U.S. History Journal
Every journal entry will have a number and a title. On the top right hand-side write the date of each journal.
The directions for each journal will be posted below.
Journal entry 24: Compromises! 3/14
Journal entry 23: Federalists v Anti-Federalists 2/
Journal entry 22: The Preamble of the Constitution 2/7
Copy the Preamble of the Constitution
Copy the Preamble of the Constitution
Journal entry 21: Habit 3: Put First Things First 1/30 and 1/31
Left side: make quadrants and write titles, key ideas and 2-3 examples ......1/30
Right side: Identify your Big Rocks, small rocks and strategies to keep Big Rocks in your life.....1/31
Left side: make quadrants and write titles, key ideas and 2-3 examples ......1/30
Right side: Identify your Big Rocks, small rocks and strategies to keep Big Rocks in your life.....1/31
Journal entry 20: Articles of Confederation 1/18
Make a T-chart, label Strengths on one column and Weaknesses on the other. After reading the text (last 3 paragraphs) on the Articles of Confederation; list the strengths and weaknesses that appear on the article.
Make a T-chart, label Strengths on one column and Weaknesses on the other. After reading the text (last 3 paragraphs) on the Articles of Confederation; list the strengths and weaknesses that appear on the article.
Journal entry 19: Guidelines for Class Discussion 1/16
Copy the guidelines and sign it at the bottom of the page
Copy the guidelines and sign it at the bottom of the page
Journal entry 18: Turning Points in the American Revolution 12/12
Attach the mini-foldables with a summary of the event, significance of the event and picture that captures the essence for each: Concord and Lexington, Saratoga Winter at Valley Forge, and Yorktown.
Attach the mini-foldables with a summary of the event, significance of the event and picture that captures the essence for each: Concord and Lexington, Saratoga Winter at Valley Forge, and Yorktown.
Journal entry 17: Road to Independence 11/18
Make the journal entry by adding the entry #, title and date. Attach the completed "Road to Independence" flipbook (all the "Acts") to this entry.
Make the journal entry by adding the entry #, title and date. Attach the completed "Road to Independence" flipbook (all the "Acts") to this entry.
Journal entry 16: Historical Thinking Skills 11/12
Trim and attach Thinking Like a Historian chart.
Trim and attach Thinking Like a Historian chart.
Journal entry 15: The French and Indian War 10/24
Left side: maps of North America 1754 & 1763, write a caption for each map
Right side: Attach the Cause and Effect of the French and Indian War chart
Left side: maps of North America 1754 & 1763, write a caption for each map
Right side: Attach the Cause and Effect of the French and Indian War chart
Journal entry 14: The Great Awakening and the Enlightenment 10/16
LEFT: choose 3 key figures and write key beliefs held by these individuals
RIGHT: attach the completed notes on "An Emerging Culture" (handout using pages 112-113)
LEFT: choose 3 key figures and write key beliefs held by these individuals
RIGHT: attach the completed notes on "An Emerging Culture" (handout using pages 112-113)
Journal entry 13: Jamestown vs Plymouth: Venn Diagram 10/12
On the Venn Diagram, write the main ideas, names, year and key words for each English settlement; add details that pertain to both in the section for BOTH. Make sure to include at least one visual for each section: Jamestown, and Plymouth.
On the Venn Diagram, write the main ideas, names, year and key words for each English settlement; add details that pertain to both in the section for BOTH. Make sure to include at least one visual for each section: Jamestown, and Plymouth.
Journal entry 12: Colonial Government and Colonial Regions 10/9
LEFT side: Colonial Regions (map of the left side)
RIGHT side: Two-Column Notes: write main ideas and key terms regarding Government & Economic Activities. Add picture for each region. *** Explain the term: MERCANTILISM (in your own words)
10/11 ---British Rule and Colonial Government: For British Rule provide date, name and significance of Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights and for Colonial Government: write main ideas for charter, proprietary and royal colonies.
LEFT side: Colonial Regions (map of the left side)
RIGHT side: Two-Column Notes: write main ideas and key terms regarding Government & Economic Activities. Add picture for each region. *** Explain the term: MERCANTILISM (in your own words)
10/11 ---British Rule and Colonial Government: For British Rule provide date, name and significance of Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights and for Colonial Government: write main ideas for charter, proprietary and royal colonies.
Journal entry 10: The English Reformation 10/5
Using the storyboard provided in class; write a story that explains the English Reformation. Be specific and provide specific details. Requirements:
1. Use the word "reformation" in the topic sentence and concluding sentence so it explains the event you are summarizing.
2. Write a summary of the events that led to the English Reformation (use storyboard)
3. Add a visual to your writing
Using the storyboard provided in class; write a story that explains the English Reformation. Be specific and provide specific details. Requirements:
1. Use the word "reformation" in the topic sentence and concluding sentence so it explains the event you are summarizing.
2. Write a summary of the events that led to the English Reformation (use storyboard)
3. Add a visual to your writing
Journal entry 11: The French, the Dutch and the English 10/9
LEFT side: French and the Dutch: write a summary why each came to North America; include the legacy each group left behind.
RIGHT side: Explain why the English came to North America; answer these questions: 1. Why did the English come to North America? 2. What did one need to start a colony? 3. How did ordinary people get the the British colonies in North America?
LEFT side: French and the Dutch: write a summary why each came to North America; include the legacy each group left behind.
RIGHT side: Explain why the English came to North America; answer these questions: 1. Why did the English come to North America? 2. What did one need to start a colony? 3. How did ordinary people get the the British colonies in North America?
Journal entry 9: Spanish Legacy in North America 10/2
Write a mediated paragraph (using sentence frames from entry #9)
The Spanish ...
I learned (that) ...
I find it interesting that ...
This is important because .....
I wonder ....
**Add an illustration to match your writing (paragraph)
Write a mediated paragraph (using sentence frames from entry #9)
The Spanish ...
I learned (that) ...
I find it interesting that ...
This is important because .....
I wonder ....
**Add an illustration to match your writing (paragraph)
Journal entry 8: The First Americans 9/29
Mediated Paragraph
Complete a paragraph using the following sentence stems and following the last direction:
The First Americans ...
I learned (that) ...
I find it interesting that ...
This is important because .....
I wonder ....
**Add an illustration to match your writing (paragraph)
Mediated Paragraph
Complete a paragraph using the following sentence stems and following the last direction:
The First Americans ...
I learned (that) ...
I find it interesting that ...
This is important because .....
I wonder ....
**Add an illustration to match your writing (paragraph)
Journal entry 7: Pre-Columbian European Exploration 9/27
Write a story (using the slides shown in class) that explains the European Exploration before Christopher Columbus and how Spain ends up
colonizing most of North and South America. (Use the key words provided on the slip of paper)
Write a story (using the slides shown in class) that explains the European Exploration before Christopher Columbus and how Spain ends up
colonizing most of North and South America. (Use the key words provided on the slip of paper)
Journal entry 6: Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind 9/26
(attach and copy of your personal mission and write the following statement and sign your name)
"Therefore I will keep the words of this covenant and do them, that I may prosper in all I do!
(attach and copy of your personal mission and write the following statement and sign your name)
"Therefore I will keep the words of this covenant and do them, that I may prosper in all I do!
Journal entry 5: Multiple Intelligences and Learning Style(s)
List your results of the MI, draw a visual next to each and add your learning style
List your results of the MI, draw a visual next to each and add your learning style
Journal entry 4: Appropriate Behaviors for When I am.... 9/13
Part 1: Cut out the squares (with appropriate strategies) for each 'need'............
Part 2: Add 'new' titles to each behavior/need: ....................... 19/15
In place of Angry..........write SELF-CONTROL In place of Bored.........write SELF-MOTIVATING
In place of Energetic.....write SELF-DIRECTING In place of Uninformed...write SELF-INFORMING
In place of Control seeker.........write SELF-DETERMINED In place of Attention seeker...write SELF-VALIDATION
In place of Avoiding Failure..........write SELF-CONFIDENT
Part 1: Cut out the squares (with appropriate strategies) for each 'need'............
Part 2: Add 'new' titles to each behavior/need: ....................... 19/15
In place of Angry..........write SELF-CONTROL In place of Bored.........write SELF-MOTIVATING
In place of Energetic.....write SELF-DIRECTING In place of Uninformed...write SELF-INFORMING
In place of Control seeker.........write SELF-DETERMINED In place of Attention seeker...write SELF-VALIDATION
In place of Avoiding Failure..........write SELF-CONFIDENT
Journal entry 3: Habit 1: Be Proactive ....................... 9/13
Copy Proactive language:
-I will do it!
-I can do better than that!
-Let me look at all my options.
-I choose to...
-There's got to be a way...
-I'm not going to let your bad mood rub on me.
Copy Proactive language:
-I will do it!
-I can do better than that!
-Let me look at all my options.
-I choose to...
-There's got to be a way...
-I'm not going to let your bad mood rub on me.
Journal entry 2: Class Expectations / 5 Important Things ....................9/11
Trace your hand on the journal page, in the palm of the hand write: "5 Important Things" and on each finger write one class rule you want
or need to remember so you can be successful in the classroom. 5 fingers = 5 rules
Trace your hand on the journal page, in the palm of the hand write: "5 Important Things" and on each finger write one class rule you want
or need to remember so you can be successful in the classroom. 5 fingers = 5 rules
Journal entry 1: Leadership is... 9/11
Finish the statement that explains what is leadership to you.
"Leadership is ....."
Afterwards, add the following statement in bold, large and in colorful letters: 9/
"Leadership is a choice....
Finish the statement that explains what is leadership to you.
"Leadership is ....."
Afterwards, add the following statement in bold, large and in colorful letters: 9/
"Leadership is a choice....
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