Monday: August 8h, 2011Essential Question: What are some symbols of American patriotism??

A symbol stands for an idea. Over the years, a symbol tends to take on a meaning related to its history, function or appearance. Ideas can also be gradually transferred to an object over time. In this way, an object can take on new meanings. For example, when you see the Star-Spangled Banner, you may simply see a large flag, you might think about its history, or you may have personal feelings about the flag based on your own experiences. Over the course of our country's history, the flag has become more important as a symbol of our country, though each American can still endow it with a personal meaning.Star-Spangled Banner:Overall FailChristina Aguilera Super Bowl 2011 Spangled Banner Mess-upWorst national anthem singer

Answer the following questions: Why is the Star-Spangled Banner important? What does it stand for? (WHAT DOES IT Symbolize)Is it relevant in today’s society? In what ways do the lyrics of "The Star-Spangled Banner" reflect actual events?What evidence do we have of its popularity?What are some events involving the flag that have contributed to Americans' image of their flag and their country

HOMEWORK: Begin a rough Draft what does the American Dream mean to you. Rough Draft/Outline Due WEDNESDAY!

Standards: 1.01, 1.02, 1.03, 3.04, 4.01, 4.02, 4.04, 5.01, 5.03, 6.01,b,e

JOURNAL TOPIC TODAY: What are the lyrics to the star spangled banner. See if you can remember any of them and list : Is the star spangled banner important to our national identity? Why or why not?

Vocabulary that we are

using today: • Symbolism• Patriotism

Star Spangled Banner

The Star Spangled Banner is our national anthem. An anthem is a special song sung to show honor and loyalty. The United States was at war with England in 1812. Just before an attack by the British, the American soldiers raised the United Stated flag over their fort. Not far away, Francis Scott Key, an American poet and lawyer, watched the battle. Following a British attack during the night, Key looked through the morning sky for the United States flag. When he saw it still waving over the fort, he knew the Americans had won, and he began writing the words to "The Star Spangled Banner" on the back of a letter. He wrote the entire song in one day. The poem was set to music composed by John Stafford Smith. It has officially been the national anthem since 1931.

Tuesday: August 9th, 2011

Essential Question: What does it mean to be an American?

Review Procedures for Laptop/Computer use

Complete Student technology agreement form in Google Docs

Review my website

Read articles ?What does it mean to be an American now?

COMPLETE WORKSHEET

HOMEWORK: Begin a rough Draft what does the American Dream mean to you. Rough Draft/Outline Due WEDNESDAY!

Standards: 1.01, 1.02, 1.03, 3.04, 4.01, 4.02, 4.04

5.01, 5.03, 6.01,b,e

JOURNAL TOPIC TODAY:

In your notebook write 3 -5 sentences each day for your journal. When we have notebook quizzes one of the questions could be what was your response on 8/4?

Today’s Journal: What are the traditional rules when using laptop computers?

What do you think that I will ask you to do.

Wednesday: August 10th, 2011

HOMEWORK DUE TODAY!

Essential Question: Evaluate the philosophical, political, religious, ethical, and social influences of a historical period.

Begin Reading about Native American Oral Traditions:

Read background on pages 6-10Read oral tradition/culture and customs: pgs 20-21

Read The Sun Still Rises in the Same Sky: Native American Literature

Complete Questions: The Sun Still Rises… Orally as a classThe Sky Tree …IndividuallyThe Earth Only…OrallyCoyote Finishes his work…with a partner

Exit Ticket: Watch this video and think, how are these people the same and different than the Puritans?

Standard: 1.01, 1.02, 1.03, 3.04, 4.01, 4.02, 4.045.01, 5.03, 6.01,b,eJOURNAL TOPIC TODAY:

Imagery: the formation of mental images,  figures, or likenesses of things, or of such images  collectively

What do you think of when you think of Native American’s. See the PPT attached.

Vocabulary that we are using

today: • Oral Tradition

• Native Americans• Puritans

Think of Stereotypes and Facts about Puritans. - daily routine- dress- diet- important historical events- background on the Puritan belief system- social order- political order- position of women- attitudes and superstitions-important Puritan personages-Research One of these and be able to talk about it Friday!

Image #1: What are the ideas this pictureMakes you think of? What are the emotions behind this painting?

Image #2:

Image #3:Image #4

Wednesday: August 10th, 2011

HOMEWORK DUE TODAY!

Essential Question: Evaluate the philosophical, political, religious, ethical, and social influences of a historical period.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAsGmek9EeA

Outline the three essential ideas that the author states are part of all Natie American Oral Stories: are they present in this link?

http://www.viddler.com/explore/joelboyce/videos/28/

Complete Questions: The Sun Still Rises… Orally as a classThe Sky Tree …IndividuallyThe Earth Only…OrallyCoyote Finishes his work…with a partner

Exit Ticket: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej4zrr9PFxQ&feature=related

Standard: 1.01, 1.02, 1.03, 3.04, 4.01, 4.02, 4.045.01, 5.03, 6.01,b,eJOURNAL TOPIC TODAY:

How is imagery like symbolism?

1st period: 7:25 - 8:33

2nd period: 8:38 - 9:46

3rd period: 9:51 - 10:59

4th period: 11:04 - 12:12

Bagged Lunch: 12:12 - 12:25 Dismissal: 12:30

Vocabulary that we are using

today: • Oral Tradition

• Native Americans• Puritans

Image #1:

Image #2:

Image #3:Image #4

Thursday: August 11th, 2011

Essential Question: Evaluate the philosophical, political, religious, ethical, and social influences of a historical period.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhEl6HdfqWM

NOTEBOOK QUIZ!

Begin Reading about Puritans society, customs, etc. “City on a hill”Read background on pages 10-19

Read Anne Bradstreet Bio

Review Reading of Anne Bradstreet’s poem

With a partner answer the following questions:

Thinking Critically: 1-4, Literacy Criticism: #7

If time allows discuss the Writing piece as a class, review religious discussion etiquette

All questions dues (Native American & Puritan) due tomorrow!

Standard: 1.01, 1.02, 1.03, 3.04, 4.01, 4.02, 4.045.01, 5.03, 6.01,b,eJOURNAL TOPIC TODAY:

Imagery: the formation of mental images,  figures, or likenesses of things, or of such images  collectively

What do you think of when you think of Puritan Images. See the PPT attached.

Vocabulary that we are

using today: • Deism

• Difference between

Puritan and Pilgrim

Notes from Puritans: 8/11I. Puritan Legacy (lives on)

a: Definition: a group that sought to purify the church of England

b: return to simple forms of religious worshipII. Theology?

A. 100% sure: 1. They were damned because of Adam & Eve’s sin in the garden of Eden. 2. God in his mercy sent his son.

B. you did not know if you were elect or unregenerate

C. You were saved by the grace of God you would “feel” it inside of you and would act “SAINTLY” and change the way you “act”III. Government and politics

A. Built upon the contract idea (like God and humanity)

B. believed in unity (why Salem witch trials occurredIV. Bible

A. Believe that life was a journey to salvationB. essential to all Puritans (the ability to read,

education)

Notebook Quiz#1: Define Symbol based on the definition provided in class

#2: Per our discussion on the Star-Spangled Banner, what evidence do we have of it’s popularity?

#3: Define Imagery

#4: On the first day when we talked about the Native American portraits/photos we discussed/compared Images 2 and 4. What were some of the adjectives/emotions that we used to describe the images?

#5: What are the three essential elements to any Native American story according to the author in our book.

Image #1: What are the ideas this pictureMakes you think of? What are the emotions behind this painting?

Image #2:

Image #3:Image #4

Friday: August 12th, 2011

HOMEWORK DUE

Essential Question: Evaluate the philosophical, political, religious, ethical, and social influences of a historical period.

Pair w/Notes: Complete the Puritan Historical Information with 2 effective notes for each section (min). Give homework to 1st core: Review Anne Bradstreet’s Poem

JOURNAL TOPIC TODAY:

Think of Stereotypes and Facts about Puritans.

- daily routine

- dress

- diet

- important historical events

- background on the Puritan belief system

- social order

- political order

- position of women

- attitudes and superstitions

-important Puritan personages

Vocabulary that we are

using today: • Deism

• Difference between

Puritan and Pilgrim

Non-COBRA TIME DAYS - 95 minute classes 1st period                      7:25-9:00                       

2nd period                      9:04-10:39                       

3rd period                      10:43-12:18                                                       2ND LUNCH    12:18-12:51                                                                                                 4th period                      12:55-2:30  

Outline FormatI. The Puritan LegacyII.TheologyIII.Puritan Politics/GovernmentIV.The BibleV.Age of ReasonVI.The Smallpox Plague

I. A Unlikely CureII.A Practical Approach to

ChangeVII.DeismVIII.Self-made Americans