Author Archives: Kim Kanof

09.18.12
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Sheltered US History Class #5

Learning Goals: Explore Chapter 1 of textbook the First Americans, Native Americans. Use Maps and new vocabulary to identify resources available in different regions.

Agenda:
  1. Set up Binders
  2. Finish  Geography of the United States. Create Mental Maps. Complete physical and political United States Maps
  3. Preview Chapter 1 the First Americans
  4. Complete New Vocabulary for Chapter 1
  5. Identify the Main Idea for Chapter 1
  6. Create a chart comparing resources available to Native Americans in different regions
  7. Complete Critical thinking questions for chapter 1
  8. Write a Summary for Chapter 1
  9. Identify lasting questions and items to explore in further detail from Chapter 1
Homework: Finish United States History Learning Goals and Topic of Interest Requests, Work on Notes from Chapter 1
09.14.12
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US History Class #4 A day Friday September 14, 2012 // B Day Monday September 17 2012

Learning Goal:

Begin Rethinking Columbus Day Project. Learn how to use research tools available through madison high school, citation maker, and organization tools.

Agenda:

  • Homework Check, Attendance, and Announcements
  • Warm-up: Share opinions about the article Columbus Change Spurs Response” by Lauren Fedor 
  • Rethinking Columbus Day Project Criteria
  • Ms. Hoffman will model Learning Tools (Look under Learning Tools Tab)
  • Visit the Computer Lab to begin investigation piece. Participate in Today’s Meet chat to earn participation points. In the chat, remain positive. This is a chatroom is the best way to ask questions and get support on the project.

 

Homework:

Begin working on Rethinking Columbus Day Project.

Draft Due: September 20, 2012 (A day)/ September 21, 2012 (B day)  

Final Product Due: September 24, 2012 (A Day )/ September 25, 2012 (B Day)

09.14.12
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Sheltered US History Class #4

Learning Goals:   Introduction to the Course

Agenda:
  1. Set up Binders
  2. Introduction to the Geography of the United States. Create Mental Maps. Complete physical and political United States Maps
  3. Explore United States History and Computer Productivity Tools
  4. Identify a Learning Topic of Interest and share with Ms. Hoffman over e-mail (Khoffman@pps.net) or Today’s Meet Chatroom
Homework: Finish United States History Learning Goals and Topic of Interest Requests
Ms. Hoffman’s favorite American History Websites:
09.12.12
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ELD Sheltered US History Class 3

Learning Goals:
Introduction to the Course
Agenda:
  1. Set up Binders
  2. Introduction to the Geography of the United States. Create Mental Maps. Complete physical and political United States Maps
  3. Explore the Textbook
  4. As time allows, complete an introductory reading to the first unit of exploration and discovery.
Homework: Finish United States Mental Maps
09.12.12
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US History Class 3 (September 12 and September 13, 2012)

Learning Goals: debate

Begin working on rethinking columbus project by engaging in a debate to learn a variety of historical perspectives and interpretations.

Handout for Class #3 

Agenda

– Attendance and Homework Check

– Prep for debate

– In Class debate

– Debate Debreif

– Homework and Current Events

 

Homework:

HW: Read the Article “ Columbus Change Spurs Response” by Lauren Fedor. Next class you should be prepared with your own opinion. Should Columbus Day be renamed? Why or Why not? 


You should have a clear point of view and an argument with evidence to support your opinion. You can submit this electronically, leave a voicemail, or bring a written statement to class.

09.10.12
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Class #2 (A Day Sept. 10 // B day Sept. 11)

Learning Goals:

Recognizing Bias in Text. Identifying Different types of Historical Resources. Rethinking Columbus Day.

Agenda:

Handout

  1. Warm- Up: Reflect on the anniversary of September 11th. Use the Photo Essays, In class Discussion, Magazine, and Digital Resources to share an opinion. Thinking Questions What do you remember about Sept. 11, 2001? What did you learn from 9/11? How did 9/11 change the world? What are the right and wrong ways to commemorate the anniversary of 9/11?
  2. Link: Case Study September 11th represented in textbooks around the world. 
  3. Record notes about important terms including Bias, Evidence, Primary Source, Secondary Source, Point of View, and Historical Interpretation. You must be able identify these terms in your own words and provide examples.
  4. Pre-Thinking: What do you know about Columbus and Columbus Day? What impact did Columbus have on US History?
  5. Explore Bias in text through Primary Sources, Secondary Sources, and other forms of Media: Case Study Columbus Voices of a Peoples History of the United States edited by Howard Zinn and Anthony Arnove Chapter 1 Columbus and Las Casas,, and A Peoples History of the United States by Howard Zinn excerpts, A Different  Mirror by Ronald Takaki excerpts

 

Extension:

HW: Prepare for the debate next class.

As homework you must leave Ms. Hoffman a voicemail with a practice argument or come prepared with written notes.

09.08.12
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Sheltered US History Class 2 September 10, 2012

Learning Goals:
Introduction to the Course.
Agenda:
  1. Warm-Up: Pre-thinking of brainstorm about the United States and US History. Define History and the course learning goals. Introduce Sheltered Text
  2. As time allows allow students to Reflect on the anniversary of September 11th. Use the Photo Essays, In class Discussion, Magazine, and Digital Resources to share an opinion. Thinking Questions What do you remember about Sept. 11, 2001? What did you learn from 9/11? How did 9/11 change the world? What are the right and wrong ways to commemorate the anniversary of 9/11? Link: Case Study September 11th represented in textbooks around the world. 
  3. Introduction to the Geography of the United States. Create Mental Maps
  4. As time allows, complete an introductory reading.
Homework: Finish United States Mental Maps
09.05.12
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Class #1 Thursday Sept. 6 (A Day) or Friday Sept. 7 (B day)

Welcome to the First Day of School!

Learning Goal:

Introductions and Definitions

Agenda:

Extension: 

Homework: Take home  Parent Letter , Complete the Learning Goals Survey , and  Student Online Collaboration Contract

Extra Credit: Contact Ms. Hoffman using the class website, text, call, e-mail, twitter, cel.ly, or another method of your choice

 

You may submit your Student Contact Card Electronically:

 

 

09.01.12
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Welcome to this Website

This website is a resource for Ms. Hoffman’s Social Studies Courses at Madison High School in Portland, Oregon.

Parents and Guardians, welcome to this website! Please read my  Welcome Letter.

Students or Parents: If you can’t find a resource on the website please send me an e-mail.

A quick website guide: You will find essential forms and documents, daily  classroom agenda and objectives, student enrichment, and variety of tools to support you in Ms. Hoffman’s Courses. Please look under your class tab and pages. Ms. Hoffman will be using this website in her classroom daily and is happy to provide any in-class support to learn to navigate the class website.

Contact Me:

E-mail: Khoffman@pps.net

Madison High School Number: 503-916-5220

Google Voice Mail: (971)-258-1568

School Website: http://www.pps.k12.or.us/schools/madison/

Class Website: KimHoffmanTeach.com

Ms. Hoffman got married over the summer and changed her name!

I’m now Ms. Kanof.

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