12/18/19

Please come prepared for our Speakeasy tomorrow!!

Reminder: In the side bar (need to view full website) is the first semester extra credit project. Winter break is a great time to gather some friends and get this done!

Upcoming Dates:
12/19: 1920s Speakeasy
12/20: Research project step 4 due.

12/17/19

Today we discussed the rise of Leisure and Celebrity in the 1920s.

Leisure and celebrity

Upcoming Dates:
12/19: 1920s Speakeasy
12/20: Research project step 4 due.

12/16/19

Today students had work time for their Speakeasy project.


Speakeasy Instructions

Speakeasy Character List and Slang

Guidance for Source Evaluation project (we will show a more detailed example on Monday)

Rubric for Source Evaluation project

OPCVL Guide

OPVCL examples

Upcoming Dates:

12/19: 1920s Speakeasy
12/20: Research project step 4 due.

12/13/19

Today we discussed the struggles and triumphs of African Americans during the 1920s.

1920s African Americans notes

We also chose our characters for the Speakeasy next Thursday. If absent, see Mrs. Santos or Mrs. Cossano for your character assignment.

Speakeasy Instructions

Speakeasy Character List and Slang

Guidance for Source Evaluation project (we will show a more detailed example on Monday)

Rubric for Source Evaluation project

Upcoming Dates:
12/16: 1920s/Gatsby 11 sentence in class essay
12/19: 1920s Speakeasy
12/20: Research project step 4 due.

12/12/19

Today we discussed 1920s politics and the Rise of Christian Fundamentalism.

Politics and Fundamentalism class notes

DUE Tomorrow: Critically read "America Belongs to Americans," paying attention to the questions at the top.


Speakeasy Instructions

Speakeasy Character List and Slang

Upcoming Dates:
12/13: KKK propaganda critical read
12/16: 1920s/Gatsby 11 sentence in class essay
12/19: 1920s Speakeasy

12/20: Research project step 4 due.

12/11/19

Today we discussed women in the 1920s and looked at the modern vs. traditional women. We also discussed the differing ideas of modern women by sharing our thoughts from the Flapper Jane and Margaret Sanger readings.

When finished we also looked at Prohibition and organized crime in the 1920s. Students then had work time for the Gatsby eulogy.

1920s women class notes

1920s Prohibition and economics

Upcoming Dates:
12/13: KKK propaganda critical read
12/16: 1920s/Gatsby 11 sentence in class essay
12/19: 1920s Speakeasy
12/20: Research project step 4 due.

12/9/19

Today students had library work time for their research project.

Due Wednesday December 11th: You were given one of the readings below to critically read. If absent, choose one to read.

Margaret Sanger reading

Flapper Jane reading

12/6/19

Today we held our structured academic controversy on The Palmer Raids. If absent, just complete the prep sheet and hand in. (link on Thursday's post).

Due Wednesday December 11th: You were given one of the readings below to critically read. If absent, choose one to read.

Margaret Sanger reading

Flapper Jane reading

Due Monday: Broad overview research for first semester project on Tii. (step 3)

First semester research project assignment sheet

Language lens definitions

Upcoming Dates:
12/6: Broad overview research for first semester project

12/5/19

Today we discussed the Red Scare of the 1920s and the Palmer Raids.

Red Scare and Palmer Raids class notes

The Red Scare and the Palmer Raids

Palmer Raids SAC prep sheet

Tomorrow we will have a mini-debate on the Palmer Raids. You will need to turn in your prep sheet. If absent, you can choose pro or against the Palmer Raids.

First semester research project assignment sheet

Language lens definitions

Brief topic list

Upcoming Dates:
12/6: Palmer Raids SAC
12/6: Research project topic choice due

12/3/19

Today we finished our discussion on WWI.

WWI class notes  If absent, read and take notes on the sections in the jigsaw. Many students took pictures of our boards. You may also use those.

We will be doing a structured academic controversy (basically a mini-debate) on Friday. There are some readings and a prep sheet required. If you would like to get a start on the readings, click the link below. This will very much lighten your load on Thursday evening.

The Red Scare and the Palmer Raids

Today we also introduced our first semester integrated research project. The assignment sheet and language lens definitions are below. By Friday you need to have chosen your language lens and topic which we will check off in class. If you have questions about the assignment, please come talk to or email Mrs. Santos or Mrs. Cossano. I have included a topic list if you need some ideas. This is very brief and you should by no means feel limited by this list. Choose a topic that interests you from the time period.

First semester research project assignment sheet

Language lens definitions

Brief topic list

Upcoming Dates:
12/6: Palmer Raids SAC
12/6: Research project topic choice due

12/2/19

Today we discussed the causes of WWI and U.S. motivations for involvement.

WWI class notes (stop when you get to the jigsaw)