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Welcome to Mr. Luttrell’s Class Agenda- August 31

Welcome to Mr. Luttrell's 8th grade U.S. History class! Learn about the seating chart, the cup game challenge, and get to know Mr. Luttrell. Communication and class expectations are also highlighted.

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Welcome to Mr. Luttrell’s Class Agenda- August 31

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  1. Welcome to Mr. Luttrell’s ClassAgenda- August 31 • Seating Chart • Mr. Luttrell- A little about me and the class. • Cup Game: Teams of 5-6. 6 Cup Challenge, 10 Cup Challenge, Off-hand Challenge, 2 vs. 2 in your group for time. • Who are you? Fill out both sides of the paper.

  2. Mr. Luttrell’s Class U.S. Historym 34 8th Grade Social Studies: U.S. History

  3. Introduction: A little about myself. • Teaching Experience/Coaching (21 years teaching, 17th at Oak ). Graduated from UCSB • Junior Lifeguard Instructor at the City of Huntington Beach (22 years). • Husband- married for 16 years (Wife-Lisa) • Father: Brendan 14 ½ years old and Alexis-12 year old • Philosophy- trying to create self-reliant and well-balanced individuals. I want to provide you/your children with what I expect of my children’s teachers.

  4. Conference Period/Communication • Period 2 • Telephone Number- (562) 799-4740 Ext. 76234 • E-Mail Address gluttrell@losal.org • Web Page- to see assignments/updates • Google Classroom

  5. Expectations/Goals of Students • Come prepared for class and with an open mind. • Bring the spiral notebook daily and review the information in it at least once a week. My tests come mostly from the notes/homework packets. Tests make up 40% of your grade. • Develop self-discipline and organizational skills. • Develop higher level thinking skills. This class is not about memorizing, but trying to figure out how events and people are interconnected. • Become more worldly and understand that you have a role to play in the future. Realize that events happening around you do have an impact on your life. • Respect of others!!!

  6. Content Area for U.S. History: California Based Standards to direct our studies. Common Core Standards to develop higher level critical thinking. Types of Assignments 1. Cooperative groups (Individual and group grade- focus on the individual) 2. Research Projects/Presentations 3. Writing Assignments- Analysis and supportive reasoning, question of the day, point of view response, quick writes, compare and contrast, and reflective poetry. 4. Living History- Current Events (E.C. Opportunity- 2 per grading cycle).

  7. Main Topics Taught- Standards Based 1. Colonization- Intro 2. Revolutionary War *** 3. Creation of Government (Constitution/Bill of Rights/Amendments) *** 4. Manifest Destiny (Western Movement) 5. Slavery/Abolition 6. Divided America (Civil War) *** 7. Reconstruction 8. Industrial America 9. America’s Expansive Role up to WWI 10. Current Events-the election, domestic issues, etc.

  8. Communication: the key to success! • Feel free to communicate with me whenever you feel the need. E-Mail is the best method for parents. • Thank you for coming out and I look forward to a successful year for all our your children.

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