Friday, August 16th

Bell-Ringer: Please pick up a flashcard from the front table and find your assigned computer. Take the first few minutes of class to research the life of Abraham Lincoln. Make a note of all of the various roles Lincoln (Abolitionists, soldiers, Southerners, Slaves, Mothers, etc.) would have viewed Lincoln at the time. Record your notes on the Bell Work section of your Daily Handout.Friday, August 16th Daily Agenda:Bell Work: 50 Ways to Look @ LincolnWord of the Day: Weekly ReviewVocab Review: Which does NOT belong?Critical Reading: If Lincoln Had Not Freed the SlavesSocratic SeminarAbraham Lincoln: God or Monster?Essential Question: Why did the North win the Civil War? What were the social, economic, and political consequences of the Civil War?

Homework: Finish reading Chapter 14 and complete Unit 5.6 notes. 50 Ways to Look @ Lincoln:History is all about sort through points of view. After all, no individual point of view represents the whole truth about the past. In that understanding, I would like each of you to consider the many various ways people felt about Abraham Lincoln in his day. What would his rivals think about him? What would his supporters have admired? How was he as a leader? Father? Person? On your flashcard, from a unique point of view (not the same as your neighbor), consider one way Lincoln could have been viewed in his time. Record, in large letters, a word or phrase [in Noun form] that describes Lincoln. Then in smaller writing, write a brief explanation supporting and elaborating on your chosen term (at least a complete sentence). Finally, write your name on the bottom of the flashcard. Tape your flashcard up to the side whiteboard. Which of the following is the odd word/thing out? Why?

A) Public Pay PhoneB) MapC) Newspaper ClassifiedD) Blue Ray PlayerE) Phonebook

Obsolete no longer in use; outmoded in design or style Odd Word Out Aug 16, Block 2

Cryptic having a hidden meaning; mysteriousCategorize the following words into 2 groups. Explain your reasoning.

Word Categorization Aug 16, Block 4Shady

ClearObviousVague

CertainAmbiguous

Cryptic having a hidden meaning; mysteriousThe words in red are antonyms of the word cryptic, while the words in blue are synonyms.

Word Categorization Aug 16, Block 4Shady

ClearObviousVague

CertainAmbiguous

Please quickly organize yourselves into 5 groups. One member from each group needs to pick up a whiteboard from the front of the room.

I am going to show your group a series of SFI lists. For each list, determine which term does NOT seem to fit with the others. Write down the term on your board. Then, as a group, figure out what the other three have in common.Vocab ReviewWhich does NOT belong?Christian BaleGeorge ClooneyChanning TatumMichael KeatonWhich does NOT belong?Henry ClayJohn C. CalhounStephen DouglasDaniel WebsterWhich does NOT belong?Wilmot ProvisoMissouri CompromiseKansas-Nebraska ActCompromise of 1850

Which does NOT belong?Brooks-Sumner IncidentAroostook WarRaid on Harpers FerryNat Turners RebellionWhich does NOT belong?Robert E. LeeGeorge McClellanJefferson DavisStonewall JacksonGroup Review: On your whiteboard, write a thesis statement in response to your groups question.Why is the year 1848 so important in the history of the United States (think change over time)?How did Sojourner Truth and Harriet Beecher Stowe change the abolition movement to make it more active?Do Presidents Fillmore, Pierce, and Buchanan deserve to be labeled as some of the worst Presidents ever? Why or why not?How are the Compromise of 1850, Kansas-Nebraska Act, and Dred Scott decision similar?Could the Civil War have been avoided or did we just reach the point of no return?

Critical Reading: If Lincoln Had Not Freed the SlavesTake the next 15 minutes to read and mark the article provided. Pay careful attention to the cause and effect relationships discussed and the analysis of historical significance of the events in the article. Finally, after finishing the article, record 3 questions you have for the author on your daily handout sheet.

Socratic Seminar:What significance does the author place on the effect of the Emancipation Proclamation?What does the author seem to point out about Lincolns attitude toward slavery and race?Do you agree with the authors conclusion? Why or why not?Are there factors in the outcome of the war that the author has not accounted for in his speculation?What is the benefit of historical speculation (asking What If?)?On the bottom of your Daily Handout sheet you will find an evaluation activity. Take a few minutes to judge the character of Abraham Lincoln. Where would he fall on a spectrum ranging from Saintly Goodness to Pure Evil. Mark your choice on the spectrum and write a brief paragraph explaining your decision. You will earn a bonus point for each SFI you can include in your explanation.Exit Slip: