Modern Euro 4th Quarter

Monday, 4/10-Tuesday, 4/11:
Due Today: 20-question matching quiz this class (your homework was to use the Industrial Era and Nationalism Objective Quiz Study List to prepare for the quiz)
Today’s Learning Target: What caused the outbreak of WWI?
What we did in class today: we took our 20-question matching quiz; we discussed some current events; we discussed the World War I Begins Presentation
Due Next Class: read and annotate the WWI A Global Conflict

Wednesday, 4/12-Thursday, 4/13:
Due TodayWWI A Global Conflict reading annotations
Today’s Learning Target: What were the effects of WWI?
What we did in class today: we worked in groups to complete the WWI Review Fill-Ins and then we reviewed them in class; we discussed the Europe Maps Before and After WWI and the Versailles Treaty Analysis
Due Next Class: complete the Europe After Versailles – 1918 Map Activity (no quiz but need to turn this is as a homework grade); use the Essay Content Quiz Study List to prepare for a quiz next class

Monday, 4/24-Tuesday, 4/25:
Due Today: the Europe After Versailles – 1918 Map Activity; use the Essay Content Quiz Study List to prepare for a quiz this class
Today’s Learning Target: What were the main ideas related to 18th century imperialism and WWI?
What we did in class today: we completed our Essay Quiz (outlines); we read the Pre Russian Revolution Readings; we discussed the Russian Revolution Presentation
Due Next Class: read the Russian Revolution – What Really Happened; review the information in the Great Powers Game Guidelines handout to prepare for next class’s game

Wednesday, 4/26-Thursday, 4/27:
Due Today: read Russian Revolution – What Really Happened; review Great Powers Game Guidelines
Today’s Learning Target: What elements were involved in the political machinations in Europe prior to WWI?
What we did in class today: we played the Great Powers game in class
Due Next Class: begin preparing for our unit exam using the information on the Unit 6 Study Guide and Project Option and Graphic Novel Rubric

Friday, 4/28, Orange Day:
Due Today: begin preparing for our unit exam using the information on the Unit 6 Study Guide and Project Option and Graphic Novel Rubric
Today’s Learning Target: What elements were involved in the political machinations in Europe prior to WWI?
What we did in class today: we played the Great Powers game in class and used the remote-control gaming device to prepare for our exam
Due Next Class: continue preparing for our unit exam using the information on the Unit 6 Study Guide and Project Option and Graphic Novel Rubric

Monday, 5/1-Tuesday, 5/2:
Due Today: you should be preparing for our unit exam using the information on the Unit 6 Study Guide and Project Option and Graphic Novel Rubric
Today’s Learning Target: What elements were involved in the political machinations in Europe prior to WWI?
What we did in class today: we played the Great Powers game in class and used the remote-control gaming device to prepare for our exam
Due Next Class: preparing for our unit exam (will be taken next class) using the information on the Unit 6 Study Guide and Project Option and Graphic Novel Rubric

Wednesday, 5/3-Thursday, 5/4:
Due Today: preparation for our unit exam using the information on the Unit 6 Study Guide and Project Option and Graphic Novel Rubric
Today’s Learning Target: What major events involving Europe occurred in the late 18th century and up to, including, and following World War I?
What we did in class today: we completed the Unit 6 Exam
Due Next Class: choose your WWII research project topic by following the directions on the Research Project Topic List; read and annotate the Rise of Germany and Japan Reading

Friday, 5/5-Monday, 5/8:
Due Today: choose WWII research project topic and enter it on the Research Project Topic List; Rise of Germany and Japan Reading reading annotations
Today’s Learning Target: What situations existed to allow Hitler to gain control of Germany prior to WWII?
What we did in class today: we discussed the Topic Proposal Assignment (rough draft due next class); we discussed The Road to WWII Presentation; we completed the Rise of Germany and Japan Reading Quick Quiz
Due Next Class: complete the WWII Map Activity using the WWII Blank and Labeled Maps and study the map for a map quiz next class; write a rough draft of your Topic Proposal Assignment

Tuesday, 5/9, Black Day (AP Exam Day):
Due TodayWWII Map Activity (quiz today); rough draft of your Topic Proposal Assignment
Today’s Learning Target: What needs to be changed in my Topic Proposal?
What we did in class today: we discussed the Topic Proposal Peer Editing Sheet as a reference to guide the peer editing process; we viewed a Sample Topic Proposal
Due Next Class: we will continue working on the rough draft and peer editing of your Topic Proposal Assignment

Wednesday, 5/10, Orange Day (AP Exam Day):
Due Today: none; (rough draft of your Topic Proposal Assignment Guidelines was due today to begin the peer editing process, but you will also have Friday’s class to work on it)
Today’s Learning Target: What needs to be changed in my Topic Proposal?
What we did in class today: we worked on our Topic Proposal rough drafts
Due Next Class: we will continue working on the rough draft and peer editing of your Topic Proposal Assignment

Thursday, 5/11, Black Day:
Due Today: rough draft of your Topic Proposal Assignment Guidelines
Today’s Learning Target: What needs to be changed in my Topic Proposal?
What we did in class today: we worked on our Topic Proposal rough drafts
Due Next Class: peer edited rough draft and final copies of your Topic Proposal Assignment; read and annotate World War II Begins Reading

Friday, 5/12, Orange Day:
Due TodayWWII Map Activity (quiz today); rough draft of your Topic Proposal Assignment Guidelines
Today’s Learning Target: What needs to be changed in my Topic Proposal?
What we did in class today: we discussed the Topic Proposal Peer Editing Sheet as a reference to guide the peer editing process; we viewed a Sample Topic Proposal
Due Next Class: peer edited rough draft and final copies of your Topic Proposal Assignment; read and annotate World War II Begins Reading

Monday, 5/15 – Tuesday, 5/16:
Due Today: peer edited rough draft and final draft of your Topic Proposal; annotated World War II Begins Reading
Today’s Learning Target: What events occurred during the first few years of WWII?
What we did in class today: we reviewed the Topic Proposal Assignment; we discussed the Creating A Thesis Statement and Essay Outline handouts; we went over the Research Project Due Dates handout; we reviewed some items from last class’s Rise of Germany and Japan Quick Quiz; we discussed the WWII Begins Presentation; we completed a Quick Quiz over the World War II Begins Reading homework
Due Next Class: rough draft of your Essay Outline

Wednesday, 5/17 – Thursday, 5/18:
Due Today: rough draft of your Outline
Today’s Learning Target: What do I need to change in my Outline?
What we did in class today: Mrs. Wagner met individually with students to review their Topic Proposals and discuss their topics; we used the laptops to work on peer editing our Outlines using the Outline Peer Editing Sheet
Due Next Class: rough draft of your Essay Outline

Friday, 5/19 – Monday, 5/22:
Due Today: peer edited rough draft of your Outline
Today’s Learning Target: What do I need to change in my Outline?
What we did in class today: we used the laptops to work on peer editing our Outlines
Due Next Class: peer edited copy and final draft of your Essay Outline; read and annotate The Holocaust Reading

Tuesday, 5/23 – Wednesday, 5/24:
Due Today: peer edited copy and final draft of your Essay Outline;  The Holocaust Reading annotations
Today’s Learning Target: What are the costs of injustice, hatred, and bigotry?
What we did in class today: reviewed the Creating A Thesis Statement and Essay Outline guidelines; we discussed the Rough Draft Guidelines, using the 2,000 Word Page Example as a guide; we completed The Holocaust Reading Quick Quiz; we discussed the Holocaust Presentation
Due Next Class: begin working on your rough draft

Thursday, 5/25 – Friday, 5/26:
Due Today: working copy of your rough draft
Today’s Learning Target: What do I need to add to my rough draft?
What we did in class today: we used the laptops in class to work on our rough drafts, consulting with Mrs. Wagner as necessary
Due Next Class: we will continue working on rough drafts

Tuesday, 5/30 – Wednesday, 5/31:
Due Today: working copy of your rough draft
Today’s Learning Target: What do I need to add to my rough draft?
What we did in class today: we used the laptops in class to work on our rough drafts, consulting with Mrs. Wagner as necessary
Due Next Class: edited copy of your rough draft must be shared with me on Google Docs before our next class begins

Thursday, 6/1 – Friday, 6/2:
Due Today: edited copy of your rough draft must be shared with me on Google Docs before class begins
Today’s Learning TargetWhat was life like on the homefront in Europe during World War II?
What we did in class today: we discussed some current events; we reviewed the rough draft guidelines and the final draft guidelines and due dates; we reviewed some items from the Holocaust Quick Quiz we took during our last content class; we discussed The Home Front Presentation
Due Next Class: continue working on your rough draft, transitioning to a final draft; ; here is the Unit 7 – WWII Study Guide and Project Option; here is the 2017 Final Exam Study Guide

Monday, 6/5 – Tuesday, 6/6:
Due Today: continue working on your final draft
Today’s Learning TargetWhat do I need to add to my rough draft?
What we did in class today: we used the laptops in class to work on our final drafts, consulting with Mrs. Wagner as necessary
Due Next Class: continue working on your final draft, transitioning to a final draft

Wednesday, 6/7 – Thursday, 6/8:
Due Today: continue working on your final draft
Today’s Learning TargetWhat do I need to add to my rough draft?
What we did in class today: we used the laptops in class to work on our final drafts, consulting with Mrs. Wagner as necessary
Due Next Class: continue working on your final draft, transitioning to a final draft

Friday, 6/9 – Monday, 6/12:
Due Today: continue working on your final draft
Today’s Learning TargetWhat do I need to add to my rough draft?
What we did in class today: we used the laptops in class to work on our final drafts, consulting with Mrs. Wagner as necessary; Mrs. Wagner handed out the WWII Ends Presentation packets; review the WWII Ends Presentation Extra Notes for additional information
Due Next Class: final draft must be shared with Mrs. Wagner before our next class begins; WWII Unit Exam next class (optional)

Here are All the Google Docs For the WWII Research Project

Tuesday, 6/13 – Wednesday, 6/14:
Due Today: final draft of research paper
Today’s Learning Target: What is the most important information we’ve learned in the World War II unit?
What we did in class today: the Unit 7 Exam was an optional assessment; those students who wished to take it to add another assessment grade into that grading category completed the exam in class (students who completed the project took the 20-question objective quiz that went along with the project); all other students used the laptops to put the finishing touches on their research papers
Due Next Class: use the 2017 Final Exam Study Guide to begin preparing for the final; the 4th Quarter Portfolio is optional this quarter; if you would like to complete it to add another quiz grade to that grading category, you may complete it and bring it with you to the final exam

Thursday, 6/15 – Friday, 6/16:
Due Today: no homework due today
Today’s Learning Target: What is the most important information we’ve learned in the 2nd Semester?
What we did in class today: we used the remote-control gaming device to play a review game to study for our final exam
Due Next Class: use the 2017 Final Exam Study Guide to prepare for the final; the 4th Quarter Portfolio is optional this quarter; if you would like to complete it to add another quiz grade to that grading category, you may complete it and bring it with you to the final exam

The 2017 Modern European History final exam dates are as follows:

Orange 1-2 Class:    Tues, June 20th, 8:00-9:30
Orange 3-4 Class:    Tues, June 20th, 9:50-11:20
Black 3-4 Class:        Wed, June 21st, 9:50-11:20
Black 7-8 Class:        Fri, June 23rd, 9:50-11:20