Mr. Mr. Saindon's
United States History Class
United States History / Mr. Saindon & Mr. Connor Hurst
Monday, March 9 to Friday, March 13
This Week:
Students will be placed in groups to write a skit and fill out a template:
Group Skits
Showtime
Moving West
Act it Out
You be the Teacher
Dramatic Portrayal
This week:
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Read the text and questions in the Interactive Notebook
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Research at home on the internet
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Collect at least three pics and two maps to bring into class
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Write a 5 to 10 minute skit that ‘tells the story’ and addresses the central questions in the I.N.
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Your skit must address the MOTIVES HARDSHIPS and LEGACIES of those groups moving west
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Find a basic format and storyline and reinact/teach/portray what happened
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Be creative
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Put together simple costumes
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Practice and perform a 5-10 minute skit with several scenes
What do I need to bring on this trip?
PACKING LIST
*One strong suitcase that you can carry yourself with ID Tag
*One carry-on backpack
*At least 1 form of identification (school ID is ok)
*1 pair of walking shoes
*One semi“dress-up” outfit for New York City (comfortable shoes)
*Slippers or sandals
*Swimsuit for indoor swimming pool at hotels
*Umbrella or rain poncho (must)
*Pajamas
*Light jacket
*Underclothes for each day
*Change of clothes for each day
*Camera/Cell Phone
*Toiletries
*Chapstick
*Sunscreen
*Spending Money
*Sweaters to layer with
*Raincoat, hat and gloves (if cold)
*Cell phone or calling card
*Things like playing cards, electronic devices, headphones required, etc. are ok to bring
*Small traveling pillow/blanket