December 14

Marking Period 3 - Week 2

Friday

• I can use social studies concepts to understand local, national, and world events and issues.  GLCE K1.6
• I can read a secondary source non-fiction about the Constitutional Convention independently and proficiently.  RL.8.10; GLCE 8-P1.1; GLCE 8-U3.3
• I can produce clear and understandable notes about the Constitutional Convention.  WL.8.4; GLCE U3.3
• I can follow the rules for discussion and express myself clearly and restate others ideas.  SL.8.1a-d; GLCE P1.4

Homework

Complete any unfinished studying and notes for Monday.

STUDY Unit 4 Vocabulary by joining our online class!

1.  Go to:  http://quizlet.com/
2.  Create a username and password
3.  Join my class:  Washington's Social Studies

Warm-Up

Channel One News

1. Name, Date, Hour
2. Read questions before the show
3. Team discussion after show
4. Hand Up, Pair Up discussions
5. Correct

ISN Organization

Words of Wisdom

2nd & 6th Hours

• Create Idea Behind the Constitution notes on "special Constitutional Convention parchment paper" using nonfiction reading notes from "Ideas Behind the Constitution" article

3rd & 4th Hours

• Create Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan notes on "special Constitutional Convention parchment paper" using nonfiction reading notes from "Conflict and Compromise" article

5th Hour

• Read, "The Great Compromise" from the America textbook.  Create a diagram of The Great Compromise on the "special Constitutional Convention parchment paper". 
• Examine a chart showing the population of southern states in 1787.  Begin notes on article, "Slaves - People or Property?"

Collaborative Structure

Download

Ovetime Opportunity:  Take on the role of a delegate who was really at the Constitutional Convention and debate on Monday as that character!  See Ms. Washington for details.
Closure