After attendance was taken and name-checks accomplished, I shared a short slideshow about myself and had students complete a survey about themselves (to some Haitian Kompa tunes on the SMARTboard). ; ) We talked through together the curriculum packet (the cover page is a photographic outline of the World History units of study...pg 2 is the U.S. History timeline, etc.). The last page -- "History's Habits of Mind" -- be sure to read through it for comprehension and mark terms, phrases, and concepts for which you'd like some extra clarity, explanation, and help.
