1. BELLWORK Welcome back!! I hope you all had a great Holiday Break! Sit anywhere you would like for today. Get out a piece of paper and answer the following questions: 1.What was your favorite thing about history class last semester? 2.What are some things you would like to do (or change) this semester? 3.THINKER: Overall, were you happy with your semester 1 grade? Why or why not?

2. New Years Resolution Many people make resolutions, goals, or promises on the New Year in order to improve their lives in someway. Today we are going to take time to reflect on 2010 and make resolutions for the New Year! Get out a piece of paper, and copy the following chart onto it.

3. RESOLUTIONPROBLEMSHOW TO ACHIEVE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

4. New Years Resolution In the “RESOLUTION” column, you must come up with five SPECIFIC resolutions you want to achieve. 3 must be school related, and 2 must be personal BAD EXAMPLE: I want good grades. GOOD EXAMPLE: I want a 90% in math BAD EXAMPLE: Do my homework GOOD EXAMPLE: Do homework 3 nights a week BAD EXAMPLE: Save money GOOD EXAMPLE: Save $50 a week for a new T.V.

5. New Years Resolution In the “PROBLEMS” column, list the problems that might affect the completion of your resolution. For example: If your resolution is to do homework 3 nights a week, a problem could be sport practice or not keeping track of assignments. If your resolution is to save $50 a week for a new T.V., a problem could be that you have to use the money towards food, or you do not have a job.

6. New Years Resolution In the “HOW TO ACHIEVE” column you are going to write characteristics that will help you achieve your goal. FOR EXAMPLE: If your resolution is to do homework 3 nights a week, writing in a planner or bringing your book home will help you achieve that goal. If your goal is to save money for a T.V., getting a job or stop buying clothes will help you achieve that goal.

7. New Years Resolution Write a one-paragraph summary about ONE of your resolutions. Pick the one you think is the most important. Summarize the resolution Why it is important? How you can achieve it?

8. Top 10 of 2010 Besides New Years Resolutions, people also make top 10 lists for each year. For a fun activity, you are now going to create your OWN top 10 list of 2010. This is just another way to reflect on the year passed. You can do a top 10 list for anything you chose! Fashion trends, movies, sport events, personal achievements, celebrities, music Create your OWN list on the back of your Resolutions graph.

9. Top 10 MOST POPULAR T.V. SHOWS OF 2010 10. 30 Rock 9. Dexter 8. True Blood 7. LOST 6. Breaking Bad 5. Mad Men 4. Raising Hope 3. Jersey Shore 2. The Walking Dead 1. Modern Family

10. BELLWORK – family tree Get out your family tree rough draft, I will come around to check for points. Why is it important to know about your family’s history? What did you learn about your family’s history from your homework assignment? What do you still need to do to complete your family tree? THINKER: What is the purpose of a “New Year’s Resolution?” Do you think they are effective? Why or why not?

11. Family Tree Project You are now going to start creating your own family tree project. It must take form of a poster, drawing, diagram, etc. Be creative! Turn this into some sort of picture, and include as much detail as needed. You will present these during the next class period. During the presentation, you will explain a couple members of your family and any important background or interesting facts – so be prepared! Everyone presents…..no matter what! Worth 40 points!!!