Week 6, 23-27 February:
Why was slavery so institutionalized in the American South?
Monday:
-website review
-podcast reminder
Learning goal: You will leave class knowing how to create a podcast using Vocaroo, and what to include in your voice project.
I hope all of you had a fantastic break! I've enjoyed looking over your websites over the past week. Nice work! Today, we're going to talk about the podcast you are going to create that will accompany your website. You will be using Vocaroo.com or a similar device.
Podcast Rubric
Tuesday:
-podcasts!
Let's keep the momentum going today and get those questions nailed down, voices recorded, and podcasts created.
Wednesday:
-podcasts
I'm seeing some immensely creative sound effects and descriptions. Keep up the good work!
Thursday:
-group meetings
-podcasts
Today, I'm going to meet with each group for a few minutes to see what kind of progress you're making, and if you have any questions.
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Week 5, 9-13 February: Why was slavery so institutionalized in the American South?
Monday:
-field trip reminder
-go over website rubric
-website creation with partners
Happy Monday! I was psyched to see all of you so excited about the websites you've been working on. Please remember to share your link with me by the end of class so that I can start checking in on the amazing sites you're all creating.
Here is the rubric for this project:
8th Grade Slavery Website Rubric
Tuesday:
-field trip reminder
-website creation
Please remember to have the rubric in front of you as you work your way through your website. There are many small details required, so pay close attention.
Wednesday:
-field trip reminder
-website reminder
Learning Goals:
1.) Understand how your topic impacted the institution of slavery.
2.) Use technology to create a meaningful website.
Today, we will continue with our website construction. I've seen some great collaborative work over the past few days. Please have a copy of the rubric in front of you as you work your way through the website.
Here's the link to each of your websites:
8a
http://slaveresistancekkfs.weebly.com/
http://lawoftheslaves.weebly.com/
http://thedailylifeofslaves.weebly.com/
http://haroldandjiyoun.weebly.com
http://slaverevoltinfo.weebly.com/
8b
http://slaverywithchrisandjj.weebly.com/
slaveryy.weebly.com
http://carolinaandisuru.weebly.com
http://americanhistoryslavery.weebly.com/
http://hyunjinanddane.weebly.com/
http://diversion.weebly.com/
http://abduanddyaksa.weebly.com/
Thursday:
-guest lesson by Ms. Wiles
Be prepared for another highly charged lesson from Ms. Wiles on the emotional and psychological effects of slavery.
Friday:
-rubric reminder
-continue with website
-class meeting
After a successful class meeting last week, we will discuss any and everything that you see fit. Please remember to fill in a comment slip and to drop it in the box before the bell rings.
_______________________________________________________
Week 4, 2-6 February
-vocabulary review
-individual essay meetings
-12 Years a Slave
Good morning! Well done last week, everyone, well done. As I read through your essays, I'm struck by some of the connections you all have made. While you're working in groups on background knowledge, I will be meeting with each of you to discuss your essays. Please continue to read Slavery by the Numbers with your group. When finished grab a copy of 12 Years a Slave and begin reading.
Tuesday:
-essay revisions due
-continue with Slavery by the Numbers
-What numbers/percentages were the most striking to you?
-Why were so many slaves needed in the south of the U.S.?
-What do these numbers tell you about the slave trade?
-Slave narratives
-12 Years a Slave
Please share you final, edited essay with me via Google Docs. We're going to start class of by finishing Slavery by the Numbers as a group. We'll move on to reading two slave narratives (primary sources) chosen by each group. We will then finish class by reading 12 Years a Slave.
Wednesday:
-Slave narratives
-group questions and discussion
-Group slavery project
Today, we are going to come up with a group project as a class. As they say, the ball is in your hands. It is up to you to decide how your group will answer the following question:
Why are people or groups in a society treated differently based on race?
Thursday:
Guest lesson by Ms. Wiles
Friday:
-field trip reminder
-website design
-class meeting
Why was slavery so institutionalized in the American South?
Monday:
-website review
-podcast reminder
Learning goal: You will leave class knowing how to create a podcast using Vocaroo, and what to include in your voice project.
I hope all of you had a fantastic break! I've enjoyed looking over your websites over the past week. Nice work! Today, we're going to talk about the podcast you are going to create that will accompany your website. You will be using Vocaroo.com or a similar device.
Podcast Rubric
Tuesday:
-podcasts!
Let's keep the momentum going today and get those questions nailed down, voices recorded, and podcasts created.
Wednesday:
-podcasts
I'm seeing some immensely creative sound effects and descriptions. Keep up the good work!
Thursday:
-group meetings
-podcasts
Today, I'm going to meet with each group for a few minutes to see what kind of progress you're making, and if you have any questions.
_______________________________________________________
Week 5, 9-13 February: Why was slavery so institutionalized in the American South?
Monday:
-field trip reminder
-go over website rubric
-website creation with partners
Happy Monday! I was psyched to see all of you so excited about the websites you've been working on. Please remember to share your link with me by the end of class so that I can start checking in on the amazing sites you're all creating.
Here is the rubric for this project:
8th Grade Slavery Website Rubric
Tuesday:
-field trip reminder
-website creation
Please remember to have the rubric in front of you as you work your way through your website. There are many small details required, so pay close attention.
Wednesday:
-field trip reminder
-website reminder
Learning Goals:
1.) Understand how your topic impacted the institution of slavery.
2.) Use technology to create a meaningful website.
Today, we will continue with our website construction. I've seen some great collaborative work over the past few days. Please have a copy of the rubric in front of you as you work your way through the website.
Here's the link to each of your websites:
8a
http://slaveresistancekkfs.weebly.com/
http://lawoftheslaves.weebly.com/
http://thedailylifeofslaves.weebly.com/
http://haroldandjiyoun.weebly.com
http://slaverevoltinfo.weebly.com/
8b
http://slaverywithchrisandjj.weebly.com/
slaveryy.weebly.com
http://carolinaandisuru.weebly.com
http://americanhistoryslavery.weebly.com/
http://hyunjinanddane.weebly.com/
http://diversion.weebly.com/
http://abduanddyaksa.weebly.com/
Thursday:
-guest lesson by Ms. Wiles
Be prepared for another highly charged lesson from Ms. Wiles on the emotional and psychological effects of slavery.
Friday:
-rubric reminder
-continue with website
-class meeting
After a successful class meeting last week, we will discuss any and everything that you see fit. Please remember to fill in a comment slip and to drop it in the box before the bell rings.
_______________________________________________________
Week 4, 2-6 February
-vocabulary review
-individual essay meetings
-12 Years a Slave
Good morning! Well done last week, everyone, well done. As I read through your essays, I'm struck by some of the connections you all have made. While you're working in groups on background knowledge, I will be meeting with each of you to discuss your essays. Please continue to read Slavery by the Numbers with your group. When finished grab a copy of 12 Years a Slave and begin reading.
Tuesday:
-essay revisions due
-continue with Slavery by the Numbers
-What numbers/percentages were the most striking to you?
-Why were so many slaves needed in the south of the U.S.?
-What do these numbers tell you about the slave trade?
-Slave narratives
-12 Years a Slave
Please share you final, edited essay with me via Google Docs. We're going to start class of by finishing Slavery by the Numbers as a group. We'll move on to reading two slave narratives (primary sources) chosen by each group. We will then finish class by reading 12 Years a Slave.
Wednesday:
-Slave narratives
-group questions and discussion
-Group slavery project
Today, we are going to come up with a group project as a class. As they say, the ball is in your hands. It is up to you to decide how your group will answer the following question:
Why are people or groups in a society treated differently based on race?
Thursday:
Guest lesson by Ms. Wiles
Friday:
-field trip reminder
-website design
-class meeting