Weekly Newsletter 10/04/2015

Mr. Santiago 8^th Grade American History News

Quote:

“History will have to record that the greatest tragedy of this period of social transition was not the strident clamor of the bad people, but the appalling silence of the good people.”

~Martin Luther King, Jr.

We are learning about:

Topics: Multiple Causation, Causes of the American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, and the Articles of Confederation

Vocabulary: Boycott, Taxation, Revolution, Independence, Grievances, Petition, and Unalienable Rights

Rationale: This unit bundles student expectations that address colonial discontent with British rule, declaring independence, and waging war against Britain in the American Revolution. Prior to this unit, students learned about the colonization of America and the development of self-governance.

Major concepts addressed this week:

· analyze the causes of the American Revolution and the steps taken by significant individuals to secure our independence through winning the war

· evaluate the varying points of view of the colonists and the impact of acts of civil disobedience

· learn about the foundations of American political philosophy and its origins by analyzing the Declaration of Independence

Skills: Analyze- Break apart; Describe- Tell all about

Upcoming News:

Don’t forget to register your student for our annual 8^th grade Washington, D.C. trip.

November 18- Unit Exam over the American Revolution

November 13- Report Cards go home

From Mr. Santiago,

Grades are updated at this time please contact me with any concerns or questions on assignments or behavior. I only have a small stack of late assignments to grade and the Do Nows and Nightly Reflections. Please help me each evening by encouraging your student to speak to you about the content they covered in class that day. Nightly Reflections and parent communication help increase scores by 90%.