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Incoming 8th graders 3 Branches Assignments...
 * Summer 2010! **
 * ** Student ** || ** Branch ** ||
 * Savannah || Judicial ||
 * Kalan || Executive ||
 * Charlotte || Executive ||
 * John B. || Legislative ||
 * Chiyane || Judicial ||
 * Marcella || Executive ||
 * Rachel || Executive ||
 * Michaela || Judicial ||
 * Victoria || Legislative ||
 * Chad || Legislative ||
 * Olivia || Executive ||
 * Alex || Legislative ||
 * Chris N. || Judicial ||
 * John O. || Judicial ||
 * Christie || Judicial ||
 * Evan || Legislative ||
 * Caroline || Judicial ||
 * Jonnie || Legislative ||

-Remember you want to focus on the US/federal government activities and/or people, NOT those of a state government (like Maryland, Hawaii, Nevada, etc.) It can get a little confusing because, for example, Harry Reid is a US senator representing Nevada, but he "counts" because he works in the federal government. Read/skim the whole article for clues before "picking" it for your assignment; ask your folks or a trusted smart person if you need help. -Suggested **Legislative** search terms: Congress, House, Senate, Midterm Election, Majority Party, Minority Party, legislation -Suggested **Judicial** search terms: Elena Kagan, Supreme Court -Suggested **Executive** search terms: Barack Obama, White House, Chief of Staff, Cabinet Secretary
 * Tips for searching for your news stories:**


 * Graduation Speech assignment**

May 24-May 28

1. Read through Chap 20 2. [|Submit a plot event on the Google Form]. Wondering which chapter to do? If you are 14-years-old, do a plot event for 17 or 18; if you are 13, do one for 19 or 20. 3. In these chapters, you see clear evidence of Jim Crow laws--laws in place all over the US that enforced segregation. If you have time in class, after finishing 1 & 2 above, explore one or more of these links about segregation and other topics:
 * Monday Class work/HW**
 * [|Explore this interactive timeline of segregation.]
 * Read some of the state and local laws known as [|Jim Crow] laws.
 * [|Take part in this activity "Before the Boycott: Riding the Bus"] from the National Civil Rights Museum.
 * [|Browse these images from 1930s] art and photography on Flickr to get a feel for what the time period looked like.
 * [|Watch a C-SPAN (!) interview] of Charles Shields author of a biography of Harper Lee.

1. Read TKM 21-24 2. Write up your integration/analysis of 19 or 20 on [|this Google Form]. 3. [|Check out others' responses] (not to copy, of course, but to reinforce the idea that evidence can be used for more than one interpretation.)
 * Tuesday HW**

Read TKM 25-27 Optional: I strongly encourage you to read to the end; however, we will watch the last scenes of the movie in class Thursday to bring everyone up to the same place.
 * Wednesday HW**

-Prepare for Essay Test. -Get another copy of the essay guildelines on the class handouts page. -Link to resources... to help you prepare.
 * Thursday HW**

**May 17-21** Meet the newest Supreme Court justices...

__Monday HW__ 1. Read TKM 12-15; 2. Post about a plot event that ties in with one of our themes or conflicts. -If you went to the Senate side Thursday, post about 12 or 13 If you went to the House side, 14 or 15. Post your answer on this [|Google Form]

__Tuesday HW__ Read TKM 16

__Wed HW__ Work on Research Paper Final Draft

__Thursday CW/HW__ Work on Research Paper Final Draft (Due end of class on Friday)* Use the links on the Research page to help with your MLA works-cited list and parenthetical citations.

All students who requested it were granted an extension for the paper until Monday, at the beginning of class. Use this checklist:

** *Final Paper Checklist ** ¨ Don’t forget to insert page numbers, lower right. ¨ If you are doing a title page (not required) make it a separate document. ¨ Have me check one of your in-text citations to make sure you are doing it correctly. ¨ You can take the section labels out if you want; or keep them/revise them if you feel they add to your paper ¨ Print back to back. (We love the environment, right Caroline? Jordan? Charlie?) ¨ Works-Cited List is on a SEPARATE page. Insert a page break at the end of your conclusion if necessary. ¨ Proof read a printed copy. ¨ No need to add the word count this time. ¨ Turn in your final with your (marked up by me in blue ink!) first draft and the feedback sheet. ¨ If you are turning in Monday, it is due, stapled, ready to go at the BEGINNING of class. ¨ Pat yourself on the back for doing what you thought was impossible a few months ago and for doing it so well! YOU ARE AWESEOME!

End of the year religion assignment handout is on the Class Handouts page.

May 10-14 Which of the buildings below WON'T we be invading Thursday? 1. Read Chapters 7, 8, 9, 10 in __TKM__ 2. Pick a plot event from tomorrow's chapters--something that helps us learn about the characters. If your last name begins with A-H--do chapters 7 or 8; J-Z, do chapters 9 or 10. Post your answer on this [|Google Form]
 * Monday HW**

1. Read Chapter 11 in __TKM__ 2. Post conflict/theme connection response: In your class notes, write 3-4 sentences using details from the story to explore one of the themes, e.g standing up for others, boundaries, insider vs. outsider, power struggles. e.g. What is Harper Lee trying to suggest about boundaries? Use details from the story to prove you point! You may want to review [|my class discussion notes.] 3. Return signed Civil War test tomorrow
 * Tuesday HW**


 * Wednesday CW**

1. Work on Research Paper draft. See Draft guidelines on the Class Handouts page. 2. [|Please review the list of items you CAN'T bring into the Capitol tomorrow...] Field Trip tomorrow!!!
 * Wednesday HW**

1. Work on Research Paper draft. //Due at the end of class tomorrow.// See **Class Handouts** section for guidelines.
 * Thursday HW**

May 3-7 1.Study for Civil War test -Use the [|flash cards on Quizlet] to help you study if you like! __-Glory__ Movie Script [|link] -Make your note card: now ok to use BOTH sides of a 3 X 5 note card; for your paragraph, put no more than your topic sentence and your quotes on the card.
 * Monday HW**

1. Read/review Chapters 1-3 in TKM. Check out the [|To Kill a Mockingbird Student Survival Guide]. 2. To prepare for the __TKM__ class discussion, [|answer some questions on this Google form] about a significant plot event and the type of conflict you see emerging in the story.
 * Tuesday HW**

1. Read/review Chapters 4-6 in __TKM__. You may want to review the [|class notes] from the 1-3 discussion so you can make CONNECTIONS, look for patterns. 2. [|Use this form] to suggest a plot event to discuss. [|You can also see what other events people have suggested.] Ok to have some repeats, but it would be nice to have at least 3-4 events to choose from. 2. Work on outline.
 * Wednesday HW**

1. Final outline due tomorrow at the beginning of class
 * Thursday HW**

1. Read ”The Fight for Equal Rights…” & annotate as directed at the top of the reading. 2. Civil War Study Guide: find all of your handouts. I need all requests for copies by class tomorrow. 3. In __To be a Slave__, read “Emancipation” & write 3 note cards illustrating 3 //different// reactions (you can interpret the word //reactions// broadly) to emancipation.
 * April 26-30**
 * Monday HW**

1. Prepare for topic group sharing in joint class:
 * Tuesday HW**
 * Request new copies of no more than THREE Civil War Handouts.**
 * memorize your thesis statement;
 * pull out your one or two most helpful, most authoritative resources to share.

2. Complete at least TWO of your Roman numerals for your outline; 8A due at beginning of class; 8B can have first 1/2 of class to complete.

Two Civil War Test Prep assignments: 1. Write your summary here. 2. Rate each item (on a scale of 1-3) on the Civil War study guide based on how well you know the topic/definition/dates, etc.: · 3=I got it down cold · 2=I sort of know this · 1=I have never heard of this
 * W****ednesday HW**


 * Thursday CW**
 * Work on your draft outline. **CHANGE TO RESEARCH PAPER SCHEDULE:** **Your draft (whole) outline is due tomorrow; your final outline is due next Friday; your first draft, the week after that.**
 * If you are finished with your outline, or just want a change of pace, you may review for the Civil War test.

Thursday HW Full Draft Outline due, printed, at the beginning of class tomorrow (Friday).

[Scroll down for this week's class work notes and links!]**
 * April 19-23

How did the area of Parole, MD get its name?

There is NO official homework this week, unless you do not finish your class work. We will have approximately TWO full periods to accomplish the following for your research paper.
 * Play Dress Rehearsal Week!**

-[|Submit] a draft of your thesis (by the end of the day Wed). [|Check out] other people's thesis statements. **
 * Tuesday/Wed/Thurs Class work

-Research Links: Your research is not "done"---keep looking for the most authoritative, most comprehensive sources. Ask me for help!

-Vote for which day we have the Civil War test using this [|Google form].

Download an updated (4/19/10) CRP timeline. -A solid draft thesis -10 additional notecards (35 total) -2 additional sources to support your thesis (7 sources total) -Evidence of your mentor interview (either a return email with answers, or notes from an inperson/phone interview
 * Due by the end of the week:**

We are the middle of the anniversary of the dates which began and ended the Civil War. ​In what city and state did the war "start" 149 years ago this week?

-Read and annotate "Baltimore Massacre/Riots" article; draw a cartoon panel depicting a moment from the story. Include a caption and/or voice/thought bubbles. -Final copies of copyedited portfolio reflection printed out BEFORE advisory tomorrow. CRP -Secure third source; add to works cited list. -Add your current CRP question to [|Google] form; and [|WallWisher].
 * Monday, 4/12, homework**

-Read the Capstone mentor [|interview] questions; TOMORROW we will discuss sending them/setting up appt.; -Create 5 more note cards (15 total); -Read __To be a Slave__, “Resistance to Slavery – 2”; create 2 new note cards--one for Humanity Denied, one for Humanity Asserted; -Choose one of your "Glory" questions (or create a new one!) and find an authoritative source to answer it (could use internet search engine; school or library database; or one of the books in my room on the black shelves. Print out/mark source. )
 * Tuesday, 4/13 homework** ( Updated from class sheet)

Go to the Research Page for links and information about advocacy organizations, databases, MLA citation and more. -[Optional] Check out the [|Emancipation Proclamation] at the National Archives.
 * Wednesday/Thursday class work**

8B: Read and annotate Emancipation Means Freedom; find an answer to a Glory research question for extra credit
 * Wednesday HW**

-Create 10 more note cards (25 total); secure 2 more sources (5 total)
 * Thursday HW**

Where did Ms. Steele go on her Easter Break? **Hint:** There is a direct connection to one of our Civil War causes topics. Click here for answer.


 * Check** **Class Handouts** **page for uploaded handouts including the** **Capstone Research Paper Timeline.

Wednesday, 4/7** 1. Secure two sources total; write 4 new notecards 2. WWS for words 31-35 3. Obtain research folder or binder 4. ID two possible items for portfolio

**Research page** **with link to St. Anne's owned databases.**


 * Tuesday, 4/6 HW**

1.Read & annotate Research Paper “How to Make Note Cards” handout 2.Secure 1 RP source and make 1 note card, following instructions 3. Complete Civil War Resource 7 Handout 4. Easter Break Assigment (see below)

__To be a Slave__ -Read Chapters 2 & 3, “The Auction Block” & “The Plantation” -Complete written assignment, also available on Class Handouts page
 * Easter Weekend HW **

-Read pages 25-29 of __Vicksburg, 1863__ article; complete handout (8A this is due tomorrow; 8B this is due Wed.)
 * Monday, 3/29**

-Group 1 members: Final draft of speech, visuals, handout due at the BEGINNING of class

-8B only: Capstone Research Assignment

-Group 1 members: Practice your presentation
 * Tuesday, 3/30**

-Group 2 members: Final draft of speech, visuals, handout due at the BEGINNING of class

-Everyone: Book abstract (if applicable)

-8B only: Field Trip Permission Slip

CW [|Link] to the Maryland maps and statistics for economic activity and slavery.
 * Wed, 3/31**

HW -Group 2 members: Practice your presentation

-Everyone: Five new spelling words: 36-30

-Finish reading the Groom article from __Vicksburg, 1863__ and annotate by labeling... -Any Northern point of view/fact=N -Any Southern point of view/fact=S -Any point of view/fact applying to the whole or most of the country=A

Thursday, 3/25 Homework Everyone: Do ten minutes of Capstone research and answer the questions on the handout. Group 1: Finish, DOUBLESPACE, and print out the written portion of your presentation; gmail me the visuals Group 2: Finish and print out Book Abstract.
 * 8A Bring library cards, umbrellas and rain/warm coat!**

Group 1 (presenting first): Do enough work tonight so that I have excellent final copies of your presentation, visuals, and handouts to take home after an hour of class work. Group 2 (presenting second): Finish and print out Book Abstract. However, please know that I will be delighted to take home your excellent final copies this weekend too. : )
 * 8B**

Thursday, 3/25 Class work


 * Primary Sources
 * Civil War Sites

Work on Civil War Causes Project Assignment, as assigned in class and working with your partner.
 * Wednesday, 3/24 HW**

1. __Civil War Causes Research__ Worksheet. a. READ your two sources---Encarta and the one I gave you today to learn about your topic. You may use additional authoratative sources; just make sure you print them out as well. b. Fill out the worksheet as best you can; writed down your question if you don't know the answers.
 * Tuesday, 3/23 HW**

2. 8A: __Permission slips due tomorrow__! See Class Handouts

Spring Break HW (see below)
 * Monday, 3/22 HW**
 * 8A:** Field trip permission slip for library field trip. See Class Handouts.

Monday, 3/22 Class Work

Note: this assignment is due Tuesday, March 23 NEW:
 * Spring Break HW**


 * Add the page numbers of your quotes, e.g. "She liked it" (Lester 7).
 * Please LABEL each part (i.e. Purpose, Topic) so it is clear what is what.

[|Assignment] and reading in __To be a Slave__

-WWS for your spelling words 26-30 -Write a summary of the Civil War reading; handwritten ok IF neat. -CANCEL the "come up with some Capstone research questions" assignment (for now)
 * 3/12 Thursday HW**

Go to Civil War page...
 * 3/11 Thursday Class work**

UPDATED** -[|Use this form] to submit one thing you WANT to know about the Civil War--ANY question, big or small.
 * 3/10 Wednesday

-Write a thank you note to our judge...CLICK HERE for tips on writing a thank you note.

-Locate __To be a Slave__ and __To Kill a Mockingbird__; make sure your name is in both; bring them to class.

Teams:** You must come in to advisory tomorrow ready for a DRESS REHEARSAL, that means documents printed out and ready to go. Email all your documents to each other as back up
 * 3/8 Mock Trial tomorrow! Formal uniform required.
 * Jury:** Memorize the three parts of the insanity defense!

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Ask Ms. Steele for the password if you want to watch it!

3/4 Thursday HW Typed Presidential paragraph ;)

No new hw due, but you may want to work on your research paragraph if you got a slow start today, as we will only have a short time in class tomorrow to work on them.
 * 3/3 Wednesday HW**

-5 new spelling words (words 26-30); //be sure to add any spelling words from your midterm// -Midterm signed; tear of the last page (essay assignment) and staple your essay to your test -NEW: finish class work--fill out "purple" research notes handout
 * 3/2 Tuesday HW (Due Wed)**

Check to make sure you can answer your presidential research question with the resources you have already found: Presidential History. If not, either change your question, or find some additional resources!
 * 3/1 Monday HW**

**1.** __Create a chronological timeline of relevant events:__ actions the narrator and other characters took; include story AND witness statements
 * Monday CW tasks (anything not finished needs to be done for HW**


 * 2.** __Create a list of relevant //physical// evidence__


 * 3.** __Create a list of evidence relevant to sanity:__ 5 column chart place evidence from the story on the far left; inferences about his sanity/insanity in the appropriate column; DO NOT INCLUDE WITNESS STATEMENTS

Yearbook website: Yearbook Avenue

The Yearbook Job Code is: **37566**

-Prepare thesis statement and examples for midterm essay. Don't forget to refer to the sample essays for help. Click here for a "simplified" version of the essay questions. -Draft three presidential research questions. Handout available...
 * Monday, 2/22 HW**

-Updated: Judicial Branch Midterm Review Worksheet -Study for midterm
 * Tuesday, 2/23**

-Research and Midterm Mash Up! **
 * Wednesday, 2/24 Extra Credit HW

-Study for midterm; prepare index cards (2 3 x 5 cards, front and back; topic and examples for only for essay)
 * Wednesday, 2/24 HW**

Midterm Today
 * Thursday, 2/25 Class**

1. Mock Trial Job Application--write a paragraph telling me which side you want to be on (or that you are willing to be on either side) and why.
 * __Thursday's HW__**

2. Email Capstone proposal (after making final copy edits) to advisors; "cc" me; include a note saying thank you, what you are attaching and why, e.g.

Ms. X and Ms. Y, My Capstone proposal is attached. I have already submitted it to Ms. Steele for approval, but I want you to have a copy too. Thank you for all of your help. My Name

1. Finish Paper Bag President (all but the name card); fill out the handout identifying the four symbols with a short description of each 2. Read and annotate the "Objections" handout (both sides)
 * Thursday HW**


 * Wednesday HW

8A** 1. Complete backside of Polk practice presidential research grid, choosing and answering a NEW research question about Polk. See handouts page for grid if needed. 2. Make corrections to Executive Branch practice test in RED, right on the test, writing out the question AND answer for any multiple choice. See handouts page for //**test answers**//.

1. Complete backside of Polk practice presidential research grid, choosing and answering a NEW research question about Polk. See handouts page for grid if needed. 2. Make Capstone proposal copy edits; print out new copy and be prepared to turn that in with your draft.
 * 8B**

8A: See handout 8B: Snow work + bring your corrected Executive Branch Test to class tomorrow What's wrong with [|this presidential source]?????
 * Tuesday, Feb. 16th Class work/hw**

**Required** **Case:** //Mr. Strickland is accused of the murder of Emma Strickland. // So, your task is... a. First, look at the[| table of evidence already submitted]. b. Then, use the [|form] to submit a new piece of evidence. Make sure you proofread before submitting, as it will go directly to the table for the whole world to see. ; )
 * Thursday, February 11th**
 * 1.** Submit one piece of evidence to the "master" Mr. Budd evidence chart using this [|form]. Before you submit, look on this [|table] to see what has already been submitted so you don't repeat.
 * 2.** PLEASE READ YOUR PRESIDENTIAL RESEARCH*, maybe even some additional sources to make sure you have a basic understanding of you topic, e.g. Cuban Missile Crisis, Indian Removal Act, Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty. Thank you for what you have submitted—I am learning so much! As you read, please be thinking of research questions—focusing on your president--you could answer with your sources, e.g. Why did President Polk negotiate the Oregon Treaty? What were the results of the treaty? Did anyone oppose his efforts on this treaty? If you have a few questions written down, you’ll be in good shape next week; if you need help, we’ll work on it in class.
 * Some of you still have to send in your presidential history research links to include on the** **table** **. (See #1 under Tuesday for the complete directions; read carefully). Once you send them in, check your email in the next day or so afterward for feedback from me.**

**Looking ahead…**
 * 3.** Although the midterm as been postponed, I have posted some sample essays for the midterm (see last page of study guide). Start brainstorming examples you could use in your essay. You may want to write out your essay in advance; in the midterm, you'll be able to bring in an outline with your topic and your examples. [|Midterm Essay Examples.doc]

Humanities midterm now scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 24th.
 * Wednesday, February 10th**

To keep up with all we have planned this year, the following work is required. (Some of you may have finished //some// of this work, particularly 8a'ers who had a head start.) LET ME KNOW OF ANY SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES THAT PREVENT YOU FROM COMPLETING THIS WORK IN THE NEXT TWO DAYS. **
 * Tuesday, February 9th

1. Email me your two Presidential history research links: two //authoritative// sources with information about an action taken by your president WHILE he was president. READ ALL THE ITEMS BELOW, AS THERE ARE SOME NEW REQUIREMENTS. -The sources should offer additional rather than duplicate information. No "wikipedia/media" etc.; check out the links at their reference sections and see what else you can find. - In your email, make sure you tell me: a. your president and b. the specific action you are researching c. the year/years it took place. -If you are using Encarta for one of your sources, please find an additional (3rd) source. - Please send the above email even if you showed me your links/printouts in class. (You can use the same links though). -Check your email for a reply in case you need to redo/refine your work. -I will update the chart on this page as I hear from you! Also, see my example for James K. Polk. SEE YOUR CLASSMATES' RESEARCH AND TOPICS HERE.

2. Make an evidence chart for "Mr. Budd." Your chart should list at least 10 actions/statements/background from the story that could be used in either side of a trial with Strickland charged with murder. As of now, just hang on to your chart; but I'll ask for some of the information from it if we miss any more days.

Review the Executive Branch Practice Test answers. You can download the Word document, or click on this link to view the answers as a web page. Please email me with any questions/clarification/typo alerts!
 * Monday**

//8B//
 * Friday--snow weekend!**


 * Finish Exec. Branch test

//All//
 * Check back here for test answers if Monday is a snow day
 * Look over your midterm study guide/organized your materials and begin studying!
 * You can access the midterm study guide on the handouts page.

//FYI Executive Branch pages are...// __Painless__: 119-161 & 219-228 __WTP__: 138-141 & 166-167

-Executive Branch Study Guide posted on Handouts page. -Open book, open note Executive Branch practice test on Friday.
 * Wednesday:** Snow Day!

HW 1. Complete reading, annotation, quizzes: __Painless__: 151-161 2. Capstone proposal due for those with extensions

Tuesday, Feb. 2nd 1. Make sure you have, printed out, information from TWO authoratative sources about something your president did while in office. The information should be about the SAME event. (We are later going to synthesize the information.)
 * Classwork for 8A**

2. Make an evidence chart for "Mr. Budd."

3. Start __Painless__ and __WTP__ reading HW.

1. Complete reading, annotation, quizzes and handout about “Limits on the President”: __-WTP__ 139-40 __-Painless__ 143-150 2. Make sure you have your TWO sources of information about your president's event printed out and ready to use in class tomorrow.
 * HW**

1. Read "The Inspiration of Mr. Budd" from Detective Stories. 2. a. Read and annotate Encarta article (only if you had time in class to print Encarta article); b. find second article for your president about something he did while in office that illustrates the powers of the president. Print out and annotate. 3. Submit a title for the 8th grade class auction book using this [|form].
 * Monday, Feb. 1st**

Some of this work may have been started or completed during class: 1. "Count the Votes" (Electoral College) handout 2. Read beginning of "Egyptian Tomb", complete Character Chart handout 3. Read __Painless__, 219-228; annotate, focusing on terms in red ; take the two quizzes and check your answers. 4. Request Capstone extension, if needed. See below.*
 * Monday, Jan 25th**


 * Capstone Update**
 * If you did not ask for an extension last Tuesday, and you think you still need one, yo//u must ask for one today.//
 * To request an extension, email Ms. Steele, copy your Capstone Advisor and your 8th grade advisor asking for an extension and giving the reason why. If you are asking today, you will receive 10% off your proposal grade, but that is better than rushing to put a project together at this point, right?
 * If you DID ask for an extension last Tuesday, you will NOT receive a 10% penalty, assuming you meet the new deadline.
 * If you //**only**// need a mentor, still turn in your proposal this Thursday, but you are granted an automatic one week extension to find and report on your mentor. You will receive no penalty, assuming you meet the new deadline.

Classwork** Go to the Campaigns and Elections Page.
 * Tuesday, Jan 26th

1. Interview a. Interview an adult in your life ** who cares about politics/current events about a Presidential Election memory: // Describe a personal memory you have of any aspect/stage of a presidential election. Example: "In 1959, my mom was touring the U.S. Capitol on a summer vacation. in a hallway, Senator John F. Kennedy, presidental candidate passed them, waved and said hello. My mom recalls that my grandmother said to her, 'That man may be our next president.' " // b. Use this [|Form]to record the answer.
 * Homework**

2. Finish "Egyptian Tomb" and create an evidence list; in your list, you should have at least 10 facts written down that you think are important for the case---include facts from the beginning, middle and end of tonight's pages. e.g. Dr. Ames says Captain Hastings says he is "certain" Hastings died of tetanus (pg. 53-55) Use a three columned chart, like this one for the **

3. Finish class work if needed (electoral vote chart and fill in the blank sheet.)

Class work Read __Painless__, 129-139. Take the 3 quizzes and check your work.
 * Wednesday, Jan. 27th**

2. Capstone Project Proposal. Bring printed copy to advisory and have electronic copy at school to revise. ** 3. Presidential Power memory interview a. Ask an adult (can be the same adult): //What memory do you have of a president using one of his powers as president? (e.g. commander in chief, chief diplomat, Supreme Court nominations, veto/sign legislation, etc.)// b. Use this **[|form]** to record your answer. 4. Extra Credit Opportunity: State of the Union Bingo. [|You can download a card here.]
 * 1. Weekly Word Study (OK to turn in Friday/Monday)

No homework, but if needed, make sure you have FOUR scenes (or partial scenes) printed and in your writing folder. One St. Oswald's scene and three other scenes.
 * Thursday, Jan. 28th**

Archives 1. If you would like to request a one week extension on your Capstone proposal, you MUST email me today.
 * Tuesday, January 19th**
 * a. "CC" your 8th grade advisor, and your Capstone advisor.
 * b. In your email, you must say WHY you are requesting the extension.
 * c. Please send to my school address: msteele@st.annesschool.org

2. The next two stories in __Detective Stories__ will be: "The Inspiration of Mr. Budd" & "The Egyptian Tomb"; I suggest you bring your book on the bus and read ahead!


 * January 11th-15th**

__Monday__
 * 1) Finish character "scene" started in class (about 250-300 words)
 * 2) Read IR for 30 min; **BRING IR BOOK tomorrow**
 * 3) Read WTP, 236-238; complete questions 2 & 3 AND Handout D10 "Due Process in the Constitution" (OK to answer question #3 on the handout)

__Tuesday__
 * 1) Add to Executive Branch KWL (as directed on the handout)
 * 2) Read "The Speckled Band" in Detective Stories

__Wednesday__ 1. __Executive Branch Assignment__ a. Read 119-127 in __Painless__ making sure to highlight/underline the meanings of the bolded and words in red. (Don't worry TOO much about the electoral college/votes; we'll study that more later.) b. Take and check your answers on the two quizzes. c. Answer, in writing (in SS notebook): **Executive Branch Compromise** (title) What were the two results between those who wanted a strong national leader, and the side who wanted no national leader ?
 * Wed HW Update **

2. __Speckled Band Multiple Choice Quiz and trial prep (handout)__

__Thursday__
 * 1) Capstone Update handout
 * 2) Finish your Speckled Band opening statment; **print double spaced**

__Friday__ Classwork: MLK Research handout


 * Welcome Back!**

Don't forget to Rate and Record your IR books as soon as you finish them!


 * Image for the week:** What president is depicted in this image? Who is the other man in the foreground?