Thursday, August 25, 2022

  1. Warm Up Questions
    1. What are the three “frames” through which we will view world history?
    2. What part of the world are we referring to when we say “the west”?

  2. Finish Claim Testing--Introduction
    Answer the final evaluation question

  3. Discuss Unit 1 Quiz (Due by or presented on Tuesday, August 30th)
    You will choose one of the three assessments:
    1. Work with a partner to create an 8 line rhyming poem that:
      1. Identifies and explains what claim testers are...and what they do.
      2. Explains each of the four claim testers
      3. You will need to read the poem to the class
    2. Work individually to create a ‘foldable’ that addresses how frames can be useful to make sense of history. Your foldable should:
      1. Include at least 5 of the Unit 1 vocabulary words
      2. Identify what historians can see when they use each frame
      3. Include artwork and explanations related to your response
      4. Include an explanation of what each frame is and how it works
      5. Remember to use your own words.
    3. Complete an individual 1-on-1 interview with Mr. Yauger or Mr. Lee and explain the following:
      1. Identify what claim testers are...and what they do.
      2. Identify the three frames and give examples of what historians can see when they use each frame.
      3. Explain why a single story is dangerous.
      4. Come to the interview with prepared responses to these prompts.

  4. Continue "Rise of the West" Article Analysis
    Use the Three Close Reads worksheet to read and analyze the article