Week 9 Homework

Students & Families,

I hope that Sandy caused you as minimal damage as possible. Due to the inclement weather, the schedule for Test 2 has been changed. Students will be taking it in class Thursday, November 8 and Friday, November 9.

Best regards,

Mr. Hartmann

Grade 8 Social Studies Homework
Wednesday:
Prepare for Test on Thursday and Friday: "Was the Gilded Age a Golden Age for America?"

This is the prompt: "Over the past few weeks we discussed The Gilded Age (1860-1915). In a five paragraph hamburger essay answer the question: Was the Gilded Age a Golden Age for America? Use the Introduction paragraph, three detail and explanation paragraphs and conclusion model we discussed in class."
Students will draft their essay on Thursday and complete a final draft on Friday.


Grade 7 Social Studies Homework
Wednesday:
Prepare for Test on Thursday and Friday: "Why did Europeans come to North and South America?"

This is the prompt: "Over the past few weeks we discussed The Age of Exploration (1400s-1660s). In a five paragraph hamburger essay answer the question: Why did Europeans come to North and South America? Use the Introduction paragraph, three detail and explanation paragraphs and conclusion model we discussed in class."
Students will draft their essay on Thursday and complete a final draft on Friday.