FRIDAY, May 1
Flocabulary
News Article Presenations
Flocabulary
News Article Presenations
THURSDAY, April 30
Unit 7 WWII Test
Unit 7 WWII Test
WEDNESDAY, April 29
1. Finish documentary: "America and the Holocaust"
2. Answer reflection questions in your notes:
Post-Film Reflection/Discussion Questions:
1. What image do you remember most from the film? Why?
2. How did this film change or expand your understanding of the Holocaust and the role of the United States in WWII?
3. What sources of information did the U.S. government have about the persecution of European Jews and subsequent mass murders?
4. How was this information treated and why?
5. When do you think the government should have become involved in helping the Jews, and what should it have done?
1. Finish documentary: "America and the Holocaust"
2. Answer reflection questions in your notes:
Post-Film Reflection/Discussion Questions:
1. What image do you remember most from the film? Why?
2. How did this film change or expand your understanding of the Holocaust and the role of the United States in WWII?
3. What sources of information did the U.S. government have about the persecution of European Jews and subsequent mass murders?
4. How was this information treated and why?
5. When do you think the government should have become involved in helping the Jews, and what should it have done?
TUESDAY, April 28
Testing Day! All Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior students in testing all day. Seniors must drop off their grad packets.
Testing Day! All Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior students in testing all day. Seniors must drop off their grad packets.
MONDAY, April 27
Watch documentary: "American and the Holocaust"
Fill out fill-in-the-blank worksheet as you go (started on Friday)
Watch documentary: "American and the Holocaust"
Fill out fill-in-the-blank worksheet as you go (started on Friday)
FRIDAY, April 24
Flocabulary
News Article Presentations/discussion
Begin documentary: America and the Holocaust
Fill out worksheet as we watch AND take notes that will help you answer the reflection questions after the film.
Post-Film Reflection/Discussion Questions:
1. What image do you remember most from the film? Why?
2. How did this film change or expand your understanding of the Holocaust and the role of the United States in WWII?
3. What sources of information did the U.S. government have about the persecution of European Jews and subsequent mass murders?
4. How was this information treated and why?
5. When do you think the government should have become involved in helping the Jews, and what should it have done?
Flocabulary
News Article Presentations/discussion
Begin documentary: America and the Holocaust
Fill out worksheet as we watch AND take notes that will help you answer the reflection questions after the film.
Post-Film Reflection/Discussion Questions:
1. What image do you remember most from the film? Why?
2. How did this film change or expand your understanding of the Holocaust and the role of the United States in WWII?
3. What sources of information did the U.S. government have about the persecution of European Jews and subsequent mass murders?
4. How was this information treated and why?
5. When do you think the government should have become involved in helping the Jews, and what should it have done?
America and the Holocaust Worksheet |
THURSDAY, April 23
Take lecture notes on Japanese Internment Camps during WWII
Watch short documentary and complete questions
Take lecture notes on Japanese Internment Camps during WWII
Watch short documentary and complete questions
Japanese Internment Camps PowerPoint |
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WEDNESDAY, April 22
1. Turn in persuasive essay first drafts
2. Finish mini-debate (turn in when finished!)
*If you are finished, you may work on the extra credit assignment or other homework
3. Class discussion
4. Clean up for Earth Day!
1. Turn in persuasive essay first drafts
2. Finish mini-debate (turn in when finished!)
*If you are finished, you may work on the extra credit assignment or other homework
3. Class discussion
4. Clean up for Earth Day!
TUESDAY, April 21 REMEMBER: Your 1st draft of your persuasive essay is DUE TOMORROW!
For every day that your first draft is late, you will lose a letter grade. Purple late slips will NOT work on this assignment.
1) Finish research for mini-debate.
2) When you and your partner are finished, meet with a partner pair who researched the opposing side. Take turns discussing the opposing sides to the argument: Was America right or wrong to drop the bombs on Japan?
Every student (individually) should answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper:
1) What is your opponent's strongest argument? Why?
2) What is your opponent's weakest argument? Why?
3) What is your side's strongest argument? Why?
4) What is your side's weakest argument? Why?
5) Your opinion: Was the dropping of the atomic bombs on Japan right or wrong or somewhere in-between? Explain in at least two paragraphs.
These questions are due by the end of class on Wednesday!
For every day that your first draft is late, you will lose a letter grade. Purple late slips will NOT work on this assignment.
1) Finish research for mini-debate.
2) When you and your partner are finished, meet with a partner pair who researched the opposing side. Take turns discussing the opposing sides to the argument: Was America right or wrong to drop the bombs on Japan?
Every student (individually) should answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper:
1) What is your opponent's strongest argument? Why?
2) What is your opponent's weakest argument? Why?
3) What is your side's strongest argument? Why?
4) What is your side's weakest argument? Why?
5) Your opinion: Was the dropping of the atomic bombs on Japan right or wrong or somewhere in-between? Explain in at least two paragraphs.
These questions are due by the end of class on Wednesday!
MONDAY, April 20
First, review powerpoint (provided below)
Then, you will be working with alone or with a partner to collect research for a mini-debate. You will be given a side to research* and using the documents provided and outside research, you will collect at least 6 good arguments to support your side.
*The side closest to the door are researching reasons to prove that America was WRONG to drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the side of the room closest to the windows will be doing research to prove that America was RIGHT to drop the atomic bombs.*
Once you are finished, you may either work on your persuasive essay OR work on the extra credit assignment below. This can be worth up to 5 extra credit points.
First, review powerpoint (provided below)
Then, you will be working with alone or with a partner to collect research for a mini-debate. You will be given a side to research* and using the documents provided and outside research, you will collect at least 6 good arguments to support your side.
*The side closest to the door are researching reasons to prove that America was WRONG to drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the side of the room closest to the windows will be doing research to prove that America was RIGHT to drop the atomic bombs.*
Once you are finished, you may either work on your persuasive essay OR work on the extra credit assignment below. This can be worth up to 5 extra credit points.
Powerpoint: End of WWII |
Atomic Bombs Narrative DOCUMENTS |
Listen to the following podcast: Radio Lab: Double Blasted
**Answer the following question in a 1-page response**
What is your reaction to this story? Did it change your viewpoint about the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki? Why or why not?
Due: Thursday, April 23
FRIDAY, April 17
Flocabulary
Friday News Presentation(s)
Flocabulary
Friday News Presentation(s)
THURSDAY, April 16
Discuss Japanese and Allied strategy in the Pacific after Pearl Harbor.
Class Reading: "Japan is Defeated" in textbook p. 612-615
Discuss Japanese and Allied strategy in the Pacific after Pearl Harbor.
Class Reading: "Japan is Defeated" in textbook p. 612-615
WEDNESDAY, April 15
Writing Wednesday! Work on your persuasive essays:
Remember: Your 1st Draft is due on Wednesday, April 22
Your first draft must be typed, printed, and attached to your outline. You must include in-text citations and a works cited page.
Writing Wednesday! Work on your persuasive essays:
Remember: Your 1st Draft is due on Wednesday, April 22
Your first draft must be typed, printed, and attached to your outline. You must include in-text citations and a works cited page.
TUESDAY, April 14
Finish "Turning the Tide in the Pacific" worksheet. Once finished, meet with person from other side of the room and exchange answers/discuss.
If time, work on Persuasive Essay.
Finish "Turning the Tide in the Pacific" worksheet. Once finished, meet with person from other side of the room and exchange answers/discuss.
If time, work on Persuasive Essay.
MONDAY, April 13
Homework DUE (the Road to Pearl Harbor notes)
Review HW
Begin "Turning the Tide in the Pacific" (you may work with a partner but you must fill out your own worksheet)
Homework DUE (the Road to Pearl Harbor notes)
Review HW
Begin "Turning the Tide in the Pacific" (you may work with a partner but you must fill out your own worksheet)
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FRIDAY, April 10
No school for students (remember conferences are on MONDAY from 4-8pm)
No school for students (remember conferences are on MONDAY from 4-8pm)
THURSDAY, April 9
Finish the Road to Pearl Harbor activity
Watch Speech, "A Day that will Live in Infamy"
Watch Clip from film, Pearl Harbor
Finish the Road to Pearl Harbor activity
Watch Speech, "A Day that will Live in Infamy"
Watch Clip from film, Pearl Harbor
WEDNESDAY, April 8
Continue with Road to Pearl Harbor activity
Continue with Road to Pearl Harbor activity
TUESDAY, April 7
Forecasting in the library (MEET in LIBRARY)
Forecasting in the library (MEET in LIBRARY)
MONDAY, April 6
Begin ROAD TO PEARL HARBOR activity
Begin ROAD TO PEARL HARBOR activity
The Road to Pearl Harbor |
FRIDAY, April 3
Flocabulary
Friday News Article Presentations (Remember: If you are absent for a Friday, you must make up those participation points (see side bar on this web page))
Flocabulary
Friday News Article Presentations (Remember: If you are absent for a Friday, you must make up those participation points (see side bar on this web page))
THURSDAY, April 2
WWII Timeline Activity:
Highlight any mention of the following in these colors...
Germany/Hitler: Purple
Japan/Tojo: Red
Soviet Union/Stalin: Green
Italy/Mussolini: Pink
United States: Blue
England: Orange
France: Yellow
WWII Timeline Activity:
Highlight any mention of the following in these colors...
Germany/Hitler: Purple
Japan/Tojo: Red
Soviet Union/Stalin: Green
Italy/Mussolini: Pink
United States: Blue
England: Orange
France: Yellow
WWII TIMELINE |
WEDNESDAY, April 1
Writing Wednesday: Continue to work on your argumentative essays
Your FIRST DRAFT is due on Wednesday, April 22nd. Your first draft must include correct MLA formatting, in-text citations, and a works cited page.
Click HERE for a link to a sample MLA formatted essay and works cited page for reference!
Writing Wednesday: Continue to work on your argumentative essays
Your FIRST DRAFT is due on Wednesday, April 22nd. Your first draft must include correct MLA formatting, in-text citations, and a works cited page.
Click HERE for a link to a sample MLA formatted essay and works cited page for reference!
TUESDAY, March 31
Finish introduction activity/notes:
Finish introduction activity/notes:
Rise of Totalitarianism_Part_2.pptx |
MONDAY, March 30
Welcome Back!
The agenda today:
1. New seating chart
2. Pass back/discuss Unit 6 tests
3. Begin WWII Unit: Notes and activity
Welcome Back!
The agenda today:
1. New seating chart
2. Pass back/discuss Unit 6 tests
3. Begin WWII Unit: Notes and activity
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