Beginning this week we will no longer be using this blog for class. As you know, I made a new google sites website for my classes. It is located at:
From now on, you will find what you need for class at that website.
Thank You,
Mr. Ellsworth
Friday, September 20, 2013
NEW WEBSITE!!!
Students,
Beginning this week we will no longer be using this blog for class. As you know, I made a new google sites website for my classes. It is located at:
From now on, you will find what you need for class at that website.
Beginning this week we will no longer be using this blog for class. As you know, I made a new google sites website for my classes. It is located at:
From now on, you will find what you need for class at that website.
Monday, September 16, 2013
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Students,
At the end of this week, or the beginning of next week, we will have the first test of the semester. Some of you may be better at studying or learning this information when you are using something more like a textbook. Go to the following link and you can read a site that is very similar to the textbook off which I am sequencing my lessons. It may give you more information and help you remember more.
Hope this helps!
Mr. Ellsworth
Key Words for Week 4 - Ideals & Principles of American Democracy
Students,
Here are the most important vocabulary words that you will know by the end of this week. Use the flashcards, and other study games, on Quizlet to help you learn them.
Thanks,
Mr. Ellsworth
8th Period - New Spell & Write Packet
Students,
Print out Unit 1 as this week's Spell & Write words/packet.
Print out Unit 1 as this week's Spell & Write words/packet.
Thanks,
Mr. Ellsworth
Friday, September 13, 2013
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
The Constitution and the Crisis in Syria
Students,
Over the last week we have formally, and informally, talked about the crisis in Syria as an example of several of the classic forms of government. Tonight you will be assigned to watch and outline President Obama's televised speech to the people of the United States at 9:00 pm on every major network. Today and tomorrow, in class, we will look at the the options before President Obama, and how the Constitution of the United States factors into the decision in America to go to war. As you listen to the President tonight, use these resources from class to help you understand what he is saying.
More than anything, enjoy our dialog. We live in a country where this type of debate is intended to restrict sudden decisions by one person to send our military into any old war. This is not the case in most of the world, and was not the case under King George in the 1700s.
UPDATE #1: Students, Here is the President's Rose Garden statement about Syria from Saturday. There is a link to its transcript (the words) on the website. We ran out of time in class today, but I promised you I would outline this speech as an example of how I would like you to outline the President's televised speech tonight. Check back here between 8:00 and 8:30 tonight to see my outline. I will also share it with you over google drive when it is finished, so check your email as it gets closer to the speech. - Mr. Ellsworth.
UPDATE #2: Students, below is my outline of President Obama's Rose Garden statement on Saturday. I want you to practice outline note-taking in my class, as it is a life-skill you will need beyond high school. Please do not be scared about my outline. I've been doing it for a long time. We will work on it throughout the semester. Do the best you can to get the major points of the President's speech tonight and as many of the details as you can. Also, I did not do this once and then walk away. I took rough notes while listening/watching it "live" (kind of like a draft), and then I went back afterwards and organized it into a more structured form. I also used the transcript of the speech to fill in details that he said too quickly for me to remember in the moment. The transcript for tonight's speech should go online within five minutes of the end of the speech. As I said in class today, I will be watching it and making an outline as well. I also plan to go to the transcript afterward. You should do the same in order to clear up any confusion you have while listening to the speech.
Good luck, and enjoy this. No president has formally asked permission to go to war or to make a minor military action since President Roosevelt in 1941. You are witnessing history and the setting of precedent that could reign in presidential power for decades to come. You are here now to see it happen. To me, that's exciting!
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Arguments, Options, and Cabinet Meeting
Over the last week we have formally, and informally, talked about the crisis in Syria as an example of several of the classic forms of government. Tonight you will be assigned to watch and outline President Obama's televised speech to the people of the United States at 9:00 pm on every major network. Today and tomorrow, in class, we will look at the the options before President Obama, and how the Constitution of the United States factors into the decision in America to go to war. As you listen to the President tonight, use these resources from class to help you understand what he is saying.
More than anything, enjoy our dialog. We live in a country where this type of debate is intended to restrict sudden decisions by one person to send our military into any old war. This is not the case in most of the world, and was not the case under King George in the 1700s.
Enjoy,
Mr. Ellsworth
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Background, the Constitutional Process, and Outline Example
UPDATE #1: Students, Here is the President's Rose Garden statement about Syria from Saturday. There is a link to its transcript (the words) on the website. We ran out of time in class today, but I promised you I would outline this speech as an example of how I would like you to outline the President's televised speech tonight. Check back here between 8:00 and 8:30 tonight to see my outline. I will also share it with you over google drive when it is finished, so check your email as it gets closer to the speech. - Mr. Ellsworth.
UPDATE #2: Students, below is my outline of President Obama's Rose Garden statement on Saturday. I want you to practice outline note-taking in my class, as it is a life-skill you will need beyond high school. Please do not be scared about my outline. I've been doing it for a long time. We will work on it throughout the semester. Do the best you can to get the major points of the President's speech tonight and as many of the details as you can. Also, I did not do this once and then walk away. I took rough notes while listening/watching it "live" (kind of like a draft), and then I went back afterwards and organized it into a more structured form. I also used the transcript of the speech to fill in details that he said too quickly for me to remember in the moment. The transcript for tonight's speech should go online within five minutes of the end of the speech. As I said in class today, I will be watching it and making an outline as well. I also plan to go to the transcript afterward. You should do the same in order to clear up any confusion you have while listening to the speech.
Good luck, and enjoy this. No president has formally asked permission to go to war or to make a minor military action since President Roosevelt in 1941. You are witnessing history and the setting of precedent that could reign in presidential power for decades to come. You are here now to see it happen. To me, that's exciting!
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Arguments, Options, and Cabinet Meeting
Monday, September 9, 2013
Texts for 1st Quarter Informative Writing Assessment
Leveled texts for SWCS ESL Department 1st Quarter Writing Assessment (Informative Writing).
Biography - Jorge Gutierrez - L2
Climbing Everest - L2
Scary Snake - L2
Therapy Dog - L2
Biography - Jorge Gutierrez - L4
Climbing Everest - L4
Scary Snake - L4
Therapy Dog - L4
Biography - Jorge Gutierrez - L6
Biography - Jorge Gutierrez - L2
Climbing Everest - L2
Scary Snake - L2
Therapy Dog - L2
Biography - Jorge Gutierrez - L4
Climbing Everest - L4
Scary Snake - L4
Therapy Dog - L4
Biography - Jorge Gutierrez - L6
Preambles
Students,
Please memorize the great preambles from American history. You will receive a grade for the Preamble to the Constitution (mandatory=required). If you can also memorize the Preamble to the Declaration of Independence, you will receive extra credit points! You will recite the preambles on upcoming test and say them outloud for credit in two weeks.
Please memorize the great preambles from American history. You will receive a grade for the Preamble to the Constitution (mandatory=required). If you can also memorize the Preamble to the Declaration of Independence, you will receive extra credit points! You will recite the preambles on upcoming test and say them outloud for credit in two weeks.
Thanks,
Mr. Ellsworth
Friday, September 6, 2013
Slides for Week 2
Students,
Here are the slides from this week's class. Know them! Love them! Use them to help you remember the Forms of Government.
Here are the slides from this week's class. Know them! Love them! Use them to help you remember the Forms of Government.
Thanks,
Mr. Ellsworth
Monday, September 2, 2013
Key Vocabulary - Week of September 2nd - 6th
Students,
Here are the most important vocabulary words that you will know by the end of this week. Use the flashcards, and other study games, on Quizlet to help you learn them.
Thanks,
Mr. Ellsworth
3rd Period DLR & Word Study
Students,
Based on your quizzes and packets from last week, I decided to take the Spell & Write words up a level. Until further notice, this is where you should access, and print, your weekly assignment.
Based on your quizzes and packets from last week, I decided to take the Spell & Write words up a level. Until further notice, this is where you should access, and print, your weekly assignment.
Thanks,
Mr. Ellsworth
7th & 8th Period Word Study Packets
Students,
Based on your quizzes and packets from last week, I decided to take the Spell & Write words up a level. Until further notice, this is where you should access, and print, your weekly assignment.
Based on your quizzes and packets from last week, I decided to take the Spell & Write words up a level. Until further notice, this is where you should access, and print, your weekly assignment.
Thanks,
Mr. Ellsworth
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