Mr. Hull’s Class Log 2008 and 2009

Wednesday 11.19.08 and Thursday 11.20.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• Title of Lesson: Chapter 8
• Daily Problem:
• Fill out the map discussing migration
• Activities
• Discuss Daily Problem
• Current Event Presentations
• Chapter 8 Handout
• Homework:
• Current Event Presentations Group 2

Tuesday 11.18.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• Title of Lesson: Chapter 8
• Daily Problem:
• Do you know what push and pull factors are?
• Have you ever moved?
• From where?
• To where?
• Why?
• Activities
• Discuss Daily Problem
• Hand back work
• Take North and Latin America Quiz
• Homework:
• Current Event Presentations Group 1

Monday 11.17.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• Title of Lesson: Chapter 8
• Daily Problem:
• Review North and Latin America Map answers
• Activities
• Discuss the Daily Problem
• Discuss the upcoming plan:
• Transitioning from the Election Unit to Chapter 8 to Project Citizen
• Students begin “Introduction to Latin America Handout”
• Homework:
• Current Event Presentations Group 1
• North America and Latin America Quiz 11.18.08

Friday 11.14.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• Title of Lesson: Final Day Election Unit
• Daily Problem:
• None
• Activities
• Election Test
• Homework:
• Current Event Presentations Group 1
• North America and Latin America Quiz 11.18.08

Wednesday 11.12.08 and Thursday 11.13.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• Title of Lesson: Election Unit Day 20
• Daily Problem:
• What are the 3 branches of government and what are their jobs?
• Why are these jobs created like this?
• Activities
• Discuss Daily Problem
• Current Event Presentations
• Homework:
• Current Event Presentations Group 1
• Election Test 11.14.08
• North America and Latin America Quiz 11.18.08

Tuesday 11.11.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

NO SCHOOL

Monday 11.10.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• Title of Lesson: Election Unit Day 19
• Daily Problem:
• Why do we have no school tomorrow and why is this important?
• Activities
• Discuss Daily Problem
• Election Jeopardy
• Homework:
• Current Event Presentations Group 4
• Election Test 11.14.08
• North America and Latin America Quiz 11.18.08

Friday 11.07.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• Title of Lesson: Election Unit Day 18
• Daily Problem:
• Predict- What do you think will happen during Obama’s 4 year term?
• Activities
• Discuss Daily Problem
• Discussion of the upcoming quizzes
• Studying for the Election Test
• Homework:
• Current Event Presentations Group 4
• Election Test 11.14.08
• North America and Latin America Quiz 11.18.08

Wednesday 11.05.08 and Thursday 11.06.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• Title of Lesson: Election Unit Day 17
• Daily Problem:
• Who won the election?
• Why is this a historical election?
• Activities
• Discuss Daily Problem
• Current Event Presentations
• Homework:
• Current Event Presentations Group 4
• Election Test 11.14.08
• North America and Latin America Quiz 11.18.08

Tuesday 11.04.08 Election Day

No School

Monday 11.03.08

• Title of Lesson: Election Unit Day 16
• Daily Problem:
• Evaluate the:
• Election Unit
• The Elm Place Mock Election
• The Pamphlet Assignment
• Activities
• Discuss Daily Problem
• Discussion of Political Pamphlets
• Homework:
• Current Event Presentations Group 3

Friday 10.31.08

• Title of Lesson: Election Unit Day 15
• Daily Problem:
• Connect your costume to culture
• Activities
• Discuss Daily Problem
• Discussion of Political Pamphlets
• Homework:
• Current Event Presentations Group 3

Wednesday 10.29.08 and Thursday 10.30.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• Title of Lesson: Election Unit Day 14
• Daily Problem:
• List facts known about Electoral College
• Any questions remain about the Election Unit?
• Activities
• Discuss Daily Problem
• Current Event Presentations
• Homework:
• Current Event Presentations Group 2 Oct. 29th or 30th
• Election Pamphlet 10.31.08

Tuesday 10.28.08

• Title of Lesson: Election Unit Day 13
• Daily Problem:
• None
• Activities
• Electoral College Web Quest
• Homework:
• Current Event Presentations Group 2 Oct. 29th or 30th
• Election Pamphlet 10.31.08

Monday 10.27.08

• Title of Lesson: Election Unit Day 12
• Daily Problem:
• None
• Activities
• Daily Problem Quiz 1
• Electoral College Handout and Questions
• Homework:
• Current Event Presentations Group 2 Oct. 29th or 30th
• Election Pamphlet 10.31.08

Friday 10.24.08

• Title of Lesson: Election Unit Day 6
• Daily Problem:
• Political Cartoon Analysis (Reminder to students to have Political Cartoon Questions)
• Activities
• Discuss Daily Problem
• Electoral College Pre Test Power Point
• Homework:
• Current Event Presentations Group 2 Oct. 29th or 30th
• Election Pamphlet 10.31.08

Wednesday 10.22.08 and Thursday 10.23.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• Title of Lesson: Election Unit Day 6
• Daily Problem:
• Why do people not vote?
• Activities
• Discuss Daily Problem
• Current Event Presentations
• Homework:
• Current Event Presentations Group 2 Oct. 29th or 30th
• Election Pamphlet 10.31.08

Tuesday 10.21.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• Title of Lesson: Election Unit Day 9 (Election Problem)
• Daily Problem:
• Where were Obama and McCain born? (Obama = Hawaii and McCain = Panama Canal Zone)
• Who is McNasty? (McCain’s wrestling nickname)
• Activities
• Discuss Daily Problem
• Return work; Collect Class Handout
• Class Election Discussion
• Homework:
• Current Event Presentations Group 1 Oct. 22nd or 23rd
• US Capital Quiz (states 35-50) on 10.21.08 Tuesday
• Political Pamphlet due 10.31.08

Monday 10.20.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• Title of Lesson: Election Unit Day 8
• Daily Problem:
• Activities
• Discuss Daily Problem
• Return work; Collect Class Handout
• Class Election Discussion
• Homework:
• Current Event Presentations Group 1 Oct. 22nd or 23rd
• US Capital Quiz (states 35-50) on 10.21.08 Tuesday
• Political Pamphlet due 10.31.08

Friday 10.17.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• Title of Lesson: Election Unit Day 7
• Daily Problem:
• Copy the definitions for:
• Electoral College = the group of 538 representatives, called electors, who cast the official votes for President and Vice President. Each state has a number of electoral votes equal to the sum f its U.S Senators and Representatives. Candidates must receive a majority of electoral votes to become President or Vice President
• Majority = greater than half
• Minority = less than half
• Activities
• Discuss Daily Problem
• “Electing a President” DVD
• Homework:
• Current Event Presentations Group 1 Oct. 22nd or 23rd
• US Capital Quiz (states 35-50) on 10.21.08 Tuesday
• Election Unit Handouts with pink cover sheet due Monday 10.20
• Political Pamphlet due 10.31.08

Wednesday 10.15.08 and Thursday 10.16.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• Title of Lesson: Election Unit Day 6
• Daily Problem:
• What qualifications must a Vice President meet? Why? (They must be 35 years old, a natural born citizen, and lived in the United States for 14 years because they are only “a heartbeat” away from the Presidency)
• Activities
• Discuss Daily Problem
• Current Event Presentations
• Jr. Scholastic Guess the Issue
• Homework:
• Current Event Presentations Group 1 Oct. 22nd or 23rd
• US Capital Quiz (states 35-50) on 10.21.08

Tuesday 10.14.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• Title of Lesson: Election Unit Day 5 (Capitals Quiz 18-34)
• Daily Problem:
• Are you a Party Animal? (Series of Questions on a Power Point if you missed these questions do not worry)
• Activities
• Discuss Daily Problem
• Capitals Quiz 18-34
• Students work on Meeting the Candidates
• Work on Presidential Bio’s from each Candidates website
• Use the Jr. Scholastic Poster
• Homework:
• Current Event Presentations Group 4 Oct. 15th or 16th
• US Capital Quiz (states 35-50) on 10.14.08

Monday 10.13.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• Title of Lesson: Election Unit Day 4
• Daily Problem:
• With the election:
• What is a blue state? (a state voting for democrats)
• What is a red state? (a state voting for republican)
• Activities
• Discuss Daily Problem
• Students work on “Understanding Campaign Messages” and “Polling the People”
• Homework:
• Current Event Presentations Group 4 Oct. 15th or 16th
• US Capital Quiz (states 18-34) on 10.14.08

Wednesday 10.08.08 and Friday 10.10.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• Title of Lesson: Election Unit Day 3
• Daily Problem:
• Copy the following definitions:
• Alliance: “a relationship between 2 or more groups that is meant to help both sides”
• Platform: “in politics, an official list of a party’s positions on certain issues”
• Activities
• Discuss Daily Problem
• Current Event Presentations
• Students complete on “Political Party’s” Questions
• Homework:
• Current Event Presentations Group 4 Oct. 15th or 16th
• US Capital Quiz (states 18-34) on 10.14.08

Tuesday 10.07.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• Title of Lesson: Election Unit Day 2 (US Capitals Quiz States 1-17)
• Daily Problem:
• What year did the United States declare independence? (answer: 1776)
• Copy the following definitions:
• Commander and chief: commander or leader of a nations army
• Militia- small or privately funded army
• Ratify- to approve or OK a decision
• Activities
• Students take US Capitals Quiz States 1-17)
• Discuss Daily Problem
• Students complete on “Why we have a President and Road to Presidency” Handout
• Students begin “Presidents Job” Handout
• Homework:
• Current Event Presentations Group 3 Oct. 8th or 10th
• US Capital Quiz (states 18-34) on 10.14.08

Monday 10.06.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• Title of Lesson: Election Unit Day 1
• Daily Problem:
• List all the different kinds of government you can (answers will vary but many will include monarchy, dictatorship, oligarchy, democracy, republic, parliamentary, etc)
• What type of government does the United States have? (answer: Democratic Republic)
• Activities
• Students take US Capitals Quiz States 1-17)
• Discuss Daily Problem
• Students work on “Why we have a President and Road to Presidency” Handout
• Homework:
• Current Event Presentations Group 3 Oct. 8th or 10th
• US Capital Quiz (states 1-17) on 10.07.08

Friday 10.03.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• Title of Lesson: Pre Election
• Daily Problem:
• Read the “green section” of the textbook on page 68-69
• Explain how a fire started on a river? (answer: the dramatic increase in urbanization lead to extremely high levels of pollution allowing for flammable materials to be predominate enough to catch on fire OR simply answer: POLLUTION)
• Why is water so important? (answer: essential to every day life)
• What cities absolute location is
• 34 degrees South 151 degrees East (answer Sydney, Australia)
• Write this city’s relative location: (answers may vary slightly: South of Brisbane, North of Melbourne, West of the Tasman Sea, East of Salisbury)
• Activities
• Discuss Daily Problem
• Students complete pre-Election Questionnaire
• Students complete Political Cartoon Analysis
• Homework:
• Current Event Presentations Group 3 Oct. 8th or 10th
• US Capital Quiz (states 1-17) on 10.07.08
• Political Cartoon Assignment 2 due Monday

Wednesday 10.01.08 and Thursday 10.02.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• Title of Lesson: US States Quiz 35-50
• Daily Problem:
• Analyze Political Cartoon
• 1. Describe what the cartoon is illustrating: (Remember look at the labels)
• a) What is the event or issue that inspired the cartoon?
• b) Who are the people in the cartoon?
• c) What are the symbols in the cartoon and what do they represent?
• 2. What do you think is the cartoonist’s opinion about the topic portrayed in the cartoon?
• 3. Do you agree or disagree with the cartoonist’s opinion? Why or why not?
• Activities
• Discuss Daily Problem
• Current Event Presentations
• Homework:
• Current Event Presentations Group 2 Oct. 1st or 2nd
• US Capital Quiz (states 1-17) on 10.07.08
• Thursday Debate

Tuesday 09.30.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• No School

Monday 09.29.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• Title of Lesson: US States Quiz 35-50
• Daily Problem:
• Analyze Political Cartoon
• 1. Describe what the cartoon is illustrating: (Remember look at the labels)
• a) What is the event or issue that inspired the cartoon?
• b) Who are the people in the cartoon?
• c) What are the symbols in the cartoon and what do they represent?
• 2. What do you think is the cartoonist’s opinion about the topic portrayed in the cartoon?
• 3. Do you agree or disagree with the cartoonist’s opinion? Why or why not?
• Activities
• Discuss Daily Problem
• US States 35-50 Cartoons Power Point
• Homework:
• Current Event Presentations Group 2 Oct. 1st or 2nd
• US Capital Quiz (states 1-17) on 10.07.08

Friday 09.26.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• Title of Lesson: Finishing Political Cartoon Power Point
• Daily Problem:
• Analyze Political Cartoon
• 1. Describe what the cartoon is illustrating: (Remember look at the labels)
• a) What is the event or issue that inspired the cartoon?
• b) Who are the people in the cartoon?
• c) What are the symbols in the cartoon and what do they represent?
• 2. What do you think is the cartoonist’s opinion about the topic portrayed in the cartoon?
• 3. Do you agree or disagree with the cartoonist’s opinion? Why or why not?
• Activities
• Discuss Daily Problem
• Political Cartoons Power Point
• Homework:
• Current Event Presentations Group 2 Oct. 1st or 2nd
• US State Quiz (states 35-50) on 09.29.08
• Political Cartoon Assignment due Monday

Wednesday 09.24.08 and Thursday 09.25.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• Title of Lesson: Current Events
• Daily Problem:
• Analyze Political Cartoon
• 1. Describe what the cartoon is illustrating: (Remember look at the labels)
• a) What is the event or issue that inspired the cartoon?
• b) Who are the people in the cartoon?
• c) What are the symbols in the cartoon and what do they represent?
• 2. What do you think is the cartoonist’s opinion about the topic portrayed in the cartoon?
• 3. Do you agree or disagree with the cartoonist’s opinion? Why or why not?
• Activities
• Discuss Daily Problem
• Current Event Presentations
• Political Cartoons Power Point
• Homework:
• Current Event Presentations Group 2 Oct. 1st or 2nd
• US State Quiz (states 35-50) on 09.29.08

Tuesday 09.23.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• Title of Lesson: US States 18-34
• Daily Problem:
• Find absolute locations for
• Austin TX
• St. Louis MO
• Columbus OH
• Activities
• Discuss Daily Problem
• Quiz US States 18-34
• Look at Political Cartoons
• Homework:
• Current Event Presentations Group 1 Sep. 24th or 25th
• US State Quiz (states 35-50) on 09.29.08

Monday 09.22.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• Title of Lesson: Chapter 1 Geography Alive Open Note Test
• Daily Problem:
• Using page 65 and 66 in your Atlas compare Africa’s “rainfall” map to Africa’s “population density” map; where do you find most of the large cities?
• Activities
• Discuss Daily Problem
• Review Geography Challenge
• Finish Chapter 2 Handout and turn in packet
• Homework:
• Current Event Presentations Group 1 Sep. 24th or 25th
• US State Quiz (states 18-34) on 09.23.08

Friday 09.19.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• Title of Lesson: Chapter 1 Geography Alive Open Note Test
• Daily Problem:
• None
• Activities
• Chapter 1 Geography Alive Open Note Test
• If students finish they can work on pages 2 and 3 of Chapter 2 Handout
• Homework:
• Current Event Presentations Group 1 Sep. 24th or 25th
• US State Quiz (states 18-34) on 09.23.08
• Pages 2 and 3 of Chapter 2 Handout

Wednesday 09.17.08 and Thursday 09.18.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• Title of Lesson: Understanding and Examining Maps
• Daily Problem:
• How do geographers try to solve the problem of distortion? (globes and map projections)
• Activities
• Discuss Daily Problem
• Review of different types of maps: physical features, economic activity, climate, vegetation, population density
• Picture Challenge (identifying clues to determine where a picture was taken)
• Homework:
• Open Note Chapter 1 Test 09.12.08
• Current Event Presentations Group 1 Sep. 24th or 25th
• US State Quiz (states 18-34) on 09.23.08

Tuesday 09.16.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• Title of Lesson: US State Quiz (states 1-17)
• Daily Problem:
• How do geographers try to solve the problem of distortion? (globes and map projections)
• Find the absolute and relative location for:
• A) Augusta, Maine (33° N 82° W) (N-Atlantic Ocean, S-Canada, W-Atlantic Ocean, E-New Hampshire)
• B) Raleigh, NC (36° N 79° W) (N-Wilmington, S-Virginia, W-Atlantic Ocean, E- Tennessee)
• Activities
• Discuss Daily Problem
• Review Chapter 1 Guided Notes Handout as a class
• Homework:
• Open Note Chapter 1 Test 09.12.08
• Current Event Presentations Group 1 Sep. 24th or 25th
• US State Quiz (states 18-34) on 09.23.08
• Page 1 of the Chapter 2 Handout

Monday 09.15.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• Title of Lesson: Review Chapter 1 Handout
• Daily Problem:
• Carlos Zambrano of the Chicago Cubs threw the first NO HITTER for a Cubs starter since Milt Pappas in 1972. The Cubs beat the Houston Astros 5-0. The game was played in Milwaukee Wisconsin due to Hurricane Ike. Find the absolute and relative locations of:
• A) Chicago IL (absolute location = 42° N 88° W) (relative location = N-Tennessee, S-Milwaukee, E-Iowa, W-Lake Michigan)
• B) Houston TX (30 ° N 95° W) (N-Gulf of Mexico, S-Oklahoma, E-Louisiana, W-San Antonio)
• C) Milwaukee WI (43° N 88° W) (N-Chicago, S- Lake Superior, E-Lake Michigan, W-Iowa)
• Activities
• Discuss Daily Problem
• Review Chapter 1 Guided Notes Handout as a class
• Homework:
• Study US States 1-17 Map Quiz on 09.16.08
• Open Note Chapter 1 Test 09.12.08
• Current Event Presentations Group 1 Sep. 24th or 25th

Friday 09.12.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• Title of Lesson: Review US Map and Finish Chapter 1
• Daily Problem:
• What causes the Earth’s seasons? (Earth’s tilt)
• What is the importance of the international date line? (travelers cross into another day)
• Activities
• Discuss Daily Problem
• Review United States Handout and prepare for quiz
• Finish Chapter 1 Guided Notes
• Homework:
• Study US States 1-17 Map Quiz on 09.16.08
• Atlas Purchase by 09.15.08
• Open Note Chapter 1 Test 09.12.08
• Current Event Presentations Group 1 Sep. 24th or 25th

Wednesday 09.10.08 and Thursday 09.11.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• Title of Lesson: Battleship
• Daily Problem:
• Activities
• Discuss Daily Problem
• “Battleship”
• Homework:
• Study US States 1-17 Map Quiz on 09.16.08
• Atlas Purchase by 09.15.08
• Current Event Presentations Group 1 Sep. 24th or 25th

Tuesday 09.09.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• Title of Lesson: Continent and Ocean Map Quiz
• Daily Problem
• Copy definition of “distortion” found on page 602 of textbook (a change in shape, size, or position of a place when it is shown on a map)
• Copy definition of “map legend” found on page 605 of textbook (a box or other display on a map that explains the meaning of the symbols used on the map)
• Activities
• Discuss Daily Problem
• Quiz on Continents and Oceans
• Students continue Chapter 1 Guided Notes Handout
• Homework:
• Study US States 1-17 Map Quiz on 09.16.08
• Atlas Purchase by 09.15.08
• Current Event Presentations Group 1 Sep. 24th or 25th

Monday 09.08.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• Title of Lesson: Geography Alive Continuation
• Daily Problem
• List important characteristics for successful speeches or presentations (proper volume and tone of voice, clarity, eye contact, engaging the audience, practice, confidence, repetition, visuals)
• Compare and contrast McCain and Obama (individual responses vary)
• Activities
• Discuss Daily Problem
• Students continue Chapter 1 Guided Notes Handout
• Homework:
• Study World Oceans and Continents Quiz Tomorrow/Tuesday

Thursday 09.04.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• Title of Lesson: Geography Alive Continuation
• Daily Problem
• Fill in the world map to the best of your ability (do not use abbreviations)
• List examples of Elm Place Culture
• Pride (school pride) (school colors, school activities and sports, plays, etc)
• Taboos (inappropriate behavior) (lists of classroom rules, dress codes, etc)
• Activities
• Discuss Daily Problem
• Review World Map
• Students continue Chapter 1 Guided Notes Handout
• Homework:
• Study World Oceans and Continents
• Watch McCain Speech at 9pm on channels 2, 5, or 7

Wednesday 09.03.08 and Friday 09.05.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• Title of Lesson: Current Event Model
• Daily Problem:
• List examples of Elm Place
• Communication (conversations, PA system, notes, cell phones, text messaging, email, IM, body language)
• Dress (guys versus girls type of clothes)
• Economy (level of technology) (overheads, TVs, computer labs, etc)
• Food (lunches, vending machines)
• Activities
• Discuss Daily Problem
• Read Current Event Guidelines and Rubric
• Model sample Current Event
• Homework:
• Ask parents to name the oceans of the world

Tuesday 09.02.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• Title of Lesson: Geography Alive Introduction
• Daily Problem
• Copy the definition for culture: "knowledge, tastes, and beliefs shared by common community"
• Look at Elm Place culture and provide examples for Art and Building culture at Elm Place (art= student art work and musical production, statues, posters, pictures, paintings, etc. --- building= one building with 0 parking lots)
• Gustav? Explain what it is and who it is impacting (Hurricane impacted the state of Louisiana)
• Activities
• Discuss Daily Problem
• Introduce Geography Alive Textbook and hints to reading the textbook
• Students begin Chapter 1 Guided Notes Handout
• Homework:
• None

Monday 09.01.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• No School

Friday 08.29.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• Title of Lesson: Pop Culture Quiz and Learning Perspectives
• Daily Problem:
• Reflect and Evaluate: What do you think about Obama’s speech? What was good? What was bad? Was anything confusing? Be specific and explain your answer. (individual answers vary)
• Activities:
• Discuss Daily Problem
• Pop Culture Quiz
• Perspective Lesson
• Homework:
• None

Thursday 08.28.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• Title of Lesson: Learning Classroom Procedures and Expectations
• Daily Problem:
• Are you a Chicago Cubs fan or a Chicago White Sox fan? (individual answers vary)
• Yes or no: Did you watch the Democratic Convention last night? (individual answers vary)
• Yes or no: Do you know what the term “civic engagement” means? (individual answers vary)
• Activities:
• Discuss Daily Problems and review proper organizational framework
• Review PowerPoint for Note Taking Tips
• Homework:
• Watch Obama’s Democratic National Convention Speech @ 9pm if possible

Wednesday 08.27.08 (Periods 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9)

• Title of Lesson: First Day: Classroom Procedures and Expectations
• Daily Problem: None
• Activities:
• Read Handout: Classroom Procedures and Expectations
• Get to know students
• Homework:
• Sign Student Information Sheet due Thursday 08.28.08