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Jennifer Trotta - Social Studies 7th (Send e-mail)

Welcome back! I am looking forward to having a successful and productive year with your child during Social Studies Class.

Social Studies Syllabus
Social Studies Curriculum- A student's grades are based on tests, quizzes, homework, worksheets, assessment questions, cooperative group work and occasional projects. Students are expected to turn in all work on time and complete it to the best of their ability.

Grade Weighting:
Grades are weighted in the following manner in the social studies department:
Category 1 Assignments= 45% Major Assessments (examples: tests, projects, etc.)
Category 2 Assignments= 40% Minor Assessments (examples: quizzes, some class and homework assignments, etc.)
Category 3 Assignments= 15% Practice Assessments (examples: comprehension questions, daily journals, in-class and homework assignments)

Social Studies Homework- It is my belief that homework develops responsibility and good study habits. It also helps me to determine students progress. I expect all assignments to be completed on time and done neatly.

Late Homework- If students do not turn in their homework on time, they will have until the next day to turn it in. The highest grade they can receive on late work is 50%. If the work is not turned in on the next day, they will receive a Zero.

School Rules:
1. Be on time for class.
2. Be prepared for class.
3. Raise hand and wait to be called on.
4. Follow all school handbook rules.
5. Make sure that you are seated and ready to begin class when the bell rings.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at school. You may also email me at: jtrotta@summithill.org.

Sincerely,
Miss Trotta

This week in class

Monday
November 17-21
Monday (Regular Class)
1. students will answer a journal question and we will discuss it
2. The students will then finish reading section 4-2, which will be pages 112-113.
While the students are reading, they need to complete a guided reading activity.
4. Chapter 4 Test = next Tuesday

Monday (Honors Class)
1. students will answer a journal question and we will discuss it.
2. The students will then read section 4-4, which focuses on all of the important events that occurred during the French and Indian War. they will answer a set of guided reading questions as they read.
3. study guide due Wednesday; chapter 4 test = Thursday

Tuesday
Tuesday (regular classes)
1. When the students walk in, they will answer a journal question.
2. The class will then begin to read section 4-3, which focuses on the causes of the French and Indian War. We will be completing fill in the blank notes for the first 2 sections: “British-French Rivalry” “Native Americans Take sides.
3. Chapter 4 Test = next tuesday; Study guide due: Monday

Tuesday (honors class)
1. Students will finish their group reading questions from yesterday.
2. The students will then make a flow chart of the 5-6 main events that occurred during the French and Indian War.
3. During the last 10 minutes of class we will discuss some of the events.
4. study guide due Wednesday; chapter 4 test = Thursday

Wednesday
Wednesday (regular classes)
1. When students come in they will read 117 “the Iroquois confederacy”
2. I will then ask the students discussion questions about this section and yesterday’s reading.
3. We will then continue our fill in the blank notes. Students will complete notes for the Iroquois confederacy.
4. With partners, students will read 118-119 and complete notes for ”colonists take action” & “Washington’s 1st command”
5. We will then read about the Albany plan of union together.
6. HW: Chapter 4 Test = Tuesday ; Study guide due Monday

Wednesday (honors class)
1. Students will respond a journal question.
2. We will then discuss the answers to the chapter 4 study guide questions.
3. HW: chapter 4 test is tomorrow

Thursday
Thursday (regular classes)
1. students will answer a journal question and we will discuss it.
2. The students will then read section 4-4, which focuses on all of the important events that occurred during the French and Indian War. the students will answer some questions about the section.
3. Chapter 4 Test = Tuesday; Study guide due Monday

Thursday (honors class)
1. Students will take the Chapter 4 tests. The test consists of three parts: matching, multiple choice, and essay questions. I will go through the directions with the students and then they can begin to work on the test.
2. When students are finished, they need to begin reading section 5-1

Friday
Friday (regular classes)
1. Students will respond a journal question.
2. We will then discuss the outcome of the French and indian war.
3. The students will then get a list of 5-6 main events that occurred during the French and Indian War; they need to put the events in order and write a brief description of each event
4. study guide due Monday; chapter 4 test= Tuesday

Friday (honors classes)
1. Students will answer a journal question and we will discuss it.
2. The students will then watch a video clip about British taxes
3. We will then read about British taxes on the colonists: the Quartering and Sugar Act. We will begin making an organizer on “British Taxes” and “Colonists Protest..”

Downloads List

chapter 1 notes [9/19/2008]
chapter 2 notes [9/19/2008]
chapter 3 notes [10/7/2008]
chapter 4 notes [10/29/2008]

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