May 29-June 7th in US History 8

The final 8 Days of 8th Grade!

In History, students are responsible for the following work:

1- Any missing work is due by Wednesday, including the final essay on Causes of the Civil War
   Check your grades at www.mygradebook.com

2- Group "jigsaw" of the chapter and section of Chapters 15 or 16 will be presented to the class on May 29 or 30

3- Individual or small group project on people who overcame obstacles in American history due by June 1st

4- Final Exam (100 points) in computer lab only on May 30 or 31 covering main concepts covered this year.

5- Historical Presentation:  This can be either the recitation of a historical speech or a choral or instrumental performance of a patriotic song.  It can be live or taped.  Due Tuesday June 5th

6-Formal In Class Writing Assessment (Friday June 1st)

Post-Civil War Labor by African Americans

Slavery by Another Name Documentary

http://www.pbs.org/tpt/slavery-by-another-name/watch/

We will view this and respond to certain questions in the last week of school.

Activity Guide

8th Grade in Computer Lab 5-4-12

Write any responses on the hard copy (paper)

Tasks for 8^th Grade in Computer Lab -- Friday May 4^th

1. Log-on to www.mygradebook.com to take the Ch 14 Test-Reconstruction  Score_____/20 = ___%
2. After taking the test, check to make sure that your email, if you have one is correct on www.mygradebook.com
3. Go to:   http://ushistorypiedmont8.blogspot.com/    Just scroll down to the previous post on Plagiarism
4. Answer the following questions (use your own words)
1. What is plagiarism?  _______________________________________ _____________________________________________________.
2. When writing an essay or report, what must you do to make it your own work? _______________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________.
3. How do you cite your sources?  ___________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

Visit  http://cm.oslis.org/MLACitations/secondary/ and see how to use a tool to show your sources.

If time allows:  Search for the answers to the following questions

1. Who was Samuel Gompers? _________________________________
2. Who was the US President during WWI? ______________________
3. What were the birth date and death date of Cesar Chavez? ___________________
4. What union did Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta found?___________________
5. Search “rdcurry Vinci Park” to find out what room Mr. Curry used to teach in at that school ______

Plagiarism Presentation and questions

Plagiarism Powerpoint

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After viewing this presentation, answer the questions on the sheet provided by Mr. Curry.