Wednesday and Thursday 9/27

LT- I can evaluate the historical significance of Martin Luther and Henry VIII.
Using the textbook, complete history frames for Martin Luther (p. 49-50) and Henry VIII (51-52).  Make sure the significance for these are apparent in your writing.
Class wrote Theses for LSN (don't need to make this up if you were absent).  FYI- Mr. Beckert will be with you tomorrow, I have a curriculum team meeting.

Tuesday 9/25

We were in the LMC.  Ms. Barnard gave a presentation over resources for our White Rose Essay/Research Paper.  Please see absentee files for handout she provided.  See me for instructions on research assignment.

Monday 9/24

LT- I can explains 3 causes for the Protestant Reformation.

Review causes for the Reformation.

Introduce White Rose Essay/Research paper. ***Please be patient with timeline/due dates.  I will let you know ASAP.  More details, in general, to follow***
See handout provided in class for our initial details.
Parents: You can get an idea of our topic and some of our criteria, by visiting the contest page.
Midwest Center for Holocaust Education: Contest information

Friday 9/21

LT- I can explain 3 causes for the Protestant Reformation.

Sunday Service- Read and answer question on bottom.  We had a discussion about Church corruption including: the sale of indulgences, nepotism, and simony.  Please familiarize yourself with those terms and how they relate to the Protestant Reformation.

Using p. 48 in your textbook, complete "Event and Causes" (found in the absentee folder in the classroom).

Wednesday 9/19 & Thursday 9/20

LT- I can evaluate positives and negatives in Renaissance art and place artwork in chronological order.

We went over Renaissance Values writings (turned in 8/31).  If you were gone, I have yours- see me.  Please keep in mind, the following for writing in the future:
1. Go beyond Captain Obvious, explain your thoughts
2. Keep a balance between being concise and explaining ideas
3. No "I", "we", etc.
4. No "thing" or "things"
5. No contractions
6. Make sure you answer the question posed
7. Proofread your writing before you turn it in.  Shouldn't have grammar mistakes or easy word spelling mistakes

We completed the Renaissance art gallery.  If you missed, you'll have to copy from a classmate and look at the art posters that we evaluated.  See me for time to look at them.

Tuesday 9/18

Catch up day!  We're all over the place and have to get back on track!

1st hour- read chapter 1, section 3
4th hour- finish notes, read chapter 1, section 3
5th hour- finish notes, read chapter 1, section 3
6th hour- How Machiavellian Are You?- fun self-quiz, finish notes
7th hour- finish notes

Monday 9/17

LTs- I can explain the differences between medieval and Renaissance art.  I can evaluate the origin and purpose of an historical document.

Origin and Purpose for "Women of the Renaissance"- complete 2-3 sentences evaluating the origin and purpose of this article. See below. 

Renaissance notes

Origin: is where the source comes from. What is the source of this document? Who is the author? Where did it come from? When was it written? Was it written contemporaneously with the event or after? How much later? Is there any significance to the date of the document or its date of publication? Where was this published?

Purpose: is where you have to put yourself in the author/artist’s shoes.  What do you think they are trying to communicate to readers? Why did the author write the source? What ideas/feelings was he/she trying to express/evoke? (The purpose is especially important when it comes to pieces of propaganda as sources).

***You don't need to address all these questions, just the significant ones for this reading.

Friday 9/14

LT's- I can evaluate the most significant figures in the Northern Renaissance. I can explain the differences between Medieval and Renaissance art in subject and technique.

Discuss the 3 most significant figures of N. Renaissance from Chapter 1, section 2

How Machiavellian Are You?  Fun self-quiz to review

Notes on lit and art.  Hmwk- "Women in Renaissance" due Monday.  Active reading!

Wednesday 9/12 & Thursday 9/13

LT's- 1. I can explain the unique elements of the Renaissance and its art, using Michelangelo's life and works as an example.  2. Evaluate the most significant figures in the Northern Renaissance.

Michelangelo video-  If you missed class, make arrangements to check the video out of the LMC (maybe it's on netflix?).  Take notes over video.  Complete the following in your notes to complete Learning Target #1:  Unique Elements of the Renaissance...
              Element 1:                                     Example illustrated by Michelangelo:
              Element 2:                                     Example illustrated by Michelangelo:

Read Chapter 1, section 2- create a "Cast of Characters" while you read.  List all historical figures and complete a chart like the one below.  After you complete, circle the 3 most significant and be ready to defend!

Who                        Description                          Historical significance

Tuesday 9/11

LT- I can explain the significance of Machiavelli.  I can use effective reading skills to comprehend "Women of the Renaissance" reading.

4th and 6th hour classes met in Florence groups.  Each member listed one reason for the start of the Ren. in Italy and one way that the Ren. spread to the North.  Make sure you can do this.

9/11 video- Watched and had discussion.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlRTyt6dALM

Started "Women of the Renaissance".  Actively read.  Due Monday 9/17.

Monday 9/10

LT- I can demonstrate an understanding of why the Renaissance started in Italy and how it spread North.

Renaissance lecture with Prezi- including printing press video.  Met in Florence group to discuss one example each of why the Renaissance started in Italy and how it spread to the North.

Friday 9/7

LT- I can demonstrate understanding of why the Renaissance started in Italy and how it spread North by providing an example of each.

Returned concept maps and evaluated examples.  Then class compared their evaluation of examples to how I evaluated.  Ren. lecture with Prezi.

Wednesday 9/5 & Thursday 9/6

LT- I can take notes from a reading and include only significant information.

Revisit Buchanan's notes from Chapter 1, Section 1.  Complete evaluation of your notes, using scoring guide. Discuss reading and your findings.  Start lecture notes- using Prezi as our guide (http://prezi.com/akhgkna9azj2/renaissance/).

Tuesday 9/4

LT- Gain overview of the Renaissance while deciphering what is important for notetaking.

Discuss notetaking skills and reading text.  Briefly look at example for Chapter 1, section 1.  Read and take notes for Chapter 1, section 1- Homework if you didn't finish in class.