Day 8 1-30-2020

EQ: What is so special about the story of the pilgrims? Where were they headed?
They were able to survive when so many weren't able; Jamestown.

Salem Witch Trials

1. What story is this in American Lit?
1. On Plymouth Plantation
2. Jamestown, 1607, who saved them?
1. Pocahontas
3. This is the story of what?
1. survival
4. What is probably the best thing the Indians gave the Pilgrims?
1. corn
5. What does the work look like without the USA?
1. worse
6. Are coincidences real?
1. yes
7. Is the story of Thanksgiving destiny or coincidence?
1. coincidence
8. #1 No violence
9. #2 If you commit a crime there will be a proper punishment?
1. yes
10. #3 If you steal it, you must replace it
11. #4 We must remain Allies
12. #5 They must disarm in public gatherings
13. The pilgrims came to set up a what?
1. utopia
14. What type of government tries for a utopia?
1. communism
15. What is the most powerful human emotion?
1. jealousy
16. The pilgrims have the best road map of all time for a Utopia?
1. Bible
17. What is the #1 rule?
18. What is the main theme in TATDoAPTI?
1. poverty and friendship
19. What year is the Salem Witch Trials?
1. 1692
20. Where does the idea of witchcraft originate?
1. Europe
21. We celebrate witchcraft when?
1. Halloween
22. Male witches are called?
1. warlocks
23. 
    

Day 6&7

WE WERE IN THE LAB - SKIP THESE TWO DAYS 😀

Day 5 1-14-20

EQ: Why will Junior be hated like no other on the Rez? He's a reminder of...
HOPE

PTI Questions:

1. How is the Tale of Two Cities an allusion?
1. best of times, worst of times
2. Hell hath no fury like...
1. a woman scorned. If mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy

Day 4 1-13-2020

EQ: What does it say that Mr. P forgets to come to school? What was Junior's response? Was he justified in feeling that way?
He doesn't care. He breaks Mr. P's nose. No - he overreacted.

ATDOAPTI

1. When in Rome, do as the Romans... what means?
1. When you are in another country, you need to respect their culture and be like them. 
2. What are some things that make us American?
1. freedom, egos, laws, government. 
3. What are stereotypes?
1. generalities about people
4. Are they true?
1. yes - there is some truth to them
5. What word would he have said about Rowdy?
1. angry
6. What does throwing the book say about Junior?
1. he cares
7. If Junior leaves the rez, he will be considered a what?
1. traitor
8. Why does Rowdy not want to see Junior happy?
1. it's easier to be angry than happy
9. 
   

1-10-2020

We had the Junior class meeting.
After that, we went to the library and answered:
-Who
-What
-When
-Where
-Why
-How
about Trail of Tears and Buffalo

Day 3 1-9-2020

EQ: What is an origin myth and what story is the origin myth of the USA? If you know the truth, do you have a duty to share your knowledge.
A story of how life came to be. Earth on Turtle's Back. Yes, but it can change culture as we know it.

Diary of the Part Time Indian Questions:

1. What were the names of the first 3 ships to Jamestown?
1. Susan Constant, Godspeed, and Discovery
2. What is the first thing you have to do?
1. Shelter
3. Who owns the boats?
1. King of England
4. Who writes history?
1. winners
5. What is John Smith most famous quote?
1. those who don't work, don't eat
6. What is the main goal of Boat #1?
1.  
7. Can an expert be wrong?
1. Not at all
8. What are you worth?
1. choose your worth. 
9. What is money?
1. something you need, want, and can earn. 

Day 2 1-8-2020

EQ: What are the 3 biggest struggles facing Native Americans today? alcoholism, poverty, drugs

Vocabulary 1-25

1. misnomer - a wrong or inaccurate use of a name or term.
2. Socratic - open discussion without specific rules 
3. origin - beginning
4. myth - made up story
5. archetype - similar beliefs from culture to culture... good vs. evil
6. cyclical - goes around and around, reoccurring
7. assimilate - to be like those that you live around
8. virtues - all of the good things like manners, kindness, integrity
9. allusion - reference to something in history, literature, or pop culture
10. illusion - when you see something that is not really there. 
11. coincidence - it wasn't planned but it seems so (remarkable)
12. utopia - perfect society
13. virtues - good things in life 
14. specter - ghost
15. malevolent - desire to wish evil on others
16. monotonous - when your voice tone doesn't change
17. gluttony - excess in eating
18. provisions - supplies
19. pecking order - the order of levels within a society
20. crucible - a container which is heated very hot to melt metals
21. Puritan plain style - the idea that all is boring, plain
22. heathen - godless, without morality
23. abominations - worst of sins
24. pious - deeply religious
25. scapegoat - someone or something to place blame on

Day 1 1-7-2020

EQ: When the first Europeans came to America, describe the day to day life of the Native Americans in one sentence. They were all at war with each other.

Earth on Turtle's Back

1. They have two choices - what are they?
1. Fight or flight
2. Why are the explorers there?
1. money: gold, oil, riches, silver, gems
3. What year is it?
1. 1607
4. Who gets credit?
1. the winners
5. How do the Native Americans record their history?
1. Cherokee
6. What is an origin myth?
1. a made up story that tells the beginning of people
7. What is Skyland?
1. heaven
8. Why does she look at it into the hole?
1. Pandora was curious
9. This origin myth explains what?
1. how the earth was made
10.