Social Studies

Answer the question: What have I learned about the Renaissance in the last two classes?

Think about the last two classes and reflect on game we played, the material you read, and the reports your group wrote. Explain with details and specific information what you learned and what you found interesting about the Renaissance.

In the title section, write “What have I learned about the Renaissance?”

In the post section, answer the question. Make sure to write a full paragraph describing everything you have learned about the Renaissance. Make sure to spell check, grammar check, read out loud, and format with paragraph spacing before you click publish.

On your own blog in the title section, write “Renaissance Interview Reflection”

Make sure to write two detailed paragraphs describing your feelings in response to the following statement and question. Make sure to spell check, grammar check, read out loud, and format with paragraph spacing before you click publish.

#1. Think about class today and reflect on the presentations you listened to. Explain with details and specific information what you learned and what you found interesting about the presentations you heard in class.

#2. What would you change to improve your interview/presentation if you were to do the assignment again?

You will be working in class next period to record your Renaissance Person Interview. By next class, you should have completed all your research and typed your interview. That means you have at least three full pages of notes, from at least three different sources, and you filled out a web evaluation for any site that is not an encyclopedia.

REMINDER: You must turn in all of your work next class!

• Block G- Thursday, May 3rd
• Block B- Friday, May 4th

You should staple the following information in order with the rubric on top.

• Rubric
• Typed Draft of Interview
• Typed Works Cited List
• Research Records
• Web Evaluations

The rubric, web evaluation and research record are all on the resource page.

The term “Renaissance person” is used to describe someone who has a wide range of knowledge or skills. Identify some public figure whom you would consider to be a Renaissance person. Write a detailed paragraph defending and explaining your choice.  Then, find and post a picture of the person you described.

On your own blog in the title section, write “Renaissance Person”

In the post section, post your paragraph first and then your picture with the url below it. Make sure to write a detailed and specific paragraph describing your response. Make sure to spell check, grammar check, read out loud, and format with paragraph spacing before you click publish.

Keep in mind that I will be looking at the structure as well as content of your paragraph. Your paragraph should have the following for a perfect score.

Strong, topic sentence explains points to be discussed.

Clear main idea(s) provides reasons, details, or facts with transitions.

Specific supporting sentences explain main idea(s) with examples and evidence.

Strong, clear concluding sentence provides clear link and closure to topic.

People in the Middle Ages who went on the Crusades were often prepared to give up their lives for a cause they believed in.  Are there any modern-day issues which inspire people to act like this? Explain in detail your answer to this question.

On your own blog in the title section, write “Are there people today willing to give up their lives for a cause they believe in?”

In the post section, answer the question. Make sure to write a detailed and specific paragraph describing your response to the question. Make sure to spell check, grammar check, read out loud, and format with paragraph spacing before you click publish.

On your own blog answer the question: How important was religion to people of the Middle Ages?

Think about the last class, review the notes you took about the clues, and reflect on the material we read in the religion packet about the Middle Ages. Explain with details and specific information from your notes your response to the question above.

In the title section, write “How important was religion to people of the Middle Ages?”

In the post section, answer the question. Make sure to write a full paragraph describing everything you have learned about the Middle Ages. Make sure to spell check, grammar check, read out loud, and format with paragraph spacing before you click publish.

NOTE: Block B must also turn in the vocabulary packet

Answer the question: What have I learned about the Middle Ages in the last two classes?

Think about the last two classes and reflect on the video you watched and the material we read. Explain with details and specific information what you learned and what you found interesting about the Middle Ages.

In the title section, write “What have I learned about the Middle Ages?”

In the post section, answer the question. Make sure to write a full paragraph describing everything you have learned about the Middle Ages. Make sure to spell check, grammar check, read out loud, and format with paragraph spacing before you click publish.

You need to finish the group current events assignment that we were working on in class and post in on your blog.

On the resource page please use the following guidelines from your current events overview asignment sheet: Requirements for my Oral Presentation / Initial Posting.

If you need help, a preparation sheet is available on the resources page of the blog to guide you through the preparation.

Also, use the sample current events blog posting from class to double check your work.

TIP: Carefully read the rubric to make sure you include all the the proper resources.

HELP:  Come and see me if you have any questions before the day your assignment is due so I can help solve any problems you may encounter.

Your task is to:

1. Log-in to your own blog.

2. Click on the write tab to create your second post.

3. Answer the question: What did I learn about Rome today?

Think about class today and reflect on the video you watched. Explain with details and specific information what you learned and what you found interesting about the Roman Empire.

4. In the title section, write “What did I learn about Rome today?”

5. In the post section, answer the question. Make sure to write a full paragraph describing everything you have learned about the Roman Empire. Make sure to spell check, grammar check, read out loud, and format with paragraph spacing before you click publish.

6. When you’re done with your post click publish.

You have two tasks for your homework.

1. Find a current event article, print it, and bring it to class. Your article should be something that affects the whole world and changes many of lives.

2. Read the sample current event I posted on my blog and the sample posts and reflections my 6th grade students posted on their sites.