US History Students - BEWARE!!!!

If you were in class on the last day before the break, do not mistake that homework pass for something you can use on a TEST.  You cannot.  I see just ONE of you has started/completed the Castle Learning Test that is due when we get back from the break.

IF YOU DO NOT DO THE TEST, YOU WILL GET A ZERO.  PERIOD.

HOMEWORK passes are not valid for TESTS. 

GET MOVING OR GET A ZERO.  The laziness MUST stop...I would think a look at those averages would have inspired those of you who needed it to work towards passing with just 3 weeks to go in the marking period.  Those of you currently passing may not be after a ZERO is added in for this exam should you not do it/pass it.

NO EXCUSES.

A Correction...

For those of you in school/class tomorrow, this is important:

The piece of paper you will get says "Global II" on it.  It is meant for all of the courses I teach, so don't panic (or anything else) when you are in a different course & think it doesn't apply to you.  It does.

Let this be a lesson to you all - stepping back & thinking things through is never a waste of time.  I failed my own motto of "do it once, do it right."  See, even I make mistakes.  Usually dumb ones like this.

Totally confused?  You'll understand tomorrow after class.  Not in class?  Then you'll remain confused. :)

P.S.  Don't forget to do your homework...there are only 3 weeks left in the marking period!

MESSAGE TO ALL PARENTS & GUARDIANS

Dear Parents & Guardians:

Please be advised that all students in all courses today received a pre-printed "progress report" for you to sign (even if the grades were good ones.)  There are roughly just 3 weeks left in the current marking period.  For all classes, the current homework packet was not included, which will help or harm your student's average as listed based on what they did - or did not - turn in.

These averages are an accurate reflection of your student's written work.  Participation in class cannot be measured in numbers like test grades, so it is not included.  In many cases, this factor will improve a student's average.

Please discuss any/all weak areas with your student so he/she may improve their chances of passing the marking period, course, and Regents Exam.  We will be entering Week 17 of 40, and we really only 37 weeks of school at the HS due to Finals & Regents Exams.  Effectively, the year is just about half over.

Please fell free to email me with any questions you may have.  You are certainly welcome to call the front office & leave a message, but email will likely get you a quicker response since the access to it is easier than getting to a phone on my free period during the day.  Since this is a public site I am not posting my email or front office number, but this information has been sent home in the past and can be easily found online.

Thank you for your help in making your student successful.

Global II HW: Ch 28 Questions

No excuses of coming back from the break unprepared - here are the questions from the homework packet.  There are other materials due that cannot be posted here.  However, the work due the day we return from break is below, so I will accept NO excuses as to why it wasn't done.
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Chapter 28 Section 1:

China Responds to Pressure from the West (pp. 714-9)

1. Why wasn’t the emperor impressed with Western gifts?
2. Describe China’s agriculture.
3. Why did the British introduce Opium to the Chinese?
4. Why did the Opium War begin?
5. How did the Opium War affect China?
6. What internal challenges did China face?
7. Why did the Taiping Rebellion occur?
8. Why did the Dowager Empress resist change?
9. How did the creation of spheres of influences affect China?
10. Why did the Boxer Rebellion begin?
11. How did the Boxer Rebellion affect China?

Chapter 28 Section 2:

Japan Modernizes (pp. 720-3)

1. How did Japan remain isolated for so long?
2. Why did the Japanese receive Commodore Perry?
3. Why is the Treaty of Kanagawa important?
4. How did Emperor Mushuhito plan to oppose Western imperialism in Japan?
5. List and explain the ways in which the Meiji Era brought reform to Japan.
6. Why did Japan become imperialistic?
7. How did Japanese imperialism affect China?
8. How did Japanese imperialism affect Russia?
9. How did Japanese imperialism affect Korea?

Chapter 28 Section 3:

U.S. Economic Imperialism in Latin America (pp. 724-7)

1. Describe land ownership in Latin America.
2. Why was political instability a widespread problem in Latin America?
3. Why did the caudillos face little opposition?
4. Why did foreign nations benefit more from trade with Latin American nations?
5. What didn’t Latin American nations spend money on?
6. Why is the Monroe Doctrine important?
7. Why is the Panama Canal important?
8. Why is the Roosevelt Corollary important?

Chapter 28 Section 4:

The Mexican Revolution (pp. 728-33)

1. Why was there war in Texas?
2. How were Santa Anna and Juarez different?
3. Explain La Reforma.
4. Describe Diaz’s rule in Mexico.
5. Why was “Pancho” Villa important?

 

 

Global II Homework: 1/2-1/10/13

Handed out in class 12/21/12

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Global H & G II                              1/2–1/10/13

Homework Assignments

All assignments are due by the date listed in the “date due” column.  Use your time wisely – do not wait until the night before to do all of your homework!  Take advantage of “light homework nights” to do another assignment that is due later in the week. 

Please see me if you have any problems with any assignment.   The following heading must be used on all assignments to gain credit for your work:

YOUR NAME                                                             SUBJECT

ASSIGNMENT TITLE (on each assignment)           CLASS PERIOD

You must write out all questions AND answer in complete sentences for work to be accepted!

All work to be complete on “loose-leaf” or notebook paper!

Work cannot be typed!

OBJECTIVE	ASSIGNMENT TITLE	DATE DUE
Content Skills	Chapter 28 Section 1 Questions	Wed., 1/2
Content Review	CHAPTER 27 TEST TODAY!!!! Blue or Black pen required to take test!  Make up for legal absence is Monday, 1/7 in 2534.  Door locked at 2:05.	Thursday 1/3 TEST TODAY!!
	Chapter 28 Section 2 Questions HANDOUTS: (all questions must be completed on a separate sheet of paper.  Be sure to label EACH assignment!) Letter to Queen Victoria (Questions 1-3)	Friday, 1/4
Content Review Document Skills	Chapter 28 Section 3 Questions Chapter 28 Section 4 Questions HANDOUT: (all questions must be completed on a separate sheet of paper.  Be sure to label EACH assignment!) The Changing World: The Far East (Think About It 1-9)	Monday, 1/7
Vocabulary Skills	Chapter 28 Vocabulary List OR flash cards due VOCABULARY QUIZ TODAY!!!!!	Tuesday, 1/8 QUIZ TODAY!!
Content Review	Chapter 28 Regents Connections Questions	Wed., 1/9
Content Review	Chapter 28 Test Review Sheet This work will NOT be accepted late.  It counts as a test grade.  If you plan to be absent make sure you turn this work in BEFORE the due date to avoid a zero.	Thursday, 1/9 TEST GRADE!!
Content Review	CHAPTER 28 TEST TODAY!!!! Blue or Black pen required to take test!  Make up for legal absence is Friday, 1/17 in 2534.  Door locked at 2:05.	Friday, 1/10 TEST TODAY!

Start your vocabulary right away and study your words every night! 

Global I Students & Parents: New HW posted

NEW HOMEWORK will be due via Castle Learning this week. Each assignment is currently open and will close on Tuesday, 12/18.  If your student does not have or know his/her password he/she must see someone in the COMPUTER LAB on MONDAY.
The Chapter 7 Test, also on Castle Learning, will close on Wednesday, 12/19. 

There is no makeup for this work or exam since it is online.

www.castlelearning.com

Global II Parents & Students: New Test Date...again. :(

Please be aware that the Chapter 27 Exam has been changed to Thursday, 1/3/13. Students will not be prepared enough for me to be comfortable giving the exam on its current date.  The new make up date for legal absences on the testing day is Friday, 1/4/13, at 2 pm in my classroom.

This is the last time the test will be postponed.

Global II Parents: New Homework 12/10-12/19

Please be aware that the Chapter 27 Test Review Sheet due date has been changed to Friday, 12/14.  In addition, the Chapter 27 Exam has been changed to Wednesday, 12/19.  Students will not be prepared enough for me to be comfortable giving the exam on its original date. As a result, NEW HOMEWORK will be due via Castle Learning next week.  Each assignment will open and close on different days - students will have to sign into the site daily to do their work.  If your student does not have or know his/her password he/she must see someone in the COMPUTER LAB on MONDAY. 

There is no makeup for this work since it is online.

www.castlelearning.com

Global I Homework: 12/11 - 12/19/12

This will be handed out on 12/10 in class.

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Global H & G I                           12/11 – 12/19/12

Homework Assignments

All assignments are due by the date listed in the “date due” column. 

Please see me in advance if you have any problems with any assignment.   The following heading must be used on all assignments to gain credit for your work:

YOUR NAME                                                            SUBJECT

ASSIGNMENT TITLE (on each assignment)         CLASS PERIOD

You must write out all questions AND answer in complete sentences for work to be accepted!

All work must be on loose-leaf or notebook paper.  Typed work will not be accepted! 

OBJECTIVE	ASSIGNMENT TITLE	DATE DUE
Content Review	Chapter 7 Section 1 Questions	Tuesday, 12/11
Content Review	Chapter 7 Section 2 Questions	Wed., 12/12
Content Review	Chapter 7 Section 3 Questions	Thursday, 12/13
Content Review	Chapter 7 Vocabulary (words due and quiz on them today) Make-up date is Monday, 12/17 at 2 pm in 2534.  Door locked at 2:05.	Friday, 12/14 QUIZ TODAY!!
Content Review	Chapter 7 Test Test is set up in Castle Learning (online.)  The test will be “open” as of 12/11 and will “close” on 12/19.  There is no make-up since it is online.  If you fail to complete the exam by 12/19 you will receive a score of zero.  If you do not have a Castle Learning Username &/or password you must see someone in the Computer Lab BEFORE VACATION!	Wed., 12/19 TEST GRADE!!   Test “live” only from 12/11-12/19!

Only work done in the proper format will receive full credit.  Work not done as directed may receive partial credit or no credit at all.  If you do not do your homework, you will fail the marking period even if you have good quiz & test grades.  Consult your Expectations letter for weights and percentages of each category.

If you are legally absent from class your homework is expected on your first day back, including all work already scheduled to be due that day or it will be considered late.  Late work may not be accepted, and work that is accepted will be for a maximum of half credit (so no higher than a 50.)  If you cut class, you cannot turn in your homework, you get an automatic zero on anything due that day.

Want to pass?  Show up, on time, every day, prepared.  Behave.  Participate in a positive and effective manner.  Do all homework and classwork.  Study for all tests & quizzes.  Stay for extra help as needed.  It’s really that simple.

Extra Credit: http://mrsramo.blogspot.com

You need your Castle Learning username & password for the Chapter 7 Test since it’s online.  If you don’t have it or know it, get to a Computer Lab by 12/11 to find out this information!

Easy Extra Credit!

Been doing your homework?
Come to class prepared?

I have 3 spots after school on Friday for some very easy extra credit.  I have a bunch of filing to do and little time to do it, so I'm turning it into extra credit.  It is open to all courses.

First three who approach me or email me have it.  Please check with your parents before committing to this - and if you sign up, you're expected to show up!

This Friday, 2:05 - 2:45 PM.  Bus passes will be provided.

TEST DATES HAVE CHANGED!!!!

The following scheduled GLOBAL exams have been changed as noted.  This only affects those tests listed, everything else is still due or being given on the dates listed on your current homework packet.  Nothing has changed for US History students.

Global I: Chapter 6 Exam, scheduled for Tuesday, will be given on WEDNESDAY, 12/5. 

Global II:  Chapter 26 Exam, scheduled for Tuesday, will be given on WEDNESDAY, 12/5.

Any homework already due on 12/5 is STILL DUE on 12/5.  Consider doing it early and turning it on on 12/4, since you do not have homework due on that date.