Homework -- read pp.408-437 and take notes on our new E.Q. page (Why was the Civil War significant?) -- due Friday. Metacognitive essays (w/ helpful feedback) and Argumentative essays (scored w/ feedback and invite to do writers' conferences) were returned to the students. Time was provided in class to seek one-on-one help with regard to writings and/or to begin work on the reading homework. We also revisited the History's Habits of Mind to informally consider what we've learned first semester with regard to the list and to seek further clarity on any items on the list as needed. I also discussed with students about historiographic essays and how our "circles" pages are the first step (high-school/undergrad step) in that chain of learning and honing of history skills.
