Chapter 13 - Lesson 2 Notes

Today, I went over a note taking and reading strategy called "Chapter preview" with the kids. Chapter preview is an AVID strategy where students scan the chapter and read the large, highlighted, bold, italicized and different colored text only. They also read the captions to photos or diagrams. I attempted to show the students how much useful information could be gleaned using this technique and how much faster it is than just reading the chapter word for word.

Attached are the Chapter 13 - Lesson 2 notes. This is a fleshed out version of the notes the kids took today using the Chapter preview strategy.

Chapter 13 - Lesson 1 Notes, Vocabulary Builder Worksheet Due Tomorrow

We went over the notes for Lesson 1 of Chapter 13 today. Students are responsible for the material in the notes. I have attached the complete notes below in case any students failed to get them all copied down.

*HOMEWORK ALERT*- The Vocabulary Builder worksheet for Chapter 13 is due tomorrow at the beginning of class.

Chapter 13 Vocabulary and Vocabulary Builder Worksheet

Below is the vocabulary assignment for Chapter 13. This was originally assigned this past Monday. I am posting it here now so that any who were absent or simply did not do the assignment the first time can access the terms. The assignment was due Tuesday 3-21 (yesterday) and the grades were entered today. Students who failed to turn in the assignment on time have 10 school days from today to get it turned in for a maximum grade of 70, per the KISD late work policy.

The Vocabulary Builder worksheet was given to the students today. It will be due on Friday 3/24 at the beginning of class.

Chapter 12 Test Tomorrow

The test over Chapter 12 will be tomorrow. Please make sure your student is ready for this important summative grade. This will be the last test prior to the 9 weeks test next week. Below is a study guide. If the students know this information, they will be just fine on the test tomorrow.

- Be familiar with the self-check quizzes  for Lesson 1 and 2 of Chapter 12 found on the online textbook. 15 multiple choice questions on the test have been taken from these quizzes.

- Be familiar with the Chapter 12 vocabulary words and their definitions.

- Be familiar with the "Runaway Scrape" and be able to explain what it is and why Sam Houston employed this strategy.

- Be familiar with the Treaty of Velasco's provisions (What did Santa Anna have to agree to and why was part of the Treaty kept secret)

- All students should bring all notes, worksheets and materials to class tomorrow. They will be allowed to use them on the exam. They will be able to use all materials except the textbook.

Chapter 12 Underway, Lesson 1 Notes

The work on Chapter 12 has started. The students have already been assigned and turned in a vocabulary assignment and a vocabulary builder worksheet.

Below are the notes over Lesson 1 of Chapter 12 that we went over in class today.

Guided Reading for Lesson 3, Chapter 11 Vocabulary Builder Worksheet Due

The students worked on a brief Guided Reading sheet for Lesson 3 of Chapter 11 today in class. They then moved on and worked on the Vocabulary Builder sheet. The Vocabulary Builder is due tomorrow at the beginning of class. Please check with your student to make sure they have it and are ready to go tomorrow.

Below is a copy of the Vocabulary Builder assignment.

Chapter 11 - Lesson 2 Guided Reading and A, B, C's of the Texas Revolution Books Due (Regular Classes)

The students finished reading Lesson 2 of Chapter 11 in class today and then began work on the Guided Reading sheet for that section. This Guided Reading will be taken up and graded at the beginning of the period tomorrow.

Also, due tomorrow are the A, B, C's of the Texas Revolution books (regular classes only). I will allow the students time to work on them in class tomorrow and MIGHT be persuaded to extend the due date until next Monday if everyone works hard, behaves and is productive tomorrow.

Below is the Guided Reading sheet for Lesson 2. The instructions for the A, B, C's of the Texas Revolution can be found on the post from January 30th.