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1. Caught-yas

Complete Caught-yas #65-#69. After you are finished, watch the videos below for your corrections.

If you missed class …

Here is the correction for Caught-ya #64 (We corrected this one in class.)

2. History Study

Spend 60+ minutes researching the following topic during this time period.

FRANCE AND THE SUN KING

1638 – 1715

1. Read Usborne Encyclopedia of World History (UEWH) pgs 312-313.
2. Spend at least 60 minutes studying any resource focused on this time period (YouTube, documentary, picture book, magazine, etc.).
   
   CLICK HERE for a YouTube list of possible videos.
   ( NOTE: I have not previewed all of these videos and can not vouch for all of the content.)
   
   As you study, fill out your Time Period Study worksheet.
   
   You must add information about at least one Key Person, one Key Event, and several Interesting Facts. If you want to do more, fill out more than one worksheet.

3. Timeline

1. Add the following key dates or figures to your timeline.
2. Add ONE additional date that you find during your History Study.

• 1638 – King Louis XIV is born
• 1682 – The French court moves to the Palace of Versailles

4. Writing Assignment

Using the silly prompts you brainstormed in class, write 3 claims, thesis statements, and body paragraphs.

If you get stuck, you may use at least one of the prompts/questions that were given as examples on the handout.

Use the same format for your assignment that the Silly Paragraph Example used.

5. Reading Assignment

Start reading Tale of Two Cities — Bk 1 Ch 1 to Bk 2 Ch 5

If you didn’t already, PLEASE watch at least a short version of the story before you start reading! (See previous week for links.)

It’s Winterim! Enjoy the longer break!

1. Caught’yas

Complete Caught-ya #56-#63. After you are finished, watch the videos below for your corrections.

If you missed class …

Here is the correction for Caught-ya #55 (We corrected this one in class.)

2. Watch (or read)

Next semester (in February), we will be reading Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens. This book is significantly more difficult that books we have read already.

Often knowing the plot of a story can be very helpful when reading a book that is more difficult. In order to prepare for this assignment, please watch one of the following versions of the story OR read the Great Illustrated Classic version.

Watch on YouTube – 1980s Version

1980 BBC Version (TV-14) – Amazon Prime

Animated Version – YouTube

1935 Version – Rent on Amazon – $2.99

OR READ the Great Illustrated Classic version

3. History Project

Choose one of the areas of the world during the time periods we studied during fall semester.

Decide on a project to do. Research historical details for your project.

Demonstrate what you learned.

On the first day back to class, you’ll share what you created with the rest of the class so be sure to save or document your project!

Examples

Create a piece of art (sculpture or draw)

• Sculpt a Chinese vase
• Draw a short graphic novel depicting a part of Suleman the Great’s reign
• Carve or sculpt an Aztec relief

Design a piece of clothing

• Design a Japanese kimono
• Draw a dress from Queen Elizabeth’s court

Recreate a weapon or piece of armor

• Create a replica of a Samurai sword
• Draw a detail of a Spanish Conquistador’s uniform

Write a song or a poem

• Write a poem about traveling to America as a pilgrim
• Compose a song (without words) about the African slave trade

Create a diorama

• Create a diorama of an Incan city

Conduct a science experiment or exploration

• Demonstrate how the steam engine works like James Watt
• Observe plants under a microscope and draw what you see like Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

Recreate a piece of architecture

• Build a replica of Shakespeare’s Globe Theater
• Build a replica of the Taj Mahal

1. Finish Your Timeline

If you haven’t, get caught up on your timeline!

Bring your timeline book to class next week. We’ll be playing a fun game with your book.

2. Caught’yas

Complete Caught-ya #50, #51, #53, #53 and #54. After you are finished, watch the videos below for your corrections.

If you missed class …

Here is the correction for Caught-ya #49 (We corrected this one in class.)

3. History Study

Spend 60+ minutes researching the following topic during this time period.

AFRICA/SLAVE TRADE

1525- 1790

1. Read Usborne Encyclopedia of World History (UEWH) pgs 324-325.
2. Spend at least 45 additional minutes studying any resource focused on this time period (YouTube, documentary, picture book, magazine, etc.).
   
   CLICK HERE for a YouTube list of possible videos.
   ( NOTE: I have not previewed all of these videos and can not vouch for all of the content.)
   
   As you study, fill out your Time Period Study worksheet.
   
   You must add information about at least one Key Person, one Key Event, and several Interesting Facts. If you want to do more, fill out more than one worksheet.

4. Timeline

1. Add the following key dates or figures to your timeline.
2. Add ONE additional date that you find during your History Study.

• 1525 – First slave voyage directly from Africa to the Americas’
• 1637: Dutch traders begin transporting slaves regularly
• 1641 – Colonial plantations in the Caribbean begin exporting sugar. British traders begin capturing and shipping slaves regularly
• 1685 – France issues the Code Noir (Black Code), a law that decrees how slaves are to be treated in French colonies and restricts the freedoms and privileges of free people of African descent.

5. Finish Map Project

Complete this map assignment from class. If you need another map, you can print one here.

You can find the resource map we used in class to locate and outline each empire here.

6. Writing Assignment

Based on the comments you received, revise your paragraphs on the person you did your presentation on.

Once you made your revisions, treat your assignment like a regular writing assignment. Make sure someone proofreads your paper and then bring the revision to class to turn in.

1. Caught’yas

Complete Caught-ya #44, #45, #46, #47 and #48. After you are finished, watch the videos below for your corrections.

If you missed class …

Here is the correction for Caught-ya #43 (We corrected this one in class.)

2. History Study

Spend 60+ minutes researching the following topic during this time period.

COLONIZING AMERICAS

1565 – 1763

1. Read Usborne Encyclopedia of World History (UEWH) pgs 276-277, 320-323.
2. Spend at least 45 additional minutes studying any resource focused on this time period (YouTube, documentary, picture book, magazine, etc.).
   
   CLICK HERE for a YouTube list of possible videos.
   ( NOTE: I have not previewed all of these videos and can not vouch for all of the content.)
   
   As you study, fill out your Time Period Study worksheet.
   
   You must add information about at least one Key Person, one Key Event, and several Interesting Facts. If you want to do more, fill out more than one worksheet.

3. Timeline

1. Add the following key dates or figures to your timeline.
2. Add THREE additional dates that you find during your History Study.

• 1585 – The Roanoke Colony is founded. It disappears and becomes known as the “Lost Colony.”
• 1607 – The Jamestown Settlement is established.
• 1609 – “Starving Time” at Jamestown. Only 60 out of 500 settlers survive the winter.
• 1614 – The Dutch colony of New Netherland is established.
• 1619 – The first African slaves arrive in Jamestown. The first representative government, the Virginia House of Burgesses, meets at Jamestown.
• 1620 – Plymouth Colony is founded by the Pilgrims.
• 1626 – The Dutch purchase Manhattan Island from the local Native Americans.
• 1630 – Puritans found the city of Boston.
• 1692 – The Salem witch trials begin in Massachusetts. Twenty people are executed for witchcraft.
• 1718 – The city of New Orleans is founded by the French.

4. Writing Assignment

This week we have a fun writing assignment!

Write a letter home as if you were an alien visiting Earth for summer camp. Instructions are in your binder under the Writing Assignments tab.

When you’re done, use your checklist to make sure you’ve included everything.

And don’t forget to have your parent proofread and sign your coversheet!

1. Caught’yas

Complete Caught-ya’s #38, #39, #40, #41, and #42. After you are finished, watch the videos below for your corrections.

If you missed class …

Here is the correction for Caught-ya #37 (We corrected this one in class.)

2. Prepare Your Scientist Presentation

On November 3, you’ll be doing a 5-minute presentation on a scientist. That’s NEXT WEEK!

If you need to check who you chose, check HERE.

Presentation Guidelines

• 5 minutes or less
• Must be engaging/interesting (DON’T BE BORING!)
• Examples of previous presentations:
  • Short activity
  • Puppet show
  • Short skit
  • Video/animation
  • Playing a game
• Practice your presentation before you come to class! Make sure it works and is less than 5 minutes.

3. Write a Paragraph about Your Scientist

Write 1 paragraph about your scientist using the format we’ve been practicing in class

Do NOT write a summary of the person’s life. Instead, focus on making a claim and then proving it.

Step 1: Make a claim about the person (based on your research).

Examples: 

• Jim Thorpe was the most well-rounded athlete that ever lived.
• Eleanor Roosevelt was as comforting to the American people during the Great Depression as her husband.
• Steve Jobs forever changed the way we use computers.

Step 2: Write a paragraph that supports your claim. Make sure you have a topic sentence, evidence and analysis, and a connection back to the claim. Your paragraph should be between 5-10 sentences long.

Follow the traditional paper format and the handout example you were given in class.

1. Start Researching Your Scientist for Your Presentation

On November 4, you’ll be doing your presentation on a scientist. That’s in TWO WEEKS! Your presentation is 5 minutes. Also, you will turn in one well-written paragraph (please use the format you’re learning).

If you haven’t already, choose the scientists you want to do a presentation on HERE.

Only one student per scientist. Please do not erase someone else’s name.

Presentation Guidelines

• 5 minutes or less
• Must be engaging/interesting (DON’T BE BORING!)
• Examples of previous presentations:
  • Short activity
  • Puppet show
  • Short skit
  • Video/animation
  • Playing a game
• Practice your presentation before you come to class! Make sure it works and is less than 5 minutes.

2. Caught’yas

Complete Caught-ya #32,#33, #34, #35 and #36. After you are finished, watch the videos below for your corrections.

If you missed class …

Here is the correction for Caught-ya #31 (We corrected this one in class.)

3. History Study

Spend 60+ minutes researching the following topic during this time period.

TUDORS & STUARTS (England)

1485 – 1714

1. Read Usborne Encyclopedia of World History (UEWH) pgs 302-307.
2. Spend at least 45 additional minutes studying any resource focused on this time period (YouTube, documentary, picture book, magazine, etc.).
   
   CLICK HERE for a YouTube list of possible videos.
   ( NOTE: I have not previewed all of these videos and can not vouch for all of the content.)
   
   As you study, fill out your Time Period Study worksheet.
   
   You must add information about at least one Key Person, one Key Event, and several Interesting Facts. If you want to do more, fill out more than one worksheet.

4. Timeline

1. Add the following key dates or figures to your timeline.
2. Add THREE additional dates that you find during your History Study.

• 1502 – Henry VIII becomes King of England – Tudor era begins
• 1534 – Parliament passes Act of Supremacy and breaks from the Catholic Church
• 1536 – Henry VIII executes Anne Boleyn
• 1559 – Elizabeth crowned queen of England
• 1564 – William Shakespeare is born
• 1603 – James I crowned king of England – Stuart era begins
• 1605 – Guy Fawkes and Gunpowder Plot are stopped
• 1611 – King James version of the bible published
• 1642 – 1651 – English Civil War with Charles I
• 1666 Great Fire of London rages for 3 days and destroys 2/3rds of the city
• 1689 – English Bill of Rights signed – Kings now rule jointly with parliament

5. Essay Assignment

Providing Evidence Handout – pgs 4 & 5 (replaces pgs 54-55 in our 5 Paragraph book)

• Type your answers on your own document rather than writing them on the handout
• Be sure to include your name, date, and assignment title on your paper

1. Pick Your Scientist for Your Presentation

On October 28, you’ll be doing a 5-minute presentation on a scientist.

If you haven’t already, choose the scientists you want to do a presentation on HERE.

Only one student per scientist. Please do not erase someone else’s name.

2. Caught’yas

Complete Caught-ya #26, #27, #28, #29 and #30. After you are finished, watch the videos below for your corrections.

If you missed class …

Here is the correction for Caught-ya #25 (We corrected this one in class.)

3. History Study

Spend 60+ minutes researching the following topic during this time period.

CHINA & JAPAN

QING (MANCHU) DYNASTY

1644 – 1912

EDO JAPAN

1603 – 1868

1. Read Usborne Encyclopedia of World History (UEWH) pgs 268-271.
2. Spend at least 45 additional minutes studying any resource focused on this time period (YouTube, documentary, picture book, magazine, etc.).
   
   CLICK HERE for a YouTube list of possible videos.
   ( NOTE: I have not previewed all of these videos and can not vouch for all of the content.)
   
   As you study, fill out your Time Period Study worksheet.
   
   You must add information about at least one Key Person, one Key Event, and several Interesting Facts. If you want to do more, fill out more than one worksheet.

4. Timeline

1. Add the following key dates or figures to your timeline.
2. Add NO additional dates that you find during your History Study.

• 1636 – Qing (Manchu) dynasty in China begins
• 1839 – Opium Wars with British – Chinese lose
• 1900 – Boxer Rebellion – China tries to kick out all foreigners
• 1912 – Last Emperor finishes rule in China

• 1639 – Shogun Lemitsu forbids contact with world outside Edo era Japan
• 1720 – Ban on Western literature in Japan is cancelled
• 1868 – Empire restored in Japan

5. Essay Assignment

1. 5 Paragraph Essay workbook – page 51 & 52 — Fill out the claim, reason, and then write a possible topic sentence for both thesis statements.

NOTE – For the first thesis statement on page 52, you can rewrite a new thesis about why a teenager should NOT drink coffee if you want – but you have to create the entire thesis before doing the rest of the assignment.

6. Reading Assignment

Finish reading Ghost in the Tokaido Inn – pages 147-213.

1. Pick Your Scientist for Your Presentation

On November 3rd, you’ll be doing a 5-minute presentation on a scientist.

Choose the scientists you want to do a presentation on HERE.

Only one student per scientist. Please do not erase someone else’s name.

2. Caught’yas

Complete Caught-ya #20, #21, #22, #23 and #24. After you are finished, watch the videos below for your corrections.

Here is the correction for Caught-ya #19 (We corrected this one in class.)

3. History Study

Spend 60+ minutes researching the following topic during this time period.

MUGHAL EMPIRE
1526 – 1857

1. Read Usborne Encyclopedia of World History (UEWH) pgs 300-301.
2. Spend at least 45 additional minutes studying any resource focused on this time period (YouTube, documentary, picture book, magazine, etc.).
   
   CLICK HERE for a YouTube list of possible videos.
   ( NOTE: I have not previewed all of these videos and can not vouch for all of the content.)
   
   As you study, fill out your Time Period Study worksheet.
   
   You must add information about at least one Key Person, one Key Event, and several Interesting Facts. If you want to do more, fill out more than one worksheet.

4. Timeline

1. Add the following key dates or figures to your timeline.
2. Add ONE additional date that you find during your History Study.

• 1526 – Babur launches the Mughal empire in India
• 1556 – Akbar, greatest Mughal emperor, inherits the throne at 13
• 1571 – Akbar builds his palace Fatehpur Sikri
• 1632 – Shah Jordan begins to build Taj Mahal as a tomb for his favorite wife
• 1764 – British East India Company defeats emperor at Battle of Buxor
• 1857 – British exile last Mughal emperor; Mughal empire officially ends

5. Essay Assignment

1. Fill out pages 24-25 in your How to Write a 5-Paragraph Essay book. Remember that you may write quick notes in the claim and reasons boxes, but write a full, complete sentence for your thesis statement.

6. Reading Assignment

Continue reading Ghost in the Tokaido Inn – pages 74-146

1. Caught’yas

Complete Caught-ya #14, #15, #16, #17 and #18. After you are finished, watch the videos below for your corrections.

If you missed class …

Here is the correction for Caught-ya #13 (We corrected this one in class.)

2. History Study

Spend 60+ minutes researching the following topic during this time period.

OTTOMAN EMPIRE
1300 – 1914

1. Read Usborne Encyclopedia of World History (UEWH) pgs 298-299.
2. Spend at least 45 additional minutes studying any resource focused on this time period (YouTube, documentary, picture book, magazine, etc.).
   
   CLICK HERE for a YouTube list of possible videos.
   ( NOTE: I have not previewed all of these videos and can not vouch for all of the content.)
   
   As you study, fill out your Time Period Study worksheet.
   
   You must add information about at least one Key Person, one Key Event, and several Interesting Facts. If you want to do more, fill out more than one worksheet.

3. Timeline

1. Add the following key dates or figures to your timeline.
2. Add THREE additional date that you find during your History Study.

• 1300 – Osman displaces Seljuk Turks and becomes leader of Ottoman dynasty
• 1435 – Mehmed II conquers Constantinople and Byzantine Empire falls. Constantinople is renamed Istanbul.
• 1520 – Ottoman Empire reaches its peak under Suleyman the Magnificent
• 1638 – Ottoman’s try to capture Venice but fail
• 1923 – Ottoman Empire is dissolved after they are on the losing side of World War I

4. Essay Assignment

1. Fill out the Identify Supporting Reasons Worksheet you were given in class.

2. Do page 18 in your 5 Paragraph Essay book

5. Reading Assignment

Begin reading Ghost in the Tokaido Inn – pages 1-73

As you read, you may want to fill out the book discussion questions found in your binder.

1. Caught’yas

Complete Caught-ya #8, #9, #10, #11 and #12. After you are finished, watch the videos below for your corrections.

If you missed class …

Here is the correction for Caught-ya #7 (We corrected this one in class.)

2. History Study

Spend 60+ minutes researching the following topic during this time period.

SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION & THE AGE OF IDEAS
1543 – 1789

1. Read Usborne Encyclopedia of World History (UEWH) pgs 314-315.
2. Spend at least 45 additional minutes studying any resource focused on this time period (YouTube, documentary, picture book, magazine, etc.).
   
   CLICK HERE for a YouTube list of possible videos.
   ( NOTE: I have not previewed all of these videos and can not vouch for all of the content.)
   
   As you study, fill out your Time Period Study worksheet.
   
   You must add information about at least one Key Person, one Key Event, and several Interesting Facts. If you want to do more, fill out more than one worksheet.

3. Timeline

1. Add the following key dates or figures to your timeline.
2. Add ONE additional date that you find during your History Study.

• 1473 – Nicolaus Copernicus
• 1546 – Tycho Brahe
• 1564 – Galileo Galilei
• 1571 – Johannes Kepler
• 1578 – William Harvey
• 1596 – René Descartes
• 1627 – Robert Boyle
• 1632 – Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
• 1642 – Isaac Newton

4. Essay Assignment

Finish page 14 in How to Write a 5-Paragraph Essay if you didn’t finish in class.

Whether you finished in class or finished at home, give yourself points on the coversheet for completing the essay assignment. You can call it “Converting Prompt to Claim.”

5. Writing Assignment

This week you have a creative writing assignment. Please keep your assignment between 1 to 3 pages double-spaced.

Write a short story to go with your map that you drew in class.

You can use one of these ideas or create your own:

• Myth explaining how something on your map came to be
• A historical highlight or momentous occasion that happened on your map
• An everyday moment that explains how people interact

Use the CHECKLIST after you write to make sure you included everything.

Make sure your paper follows the Written Paper Format.