Students,
We are working on a comprehensive WWI in class project in small groups. the requirements can be found in the link below, with rubrics available in class. If you are absent for one of these days I will fill you into a group when you are here, and you will be held accountable for one aspect of thats group project. If you are gone both days you will select one of the requirements from the instructions below and create it at home.
Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7eURESTNiSzM2MUU/view?usp=sharing
If you still have not looked at the PPT from the past couple of days please review it and complete / print it out at your convenience.
PPT Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7dHc4NUdYdU03VGc/view?usp=sharing
REMINDERS:
Several of you still need to come by and take your progressive era test! I can't finish grades until that happens!
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
February 25th, 2015
Students,
Today we we finished our WWI notes! We discussed the war on the home front, and the aftermath please see power point below.
NOTES: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7dHc4NUdYdU03VGc/view?usp=sharing
These are all of your notes for WWI you can take them in one chunk or pace yourself with the class.
Today we we finished our WWI notes! We discussed the war on the home front, and the aftermath please see power point below.
NOTES: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7dHc4NUdYdU03VGc/view?usp=sharing
These are all of your notes for WWI you can take them in one chunk or pace yourself with the class.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
February 24th, 2015
Students,
Today we did the benchmark, and phew, aren't you glad it is over! If you still came to my class (AP i'm looking at you) we did some Propaganda analysis with partners. Take a look at the powerpoint, and exam the propaganda posters these are technically notes.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7NW5naURVU0p4Zjg/view?usp=sharing
REMINDERS:
Spring Break in 1.5 weeks!
Today we did the benchmark, and phew, aren't you glad it is over! If you still came to my class (AP i'm looking at you) we did some Propaganda analysis with partners. Take a look at the powerpoint, and exam the propaganda posters these are technically notes.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7NW5naURVU0p4Zjg/view?usp=sharing
REMINDERS:
Spring Break in 1.5 weeks!
Monday, February 23, 2015
February 23rd, 2015
Students,
Today we we worked our way a little bit further through WWI, see power point below.
NOTES: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7dHc4NUdYdU03VGc/view?usp=sharing
These are all of your notes for WWI you can take them in one chunk or pace yourself with the class.
REMINDER:
STAAR Benchmark: is tomorrow! ridiculously complex review link from Dekalb ISD
Today we we worked our way a little bit further through WWI, see power point below.
NOTES: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7dHc4NUdYdU03VGc/view?usp=sharing
These are all of your notes for WWI you can take them in one chunk or pace yourself with the class.
REMINDER:
STAAR Benchmark: is tomorrow! ridiculously complex review link from Dekalb ISD
Friday, February 20, 2015
February 20th, 2015
Students,
Today we began to examine WWI. This should largely be a review from world history so we will be moving at an accelerated pace, be sure to keep up to date here if you are absent.
NOTES: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7dHc4NUdYdU03VGc/view?usp=sharing
These are all of your notes for WWI you can take them in one chunk or pace yourself with the class.
REMINDERS:
BENCHMARK TEST: February 24th!
Today we began to examine WWI. This should largely be a review from world history so we will be moving at an accelerated pace, be sure to keep up to date here if you are absent.
NOTES: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7dHc4NUdYdU03VGc/view?usp=sharing
These are all of your notes for WWI you can take them in one chunk or pace yourself with the class.
REMINDERS:
BENCHMARK TEST: February 24th!
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
February 17th-18th, 2015
Students,
Yesterday and today we worked on Progressive Presidents and tried to associate specific progressive reforms with the men who passed them.
PPT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7eWFKaDJmc0ttY2c/view?usp=sharing
We also briefly check in on the social climate of the South by examining the song Strange Fruit by Lewis Allan
Worksheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7MkYyTDUyc042Yzg/view?usp=sharing
Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4ZyuULy9zs
Modern sampling (WARNING EXPLICIT LYRICS): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0QcxWPB59o
If you have been absent make sure you take a look at both of these assignments. Get your notes taken and your Strange Fruit assignment turned in!
REMINDERS:
Progressive Test Tomorrow: February 19th, 2015 REVIEW LINK
EOC Benchmark: February 24th, 2015
OPTIONAL BINDER CHECK: by appointment this week only!
Yesterday and today we worked on Progressive Presidents and tried to associate specific progressive reforms with the men who passed them.
PPT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7eWFKaDJmc0ttY2c/view?usp=sharing
We also briefly check in on the social climate of the South by examining the song Strange Fruit by Lewis Allan
Worksheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7MkYyTDUyc042Yzg/view?usp=sharing
Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4ZyuULy9zs
Modern sampling (WARNING EXPLICIT LYRICS): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0QcxWPB59o
If you have been absent make sure you take a look at both of these assignments. Get your notes taken and your Strange Fruit assignment turned in!
REMINDERS:
Progressive Test Tomorrow: February 19th, 2015 REVIEW LINK
EOC Benchmark: February 24th, 2015
OPTIONAL BINDER CHECK: by appointment this week only!
Friday, February 13, 2015
February 13th, 2015
Students,
Today we took a closer look at Upton Sinclairs - The Jungle and its social, political, and economic implications on the American food industry.
Absentees: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7eXJrQjZ0RElqblk/view?usp=sharing
REMINDERS:
EOC benchmark: February 24th
Progressive: Thursday or Friday next week 19th / 20th
announcement!
Your binder check will serve as a replacement!
Today we took a closer look at Upton Sinclairs - The Jungle and its social, political, and economic implications on the American food industry.
Absentees: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7eXJrQjZ0RElqblk/view?usp=sharing
REMINDERS:
EOC benchmark: February 24th
Progressive: Thursday or Friday next week 19th / 20th
announcement!
Your binder check will serve as a replacement!
Thursday, February 12, 2015
February 12th, 2015
Students,
Today we built upon the reforms we learned about the past two days by researching not only new reforms but those individuals who were involved with their creation.
WS: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7UnlqNndpeWNLXzA/view?usp=sharing
REMINDERS:
Benchmark February 24th!
Progressive era test: February 19th!
Today we built upon the reforms we learned about the past two days by researching not only new reforms but those individuals who were involved with their creation.
WS: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7UnlqNndpeWNLXzA/view?usp=sharing
REMINDERS:
Benchmark February 24th!
Progressive era test: February 19th!
February 11th, 2015
Students,
Today we finished up our Progressive Era PowerPoint!
PPT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7dGVzaGtvSEl3dTA/view?usp=sharing
REMINDERS:
Benchmark February 24th!
Today we finished up our Progressive Era PowerPoint!
PPT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7dGVzaGtvSEl3dTA/view?usp=sharing
REMINDERS:
Benchmark February 24th!
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
February 10th, 2015
Students,
Today we rewound time one more time to begin our discussions of the Progressive Era (1890-1920) This will be the last time we have to do this (hurray) and we get to talk about tons of awesome changes to the United States government and society that helped establish several laws that we benefit from today. To see the power point you will have to actually download it so mobile users you may have a rough time.
PPT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7dGVzaGtvSEl3dTA/view?usp=sharing
REMINDERS:
Your benchmark EOC is on February 24th!
Today we rewound time one more time to begin our discussions of the Progressive Era (1890-1920) This will be the last time we have to do this (hurray) and we get to talk about tons of awesome changes to the United States government and society that helped establish several laws that we benefit from today. To see the power point you will have to actually download it so mobile users you may have a rough time.
PPT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7dGVzaGtvSEl3dTA/view?usp=sharing
REMINDERS:
Your benchmark EOC is on February 24th!
Monday, February 9, 2015
February 9th, 2015
Students,
Today we peer reviewed the essays that we wrote on Friday. I hope that you all gained some insight into what you and your peers have the ability to produce. I hope you extracted strategies and techniques from reading others papers that you can then apply to your own, or possibly some strategies that you will make sure you do not use.
Reminders:
Benchmark EOC is on February 24th!
Today we peer reviewed the essays that we wrote on Friday. I hope that you all gained some insight into what you and your peers have the ability to produce. I hope you extracted strategies and techniques from reading others papers that you can then apply to your own, or possibly some strategies that you will make sure you do not use.
Reminders:
Benchmark EOC is on February 24th!
Friday, February 6, 2015
February 6th, 2015
Students,
Today we practiced constrained writing by taking 45 minutes to respond to a question from our previous unit. If you were absent please print a copy of the attached document and have it ready to bring with you on Monday.
Essay prompts: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7emRkRVppQmZ1SVk/view?usp=sharing
Have a good weekend
Today we practiced constrained writing by taking 45 minutes to respond to a question from our previous unit. If you were absent please print a copy of the attached document and have it ready to bring with you on Monday.
Essay prompts: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7emRkRVppQmZ1SVk/view?usp=sharing
Have a good weekend
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
February 4th, 2015
Students,
Test Tomorrow here is your review
PPT Review: taken down 2/5/15
Text Review:https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7Q0pXVjYyVjJSYTA/view?usp=sharing
Good Luck
Test Tomorrow here is your review
PPT Review: taken down 2/5/15
Text Review:https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7Q0pXVjYyVjJSYTA/view?usp=sharing
Good Luck
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
February 3rd, 2015
Students,
Today we took a ten question pop quiz, if you were absent drop by my room after school or on your way to A-lunch to take it.
Afterwards we proceeded to go more in depth with dollar diplomacy and its affect on Latin America (creation of Banana Republics) we did a reading and evaluated it in pairs to discuss the pro's and cons of dollar diplomacy.
Reading and worksheet: LINK TO ASSIGNMENT
REMINDERS:
Test Moved up to February 5th (Thursday)
Today we took a ten question pop quiz, if you were absent drop by my room after school or on your way to A-lunch to take it.
Afterwards we proceeded to go more in depth with dollar diplomacy and its affect on Latin America (creation of Banana Republics) we did a reading and evaluated it in pairs to discuss the pro's and cons of dollar diplomacy.
Reading and worksheet: LINK TO ASSIGNMENT
REMINDERS:
Test Moved up to February 5th (Thursday)
Monday, February 2, 2015
February 2nd, 2015
Students,
Today we recapped some T. Roosevelt material and dug into his ideas of foreign policy (big stick diplomacy, panama canal, increasing US influence) Check below for the power point!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7d0M2OTZMd3RsekU/view?usp=sharing
Reminders:
Test is moved up to Thursday, nothing crazy.
Today we recapped some T. Roosevelt material and dug into his ideas of foreign policy (big stick diplomacy, panama canal, increasing US influence) Check below for the power point!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Br2RBwz0R7d0M2OTZMd3RsekU/view?usp=sharing
Reminders:
Test is moved up to Thursday, nothing crazy.
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