harperj on January 30th, 2012

All Classes:  You will notice some changes and the pace will pick up as we complete our understanding of the Grade Level Content Expectations (GLC’s) and advance our skills.  Students are growing more and more responsible and knowledgeable  as we move through these courses.   Please make a new Table of Contents and place this [...]

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harperj on January 23rd, 2012

US HISTORY: We had a spirited writing session responding to prompts about the early American government. Complete the online study guide by Wednesday (for the review game).  We used QAR to complete the Chapter 9 Review page 296.  Finish for homework,please, if needed–Due Thursday.  Test on chapter 9 is slated for Thursday. Tuesday is blue [...]

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harperj on January 17th, 2012

US History: We’re learning about the emergence of political parties and we had a brief “visitor” to help us understand and remember. (Dr. Fifi brought a smile, if not laughter to start our day.) Please read and study chapter 9 this week. Power points will continue and be sure to use the online study guide [...]

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harperj on January 9th, 2012

Enjoy your MLK holiday on Monday! US History: In class we are preparing skits to review and explain the Bill of Rights. We broke up into groups and will perform these short skits on Thursday. We discussed some currrent events as they relate to the Bill of Rights and our Constitution. We created graphic organizers [...]

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