOW:
1) RAP
2) Check HW- Bill of Rights
3) “Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists” Cornell Notes- I have attached notes for you.
4) “Bill of Rights” notes using the chart provided. If absent, do not worry about skit rating column. Fill in the rest using textbook.
5) WIO
WIO: Write your own amendment that has not been written addressing current needs in our society. Ex. Write one about technology use or nutrition.
Homework:
1) Complete Odds of Study Guide for New Nation
2) Post on Edmodo your amendment that you created in today’s WIO
3) Memorize Preamble to the Constitution for Extra Credit.
Due Tuesday, Nov. 29th

Date:Nov 22/28, 2011
TITLE: How does separation of powers in the 3 branches reinforce the idea of republicanism in the US
Constitution?
RAP: NC 236, Create your own visual of checks and balances. Be creative with 3 part visual.
How do checks and balances protect the rights of US citizens?
Titles: “New Nation Study Guide, Jobs of the 3 branches”
WOW:
1) RAP-Discuss Checks and Balances
2) Check HW- “Study Guide for New Nation”
3) Finish Bill of Rights Skits
4) “Jobs and Responsibilities of 3 Branches”- follow instructions on sheet to label on chart
5) 3 Branches Scavenger Hunt-if time allows
6) WIO
WIO:Complete Unit Cover. Place the following in sequential order and explain in 8th grade quality how each helped form the government we have today.
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION, BILL OF
RIGHTS, US CONSTITUTION, POLITICAL
PARTIES, SHAYS REBELLION, ARTICLES OF
CONFEDERATION
Homework:
1) Study for Test, prepare for NB check, complete UC
2) Post on Edmodo
3) CASTLE LEARNING ASSIGNMENTS (4) due Nov. 30!!!
4) Memorize Preamble to the Constitution for Extra Credit.
Due Tuesday, Nov. 29th

Date: Nov 29/30, 2011
TITLE: Test and Quizzes
AOC and Convention Quiz
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WIO: Unit Extension Activity
Titles: “Unit Cover for Expansion”