We wrapped up our mini-unit on Reading Like a Historian, and the students have done a wonderful job of applying the skills and techniques that historians use to gather and analyze reliable evidence, and construct meaningful claims based on the best possible evidence. Students were able to explain and apply the core concepts of Sourcing, Close Reading, Contextualization, and Corroboration to our Lunchroom Fight Simulation to develop a claim about which student(s) should be suspended for the fight. Many students were able to complete their suspension reports during class today, so they are free and clear of homework this weekend. I will give students their Home Access Center (HAC) log-ins and passwords next week so they can begin checking their grades. The district should have sent a copy of the parent log-ins and passwords to you, so be looking for that in the mail. I hope everyone enjoys the long weekend.
Mr. Cain
Mr. Cain