Hello, If you haven’t noticed, I am not here today. I had to start maternity leave early. I had to go on bed rest so I can make sure that Baby Odysseus is healthy. I will probably not return to school until around spring break. I will send word and photos when Baby Odysseus arrives. So have a wonderful time with Mr. Powers. Love, Mrs. Camano

 Attendance - Seating Chart  Copy down tonight's homework  Open notebook to essential question answers  Discuss Unit 7 Essential Questions  Absolute Ruler Focus: Louis XIV

Age of Nation States & Absolute Rulers 1500s to 1700s Chapter 21 Essential Questions: How does the decline of feudalism lead to the rise of absolute rulers and nation building? What are 3 results during this time period of one person obtaining too much power? During this time period, how does nationalism affect society, politics, & the economy? Explain the affect on each. What are 3 reasons that absolute rulers came to power?

 Notes for the Film:  Who: LOUIS XIV  Where:  When:  Religion:  Dynasty/Family:  Domestic Affairs:  Wars:  Steps to building power:

Rulers:  Louis XIV  Philip II  Frederick the Great (no photo)  Ivan the Terrible  Peter the Great  Charles I  Catherine the Great Characteristics:  Who: LOUIS XIV  Where:  When:  Religion:  Dynasty/Family:  Domestic Affairs:  Wars:  Steps to building power:

 Copy down tonight's homework  Homework out on desk  Classwork Options ◦ small group or individual ◦ Speech, Biographical Sketch, Timeline, Summary, Pamphlet, Editorial ◦ Due before the end of class  Warm Down: Absolutism (if time)

1. Create a fiery speech pretending to be Queen Elizabeth or Philip II that inspires your soldiers to win the battle of the Spanish Armada. 2. Investigate the life of France’s “Sun King,” Louis XIV, and create a biographical sketch. 3. Create a timeline that identifies 10 events that weakened and strengthened the French monarchy. Explain why they weakened or strengthened the monarchy. 4. Produce a political pamphlet/cartoon promoting the Royalist or Puritan cause. (50 to 100 word explanation needed) 5. Design the front page of a newspaper that summarizes the ideas from the English Civil War and Glorious Revolution. 6. As a member of Peter the Greats’ court, give a first hand account of the new western changes being made and write an editorial persuading fellow Russians to accept them. Directions: As individuals, choose 1 of the following activities. Grading based on content, accuracy, neatness, etc. Expected 300 words. Indicate word count Due 20 minutes before the end of class. Turn into the tray.

Directions: Copy down the following prompts and respond completely to them in your notebook. 1.List all the similarities among the majority of absolute rulers. Try to come up with at least 6. 2.Do you see the United States ever having an absolute monarch? Explain. 3.When people are oppressed, under someone else's complete control and authority, why do they seek freedom?

 Chapter 22, Section 1, 2, & 3 ◦ All Scientists & their theories/inventions, Years ◦ All Philosophers & their ideas ◦ Bold Terms ◦ Make sure notes are organized

1. Copy down tonight’s homework 2. Homework Check – out on desk 3. Start Unit 8 4. Discussion 5. Classwork: “What is the Enlightenment” by Immanuel Kant

◦ Enlightenment and Scientific Revolution ◦ 1550s to 1789 ◦ Chapter 22 ◦ EQs: (jot down a few answers)  Where did you learn your belief system and what would it take to change your thinking?  What would be the most effective way to spread a new idea?  What would you change about our government?  How do we decide what scientific claims to believe or accept as true?

◦ Individual Assignment, Due at the end of class to the tray. ◦ Read Kant’s beliefs ◦ Summarize each section (total of 6) in 1 sentence using your own words in your notebook. ◦ Title your work appropriately. ◦ Make sure to look up and define unknown words.

 Study for Chapter 21 & 22 quiz next class.

1. Copy down tonight’s homework 2. Quiz: Chapter 21 & 22 ◦ Pencil needed 3. If needed, review “What is the Enlightenment?” 4. Individual Classwork: “Messages from the Enlightenment” (handout) 5. Review Homework

 Major Written Response on Unit 7 & 8 in two class periods (test grade) ◦ How did Absolutism, the Scientific Revolution, & the Enlightenment impact society? ◦ Timed: 45 minutes  Complete organization chart for Major Written Response

 Copy down tonight’s homework  Review Sample Written Responses  Major Written Response Next Class

 Form small groups of 3 to 4.  As a group, create a list or chart of all the attributes that make up an excellent written response. ◦ Keep in mind the outline format that we use in this class.  As a class, create a master class list of all the attributes that make up an excellent written response.  As a group, read the sample written responses and rate them from excellent to poor. (excellent, average, below average, poor)  As a group, evaluate the sample written responses  Make notes about each to explain your ratings referring to the master list of attributes  Share and explain your ratings with the class  Edit the master list if needed

 Major Written Response on Unit 7 & 8 in two class periods (test grade) ◦ How did Absolutism, the Scientific Revolution, & the Enlightenment impact society? ◦ Timed: 45 minutes ◦ Allowed: Organization Chart & Notebook  Complete organization chart for Major Written Response  You may pre-write your written response if you want

 Major In Class Written Response  20 minute prep time ◦ Pencil needed ◦ Notebook & organization chart only  Review directions  Timed Written Response – 45 minutes  Done? ◦ To Tray – Written Response Directions, Writing, & Organization Chart