8th Grade US History Assignments - Week 4/30 - 5/4/18

Monday: No School
 

Tuesday: "The Battle of Baltimore" - Video Presentation and Discussion
                

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnRQ8-MMX28

 "The War of 1812" W.S. - 10 Questions

Wednesday: - The Star-Spangled Banner - Vocabulary:
 
                              1. twilight:
                              2. gleaming:
                              3. perilous:
                              4: ramparts:
                              5. gallantly:
                              6. streaming:
                              7. glare:
                              8. bursting:
                              9. spangled:

                     - The Star-Spangled Banner W.S. (Match the phrase with the picture).

    Important: Study the Star-Spangled Banner + Vocabulary - TEST on Wednesday, May 9th.


Thursday: Junior Scholastic Activity - "Views From Abroad" W.S.
                   - How do people in other countries see issues facing the world?
                     (This sampling of political cartoons will give you an idea).
                   - Use a separate sheet of paper to answer the 10 questions on page 4,
                     plus writing the short essay.

Friday: Junior Scholastic Activity - "Views From Abroad" W.S.
                   - How do people in other countries see issues facing the world?
                     (This sampling of political cartoons will give you an idea).
                   - Use a separate sheet of paper to answer the 10 questions on page 4,
                     plus writing the short essay.

Homework: - Study the Star-Spangled Banner + Vocabulary - Test on Wednesday, May 9th.
                     - www.pearsonrealize.com - "The Monroe's Presidency" Due on Tuesday, 5/8.
                     - D.C Trip Booklet: Due on Wednesday, May 9th. (Last day to turn it in).
                     - D.C. Trip PPT/Video/Scrapbook - Due on Wednesday, May 16th.