Analyzing Bias Questions

Here are the questions from class today:


1.  What is the author's main claim and purpose?
2.  List 2 specific pieces of evidence he gives to support his claim.
3.  How does the author's use of diction help his argument?

Riis and Hull House Readings Questions

Here are the questions:

Leaders Needed!

We are looking for 11^th and 12^th grade student leaders, who are comfortable leading small groups, to participate in Valhalla’s FIRST Unity Day Program on November 18^th and 19^th.  Students selected must attend a one-day mandatory training prior to the event (date/time TBD).  For more information about this opportunity, attend an information meeting this Thursday, October 30^th at lunch in the theater.

REMINDERS and NEW DUE DATES

Hello!  Just a reminder that the unit exam is tomorrow!  

UNIT EXAM #1  PROMPTS AND PREPARATION- CH. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Below, you will find the two possible prompts for the unit exam.  Please prepare for both of them.  You will not know which prompt you will get on 10/14/14.  You will be writing a standard 5-paragraph essay, in which you develop a claim (thesis) to answer the prompt and three subclaims with evidence to support your main claim (body paragraphs.)   Each body paragraph should make sure to have the following: a debatable subclaim, relevant and specific evidence, contextual background and details for the evidence and a clear discussion as to how the evidence supports the subclaim and/or the thesis (main claim.)

Prompts:

1. How does conflict and adversity contribute to how the United States developed as a nation in the 1700-1800s?

2. How does the quest for “the pursuit of happiness” impact the development of the nation in the 1700-1800s?

You will NOT be allowed to use your packet for the in class essay.  However, you will be allowed to use the GREEN prompt paper.  On the back, you will find space for your notes.  THIS WILL BE THE ONLY HELP YOU WILL BE ALLOWED TO HAVE OUT FOR THE TEST!!

Here are the new dates for the new unit.  You will get the work tomorrow.


10/16- 3.4 & 6.1

10/20- 6.2

10/22- 6.3

10/24- 7.1

10/27- 7.2

10/29- 7.3

10/31- 9.1

11/3- 3.5 & 9.2

11/5- 8.3

11/7- 9.3

11/10- 9.4 

11/12- 9.5

11/13- Test

Map Activity

On the publishers text:  Go to resources and then Atlas.


On my website:  Go into the History Documents Folder.  Open the Atlas.

Chapter 3,4 and 5 Due Dates

9/24- 3.1 and 3.2
9/26- 3.3
9/29- 5.2
10/1- 5.1
10/2- 3.5
10/6- 4.1
10/8- 4.4
Chapter 3, 4 and 5 test- 10/10
Unit Exam on Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5- 10/14

Grade Portal and Responsible Use Webinar

Here is some information to help you check your grades:


1.  Click on the link that says Grades to the right. 
2.  Your login is your school id.  Your temporary passoword is your first and last initial and your birth date.  It will prompt you to change the password.  Just like when we logged into the chromebooks.




Responsible use webinar:


If you still need to complete that, click on the link that you can find in a post below this.  Also do not forget to return the signed form.