Welcome to my virtual classroom!
Hi Huskies!
8th Graders I am so excited to be your tour guide on our adventure through U.S. history this year! This website will be an invaluable tool for you so be sure to save it to your favorites. I recommend spending at least 30 minutes a week exploring the links to games, information, pictures, videos and interactive websites related to the social studies standards we will cover in order to deepen your knowledge and understanding of our country's history.
Sixth Graders Click on the "More" button on the menu at the top of the page and you can find the links to all of the super fun units we'll cover in Social Studies and the Ancient Civilizations Exploration (ACE) elective. Feel free to let me know if you find a great new site I should add :).
Global Issues Elective Click on the "More" button on the menu at the top of the page to find the webpage for our class.
Mrs. Valerie Redd
Social Studies Teacher
Thinking Maps Trainer & District Coordinator
Hillview Middle School
10931 Stamy Rd, Whittier, CA 90604
562.789.2000
[email protected]
News Flash!
May 30-June 2
MONDAY Memorial Day...sleep in!
TUESDAY
7:30-8am: Pick up your yearbook in the gym.
1st & 2nd Periods: We'll have our first graduation practice.
5th & 6th Periods: Yearbook Video in the gym & yearbook signing at the tables
WEDNESDAY We'll practice for graduation and then we're off to Knott's! Report to the ice cream parlor outside the exit by 5pm and we'll be back at school by 6:30pm.
THURSDAY: GRADUATION DAY!!!!!
7:45am Students report to the gym for one last practice
8:30am Parents are able to choose their seats
9-10:30am Graduation!!!
It has been a wonderful year with you and I will miss you bunches! Have fun in high school, work hard, and come back to visit :).
May 23-27
MONDAY You'll turn in your textbooks. All textbooks must be in by FRIDAY. We'll start watching an edited version of Far and Away, which is a great depiction of immigrants' experiences in the late 1800s as well as the Oklahoma Land Grab.
TUESDAY You'll receive your FINAL progress report and all of your work from 2nd semester. Then we'll continue watching Far and Away.
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY We'll finish up watching Far & Away.
FRIDAY We'll learn about World War I, which is super fascinating. This will be our last day of learning together :).
May 16-20
MONDAY Today we'll learn how to read a political cartoon to determine the artist's point of view and what they're trying to convince us to believe. We'll look at political cartoons from the late 1800s and early 1900s that dealt with the issue of immigration and see what the various views were at the time. Each group will receive a political cartoon from the time period, determine what the artist is trying to convey, and present their findings to the class.
TUESDAY We'll celebrate how our families came to the U.S. by writing a paragraph and creating a map showing their journeys.
WEDNESDAY You'll write your Reflection Paper and tell me how this year went for you. How did you grow as a writer? How has your understanding of U.S. history changed and deepened this year? You will write this as a letter to me and it needs to be 1 1/2 pages hand-written or 1 page (12-point font & double-spaced) typed.
THURSDAY We'll learn a little more about the Industrial Revolution and the Industrialists by going through a PowerPoint.
FRIDAY NO SCHOOL! Rest up for the end of the year festivities!!!!
May 9-13
MONDAY/TUESDAY I'll check your Aftershock Evidence Chart, we'll discuss current events related to racism and the KKK, you'll choose the side for which you have the most evidence and write your Reconstruction Argument in class. This is your last argument essay for me, so make sure it's amazing!
WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY We'll watch "America Story of Us: Cities" and take notes. For homework, you will choose one of the topic in the movie and write an explanatory paragraph. Remember to include
MONDAY Memorial Day...sleep in!
TUESDAY
7:30-8am: Pick up your yearbook in the gym.
1st & 2nd Periods: We'll have our first graduation practice.
5th & 6th Periods: Yearbook Video in the gym & yearbook signing at the tables
WEDNESDAY We'll practice for graduation and then we're off to Knott's! Report to the ice cream parlor outside the exit by 5pm and we'll be back at school by 6:30pm.
THURSDAY: GRADUATION DAY!!!!!
7:45am Students report to the gym for one last practice
8:30am Parents are able to choose their seats
9-10:30am Graduation!!!
It has been a wonderful year with you and I will miss you bunches! Have fun in high school, work hard, and come back to visit :).
May 23-27
MONDAY You'll turn in your textbooks. All textbooks must be in by FRIDAY. We'll start watching an edited version of Far and Away, which is a great depiction of immigrants' experiences in the late 1800s as well as the Oklahoma Land Grab.
TUESDAY You'll receive your FINAL progress report and all of your work from 2nd semester. Then we'll continue watching Far and Away.
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY We'll finish up watching Far & Away.
FRIDAY We'll learn about World War I, which is super fascinating. This will be our last day of learning together :).
May 16-20
MONDAY Today we'll learn how to read a political cartoon to determine the artist's point of view and what they're trying to convince us to believe. We'll look at political cartoons from the late 1800s and early 1900s that dealt with the issue of immigration and see what the various views were at the time. Each group will receive a political cartoon from the time period, determine what the artist is trying to convey, and present their findings to the class.
TUESDAY We'll celebrate how our families came to the U.S. by writing a paragraph and creating a map showing their journeys.
WEDNESDAY You'll write your Reflection Paper and tell me how this year went for you. How did you grow as a writer? How has your understanding of U.S. history changed and deepened this year? You will write this as a letter to me and it needs to be 1 1/2 pages hand-written or 1 page (12-point font & double-spaced) typed.
THURSDAY We'll learn a little more about the Industrial Revolution and the Industrialists by going through a PowerPoint.
FRIDAY NO SCHOOL! Rest up for the end of the year festivities!!!!
May 9-13
MONDAY/TUESDAY I'll check your Aftershock Evidence Chart, we'll discuss current events related to racism and the KKK, you'll choose the side for which you have the most evidence and write your Reconstruction Argument in class. This is your last argument essay for me, so make sure it's amazing!
WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY We'll watch "America Story of Us: Cities" and take notes. For homework, you will choose one of the topic in the movie and write an explanatory paragraph. Remember to include
- An excellent topic sentence that introduces your reader to the main idea.
- Choose important information and details from your notes and communicate them clearly to your reader.
- Use a variety of appropriate transition words to create a natural flow.
- Include your highest level vocabulary.
- Maintain a formal style free of any personal references or opinions.
- End with a snap at the end that explains why the topic is important or how it relates to us today.
FRIDAY Testing is finally done! Woo hoo! We'll be on regular schedule and watch "American Story of Us: Boom."
THURSDAY, MAY 19: This is the last day to turn in missing work for me and the last day to raise an F to a 60% or higher in order to participate in the 8th grade dance, yearbook video party, yearbook signing party and Knott's Berry Farm.
THURSDAY, MAY 26: This is the last day to raise an F to a 60% or higher in order to participate in Graduation.
You can do it!!!
THURSDAY, MAY 26: This is the last day to raise an F to a 60% or higher in order to participate in Graduation.
You can do it!!!
May 2-6, 2016
MONDAY Today we're on regular schedule and we'll play the Review Game to get ready for our Civil War Test. Start getting your notebook organized so you can turn it in on test day for extra points (Tuesday for Periods 1, 3, 5 and Wednesday for Period 6). If it's not ready to go on Tuesday/Wednesday, you can still turn it in for full credit on Thursday (Periods 1, 3, 5) or Friday (Period 2).
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY We'll take our Civil War Test and complete Ch 23 Vocabulary on Reconstruction. People who have their notebooks ready to turn in will receive extra points.
--Complete & accurate Table of Contents
--Correct page numbers on all assignments (bottom center)
--All assignments completed
THURSDAY/FRIDAY We'll do test corrections and turn in notebooks. Then we'll watch Aftershock: Beyond the Civil War, which is a History Channel docudrama that shows what life was like after the Civil War during the period known as "Reconstruction." You'll take notes on an evidence chart to help you write an argument on whether life was better or worse for blacks in the South after the Civil War. WARNING: This movie is difficult to watch due to the racial issues and violence of the time. If you would prefer to be excused, I can give you an alternate assignment and have you go and work on it in Mrs. Pearson's room.
END OF THE YEAR DATES TO REMEMBER
THURSDAY, MAY 19: Last day to clear Fs in order to participate in the end-of-the-year activities (Knott's Berry Farm, 8th Grade Dance, Yearbook Signing Party & Yearbook Video).
THURSDAY, MAY 26: Last day to clear Fs in order to participate in Graduation.
April 25-29, 2016
MONDAY Today we're on REGULAR SCHEDULE. I'll check your progress reports and Ch 22 Vocab and then we'll start watching Glory. This movie is about the Massachusetts 54th Regiment, which was one of the first black regiments to be formed during the Civil War. During the movie you'll write down information on your Glory Movie Notes that will help you write your narrative as one of the soldiers or their leader, Robert Gould Shaw. Use your Civil War Test Review to start preparing for your Civil War Test next week!
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY We'll watch more of Glory and stop about 30 minutes before the end of the period so that you can start writing your journal entry. Be sure to include LOTS of description about your time in the military and what you think and feel about these events. Use the Narrative section in your Reading and Writing Resources packet to help you write a stellar narrative.
THURSDAY/FRIDAY We'll finish Glory and start reviewing for our Civil War Test, which is next TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY (we'll play the Review Game on Monday to make sure you're ready!).
THURSDAY, MAY 19: Last day to clear Fs in order to participate in the end-of-the-year activities (Knott's Berry Farm, 8th Grade Dance, Yearbook Signing Party & Yearbook Video).
THURSDAY, MAY 26: Last day to clear Fs in order to participate in Graduation.
April 25-29, 2016
MONDAY Today we're on REGULAR SCHEDULE. I'll check your progress reports and Ch 22 Vocab and then we'll start watching Glory. This movie is about the Massachusetts 54th Regiment, which was one of the first black regiments to be formed during the Civil War. During the movie you'll write down information on your Glory Movie Notes that will help you write your narrative as one of the soldiers or their leader, Robert Gould Shaw. Use your Civil War Test Review to start preparing for your Civil War Test next week!
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY We'll watch more of Glory and stop about 30 minutes before the end of the period so that you can start writing your journal entry. Be sure to include LOTS of description about your time in the military and what you think and feel about these events. Use the Narrative section in your Reading and Writing Resources packet to help you write a stellar narrative.
THURSDAY/FRIDAY We'll finish Glory and start reviewing for our Civil War Test, which is next TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY (we'll play the Review Game on Monday to make sure you're ready!).
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April 18-22, 2016
SBAC TESTING BEGINS TODAY!!!! Check your planner for the schedule that we wrote in there :).
MONDAY/TUESDAY We'll learn about the Civil War by going through a PowerPoint that has information and videos. You will study your notes for our test which will be in two weeks. Tonight you'll complete Ch 22 Essential Questions. Be sure to include the essential information from the question in your answer so that your answer can stand alone and make sense to your reader.
WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY We'll watch Modern Marvels: Civil War Tech, which is a great History Channel video that covers all of the major technological advancements that occurred during the Civil War. After the movie we'll work on Ch 22 Vocab.
FRIDAY Sleep in!!! No school!! Finish up your missing assignments.
END OF THE YEAR DATES TO REMEMBER
THURSDAY, MAY 19: Last day to clear Fs in order to participate in the end-of-the-year activities (Knott's Berry Farm, 8th Grade Dance, Yearbook Signing Party & Yearbook Video).
THURSDAY, MAY 26: Last day to clear Fs in order to participate in Graduation.
THURSDAY, MAY 19: Last day to clear Fs in order to participate in the end-of-the-year activities (Knott's Berry Farm, 8th Grade Dance, Yearbook Signing Party & Yearbook Video).
THURSDAY, MAY 26: Last day to clear Fs in order to participate in Graduation.
April 11-15, 2016
THURSDAY, MAY 19: Last day to clear Fs in order to participate in the end-of-the-year activities (Knott's Berry Farm, 8th Grade Dance, Yearbook Signing Party & Yearbook Video).
THURSDAY, MAY 26: Last day to clear Fs in order to participate in Graduation.
MONDAY We'll watch America The Story of Us Civil War and you'll take notes that you will study for your Civil War Test. Start studying tonight for your Ch 18-21 Vocab Test, which will be on FRIDAY. The Ch 20 Vocab is at the top of your Textbook Notes Ch 20.2-20.7.
THURSDAY, MAY 19: Last day to clear Fs in order to participate in the end-of-the-year activities (Knott's Berry Farm, 8th Grade Dance, Yearbook Signing Party & Yearbook Video).
THURSDAY, MAY 26: Last day to clear Fs in order to participate in Graduation.
MONDAY We'll watch America The Story of Us Civil War and you'll take notes that you will study for your Civil War Test. Start studying tonight for your Ch 18-21 Vocab Test, which will be on FRIDAY. The Ch 20 Vocab is at the top of your Textbook Notes Ch 20.2-20.7.
TUESDAY Today, April 12, marks the 155th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War! We'll work on Ch 21 Vocab Dividing Nation.
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY We'll look at primary sources to determine if Abraham Lincoln was a racist. You'll write a short argument presenting your claim, evidence, counter-claim and snap.
FRIDAY We'll take our Ch 18-21 Vocab Test and then complete our Map of Secession.
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY We'll look at primary sources to determine if Abraham Lincoln was a racist. You'll write a short argument presenting your claim, evidence, counter-claim and snap.
FRIDAY We'll take our Ch 18-21 Vocab Test and then complete our Map of Secession.
April 4-8, 2016
SLAVERY The content we will cover this week is the most difficult for me to teach, but possibly the most important. In order to understand why our country divided and went to war, we must fully explore the issue of slavery. In my opinion, the best way to do that is through primary sources. It will be difficult to see and read about the violence and dehumanization done to the slaves, and if at any time you feel uncomfortable, you are welcome to slip out and go to Mrs. Pearson's room.
MONDAY We will begin our journey by watching the trailer for 12 Years a Slave, reading excerpts from Solomon Northrup's autobiography and watching portions of HBO's Slave Narratives. The HBO Slave Narratives, "Unchained Memories," is a powerful documentary. In the 1930s, President Roosevelt sent people out to interview the last living slaves. Their stories were recorded on records and then transcribed. HBO chose some of those accounts and asked black actors to read them in character so that we could hear the voices of the former slaves recount their experiences. It is difficult to watch, but so powerful to hear their stories.
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TUESDAY We'll finish watching HBO's Slave Narratives and read several of the laws passed in southern states that required violence to slaves. Then we'll read some first-hand accounts of the brutality of slavery from Theodore Weld's book, American Slavery as It Is. Tonight you will write a short argument using evidence from your primary sources as well as a reflection paragraph.
WEDNESDAY We'll begin watching an edited version of the movie 12 Years A Slave. You will take notes for the essay that you'll write tomorrow night.
THURSDAY We'll continue watching 12 Years A Slave. For homework, you will write an essay describing how the movie portrayed the treatment of slaves in the South
FRIDAY We'll finish the movie and have a class discussion about what we have learned about slavery from our primary sources.
March 28-April 1, 2016
MONDAY Our last day to sleep in! I hope you had a wonderful and relaxing Easter Break :). Can't wait to hear all about the Washington D.C. trip!!
TUESDAY Ch 19 Vocab Worlds of North & South and 4th Quarter starts!
WEDNESDAY North and South Notes: We'll learn about the VAST differences in the economies, populations, as well as how people lived in the North and South prior to the Civil War. These are all things that contributed to the war and helped determine the outcome. When we're done with our notes, we'll take what we've learned and make a Double Bubble map to compare and contrast the North and South. Tonight you'll answer the questions and use evidence from your notes and Double Bubble map to write a short argument on which side had the greatest advantages prior to the Civil War.
WEDNESDAY We'll begin watching an edited version of the movie 12 Years A Slave. You will take notes for the essay that you'll write tomorrow night.
THURSDAY We'll continue watching 12 Years A Slave. For homework, you will write an essay describing how the movie portrayed the treatment of slaves in the South
FRIDAY We'll finish the movie and have a class discussion about what we have learned about slavery from our primary sources.
March 28-April 1, 2016
MONDAY Our last day to sleep in! I hope you had a wonderful and relaxing Easter Break :). Can't wait to hear all about the Washington D.C. trip!!
TUESDAY Ch 19 Vocab Worlds of North & South and 4th Quarter starts!
WEDNESDAY North and South Notes: We'll learn about the VAST differences in the economies, populations, as well as how people lived in the North and South prior to the Civil War. These are all things that contributed to the war and helped determine the outcome. When we're done with our notes, we'll take what we've learned and make a Double Bubble map to compare and contrast the North and South. Tonight you'll answer the questions and use evidence from your notes and Double Bubble map to write a short argument on which side had the greatest advantages prior to the Civil War.
THURSDAY Textbook Notes for Ch 20 on African Americans and slavery. Today we'll learn about what life was like for African Americans, both slave and free, prior to the Civil War.
FRIDAY America The Story of Us: Division
FRIDAY America The Story of Us: Division
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March 14-18, 2016
MONDAY We'll finish up our Ch 17 PowerPoint celebrating the Contributions of Los Mexicanos! TUESDAY Today we start the Era of Reform. During this time period Americans began to work toward abolishing slavery, improving conditions for the mentally ill, as well as promoting public schools and rights for women. It's an exciting time! We'll do our Ch 18 Vocab today as an introduction. WEDNESDAY We'll use the Chrome Books and the SAS Curriculum Pathways lesson that focuses on the causes of the Civil War. THURSDAY It's time for the Disney Presidents from Zachary Taylor to Abraham Lincoln. Then we'll start our Ch 18 PowerPoint. FRIDAY We'll finish off our Ch 18 PowerPoint & then it's time for Easter Break! Woo hoo!! |
March 7-11, 2016
MONDAY We'll use the Chrome Books to learn about the challenges faced by the pioneers who headed west in wagon trains. You'll use those notes tonight to write a narrative poem as someone who traveled west. Include LOTS of details from your notes and TONS of descriptive words and phrases.
Below is an example of a poem that a student wrote a few years ago. It happens to rhyme, but rhyming is optional.
The West by Erik H.
As a mother calls to her child,
So the West has called to me.
The poorer challenge the mountains,
The richer travel the sea.
I packed my bags and headed west,
To follow yonder trail.
Sickness and death shall assault me
And plague me ‘till I fail.
Rattlers and Indians bar the way,
They’ll try to stop me too.
I love this country sea to sea,
The red, the white, and the blue.
TUESDAY Today we'll use the Chrome Books again to learn about the Mormons and their journey west. Use your Westward Movement Test Review to study for your test on THURSDAY.
WEDNESDAY Come prepared for the Review Game!
THURSDAY You'll take the Westward Movement Test and turn in your notebook. Be sure to have all of the assignments completed and in order with the correct page numbers.
FRIDAY We'll learn all about the contributions of Los Mexicanos to American culture. This is one of my favorite lessons!
February 29 - March 4, 2016
MONDAY Happy Leap Day!! We'll go through our Ch 16 Vocab PowerPoint and you'll have the rest of the period to work on your vocab. Remember, Robert Marzano (our educational research guru) says that vocabulary development is the #1 key to academic success!
TUESDAY We'll learn about the Mexican American War by watching a short video and completing our Textbook Notes 15.6
MONDAY We'll use the Chrome Books to learn about the challenges faced by the pioneers who headed west in wagon trains. You'll use those notes tonight to write a narrative poem as someone who traveled west. Include LOTS of details from your notes and TONS of descriptive words and phrases.
Below is an example of a poem that a student wrote a few years ago. It happens to rhyme, but rhyming is optional.
The West by Erik H.
As a mother calls to her child,
So the West has called to me.
The poorer challenge the mountains,
The richer travel the sea.
I packed my bags and headed west,
To follow yonder trail.
Sickness and death shall assault me
And plague me ‘till I fail.
Rattlers and Indians bar the way,
They’ll try to stop me too.
I love this country sea to sea,
The red, the white, and the blue.
TUESDAY Today we'll use the Chrome Books again to learn about the Mormons and their journey west. Use your Westward Movement Test Review to study for your test on THURSDAY.
WEDNESDAY Come prepared for the Review Game!
THURSDAY You'll take the Westward Movement Test and turn in your notebook. Be sure to have all of the assignments completed and in order with the correct page numbers.
FRIDAY We'll learn all about the contributions of Los Mexicanos to American culture. This is one of my favorite lessons!
February 29 - March 4, 2016
MONDAY Happy Leap Day!! We'll go through our Ch 16 Vocab PowerPoint and you'll have the rest of the period to work on your vocab. Remember, Robert Marzano (our educational research guru) says that vocabulary development is the #1 key to academic success!
TUESDAY We'll learn about the Mexican American War by watching a short video and completing our Textbook Notes 15.6
WEDNESDAY You'll use your Textbook Notes 15.6 to write a narrative journal as President James K. Polk, General Santa Anna, General Zachary Taylor, a Mexican soldier or a U.S. soldier. You should have LOTS of details from your textbook notes, TONS of descriptive words and phrases and it should sound like it's coming from the point of view of your chosen character.
Hook Examples
James K. Polk: Today marks the pinnacle of my political career.
General Santa Anna: I am seething with rage over the audacity of our greedy American neighbors.
Mexican Soldier: It all started when America's president, James K. Polk, looked westward to our lands with greed in his eyes.
U.S. Soldier: Being an American soldier has always been a source of pride for me, until now.
THURSDAY You'll use your Textbook Notes 15.4 Texas and Textbook Notes 15.6 War with Mexico to analyze and determine the most important information from each. You'll take the eight most important facts and put them in chronological order on your flow maps.
FRIDAY Yee haw for the Gold Rush!!! We'll watch portions of the PBS documentary on the Gold Rush and take notes. According to the Smithsonian, $1 during the Gold Rush would be worth $30 today. Keep that in mind when you hear facts like, "Merchants sold eggs for $1 each." That would be a $30 egg today!!!
Hook Examples
James K. Polk: Today marks the pinnacle of my political career.
General Santa Anna: I am seething with rage over the audacity of our greedy American neighbors.
Mexican Soldier: It all started when America's president, James K. Polk, looked westward to our lands with greed in his eyes.
U.S. Soldier: Being an American soldier has always been a source of pride for me, until now.
THURSDAY You'll use your Textbook Notes 15.4 Texas and Textbook Notes 15.6 War with Mexico to analyze and determine the most important information from each. You'll take the eight most important facts and put them in chronological order on your flow maps.
FRIDAY Yee haw for the Gold Rush!!! We'll watch portions of the PBS documentary on the Gold Rush and take notes. According to the Smithsonian, $1 during the Gold Rush would be worth $30 today. Keep that in mind when you hear facts like, "Merchants sold eggs for $1 each." That would be a $30 egg today!!!
Monday, February 22, 2016
I hope you had a wonderful and relaxing weekend! Here's the plan for this week...
MONDAY We'll use the Chrome Books and National Geographic's webpage on the Lewis and Clark expedition. The site will teach us all about the adventures of the Corps of Discovery. Then we'll have a brief introduction to the Texas Revolution and watch Story Time with Mr. Beat :).
TUESDAY Today you'll work with your teammates to take textbook notes on section 15.4, which covers the Texas Revolution.
WEDNESDAY We'll brainstorm everything we know about Texas' geography and weather and put it on a Circle Map. Then we'll use this information to create a vivid setting for our narratives. You'll use the first two sections of your Textbook Notes 15.4 to write a short narrative as one of the Old Three Hundred and explain your reasons for moving to Texas. Include lots of details from your notes and lots of description to create the movie in your reader's mind!
WEDNESDAY We'll brainstorm everything we know about Texas' geography and weather and put it on a Circle Map. Then we'll use this information to create a vivid setting for our narratives. You'll use the first two sections of your Textbook Notes 15.4 to write a short narrative as one of the Old Three Hundred and explain your reasons for moving to Texas. Include lots of details from your notes and lots of description to create the movie in your reader's mind!
THURSDAY First, you'll highlight all of the facts from your notes that made it into your narrative in YELLOW. Then you'll highlight your descriptive words and phrases in PINK. You'll read your narrative aloud to your team and they'll help you decide what you deserve on the Narrative Checklist. Then you'll use your Textbook Notes to write two more short narratives. The first one will be based on the information in your Textbook Notes for sections Rising Tensions and The Texans Rebel. The second narrative will be based on the sections entitled, The Alamo and Texas Wins Its Independence.
FRIDAY We'll go through our Ch 15 Vocab PowerPoint and you'll have the rest of the period to work on your vocab. Remember, Robert Marzano (our educational research guru) says that vocabulary development is the #1 key to academic success!
Ciao for now!
Senora Roja
FRIDAY We'll go through our Ch 15 Vocab PowerPoint and you'll have the rest of the period to work on your vocab. Remember, Robert Marzano (our educational research guru) says that vocabulary development is the #1 key to academic success!
Ciao for now!
Senora Roja
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Watch out, there's a new sheriff in town!
WESTWARD MOVEMENT UNIT That's right, cowboys, we're starting our unit on the Wild Wild West! Hold onto your hats as we cross the continent in covered wagons, dig for gold, and go to war with Mexico! UNIT WRITING FOCUS Our writing focus for this unit is on narrative writing: CCWHST 2 Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes. We will use what we learn about the Texas Revolution, Mexican-American War, pioneers, Gold Rush, mountain men, Lewis and Clark, etc. to write historical narratives. Our goal is to become rock star narrative writers by including key historical details from what we learn to make it sound believable as well as vivid descriptions that will make our readers think we were there! |
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Monday, February 16, 2016
We are back to narrative writing! So fun! This week we are tackling our Content Standard 8.8.2 What were the challenges and incentives of heading west? We'll watch America Story of Us: Westward and you'll choose two of the topics and write narratives about them. Be sure to include lots of facts from your movie notes and TONS of description to make your reader feel like you were there!
MONDAY Sleep in and finish up any missing work.
TUESDAY Watch the first portion of America Story of Us Westward and take notes on the challenges, incentives and other helpful information to use in your narrative.
WEDNESDAY Watch the next section of America Story of Us Westward and review narrative writing. You'll choose one of the topics we've seen in the movie and write a 7-sentence narrative with lots of facts and description.
THURSDAY You'll read your narrative to your team and complete the Narrative Writing Rubric. Then we'll watch some more of the movie and you'll write another narrative on a different topic tonight.
FRIDAY You'll read your narrative to your team and complete the Narrative Writing Rubric. Then we'll watch the end of the movie.
We are back to narrative writing! So fun! This week we are tackling our Content Standard 8.8.2 What were the challenges and incentives of heading west? We'll watch America Story of Us: Westward and you'll choose two of the topics and write narratives about them. Be sure to include lots of facts from your movie notes and TONS of description to make your reader feel like you were there!
MONDAY Sleep in and finish up any missing work.
TUESDAY Watch the first portion of America Story of Us Westward and take notes on the challenges, incentives and other helpful information to use in your narrative.
WEDNESDAY Watch the next section of America Story of Us Westward and review narrative writing. You'll choose one of the topics we've seen in the movie and write a 7-sentence narrative with lots of facts and description.
THURSDAY You'll read your narrative to your team and complete the Narrative Writing Rubric. Then we'll watch some more of the movie and you'll write another narrative on a different topic tonight.
FRIDAY You'll read your narrative to your team and complete the Narrative Writing Rubric. Then we'll watch the end of the movie.
Monday, February 8, 2016
You've worked so hard on your argument essays this past month and have made amazing progress! Great job! In your language arts classes you'll be picking up where we left off and then we'll come back to argument at the end of the year. The good news is that you will be rock star writers with all this writing you're doing in language arts, science, and social studies.
We'll take it easy this week and then start writing narratives next week. Narratives are such a fun way to show what you've learned about a historical topic or time period!
Here's this week's plan...
MONDAY Sleep in and celebrate Abraham Lincoln :).
TUESDAY
Pop quiz on argument writing!!!
We'll finish the Disney Presidents Westward Movement video, which covers the following presidents:
James Monroe
John Quincy Adams
Andrew Jackson
Martin Van Buren
William Henry Harrison
John Tyler
James K. Polk
Then we'll talk about the differences between the first 6 presidents and Andrew Jackson and I'll give you an overview of the key concepts of the Westward Movement using our front bulletin board that has pictures of the elements contained in our Target Standards
You'll receive progress reports today that your parents will need to sign. Be sure to take care of your missing work as soon as possible! If you'ld like to do the War of 1812 Argument Essay for extra credit, it is due on TUESDAY.
WEDNESDAY Ch 12 Vocab
THURSDAY We'll complete our Map of the Expanding U.S. 1783-1867 and discuss how each area was added to the Union, how much it cost, etc.
FRIDAY Ch 14 Vocab and then it's another 3-day weekend! Woo hoo!
Ciao for now!
Mrs. Redd
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Monday, February 1, 2016 INDIAN REMOVAL ACT This week and next week we are focusing on the presidency of Andrew Jackson. There were many controversial aspects to his administration, the most controversial of which was the Indian Removal Act. Though determined to be unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, this law forced all Native Americans living east of the Mississippi River to leave their homes and move west of the river. COMMON CORE WRITING STANDARD For our brief unit on Andrew Jackson we will continue our focus on Common Core Writing Standard 3: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. |
MONDAY Our historical investigative question for our Cherokee Removal Argument Essay is: "By 1838, which would have been better for the Cherokee Indians: to accept or to continue to resist the U.S. government’s demand they move to new tribal lands west of the Mississippi River?" Today we will read background information on the Cherokee Removal and evaluate 10 primary and secondary sources. Your job is to evaluate the evidence and put it on the appropriate side of your Evidence Chart. Be sure to record your source # and a warrant (if you can think of one).
TUESDAY You'll share your Evidence Chart with your team and make any necessary adjustments before tackling your Argument Essay Template. Remember, choosing strong evidence is the most important part of writing a winning argument essay.
WEDNESDAY You'll write paragraphs 1-3 of your Cherokee Removal Argument Essay. Be sure to explain your evidence to your reader with strong warrants.
THURSDAY You'll write paragraphs 4-6. Be sure to use your "Counter-Claim Sentence Frames" handout to help you write your 5th paragraph.
FRIDAY We'll read our essays to a partner and highlight what we deserve for each portion on our Argument Rubrics.
Ciao for now!
Mrs. Redd
TUESDAY You'll share your Evidence Chart with your team and make any necessary adjustments before tackling your Argument Essay Template. Remember, choosing strong evidence is the most important part of writing a winning argument essay.
WEDNESDAY You'll write paragraphs 1-3 of your Cherokee Removal Argument Essay. Be sure to explain your evidence to your reader with strong warrants.
THURSDAY You'll write paragraphs 4-6. Be sure to use your "Counter-Claim Sentence Frames" handout to help you write your 5th paragraph.
FRIDAY We'll read our essays to a partner and highlight what we deserve for each portion on our Argument Rubrics.
Ciao for now!
Mrs. Redd
ACE Elective (Ancient Civilizations Exploration)
Today, in our 6th grade ACE elective, we tackled Social Studies Standard 6.2.5, which focuses on the architecture of ancient Egypt. Each team built an Egyptian pyramid, which had directions, and a temple, which only had a picture. Way to go figuring out the puzzles, future architects and engineers!
Today, in our 6th grade ACE elective, we tackled Social Studies Standard 6.2.5, which focuses on the architecture of ancient Egypt. Each team built an Egyptian pyramid, which had directions, and a temple, which only had a picture. Way to go figuring out the puzzles, future architects and engineers!
Monday, January 25, 2016
MONDAY Today in class you'll use your Sedition Acts Argument Template to start writing your essay. Be sure to utilize all of the great argument handouts in your Reading & Writing Resources packet. Come to class tomorrow with paragraphs 1-4 completely done!
TUESDAY On Tuesday we'll discuss how to write paragraph 5, which introduces the counter-claim and then defeats it. We'll also discuss how to write a strong concluding paragraph for an argument essay by re-stating the claim, summing up your evidence and providing a SNAP that is either a warning or benefit.
WEDNESDAY We'll read our papers to a partner and highlight our Argument Rubric. Then we'll dive into the War of 1812 by watching a docu-drama and recording evidence to help us write an argument on whether we should have declared war on England or not.
MONDAY Today in class you'll use your Sedition Acts Argument Template to start writing your essay. Be sure to utilize all of the great argument handouts in your Reading & Writing Resources packet. Come to class tomorrow with paragraphs 1-4 completely done!
TUESDAY On Tuesday we'll discuss how to write paragraph 5, which introduces the counter-claim and then defeats it. We'll also discuss how to write a strong concluding paragraph for an argument essay by re-stating the claim, summing up your evidence and providing a SNAP that is either a warning or benefit.
WEDNESDAY We'll read our papers to a partner and highlight our Argument Rubric. Then we'll dive into the War of 1812 by watching a docu-drama and recording evidence to help us write an argument on whether we should have declared war on England or not.
THURSDAY We'll continue writing down evidence for both sides as we watch the movie. In the section we watch today you'll see how our National Anthem came into existence. (We have a shorter period today due to the assembly.)
FRIDAY We'll finish up the last few minutes of the movie, choose which side has the best evidence and start our War of 1812 Argument Template. Feel free to use your template to write the War of 1812 Argument Essay for extra credit! Remember, your interactive notebooks are due on MONDAY!
FRIDAY We'll finish up the last few minutes of the movie, choose which side has the best evidence and start our War of 1812 Argument Template. Feel free to use your template to write the War of 1812 Argument Essay for extra credit! Remember, your interactive notebooks are due on MONDAY!
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Monday, January 18, 2016 MONDAY Sleep in and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s amazing accomplishments. TUESDAY Bon jour, mon amis! Today Marie Antoinette is back from the dead and ready to explain the French Revolution to us :). Many historians believe that this revolution, which took place from 1789-1799, was one of the most influential revolutions in history. Be sure to get your progress report signed and finish up any missing work or you may be sent to the Guillotine like King Louis and Marie Antoinette :) ! |
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WEDNESDAY We'll evaluate sources to determine whether President John Adams' Sedition Acts were Constitutional. We'll put our evidence on our Evidence Chart so we can clearly see which side will provide the strongest argument.
THURSDAY Today we'll evaluate the evidence we recorded on our Evidence Chart and decide which side has the strongest evidence. Then we'll highlight the three pieces of evidence that we believe are the most convincing and start planning out our argument paper.
FRIDAY We plan our Sedition Acts Argument by completing our template. By the time we're done, you will have a rock-solid plan for writing your essay.
THURSDAY Today we'll evaluate the evidence we recorded on our Evidence Chart and decide which side has the strongest evidence. Then we'll highlight the three pieces of evidence that we believe are the most convincing and start planning out our argument paper.
FRIDAY We plan our Sedition Acts Argument by completing our template. By the time we're done, you will have a rock-solid plan for writing your essay.
Wow!!! I'm so impressed with the Bubble Maps and Double Bubble that we made together! Remember, adjectives can create a vivid picture in your reader's mind. Work on including precise adjectives in your writing so that you can say what you mean quickly and clearly. Your Double Bubble is an excellent synopsis of Hamilton & Jefferson. You'll use it to study for your New Nation Test in a couple of weeks.
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Monday, January 11, 2016
This week we'll continue learning about the rocky road that our nation traveled in its early years.
MONDAY & TUESDAY We'll use the Chrome Books to complete the Curriculum Pathways lesson on "Early Foreign Policy." I love the lessons on this website because they are similar to what you have to do on SBAC so it's good practice. Not to mention that there's a ton of great information presented in an interactive format :). It's a win-win!
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WEDNESDAY We'll make a Brace Map to figure out who was in George Washington's first cabinet and then learn all about Alexander Hamilton. He was super interesting and lived during this time period. He even made it onto our $10 bill! Hamilton could have had his own reality show if they'd had TV back then :). Proof of that is the new Hamilton show on Broadway that presents his life in RAP. We'll find out about his early life and political career by reading a section of Ch 11 and filling in our Hamilton & Jefferson Textbook Notes (just the front side on Hamilton).
THURSDAY We'll complete an Alexander Hamilton Bubble Map to make sure we understand exactly who he was and how he thought the nation should be run. Then we'll learn about Thomas Jefferson by reading a section of Ch 11 and completing our Textbook Notes on him.
FRIDAY We'll compare and contrast Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. These two did not like each other and made George Washington's life difficult when they were both in his cabinet. We'll complete Thomas Jefferson's Bubble Map and then do a Double Bubble to compare and contrast these two important leaders.
Ciao for now!
Mrs. Redd
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
I hope you had a wonderful and relaxing vacation :). I had fun hanging out with our little puppy, Daisy. She is too cute! Here's our plan for this week...
COMMON CORE WRITING STANDARD For our unit on A New Nation we will focus on Common Core Writing Standard 3: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. We will do several argument essays for this unit and talk through all of the ins-and-outs of choosing strong evidence and writing a rock solid argument. Be sure to refer to the Argument section in your Reading & Writing Resources packet OFTEN. It will be a great help to you.
A NEW NATION Our unit for the next few weeks is The New Nation. We'll learn all about the first six presidents, the issues they faced and how their decisions helped form the United States as we know it today. Be sure to check out A New Nation Websites, there are lots of helpful videos that will expand your understanding of what we are learning.
GRADES Be sure to turn in assignments on time this semester. You can download all of the assignments for this unit from the A New Nation Assignments page. Your participation in end of the year activities such as Knott's Berry Farm, the 8th Grade Dance, Yearbook Signing Day, and Graduation depend on your grades. If you haven't signed up for the Parent Portal, please stop by the office and get the information you need to do so. I update grades on Friday afternoons and send Teleparent and Remind messages letting you know that your grades are updated online. If you are not receiving daily Teleparent messages regarding homework, tests, grades, etc, please call the office and give them the phone number where you would like to receive the messages. You are welcome to come and work in my room during field time each day.
TUESDAY We'll welcome the New Year by reviewing the Bill of Rights Mnemonic and watching the Disney Presidents video about George Washington. You'll complete a circle map with all the important information about him and tomorrow you'll write a short argument using that information.
This week we'll continue learning about the rocky road that our nation traveled in its early years.
MONDAY & TUESDAY We'll use the Chrome Books to complete the Curriculum Pathways lesson on "Early Foreign Policy." I love the lessons on this website because they are similar to what you have to do on SBAC so it's good practice. Not to mention that there's a ton of great information presented in an interactive format :). It's a win-win!
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PW:mrsredd
WEDNESDAY We'll make a Brace Map to figure out who was in George Washington's first cabinet and then learn all about Alexander Hamilton. He was super interesting and lived during this time period. He even made it onto our $10 bill! Hamilton could have had his own reality show if they'd had TV back then :). Proof of that is the new Hamilton show on Broadway that presents his life in RAP. We'll find out about his early life and political career by reading a section of Ch 11 and filling in our Hamilton & Jefferson Textbook Notes (just the front side on Hamilton).
THURSDAY We'll complete an Alexander Hamilton Bubble Map to make sure we understand exactly who he was and how he thought the nation should be run. Then we'll learn about Thomas Jefferson by reading a section of Ch 11 and completing our Textbook Notes on him.
FRIDAY We'll compare and contrast Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. These two did not like each other and made George Washington's life difficult when they were both in his cabinet. We'll complete Thomas Jefferson's Bubble Map and then do a Double Bubble to compare and contrast these two important leaders.
Ciao for now!
Mrs. Redd
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
I hope you had a wonderful and relaxing vacation :). I had fun hanging out with our little puppy, Daisy. She is too cute! Here's our plan for this week...
COMMON CORE WRITING STANDARD For our unit on A New Nation we will focus on Common Core Writing Standard 3: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. We will do several argument essays for this unit and talk through all of the ins-and-outs of choosing strong evidence and writing a rock solid argument. Be sure to refer to the Argument section in your Reading & Writing Resources packet OFTEN. It will be a great help to you.
A NEW NATION Our unit for the next few weeks is The New Nation. We'll learn all about the first six presidents, the issues they faced and how their decisions helped form the United States as we know it today. Be sure to check out A New Nation Websites, there are lots of helpful videos that will expand your understanding of what we are learning.
GRADES Be sure to turn in assignments on time this semester. You can download all of the assignments for this unit from the A New Nation Assignments page. Your participation in end of the year activities such as Knott's Berry Farm, the 8th Grade Dance, Yearbook Signing Day, and Graduation depend on your grades. If you haven't signed up for the Parent Portal, please stop by the office and get the information you need to do so. I update grades on Friday afternoons and send Teleparent and Remind messages letting you know that your grades are updated online. If you are not receiving daily Teleparent messages regarding homework, tests, grades, etc, please call the office and give them the phone number where you would like to receive the messages. You are welcome to come and work in my room during field time each day.
TUESDAY We'll welcome the New Year by reviewing the Bill of Rights Mnemonic and watching the Disney Presidents video about George Washington. You'll complete a circle map with all the important information about him and tomorrow you'll write a short argument using that information.
WEDNESDAY We'll review the key elements of writing a strong argument, complete the frame of reference on our George Washington Circle Maps and write our arguments.
THURSDAY I'll be at the District Office for a Thinking Maps meeting. You'll have Mrs. Alonzo as your sub (treat her to a wonderful day!!!!). She'll go through the Ch 11 Vocab PowerPoint with you and you'll work on your vocabulary sheet for the rest of the period. Try to finish in class! Remember, your picture MUST clearly represent the word and you need to highlight the vocabulary word in the sentence.
FRIDAY We'll dive into the problems that faced our nation when it was in its infancy by reading Ch 11. You will work on a circle map that includes those challenges and complete the frame of reference.
Ciao for now!
Mrs. Redd
Monday, December 14, 2015
This week we finish up the Constitution and learn about our rights that are protected by the Bill of Rights.
MONDAY We'll play the Review Game to make sure you are well-prepared for our Constitution Test tomorrow. Remember to use your BLUE Constitution Test Review to help you study tonight. I'd recommend watching our videos again as a refresher. There are lots of links to great videos, information and activities on our Constitution Websites page that would be helpful to explore as you study :).
THURSDAY I'll be at the District Office for a Thinking Maps meeting. You'll have Mrs. Alonzo as your sub (treat her to a wonderful day!!!!). She'll go through the Ch 11 Vocab PowerPoint with you and you'll work on your vocabulary sheet for the rest of the period. Try to finish in class! Remember, your picture MUST clearly represent the word and you need to highlight the vocabulary word in the sentence.
FRIDAY We'll dive into the problems that faced our nation when it was in its infancy by reading Ch 11. You will work on a circle map that includes those challenges and complete the frame of reference.
Ciao for now!
Mrs. Redd
Monday, December 14, 2015
This week we finish up the Constitution and learn about our rights that are protected by the Bill of Rights.
MONDAY We'll play the Review Game to make sure you are well-prepared for our Constitution Test tomorrow. Remember to use your BLUE Constitution Test Review to help you study tonight. I'd recommend watching our videos again as a refresher. There are lots of links to great videos, information and activities on our Constitution Websites page that would be helpful to explore as you study :).
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TUESDAY We'll take our Constitution Test and start learning about the Bill of Rights.
WEDNESDAY I'll be at the District Office for a Thinking Maps planning session. Mrs. Barber will be your sub. Please treat her to a wonderful day :). You will go into more depth on the Bill of Rights and learn a mnemonic that will help you keep them straight forever!
WEDNESDAY I'll be at the District Office for a Thinking Maps planning session. Mrs. Barber will be your sub. Please treat her to a wonderful day :). You will go into more depth on the Bill of Rights and learn a mnemonic that will help you keep them straight forever!
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THURSDAY We'll do test corrections, practice our mnemonic and learn about what it is like for people who live in countries where citizens' rights are NOT protected by law...yikes!
FRIDAY I love this day! We get to take a look at real court cases and decide if a rights violation has occurred or not. Big fun!
Buon Natale~Feliz Navidad~Fröhliche Weihnachten~MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!
Mrs. Redd
FRIDAY I love this day! We get to take a look at real court cases and decide if a rights violation has occurred or not. Big fun!
Buon Natale~Feliz Navidad~Fröhliche Weihnachten~MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!
Mrs. Redd
Monday, December 7, 2015
MONDAY Today we'll take our Preamble Quiz...I hope you all earn 100%! Then we'll use our U.S. Constitution Questions: Legislative Branch to write solid Constitution Summaries for the House of Representatives and Senate. Be sure to have a great topic sentence that introduces your reader to the big idea, key facts from your questions, and a snap at the end that explains why the topic is important.
TUESDAY Time to learn about the President of the United States!!! On Tuesday we'll focus on the Executive Branch and dive back into the Constitution to find out what he/she can and cannot do. You'll complete your U.S. Constitution Questions: Executive Branch in class and then write your summary for homework.
WEDNESDAY Yahoo! This is my favorite day of our Constitution Unit!!! Today I get to be President of the United States and you will be members of the Senate and House of Representatives. Your job is to write a bill that will improve our school and try to get it passed by both houses and signed by me. The bills that become laws will be sent to Mrs. Davio and hopefully she'll make those changes! By the end of the period you will have a clear picture of how the lawmaking process works.
THURSDAY Our focus for today will be on the Judicial Branch. We'll review what we've learned by making some Thinking Maps and then you'll complete your U.S. Constitution Questions: Judicial Branch in class. For homework, you'll write your summary for the federal courts.
FRIDAY It's our last day of new information before our Constitution Test next Tuesday. We'll learn how changes are made to the Constitution as well as which amendments have successfully been added to it. You'll work on your U.S. Constitution Questions: Amendments and summary in class.
Ciao for now!
Mrs. Redd
MONDAY Today we'll take our Preamble Quiz...I hope you all earn 100%! Then we'll use our U.S. Constitution Questions: Legislative Branch to write solid Constitution Summaries for the House of Representatives and Senate. Be sure to have a great topic sentence that introduces your reader to the big idea, key facts from your questions, and a snap at the end that explains why the topic is important.
TUESDAY Time to learn about the President of the United States!!! On Tuesday we'll focus on the Executive Branch and dive back into the Constitution to find out what he/she can and cannot do. You'll complete your U.S. Constitution Questions: Executive Branch in class and then write your summary for homework.
WEDNESDAY Yahoo! This is my favorite day of our Constitution Unit!!! Today I get to be President of the United States and you will be members of the Senate and House of Representatives. Your job is to write a bill that will improve our school and try to get it passed by both houses and signed by me. The bills that become laws will be sent to Mrs. Davio and hopefully she'll make those changes! By the end of the period you will have a clear picture of how the lawmaking process works.
THURSDAY Our focus for today will be on the Judicial Branch. We'll review what we've learned by making some Thinking Maps and then you'll complete your U.S. Constitution Questions: Judicial Branch in class. For homework, you'll write your summary for the federal courts.
FRIDAY It's our last day of new information before our Constitution Test next Tuesday. We'll learn how changes are made to the Constitution as well as which amendments have successfully been added to it. You'll work on your U.S. Constitution Questions: Amendments and summary in class.
Ciao for now!
Mrs. Redd
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Wow! So great to have Kristin here on Monday! I loved how she was able to explain the importance of effectively utilizing summary writing, outlines, vocabulary and note-taking in her job as a TV and movie producer.
She also met with our Video Production class to provide feedback on their episodes, explain how video production works in Hollywood, and answer their questions. We're doing a unit on technology and inventions in my Global Issues class. Kristin recently worked on a show called "Make Me A Millionaire Inventor." She showed us clips and explained the process inventors go through from idea to production. So cool! |
Monday, November 30, 2015
MONDAY My dear friend, Kristin Wolven will be our guest speaker. She used to be a teacher (and even taught Creative Writing and 6th LA/SS here at Hillview!) and is now a movie and TV producer in Hollywood. She is going to explain how she using writing in her job and show us clips of the TV shows and movies she's worked on. Can't wait!
TUESDAY We'll see how much you know about how our government works by taking the Constitution Pre-Test, go over the responsibilities of the three branches of the U.S. Government, and start memorizing the Preamble to the Constitution for our quiz next Monday. Be sure to practice the School House Rock Preamble song!!!
WEDNESDAY Ch 9 Vocab!
THURSDAY We'll dissect the preamble and figure out what all those words mean so that we understand what the framers of the Constitution were trying to accomplish.
FRIDAY Time to learn about the Legislative Branch! We'll do a treasure hunt through the first article of the Constitution to figure out what Congress' responsibilities are.
Ciao for now!
Mrs. Redd
Monday, November 16, 2015
MONDAY We'll take our Ch 6 & 7 Test today. If you get a D or an F you can re-take it before school, homeroom or field time. Get your American Revolution Notebook organized and ready to turn in tomorrow. Your Ch 8 Vocab is due Wednesday.
TUESDAY I will collect your notebooks tomorrow and then we will go for hearing and vision testing.
WEDNESDAY New seats! I will check your Ch 8 Vocab and we'll learn about The Articles of Confederation, the first government of the United States.
THURSDAY We'll learn about the compromises made at the Constitutional Convention and meet some of the major players.
FRIDAY Constitutional Convention Play!!
MISSING WORK is due no later than Friday, December 11.
Ciao for now!
Mrs. Redd
Monday, November 9, 2015
Here's the plan for this week!
MONDAY Today we'll learn about the Declaration of Independence, what happened to the people that signed the treasonous document, and dissect the meaning of 8 important sections. Once you understand the meaning of each section you will re-write it so that a 3rd grader can understand it. Homework: Finish the Declaration of Independence Re-Written. Use your Ch 6 & 7 Test Review to study for your test next MONDAY.
TUESDAY We'll start watching The Patriot and you'll take notes on various topics. Ch 7 Vocab is due on Thursday, Textbook Notes 7.7 & 7.8 are due on Friday.
WEDNESDAY You get to sleep in and express your appreciation to our Veterans!
THURSDAY & FRIDAY We'll continue to watch The Patriot and take notes on important aspects of the American Revolution. Remember to study for your Ch 6 & 7 Test on Monday!!!
Ciao for now!
Mrs. Redd
Sunday, November 1, 2015
MONDAY You get to sleep in while all of your teachers learn more about Thinking Maps.
TUESDAY Animation Battle of Bunker Hill
WEDNESDAY America Story of Us Revolution
THURSDAY & FRIDAY American Revolution Research Project Sample
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Ciao for now!
Mrs. Redd
Sunday, October 18, 2015
COMMON CORE STANDARDS Our writing focus for this unit is on the Common Core Standard for Research: CCWHST 7 Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.
RESEARCH This week we will be doing research on several of the issues that led to the American Revolution...the difference between British and colonial views on taxes, the Stamp Act, and the Townshend Acts.
PLAYS At the end of the week we'll see first hand how colonial frustrations erupted into the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party by performing plays...woo hoo!!! Can't wait to see you on stage acting out these key events that led to the American Revolution. Maybe we should have an Academy Awards ceremony on Monday!
END OF 1ST QUARTER Tomorrow you will receive your progress reports for first quarter. If you have any missing assignments, be sure to turn them in as soon as possible in order to raise your grade. The semester ends in December and anyone who has an F will be excluded from all of the super fun end-of-the-year activities. Don't let that be you!!! Get the job done, I believe in you!!!
Ciao for now!
Mrs. Redd
Monday, October 12, 2015
CH 5 VOCAB Today we will dive into the American Revolution by working on our Ch 5 Vocab. Be sure to draw and color a picture that will help you remember the definition and highlight the word in the sentence.
FRENCH & INDIAN WAR Tuesday we will learn about the French and Indian War (also known as the 7 Years War) by reading the textbook and taking notes. This will prepare you to understand what is going on in the movie we'll watch at the end of the week.
LAST OF THE MOHICANS On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, we will be watching an edited version of the Last of the Mohicans. This will give you a great mental picture of what life was like in the colonies in the mid-1700s as well as how the colonists and British started drifting apart. Remember, anyone who still has an F will go to another classroom on these days to try and get their missing work done. I don't want you to miss the movie (it's soooo good!) so please try to finish up your missing work by Wednesday.
1ST QUARTER ENDS FRIDAY Your Ch 4 Life in the Colonies Summaries (extra credit) are due by Friday. Please turn in any missing work by Friday so that it will go into your 1st quarter grade.
Ciao for now!
Mrs. Redd
Monday, October 5, 2015
CH 4 VOCAB LIFE IN THE COLONIES Today you will complete your Ch 4 Vocab. Start studying those definitions for your test on Thursday!
CH 4 POWER POINT, NOTES & NARRATIVE SUMMARIES Tomorrow you will learn about what life was like in the colonies. Use the information from the PowerPoint and your notes to write narrative summaries as though you were actually there living in the colonies. Lots of description and details!
COLONIZATION REVIEW GAME On Wednesday, we will play the review game to make sure you're ready for your test on Thursday.
COLONIZATION TEST Study your Ch 3 & 4 Vocab, The Thirteen Colonies Map and your 13 British Colonies Tree Map for your test on Thursday.
COLONIZATION NOTEBOOK On Friday you will turn in your Colonization Notebook. Be sure it's organized according to the Table of Contents, that all assignments are in order with the correct page numbers, and that all assignments are complete. Keep any assignments that you would like to finish and turn in.
On Friday we'll dive into the American Revolution!
Ciao for now!
Mrs. Redd
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
SLAVE TRADE NARRATIVES Tonight you will start your Slave Trade Narrative. Use your Slave Trade Narrative Flow Map and turn each box into a paragraph. Use LOTS of details from our Amistad movie clip and the Slave Trade: The African Connection primary source.
Friday, September 25, 2015
MAYFLOWER NARRATIVES Wow!!! I was so impressed with your Mayflower Narratives! You did a great job of using your flow maps to sequence your events and you had lots of detail and description. Way to go!
SLAVE TRADE NARRATIVES On Monday we will watch a couple of short videos about the African slave trade and read a primary source account. You will then take the information you have learned to write a narrative as an African who was captured, sold to a European slave trader and brought across the Atlantic and sold at auction in the English colonies. Remember to include lots of details because that will convince your reader you were really there. Also remember to include lots of descriptive words and phrases to help your reader see, hear, smell, feel, taste what it would have been like. Our goal is to create a movie in our reader's mind!
READING & WRITING RESOURCES Remember to use the narrative (green) section of your Reading and Writing Resources to help you write your narratives.
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES We have Parent-Teacher Conferences in the afternoons all next week (September 28-October 2). School will dismiss at 1:30pm each day and conferences will be held until 3pm. Hope to see you and your parents there!
Ciao for now,
Mrs. Redd
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MAYFLOWER NARRATIVES Wow!!! I was so impressed with your Mayflower Narratives! You did a great job of using your flow maps to sequence your events and you had lots of detail and description. Way to go!
SLAVE TRADE NARRATIVES On Monday we will watch a couple of short videos about the African slave trade and read a primary source account. You will then take the information you have learned to write a narrative as an African who was captured, sold to a European slave trader and brought across the Atlantic and sold at auction in the English colonies. Remember to include lots of details because that will convince your reader you were really there. Also remember to include lots of descriptive words and phrases to help your reader see, hear, smell, feel, taste what it would have been like. Our goal is to create a movie in our reader's mind!
READING & WRITING RESOURCES Remember to use the narrative (green) section of your Reading and Writing Resources to help you write your narratives.
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES We have Parent-Teacher Conferences in the afternoons all next week (September 28-October 2). School will dismiss at 1:30pm each day and conferences will be held until 3pm. Hope to see you and your parents there!
Ciao for now,
Mrs. Redd
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Monday, September 21, 2015 Ready to ride the Mayflower with me? Let's go! Only half of us will survive, but it will be the adventure of a lifetime! |
Sunday, September 20, 2015
COLONIZATION Tomorrow we start our quick unit covering the colonial period of U.S. history.
COMMON CORE STANDARDS Our writing focus for this unit is on narrative writing: CCWHST 2 Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes.
NARRATIVES Tomorrow we will learn about the Pilgrims and "Strangers" and their journey to the New World on the Mayflower. You will use the information you learn to plan out a narrative as someone who sailed on the Mayflower. On Tuesday and Wednesday, you will write your narrative, which is due on Thursday. Next week we will learn about the African slave trade during colonial times and you will write a narrative as someone captured in Africa, sold into slavery, and transported to the British colonies. The following week you will write short narrative summaries about various aspects of daily life in colonial times.
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES Conferences start this Friday and will be held in the gym. There is no school on Friday because we will have conferences all day. Next week school will dismiss at 1:30pm every day and conferences will be held in the gym from 1:45pm-3pm. Please come with your parents on whatever day works best for you and bring your planner :).
Ciao for now!
Mrs. Redd
COLONIZATION Tomorrow we start our quick unit covering the colonial period of U.S. history.
COMMON CORE STANDARDS Our writing focus for this unit is on narrative writing: CCWHST 2 Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes.
NARRATIVES Tomorrow we will learn about the Pilgrims and "Strangers" and their journey to the New World on the Mayflower. You will use the information you learn to plan out a narrative as someone who sailed on the Mayflower. On Tuesday and Wednesday, you will write your narrative, which is due on Thursday. Next week we will learn about the African slave trade during colonial times and you will write a narrative as someone captured in Africa, sold into slavery, and transported to the British colonies. The following week you will write short narrative summaries about various aspects of daily life in colonial times.
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES Conferences start this Friday and will be held in the gym. There is no school on Friday because we will have conferences all day. Next week school will dismiss at 1:30pm every day and conferences will be held in the gym from 1:45pm-3pm. Please come with your parents on whatever day works best for you and bring your planner :).
Ciao for now!
Mrs. Redd
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Wednesday, September 16, 2015 Watch out, matey! There be pirates about! Be sure to study for your Exploration Test or ye may have to walk the plank! |
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Monday, September 14, 2015
EXPLORATION This week we'll finish up our unit on Exploration...yea! Watch out, there be pirates about, matey! One might even show up in our classroom :). We'll review what you learned last year about what motivated the explorers to face the dangers of the high seas and then focus on the impact that exploration had on both the Europeans and Native Americans.
EXPLORER CARTOON Tomorrow you will choose an explorer to learn about, draw about, and write about. I have some samples posted in the slide show below. Make it amazing and it'll go up on the wall and earn you a rock star sticker!
EXPLORATION REVIEW & TEST On Wednesday, we will play our review game and on Thursday we will take our first unit test for the year. Be sure to study the pages on your Exploration Review to get ready!
EXPLORATION NOTEBOOK On Friday you will turn in your Exploration Notebook for it to be evaluated. That means that you will turn in your completed Table of Contents and all of the pages listed on it. Be sure to have all of your assignments completed and in order according to the TOC with page numbers in the bottom-middle. This is worth 25 points and the goal is to help you with organization.
ASSIGNMENTS & WEBSITES Keep in mind that you can download all the handouts given in class on the current unit's Assignments page. For instance, right now all of our assignments and the Table of Contents are located on the Exploration Assignments page, which you can get to by clicking on the 8th Grade Units tab on the menu. You can also check out the cool websites, games, information and videos on the Exploration Websites page.
PARENT PORTAL If you haven't had a chance to set up an account on the Parent Portal at http://ewcsd.org/parents/, please do so as soon as possible. When I update student grades each week I send a Teleparent message notifying you that it's time to check those grades online. If you need help, you can stop by the office to get your code and parents can stop in room 1 to get help on setting up your account.
TELEPARENT & REMIND If you haven't received Teleparent messages, please contact the office and give them the phone number at which you would like to receive the messages. If you'd like to sign up for Remind text messages, which are much more informative than the Teleparent messages, see the instructions in the August 30, 2014 News Flash below.
EXPLORATION This week we'll finish up our unit on Exploration...yea! Watch out, there be pirates about, matey! One might even show up in our classroom :). We'll review what you learned last year about what motivated the explorers to face the dangers of the high seas and then focus on the impact that exploration had on both the Europeans and Native Americans.
EXPLORER CARTOON Tomorrow you will choose an explorer to learn about, draw about, and write about. I have some samples posted in the slide show below. Make it amazing and it'll go up on the wall and earn you a rock star sticker!
EXPLORATION REVIEW & TEST On Wednesday, we will play our review game and on Thursday we will take our first unit test for the year. Be sure to study the pages on your Exploration Review to get ready!
EXPLORATION NOTEBOOK On Friday you will turn in your Exploration Notebook for it to be evaluated. That means that you will turn in your completed Table of Contents and all of the pages listed on it. Be sure to have all of your assignments completed and in order according to the TOC with page numbers in the bottom-middle. This is worth 25 points and the goal is to help you with organization.
ASSIGNMENTS & WEBSITES Keep in mind that you can download all the handouts given in class on the current unit's Assignments page. For instance, right now all of our assignments and the Table of Contents are located on the Exploration Assignments page, which you can get to by clicking on the 8th Grade Units tab on the menu. You can also check out the cool websites, games, information and videos on the Exploration Websites page.
PARENT PORTAL If you haven't had a chance to set up an account on the Parent Portal at http://ewcsd.org/parents/, please do so as soon as possible. When I update student grades each week I send a Teleparent message notifying you that it's time to check those grades online. If you need help, you can stop by the office to get your code and parents can stop in room 1 to get help on setting up your account.
TELEPARENT & REMIND If you haven't received Teleparent messages, please contact the office and give them the phone number at which you would like to receive the messages. If you'd like to sign up for Remind text messages, which are much more informative than the Teleparent messages, see the instructions in the August 30, 2014 News Flash below.
Sunday, August 23, 2015
COMMON CORE STANDARDS Our writing focus for our Exploration unit is on informative/explanatory texts: CCWHST 2 Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes.
EXPLANATORY TEXT On Friday we learned the Expository Text Chant. We'll practice it this week and take a quiz on it Friday. Our goal by the end of our Exploration Unit is to make sure that we can write rock solid explanatory paragraphs based on information we've read or seen in film. Remember, as UCLA basketball coach John Wooden said, "When you improve a little each day, eventually big things occur...Don't look for the quick, big improvement. Seek the small improvement one day at a time. That's the only way it happens--and when it happens, it lasts."
HISTORY OF THE WORLD IN 2 HOURS This week we will watch 40 minutes of the documentary "History of the World in 2 Hours." This film provides a great overview of ancient history, which you learned in 6th grade, medieval history, which you learned in 7th grade, and modern history, which we will focus on this year. Each day we will have an essential question, take notes on the movie that will help us answer that question, and answer the question by writing an explanatory text paragraph for homework using our notes. If you miss one day of class, be sure to watch the portion you missed online by clicking on this link History of the World in 2 Hours.
ASSIGNMENTS & WEBSITES Keep in mind that you can download all the handouts given in class on the current unit's Assignments page. For instance, right now all of our assignments and the Table of Contents are located on the Exploration Assignments page, which you can get to by clicking on the 8th Grade Units tab on the menu. You can also check out the cool websites, games, information and videos on the Exploration Websites page.
PARENT PORTAL If you haven't had a chance to set up an account on the Parent Portal at http://ewcsd.org/parents/, please do so as soon as possible. When I update student grades each week I send Remind and Teleparent messages notifying you that it's time to check those grades online. If you need help, you can stop by the office to get your code and parents can stop in room 1 to get help on setting up your account.
TELEPARENT & REMIND If you haven't received Teleparent messages, please contact the office and give them the phone number at which you would like to receive the messages. If you'd like to sign up for Remind text messages, which are much more informative than the Teleparent messages, see the instructions in the August 13, 2015 News Flash below.
Hope you had a great weekend!
Mrs. Redd
COMMON CORE STANDARDS Our writing focus for our Exploration unit is on informative/explanatory texts: CCWHST 2 Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes.
EXPLANATORY TEXT On Friday we learned the Expository Text Chant. We'll practice it this week and take a quiz on it Friday. Our goal by the end of our Exploration Unit is to make sure that we can write rock solid explanatory paragraphs based on information we've read or seen in film. Remember, as UCLA basketball coach John Wooden said, "When you improve a little each day, eventually big things occur...Don't look for the quick, big improvement. Seek the small improvement one day at a time. That's the only way it happens--and when it happens, it lasts."
HISTORY OF THE WORLD IN 2 HOURS This week we will watch 40 minutes of the documentary "History of the World in 2 Hours." This film provides a great overview of ancient history, which you learned in 6th grade, medieval history, which you learned in 7th grade, and modern history, which we will focus on this year. Each day we will have an essential question, take notes on the movie that will help us answer that question, and answer the question by writing an explanatory text paragraph for homework using our notes. If you miss one day of class, be sure to watch the portion you missed online by clicking on this link History of the World in 2 Hours.
ASSIGNMENTS & WEBSITES Keep in mind that you can download all the handouts given in class on the current unit's Assignments page. For instance, right now all of our assignments and the Table of Contents are located on the Exploration Assignments page, which you can get to by clicking on the 8th Grade Units tab on the menu. You can also check out the cool websites, games, information and videos on the Exploration Websites page.
PARENT PORTAL If you haven't had a chance to set up an account on the Parent Portal at http://ewcsd.org/parents/, please do so as soon as possible. When I update student grades each week I send Remind and Teleparent messages notifying you that it's time to check those grades online. If you need help, you can stop by the office to get your code and parents can stop in room 1 to get help on setting up your account.
TELEPARENT & REMIND If you haven't received Teleparent messages, please contact the office and give them the phone number at which you would like to receive the messages. If you'd like to sign up for Remind text messages, which are much more informative than the Teleparent messages, see the instructions in the August 13, 2015 News Flash below.
Hope you had a great weekend!
Mrs. Redd
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Wednesday, August 19, 2015
We made it through the first "week" of school! Now it's time to get down to business :).
SS NOTEBOOK You will keep everything for each unit in your the SS section of your binder in order according to your Table of Contents. At the end of each unit you will turn everything in to be graded. Don't ever throw anything away!
FREEHAND MAP OF THE WORLD Your Freehand Maps of the World looked great yesterday! Today we'll take the Post-Test and it will be exciting to see how far you've come since the Pre-Test. You can use this game to help you World Continents Map Puzzle.
MATERIALS I expect you to have the following materials. If you need anything, please come see me and I will hook you up!
Have in class each day...
Planner
Binder (You can use it for other classes as well.)
Dividers (You'll need 2 dividers for our class: 1 for Reading/Writing handouts and 1 for our current social studies unit)
Pencils
Hand Sharpener
Black or Blue Pens
Keep at home...
Highlighters (two colors: yellow and any other color of your choice)
Crayons
Colored Pencils
Markers
COVER PAGE When you're done with your quiz today you will start working on your cover page for your Social Studies Notebook. You can draw anything that is related to U.S. history. Your cover sheet must be colored and beautiful. It's due on Friday. See below for samples from last year :).
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT is next Thursday, August 27. Be sure to encourage your parents to come!
Ciao for now!
Mrs. Redd
We made it through the first "week" of school! Now it's time to get down to business :).
SS NOTEBOOK You will keep everything for each unit in your the SS section of your binder in order according to your Table of Contents. At the end of each unit you will turn everything in to be graded. Don't ever throw anything away!
FREEHAND MAP OF THE WORLD Your Freehand Maps of the World looked great yesterday! Today we'll take the Post-Test and it will be exciting to see how far you've come since the Pre-Test. You can use this game to help you World Continents Map Puzzle.
MATERIALS I expect you to have the following materials. If you need anything, please come see me and I will hook you up!
Have in class each day...
Planner
Binder (You can use it for other classes as well.)
Dividers (You'll need 2 dividers for our class: 1 for Reading/Writing handouts and 1 for our current social studies unit)
Pencils
Hand Sharpener
Black or Blue Pens
Keep at home...
Highlighters (two colors: yellow and any other color of your choice)
Crayons
Colored Pencils
Markers
COVER PAGE When you're done with your quiz today you will start working on your cover page for your Social Studies Notebook. You can draw anything that is related to U.S. history. Your cover sheet must be colored and beautiful. It's due on Friday. See below for samples from last year :).
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT is next Thursday, August 27. Be sure to encourage your parents to come!
Ciao for now!
Mrs. Redd
Thursday, August 13, 2015
It's been a wonderful first two days with you. I can already tell that you are a great group of students and that we're going to have a wonderful year together!
As we talked about in class, research shows that the better a teacher knows his or her students, the higher those students will achieve academically. I made a list of questions on the Important Information for Mrs. Redd that will help me get to know you more quickly. You don't have to answer in complete sentences, but please give me as much information and detail as possible so that I have a clear picture of who you are.
Remember to sign up for Remind by the end of the day tomorrow in order to get extra credit. You can have up to three people (preferably you, your mom, and dad :) signed up with your name and receive 5 points of extra credit for each.
Mrs. Redd’s Classes: Remind
Remind is a simple way for you to stay informed and up-to-date with what’s happening in Social Studies. By joining your Mrs. Redd’s class on Remind, you’re choosing to receive class messages via push notifications, SMS, or email. Don’t worry, your phone number will not be shared with the teacher or anyone else.
IMPORTANT LOGIN INFORMATION
Students: Be sure to enter your first and last name.
Parents: Create your login using your CHILD’S first name and last name + PARENT
Example: John Doe PARENT
This will allow me to send you individual messages about your child.
Option 1: SMS Enter this number: 81010 with this message
Social Studies: @reddss
Homeroom: @reddhr
OPTION 2: App
1. Download the Remind app. It’s free!
2. Enter the code for your class
Social Studies: @reddss
Homeroom: @reddhr
Option 3: Online
Social Studies: www.remind.com/join/reddss
Homeroom: www.remind.com/join/reddhr
Ciao for now!
Mrs. Redd
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Wow! Only a week left until school starts, can you believe it? Our first day of school for 6th and 7th graders is Tuesday, August 11. The first day of school for 8th graders is Wednesday, August 12.
This year we will continue to master Common Core State Standards, which focus on reading and writing expository text, along with our State Content Standards. The State Content Standards for Social Studies cover United States history from the Revolutionary War to World War I.
If you want to get a jump start on supplies, here are the items I expect you to have by Tuesday, August 18. If there is something you can't get on your own, just come see me and I'll happily supply it for you :).
Planner
Binder (You can use it for other classes as well.)
Dividers
Pencils
Hand Sharpener
Black or Blue Pens
Highlighters (two colors: yellow and any other color of your choice)
Crayons
Colored Pencils
Markers
I'm excited to get to know all of you and am confident that we're going to have a great year together!
Mrs. Redd
June 20, 2015
Howdy!
I hope you are all enjoying your summer vacation :). There are a lot of fun social studies activities going on this summer all over Southern California. Check out the Fun Family Activities page for Special Events, events in the months of June, July and August, as well as the fun opportunities in the Ongoing Activities section.
Ciao for now!
Mrs. Redd
It's been a wonderful first two days with you. I can already tell that you are a great group of students and that we're going to have a wonderful year together!
As we talked about in class, research shows that the better a teacher knows his or her students, the higher those students will achieve academically. I made a list of questions on the Important Information for Mrs. Redd that will help me get to know you more quickly. You don't have to answer in complete sentences, but please give me as much information and detail as possible so that I have a clear picture of who you are.
Remember to sign up for Remind by the end of the day tomorrow in order to get extra credit. You can have up to three people (preferably you, your mom, and dad :) signed up with your name and receive 5 points of extra credit for each.
Mrs. Redd’s Classes: Remind
Remind is a simple way for you to stay informed and up-to-date with what’s happening in Social Studies. By joining your Mrs. Redd’s class on Remind, you’re choosing to receive class messages via push notifications, SMS, or email. Don’t worry, your phone number will not be shared with the teacher or anyone else.
IMPORTANT LOGIN INFORMATION
Students: Be sure to enter your first and last name.
Parents: Create your login using your CHILD’S first name and last name + PARENT
Example: John Doe PARENT
This will allow me to send you individual messages about your child.
Option 1: SMS Enter this number: 81010 with this message
Social Studies: @reddss
Homeroom: @reddhr
OPTION 2: App
1. Download the Remind app. It’s free!
2. Enter the code for your class
Social Studies: @reddss
Homeroom: @reddhr
Option 3: Online
Social Studies: www.remind.com/join/reddss
Homeroom: www.remind.com/join/reddhr
Ciao for now!
Mrs. Redd
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Wow! Only a week left until school starts, can you believe it? Our first day of school for 6th and 7th graders is Tuesday, August 11. The first day of school for 8th graders is Wednesday, August 12.
This year we will continue to master Common Core State Standards, which focus on reading and writing expository text, along with our State Content Standards. The State Content Standards for Social Studies cover United States history from the Revolutionary War to World War I.
If you want to get a jump start on supplies, here are the items I expect you to have by Tuesday, August 18. If there is something you can't get on your own, just come see me and I'll happily supply it for you :).
Planner
Binder (You can use it for other classes as well.)
Dividers
Pencils
Hand Sharpener
Black or Blue Pens
Highlighters (two colors: yellow and any other color of your choice)
Crayons
Colored Pencils
Markers
I'm excited to get to know all of you and am confident that we're going to have a great year together!
Mrs. Redd
June 20, 2015
Howdy!
I hope you are all enjoying your summer vacation :). There are a lot of fun social studies activities going on this summer all over Southern California. Check out the Fun Family Activities page for Special Events, events in the months of June, July and August, as well as the fun opportunities in the Ongoing Activities section.
Ciao for now!
Mrs. Redd
