Hi students. Some of our Skyline Juniors have created an anonymous survey to collect student voices on the school closure. They have launched this statewide and plan to submit it to OSPI (the office of the state superintendent). They are using this to document what the closure is like and get student voices heard in upcoming plans.
This is incredibly fantastic and I hope you will take a few minutes to participate. They need to hear from you!
Article about the survey in the Seattle times
Survey link
Please also remember to answer the live lecture survey I emailed. If I do not hear from at least 2/3 of the class I will not do it. It has to be something I feel will be liked and accessible to most of the class or I will continue with video lectures.
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
5/29/20
Today you will participate in a small group discussion via Zoom. You should have received an email from Mrs. Santos yesterday afternoon with your group's invite (unless a group member is coordinating a separate time).
5/28/20
Today you need to read the article below on the My Lai Massacre. As you read, consider the questions below. You will be participating in a discussion on this event tomorrow so be prepared with these questions.
My Lai Reading
My Lai Reading
- What is something that stood out to you in the reading?
- Why did My Lai happen?
- What does the story of My Lai tell us about the nature of the Vietnam War? (Think tactical, logistical, psychological)
- How do you think this will affect the war effort/support for the war in Vietnam?
- How will this affect public perception of the war at home?
- What do you think will be the lasting effect on the soldiers involved?
- Who is responsible for what happened?
To help with your thoughts on the last question, watch this short 3 minute video that interviews survivors and soldiers from Charlie Company. It is just a short overview as the full episode is no longer available. If you can find the full episode I highly recommend it.
My Lai video
Below is the sign-up sheet for Friday's required small group discussion. You need to sign up for a group no later than today at 2:00 pm. There are instructions in the sign-up if the times don't work for you or your group would like to coordinate something different.
My Lai Discussion Sign-up
Below is the sign-up sheet for Friday's required small group discussion. You need to sign up for a group no later than today at 2:00 pm. There are instructions in the sign-up if the times don't work for you or your group would like to coordinate something different.
My Lai Discussion Sign-up
5/27/20
Today you will work on The Things They Carried with Mrs. Cossano.
Below is the sign-up sheet for Friday's required small group discussion. You need to sign up for a group no later than Thursday at 2:00 pm. There are instructions in the sign-up if the times don't work for you or your group would like to coordinate something different.
My Lai Discussion Sign-up
Below is the sign-up sheet for Friday's required small group discussion. You need to sign up for a group no later than Thursday at 2:00 pm. There are instructions in the sign-up if the times don't work for you or your group would like to coordinate something different.
My Lai Discussion Sign-up
5/26/20
Today you will work on The Things They Carried with Mrs. Cossano.
Below is the sign-up sheet for Friday's required small group discussion. You need to sign up for a group no later than Thursday at 2:00 pm. There are instructions in the sign-up if the times don't work for you or your group would like to coordinate something different.
My Lai Discussion Sign-up
Below is the sign-up sheet for Friday's required small group discussion. You need to sign up for a group no later than Thursday at 2:00 pm. There are instructions in the sign-up if the times don't work for you or your group would like to coordinate something different.
My Lai Discussion Sign-up
Monday, May 18, 2020
5/21/20
Today you should be reading ch. 1 of The Things They Carried for Cossano.
Optional Zoom meeting today at 1:00 pm. Come ready to discuss your thoughts on the questions below: (And bring any questions you have so far!)
Optional Zoom meeting today at 1:00 pm. Come ready to discuss your thoughts on the questions below: (And bring any questions you have so far!)
- What really pulled us in to Vietnam? Why did we think it was a good idea? Were we justified in getting involved?
- Do you understand what Communism is?
- What stood out to you about what this war is like so far?
- What U.S. actions surprised you?
- What does the government secrecy (which we will hear more about next week) tell us about the motives for the war?
- How do you feel about the draft? Should people be forced to fight in a foreign war that they do not support?
5/19/20
Today's video lecture covers the strategies use in Vietnam and the conditions faced by American soldiers. This will be important context for the rest of the unit as well as The Things they Carried which you will begin tomorrow.
Vietnam Strategies and Conditions video lecture (Based on survey responses, only about 2/3 of the class responded and of those about 1/3 said they would not like a live lecture. This equated to less than half the class saying yes. So for this week I stayed with a recorded lecture since we also have an optional Zoom discussion on Thursday. However, next week we have a topic that works particularly well for a live discussion so we will try for next week).
Vietnam Strategies and Conditions PPT
Many of you have seen the picture of the little girl running from Napalm before. It is an iconic picture that many students show interest in, wondering why she is running away with no clothes. If you are interested in her tragic story, below is an article with an interview with her from many years later as she tells her story. Normally you would read this with Mrs. Cossano. This year, its is supplemental (optional) if you are interested.
Napalm Girl Photo Story
Vietnam Strategies and Conditions video lecture (Based on survey responses, only about 2/3 of the class responded and of those about 1/3 said they would not like a live lecture. This equated to less than half the class saying yes. So for this week I stayed with a recorded lecture since we also have an optional Zoom discussion on Thursday. However, next week we have a topic that works particularly well for a live discussion so we will try for next week).
Vietnam Strategies and Conditions PPT
Many of you have seen the picture of the little girl running from Napalm before. It is an iconic picture that many students show interest in, wondering why she is running away with no clothes. If you are interested in her tragic story, below is an article with an interview with her from many years later as she tells her story. Normally you would read this with Mrs. Cossano. This year, its is supplemental (optional) if you are interested.
Napalm Girl Photo Story
5/18/20
Today we will look at Americanization. This is the process in which America took over most of the fighting in Vietnam. You will need to take notes on the lecture/PPT below. No assignments to turn in. This will serve as good context for The Things They Carried as well. It will also aid in discussion later this week and remember there will be Vietnam Assessment. I also clarify the Hawk/Dove arguments at the beginning of this video.
**Reminder that you are welcome to print out the PowerPoint and just add clarifying notes as you listen to the video lectures. If you have the time, writing notes does get it into your mind better but I know time is an issue for some of you. Use the red items to help you know what to write down as well.
Americanization video lecture
Americanization PPT
Tomorrow's video lecture is a little longer (still should be within the 50 minutes) while today's is shorter than normal. Keep this in mind as you manage your time this week.
There will be an optional Zoom meeting on Thursday to discuss what we've learned so far and any questions you may have (see Thursday's agenda).
**Reminder that you are welcome to print out the PowerPoint and just add clarifying notes as you listen to the video lectures. If you have the time, writing notes does get it into your mind better but I know time is an issue for some of you. Use the red items to help you know what to write down as well.
Americanization video lecture
Americanization PPT
Tomorrow's video lecture is a little longer (still should be within the 50 minutes) while today's is shorter than normal. Keep this in mind as you manage your time this week.
There will be an optional Zoom meeting on Thursday to discuss what we've learned so far and any questions you may have (see Thursday's agenda).
Monday, May 11, 2020
5/15/20
Today you will look at the arguments for and against the Vietnam War. Using the document below, you will discover and organize the arguments for each side.
Context: Hawks were those who were very pro-war. They saw a great need to go and win the fight against Communism in Vietnam. Doves were very anti-war. They thought America should stay out of it.
On page two of the document linked below are several quotes from each side. Label each one with an H or a D to indicate which side that argument is for. Then for each quote, summarize the argument on the appropriate side of the T-chart. Example: Quote 1 would be labeled H. In the T-chart under Hawks, you might say "vital to national security". By the end, you will have a list of reasons under each side of the chart.
**If you get stuck or are having trouble summarizing the arguments, look at chapter 50 section 3 of your textbook under "Johnson's advisers debate increased involvement".
Submit to Hawks/Doves Activity on Tii when finished by 10 pm. If your formatting gets thrown off on the quotes, no worries.
Hawks v. Doves Activity **The formatting of the quotes tends to get thrown off when you download it or open in Google docs so just know that you might have to move them around a bit to see them all.
Context: Hawks were those who were very pro-war. They saw a great need to go and win the fight against Communism in Vietnam. Doves were very anti-war. They thought America should stay out of it.
On page two of the document linked below are several quotes from each side. Label each one with an H or a D to indicate which side that argument is for. Then for each quote, summarize the argument on the appropriate side of the T-chart. Example: Quote 1 would be labeled H. In the T-chart under Hawks, you might say "vital to national security". By the end, you will have a list of reasons under each side of the chart.
**If you get stuck or are having trouble summarizing the arguments, look at chapter 50 section 3 of your textbook under "Johnson's advisers debate increased involvement".
Submit to Hawks/Doves Activity on Tii when finished by 10 pm. If your formatting gets thrown off on the quotes, no worries.
Hawks v. Doves Activity **The formatting of the quotes tends to get thrown off when you download it or open in Google docs so just know that you might have to move them around a bit to see them all.
5/14/20
Today you will be getting some background information on the Vietnam War by learning about the First Indochina War. You will also need to get definitions on some key terms and people. This will be background information for our Vietnam Unit and context for The Things They Carried.
You have the full 50 minutes for this today so feel free to take your time and make sure you have good notes.
Vietnam Intro Video Lecture
Vietnam Intro PPT
You have the full 50 minutes for this today so feel free to take your time and make sure you have good notes.
Vietnam Intro Video Lecture
Vietnam Intro PPT
5/13/20
Today you will complete your assessment on the non-African America civil rights movements of the 1960's. You may look at Chicanos, Native Americans, LGBTQ, or Women.
As the assessment for our non-African American civil rights movement unit, you are going to write a thesis driven paragraph, using at least two quotes from any of the readings, PowerPoints, or assignments from this week. The movements we have studied are: Chicano, American Indian Movement, gay rights (Stonewall Riots and Harvey Milk), and feminism. You have the full 50 minutes for the block to work, and you should submit by 10pm tonight to Non-African American Civil Rights Assessment.
Prompt: compare and contrast two of the movements with their goals and progress with achieving these goals. In plain terms, we want you to look at a movement, highlight their goals and if they achieved their goals, and compare/contrast them (similarities and differences) to another movement. You could look at feminism and American Indian Movement, or Chicano and feminism, or feminism and gay rights.
5/11/20
Today you will work on learning about the 1960s/70s feminist movement with Mrs. Cossano.
There will not be a live Zoom meeting this week since we are transitioning to a new unit. However, next week there will be another small group Zoom discussion.
This week we want you to please remember to work at your own pace. Everything for the whole week is posted Monday mornings to allow for this. You can work ahead if you would like. You can also email Santos or Cossano if you need more time on something.
Please let us know if anything we give you is taking significantly longer than expected. If we give you 50 minutes of work and it take you 90, we would like to know. If I give you 25 minutes of work and it's taking you 45, let me know. We are trying to be mindful and adjust when needed but we can't do that without communication from you.
Thank you for all your hard work! I miss you all!
There will not be a live Zoom meeting this week since we are transitioning to a new unit. However, next week there will be another small group Zoom discussion.
This week we want you to please remember to work at your own pace. Everything for the whole week is posted Monday mornings to allow for this. You can work ahead if you would like. You can also email Santos or Cossano if you need more time on something.
Please let us know if anything we give you is taking significantly longer than expected. If we give you 50 minutes of work and it take you 90, we would like to know. If I give you 25 minutes of work and it's taking you 45, let me know. We are trying to be mindful and adjust when needed but we can't do that without communication from you.
Thank you for all your hard work! I miss you all!
Monday, May 4, 2020
5/8/20
Today you should be participating in your small group discussion via Zoom. See the sign-up below if you need to double check your time and group. You should have received an email Thursday evening with the invite to your Zoom meeting. If you did not get it, email Mrs. Santos.
Civil Rights discussion sign up
You should discuss why you think these movements were successful or not and give evidence from the week’s
readings (quotes) that you think best represent each movement. From there the group can take the discussion
where they would like.
readings (quotes) that you think best represent each movement. From there the group can take the discussion
where they would like.
Requirements:
- Must speak 3-5 times
- Must ask one question
- Must use 2 quotes
Civil Rights discussion sign up
5/7/20
Today you have 50 minutes to work on the Stonewall Riots assignment on Mrs. Cossano's website.
Don't forget to sign up for tomorrow's small group discussion by 3 pm!
Don't forget to sign up for tomorrow's small group discussion by 3 pm!
5/6/20
Today students should read the document linked below and answer the questions. Inspired by the African American civil rights movement, other minorities worked to increase their rights as well. Yesterday you learned about the fight for Chicano rights, especially among farm workers. Today you will read about the push for Native Americans known as the American Indian Movement as well as attempts to gain land. Submit to Tii by 10pm when finished.
AIM reading
This should not take the full 50 minutes. When you are finished, you need to sign up for a small group discussion time for Friday. You can see requirements for the discussion on Friday's agenda. This will be graded similar to a student graded discussion except that Santos/Cossano will be doing the grading. Think Socratic style but low pressure.
For today, click on the Google Doc link below to sign up for a group. You can choose by group members or by a time that works for you. Any group is welcome to change their meeting time, as long as the entire group agrees. Just email Mrs. Santos. This needs to be done no later than Thursday by 3pm or you will be assigned a group. Santos will send out a Zoom invite to each group for their discussion time. If you are unable to make any of the times work or have technology issues, please email Mrs. Santos or Mrs. Cossano.
Do not change times in the sign-up without prior approval from Santos.
Friday Civil Rights Discussion Sign-Up
AIM reading
This should not take the full 50 minutes. When you are finished, you need to sign up for a small group discussion time for Friday. You can see requirements for the discussion on Friday's agenda. This will be graded similar to a student graded discussion except that Santos/Cossano will be doing the grading. Think Socratic style but low pressure.
For today, click on the Google Doc link below to sign up for a group. You can choose by group members or by a time that works for you. Any group is welcome to change their meeting time, as long as the entire group agrees. Just email Mrs. Santos. This needs to be done no later than Thursday by 3pm or you will be assigned a group. Santos will send out a Zoom invite to each group for their discussion time. If you are unable to make any of the times work or have technology issues, please email Mrs. Santos or Mrs. Cossano.
Do not change times in the sign-up without prior approval from Santos.
Friday Civil Rights Discussion Sign-Up
5/5/20
Today you will have 50 minutes to work on the Chicano rights activity on Mrs. Cossano's website.
5/4/20
Today you have 50 minutes to complete your African American Civil Rights Movement assessment. Instructions can by found on Mrs. Cossano's website. Upload to the assessment assignment on Turnitin. It will be titled as above, African American Civil Rights Movement assessment.
Be sure to read instructions carefully. Be thorough, use specific evidence, and remember you can use more than one person/event.
Be sure to read instructions carefully. Be thorough, use specific evidence, and remember you can use more than one person/event.
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