Trees in a forest near Multnomah Falls in the Columbia River Gorge.
Dear class,
We began the Documents Based Question (DBQ) today, as students had this combined assignment with my class and Mr. Puterbaugh's Lit and Comp 10 class (if applicable). Here's what we did today in class:
Learning Targets Addressed:
Behavior LT 2: I can manage my responsibilities as a student.
Critical Thinking LT 5: I can justify and support arguments or interpretation with appropriate evidence.
Communication LT 1: I can communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Knowledge LT 16: I can explain the process of change and continuity in a society, place, or region.
Soundtrack: "Indian Piano Theme" by Matthew Morgan. Selected for today because of the title and because instrumental music might help set the mood for some good work in class. Listen to the song here.
Critical Thinking LT 5: I can justify and support arguments or interpretation with appropriate evidence.
Communication LT 1: I can communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Knowledge LT 16: I can explain the process of change and continuity in a society, place, or region.
Soundtrack: "Indian Piano Theme" by Matthew Morgan. Selected for today because of the title and because instrumental music might help set the mood for some good work in class. Listen to the song here.
AGENDA 10/26/18:
News Brief - Jenna
Review Last Class
DBQ Analysis
Work Time
We also checked in to see if anyone was up to anything interesting or fun outside of class over the weekend.
Desi was selected to do the next news brief.
As part of the news brief, we also watched the one minute BBC World News update. Here's the link to see the latest one minute update, at any time of day (it will probably be different from what we watched in class):
Review Last Class: Last class, we made a list of major issues related to Native American reservations and assimilation.
Here are the notes that we took down together (it is important that students have these notes ready to use on the DBQ next class):
Once the groups broke down the issues into smaller parts, we asked someone to write down on butcher paper for the class as to what they decided on were the key points to take away. We went through the pictures of the posters created in last class (the green posters are still up in the room).
DBQ Response Time: The rest of class was spent on the DBQ document analysis questions, as assigned on Google Classroom (a paper copy was available in class). These are due after students have had both my class and Mr. Puterbaugh's class to work on it - students will be using them to write the in class essay next class. See you then!
Here are the notes that we took down together (it is important that students have these notes ready to use on the DBQ next class):
Once the groups broke down the issues into smaller parts, we asked someone to write down on butcher paper for the class as to what they decided on were the key points to take away. We went through the pictures of the posters created in last class (the green posters are still up in the room).
Mr. Fritz, just wanted to let you know that we appreciate you SO much! Even when our class is difficult know that there are some of us who really love your class and value how relentless you are in trying to make us successful! Plus, we can always count on you to be joyful and positive- it is refreshing and so awesome. Thanks for all that you do! :)
ReplyDeleteHi there! This is so kind of you to write! Please trust me in knowing that your class is a joy to work with. I especially am enjoying how fun it is to work with a group of students for two years in a row, which I have never done before as a teacher.
DeleteI do realize that having this class 1) right after lunch, 2) the third out of three classes in a row for me, and 3) full of students who feel like they have lots of friends in the class (yay!), can sometimes make it seem like it is difficult to teach, but I assure you that I love you all and that any time I may seem frustrated, it's more about trying to make sure students feel supporting in making choices to be successful. I'll try and be sure to continue to make this clear and I hope that you all feel like you can be partners in helping everyone.
Have a great night! :-)