3/29/19

Today we turned in our Junior Project. We then debriefed the film and discussed JFK's foreign policy as well as his assassination and its impact on society.

JFK class notes

3/28/19

Today we finished watching Thirteen Days.

Remember that your final draft of your Junior Project is due tomorrow. Don't forget to upload to Turnitin.com or it will not be graded.

3/27/19

Today we continued watching Thirteen Days.

3/26/19

Today we began watching Thirteen Days to deepen our understanding of the Cold War tensions during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Remember to turn in your Junior Project this week, no later than Friday. Check the gradebook for any missing process steps. These will be turned to zeroes on Friday.

3/25/19

Today we discussed the election of 1960 and introduced JFK's foreign policy.

JFK Intro

If absent, watch the video in the ppt of the JFK inaugural address and answer questions 2-4 on the question sheet.
JKF's Inaugural Address
Question sheet


Junior Project: Students should be using the peer feedback of their rough draft to refine their analysis, adjusting intro and conclusion, and making sure they have sufficient evidence. Break up paragraphs that are a page or more. Schedule a conference with Mrs. Santos or Mrs. Cossano if you have questions. 

Upcoming Dates:

3/25-3/29: Final draft on Tii and hard copy to Mrs. Santos no later then 3/29.

3/22/19

Today we discussed groups that are non-conformist by circumstance and tried to come up with examples of non-conformists in our own society.

Nonconformity class notes

Due Monday 3/25: Read JKF's Inaugural Address and answer question #1 on the Question sheet. We will answer the rest of the questions as part of class on Monday.

Junior Project: Students should be using the peer feedback of their rough draft to refine their analysis, adjusting intro and conclusion, and making sure they have sufficient evidence. Break up paragraphs that are a page or more. Schedule a conference with Mrs. Santos or Mrs. Cossano if you have questions. 

Upcoming Dates:

3/25-3/29: Final draft on Tii and hard copy to Mrs. Santos no later then 3/29.

3/21/19

Today we discussed those who were non-conformists by choice in the 1950s.

Nonconformity class notes

Nonconformity graphic organizer

Junior Project: Students should be using the peer feedback of their rough draft to refine their analysis, adjusting intro and conclusion, and making sure they have sufficient evidence. Break up paragraphs that are a page or more. Schedule a conference with Mrs. Santos or Mrs. Cossano if you have questions. 

Upcoming Dates:

3/25-3/29: Final draft on Tii and hard copy to Mrs. Santos no later then 3/29.

3/20/19

Today we finished our discussion of social conformity in the 1950s by looking at social conformity through television and the influence of media on social conformity both in the 1950s and today.

Social Conformity class notes

Junior Project: Students should be using the peer feedback of their rough draft to refine their analysis, adjusting intro and conclusion, and making sure they have sufficient evidence. Break up paragraphs that are a page or more. Schedule a conference with Mrs. Santos or Mrs. Cossano if you have questions. 

Upcoming Dates:

3/25-3/29: Final draft on Tii and hard copy to Mrs. Santos no later then 3/29.

3/19/19

Today we discussed Social Conformity by looking at 1950s gender roles and the rise of Suburbia. We saw examples and discussed examples of social conformity in today's society.

(See Wednesday 3/20 for notes)

Junior Project: Students received feedback on their 4-level outlines from me and Mrs. Cossano today. Use this feedback to develop your rough draft. Refine your analysis, paraphrase your evidence, add and intro and conclusion. DON'T FORGET to turn in your OPCVL!!

OPCVL guide

OPCVL ppt

Upcoming Dates:

3/19 at 10:00 pm on Tii, 3/20 in class: Rough Draft Due

3/18/19

Today we had our 1950s Block Party to get an overview of 1950s culture. If absent, you will need to fill in the note sheet using the textbook.

Block Party Note sheet


Junior Project: Students received feedback on their 4-level outlines from me and Mrs. Cossano today. Use this feedback to develop your rough draft. Refine your analysis, paraphrase your evidence, add and intro and conclusion. DON'T FORGET to turn in your OPCVL!!

OPCVL guide

OPCVL ppt

Upcoming Dates:

3/13-1/16: OCPVL Analysis  (source evaluation) for all sources not from the library (anything found through a google search as opposed to databases). This can be turned in any time this week up through Saturday. Keep it simple. Don't overdo it. Just show us why it is a valid source.

3/19 at 10:00 pm on Tii, 3/20 in class: Rough Draft Due

3/15/19

Today we got an overview of 1950s culture. We looked at I Love Lucy and what is tells us about 1950s society.

1950s class notes

On Monday we will have our 1950s Block Party. Students were assigned one section of Chapter 41 to become familiar with. The terms on the worksheet are there for guidance but not required. You should be able to get the big idea of your section across in a one-on-one conversation as if you were at a 1950s neighborhood party.

If absent, choose a letter between E and L in the worksheet below and take some notes on that section of the chapter. You can also get 2 points extra credit for bringing a 1950s related food, and 3 points for dressing up in 1950s garb (Think Pleasantville).

Block Party Note sheet


Junior Project: Students should be using their outline feedback to edit their outline. Work towards improving your Body Thesis Statements and adding analysis to your evidence.

OPCVL guide

OPCVL ppt

Upcoming Dates:

3/13-1/16: OCPVL Analysis  (source evaluation) for all sources not from the library (anything found through a google search as opposed to databases). This can be turned in any time this week up through Saturday. Keep it simple. Don't overdo it. Just show us why it is a valid source.

3/15: 4-Level Outline Due

3/14/19

Today students had a work day in the library for their Junior Project.

OPCVL guide

OPCVL ppt

Junior Project: Students should be using their outline feedback to edit their outline. Work towards improving your Body Thesis Statements and adding analysis to your evidence.

Upcoming Dates:

3/13-1/16: OCPVL Analysis  (source evaluation) for all sources not from the library (anything found through a google search as opposed to databases). This can be turned in any time this week up through Saturday. Keep it simple. Don't overdo it. Just show us why it is a valid source.

3/15: 4-Level Outline Due

3/13/19

Today students worked on creating their McCarthy era propaganda, advertisements, or political cartoons. Instructions are at the end of yesterday's powerpoint.

Junior Project: Students should be using their outline feedback to begin editing their outline. Work towards improving your Body Thesis Statements and adding analysis to your evidence.

Upcoming Dates:

3/13-1/16: OCPVL Analysis  (source evaluation) for all sources not from the library (anything found through a google search as opposed to databases). This can be turned in any time this week up through Saturday.

3/15: 4-Level Outline Due

3/12/19

Today students gave peer feedback on their outlines. If absent or unprepared you will need to get a peer edit outside of class.

We also began our discussion of the 1950s by looking at McCarthyism and the Red Scare. Tomorrow we will work on creating McCarthy era propaganda.

McCarthyism class notes

Junior Project: Students should be using their outline feedback to begin editing their outline. Work towards improving your Body Thesis Statements and adding analysis to your evidence.

Upcoming Dates:

3/13-1/16: OCPVL Analysis  (source evaluation) for all sources not from the library (anything found through a google search as opposed to databases). This can be turned in any time this week up through Saturday.

3/15: 4-Level Outline Due

3/11/19

Today students viewed the documentary The Forgotten War to hear first hand accounts of the Korean War.

Junior Project: Tonight students should be finalizing their outlines.

Upcoming Dates:
3/12: 3-Level Outline Due

3/13: OCPVL Analysis  (source evaluation) for all sources not from the library (anything found through a google search as opposed to databases)

3/15: 4-Level Outline Due

3/8/19

Today we discussed the Korean War. We also turned in our full set of notecards for the junior project.

Korean War class Notes

Junior Project: This weekend  students should be working on organizing their research. Try to put your evidence into categories and see what sections you may want to create. Start forming your outline based on these categories. We will have work time Monday for the outline. As you organize, you should also be refining your thesis statement based on where your research led you.

Upcoming Dates:
3/12: 3-Level Outline Due

3/13: OCPVL Analysis  (source evaluation) for all sources not from the library (anything found through a google search as opposed to databases)

3/15: 4-Level Outline Due

3/7/19

Today students had a research day for their Junior Project.

Junior Project: Students should be working to finalize their research. Make sure you are looking beyond your topic. Find specific information that relates to your thesis. This includes looking at things outside typing your topic into the search bar. 

Upcoming Dates:
3/8: All source and note cards due.

3/12: 3-Level Outline Due

3/13: OCPVL Analysis  (source evaluation) for all sources not from the library (anything found through a google search as opposed to databases)

3/15: 4-Level Outline Due

3/6/19

Today group's presented their visuals on an early Cold War event or policy. If absent, see Mrs. Santos to look through the visuals. You can also get the notes from a friend.


Junior Project: Students should be working to finalize their research. Make sure you are looking beyond your topic. Find specific information that relates to your thesis. This includes looking at things outside typing your topic into the search bar. We will have a research day tomorrow as well as a library day in between each outline.

Upcoming Dates:
3/8: All source and note cards due.
3/12: 3-Level Outline Due
3/13: OCPVL Analysis  (source evaluation) for all sources not from the library (anything found through a google search as opposed to databases)
3/15: 4-Level Outline Due

3/5/19

Today we discussed the beginnings of the Cold War. Students worked with their table groups to create a visual explaining a major early Cold War event or policy.

Cold War class notes

Remember, if you get below an 80% on the multiple choice section of yesterday's test (meaning you are not in the B range) you can schedule with Mrs. Santos to do test corrections.


If absent on Friday, there will be a make-up SAC on Wednesday January 6th at 9:30 in room 2416.

Junior Project: Today students turned in the first half of their research notecards. Tonight students should be continuing their research and working to refine their thesis based on their research. Try to stay away from words like impacted, changed, or affected. Be as specific as you can with your how and so what in order to help the research process.

Due 3/8: All source and note cards due.

3/4/19

Today students took their WWII Exam. If absent, please schedule a time to make up the test with Mrs. Santos. We also turned in the following:

• Minorities in WWII research
• Bataan Death March reading
• A-bomb perspectives readings

If absent on Friday, there will be a make-up SAC on Wednesday January 6th at 9:30 in room 2416.

Junior Project: Today students turned in the first half of their research notecards. Tonight students should be continuing their research and working to refine their thesis based on their research. Try to stay away from words like impacted, changed, or affected. Be as specific as you can with your how and so what in order to help the research process.

Due 3/8: All source and note cards due.

3/1/19

Today students participated in a Structured Academic Controversy on the atomic bomb. We then discussed what we thought the dominant motivations were behind the decision to drop the bomb.

If absent, there will be a make-up SAC on Wednesday January 6th at 9:30 in room 2416.

Our WWII Exam will be on Monday March 4th.

WWII Study Guide


Junior Project: Tonight students should be continuing their research and working to refine their thesis based on their research. Try to stay away from words like impacted, changed, or affected. Be as specific as you can with your how and so what in order to help the research process.

Due 3/4: Four of your 8 sources and 20 note cards.
Due 3/8: All source and note cards due.

2/28/19

Today students had a library day to continue researching their Junior Project.

Our WWII Exam will be on Monday March 4th.

WWII Study Guide


Junior Project: Tonight students should be continuing their research and working to refine their thesis based on their research. Try to stay away from words like impacted, changed, or affected. Be as specific as you can with your how and so what in order to help the research process.

Due 3/4: Four of your 8 sources and 20 note cards.
Due 3/8: All source and note cards due.

2/27/19

Today we discussed WWII in 1945 (Yalta, Potsdam, and the end of the war).

Yalta and 45 notes

Due Friday: Critically read BOTH Atomic Bomb articles and be ready to argue both sides of the argument on Friday for our Structured Academic Controversy.

Atomic bomb was justified

Atomic bomb was NOT justified

Our WWII Exam will be on Monday March 4th.

WWII Study Guide


Junior Project: Tonight students should be continuing their research and working to develop an initial thesis. Try to stay away from words like impacted, changed, or affected. Be as specific as you can with your how and so what in order to help the research process.

Due Today: Signed acknowledgment sheet by student/parent
Due 2/28: Initial research question and working thesis.

2/26/19

Today we discussed WWII in the Pacific and the Island Hopping Campaign. Students discussed the Bataan Death March and the Japanese war mentality.

War in the Pacific notes

Junior Project: Tonight students should be continuing their research and working to develop an initial thesis. Try to stay away from words like impacted, changed, or affected. Be as specific as you can with your how and so what in order to help the research process.

Due 2/27: Signed acknowledgment sheet by student/parent
2/27-28: Initial research question and working thesis.

2/25/19

Today students had their first library day to do research for their Junior Project.

**Snow Days: Please remember to turn in your Japanese Internment Found Poem no later than Tuesday or it will be marked late.

Junior Project: Tonight students should be continuing their research and working to develop an initial thesis. Try to stay away from words like impacted, changed, or affected. Be as specific as you can with your how and so what in order to help the research process.

Due 2/27: Signed acknowledgment sheet by student/parent
2/27-28: Initial research question and working thesis.

2/15/19

Today we introduced the Junior Project and chose topics. Below you will find the list of available topics. You must choose something that has not been picked by someone else. Please email Mrs. Santos or Mrs. Cossano if you have questions about the topics, would like to do something not on the list, or would like to claim a topic. We will have our first library day on Monday 2/25.

Junior Project Topics

Junior Project Requirements and Pacing Calendar

Japanese Internment Found Poems were also due today but will be accepted on the 25th as the final due date.

Upcoming Dates
2/25: Critically read The Bataan Death March (Previously due 2/11)

2/8/19

Today we discussed America's involvement in the European Theater of WWII. Class notes are below.

European Theatre WWII

Upcoming Dates:
2/11: Japanese Internment Found Poem
2/11: Critically read The Bataan Death March

2/7/19

Today students studied what life was like for minorities during WWII with their table groups. The question sheet is below. If absent, make sure you can answer all of the questions and take a look at the slide where we discussed the synthesizing questions at the bottom of the sheet.

Minorities jigsaw

Class discussion

Remember that your Found Poem is due on Monday!

2/6/19

Today students explored the Densho.org website to gather more phrases for their found poem. Instructions  can be found at the end of the WWII timeline slides.

WWII Timeline Notes

Upcoming Dates:
Tue 2/8: Semester feedback form
Monday 2/11: Japanese Internment Found Poem

2/1/19

Today we watched the documentary Rabbit in the Moon about life in Japanese Internment camps. Students took notes to gather quotes/phrases/words to include in their Japanese Internment Memorial found poems. These will be added to information gathered from our website exploration on Monday.

If absent, you may look at quotes from another student on Monday to see if there is something you want to include in addition to your own research.

Upcoming Dates:
Tue 2/5: Semester feedback form
Friday 2/8: Japanese Internment Found Poem (we will discuss this more in depth tomorrow)

1/31/19

Today we debriefed the WWII timeline and looked at how the U.S. reacted to the events leading up to WWII. We also looked at how the U.S. entered the ward and Executive Order 9066. Students should have turned in their timelines.

WWII Timeline Notes

Upcoming Dates:
Tue 2/5: Semester feedback form
Friday 2/8: Japanese Internment Found Poem (we will discuss this more in depth tomorrow)

1/30/19

Today students completed their WWII timeline.

Upcoming Dates:
Thur 1/31: WWII Timeline
Tue 2/5: Semester feedback form

1/29/19

Today we introduced WWII and started our WWII timelines. This will be due Thursday after we add stuff to it in class. Students will need to be finished with the initial portion by the end of class on Wednesday.

WWII Intro

WWII Timeline assignment

Upcoming Dates:
Thur 1/31: WWII Timeline
Tue 2/5: Semester feedback form

1/23-1/25

Finals

1/22/19

Today we played a Jeopardy review game for finals. You can find the review game below. Since it has macros built in you will need to download the file and enable content. Remember that this does not cover everything. Your study guide is still your best resource.

Finals Jeopardy review

1/17-18/19

Thursday and Friday we reviewed for finals using a study guide Bracket game and by writing jeopardy questions.

1/16/19

Today we took our open note Great Depression Quiz and turned in our homework packets. Please arrange to take it with Mrs. Santos if absent.

Upcoming Dates:

1/18: Final due date for ALL late work for semester 1.
1/23: Final due date for Extra Credit project

Study Guide for Finals

1/15/19

Today we discussed the lasting effects of the Great Depression.

Impact of Great Depression notes


Upcoming Dates:

1/16: Great Depression Homework Packet due. Open note quiz in class.
1/18: Final due date for ALL late work for semester 1.
1/23: Final due date for Extra Credit project

Study Guide for Finals

1/14/19

Today we discussed Escapism and then used our last 30 minutes to engage in escapism ourselves. Students had time to choose from a list of activities to do to take their minds off whatever is stressing them out in life right now and then reflect on the experience.

If absent, engage in 30 minutes of coloring/drawing, reading a book of choice, doing a puzzle, or watching a humorous movie (Disney is recommended). Before starting, write down a quick list of what is causing you stress/worry. After the 30 minutes, reflect on how you feel about your stresses after escaping.

Upcoming Dates:

1/18: Final due date for ALL late work for semester 1.
1/23: Final due date for Extra Credit project

Study Guide for Finals

1/11/19

Today we discussed minorities during the Great Depression and watched a documentary on the Scottsboro trials.

Scottsboro class intro

If absent, use the two links below to answer the viewing questions to the best of your ability. As long as you get a good understanding of what happened you will be fine.

https://www.sigtheatre.org/scottsboro/a-miscarriage-of-justice/ 

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/scottsboro-ruby-bates-and-victoria-price/

Upcoming Dates:

1/18: Final due date for ALL late work for semester 1.
1/23: Final due date for Extra Credit project

Study Guide for Finals

1/10/19

Today we debriefed FDR's alphabet soup agencies and discussed the effects of the New Deal.

New Deal Notes

Upcoming Dates:
1/11: Notes on Chapter 33 Sections 4-6 and/or Alphabet soup chart
1/18: Final due date for ALL late work for semester 1.
1/23: Final due date for Extra Credit project

1/9/19

Today students worked on finding information about the New Deal agencies created by FDR, otherwise known as the Alphabet Soup Agencies. Chart and instructions are below. Assignment is due Friday.

Alphabet Soup Agencies instructions

Alphabet Soup Chart

Upcoming Dates:
1/10: Notes on Chapter 33 Sections 4-6 (may also be turned in Friday IF alphabet soup chart is turned in Thursday)
1/18: Final due date for ALL late work for semester 1.
1/23: Final due date for Extra Credit project

1/8/2019

Today we discussed Hoover's actions during The Great Depression and the first few days of FDR's presidency. If absent, make sure you get your Hoover/FDR analysis homework stamped.

Hoover/FDR class notes

Upcoming Dates:
1/9: Essay revisions (will also accept on Thursday)
1/9: Notes on Chapter 33 Sections 1-3
1/10: Notes on Chapter 33 Sections 4-6

1/7/19

Today students read FDR's inaugural address and compared his philosophy to Hoover's as seen in his "Rugged Individualism" speech. If absent, use the chart in the link below to fill out details of Hoover's and FDR's philosophies and then answer the questions that follow.

FDR v. Hoover

Upcoming Dates:
1/9: Essay revisions
1/9: Notes on Chapter 33 Sections 1-3
1/10: Notes on Chapter 33 Sections 4-6

1/4/19

Today students did a photo analysis of the Great Depression. Instructions are located at the topic of each pictures. Answer the questions for each picture on a separate sheet of paper if absent.

Great Depression Photo Analysis

Due Monday:
Critically read the Herbert Hoover speech "Rugged Individualism" found in the link below. JUST the Hoover speech is due Monday. The rest will be done in class on Monday.

FDR v. Hoover

1/3/19

Today we finished our discussion of the Causes of the Great Depression. We also introduced The Dust Bowl in preparation for our photo analysis tomorrow.

Causes of the Great Depression class notes

***Below are instructions if you would like to do a revisions to earn back points on your Fall Paper. These will be due no later than January 9. You will NOT be rewriting the whole essay so please read directions carefully and ask Mrs. Santos if you have any questions.

Essay Revision Instructions

Don't forget that the instructions for the 1st semester extra credit project are in the sidebar. If looking on your phone you will need to click View Full Site at the bottom to see the sidebar.

1/2/19

Today we looked at the causes of the Great Depression. Students looked at one cause and shared their information in groups. We then looked into more detail as a class.

Great Depression Class notes Note that we only got through Credit Buying and the America Dream today. Slides after that are subject to change.

Great Depression Causes reading (not required, but helpful if you want to see all the group information together)

***Below are instructions if you would like to do a revisions to earn back points on your Fall Paper. These will be due no later than January 9. You will NOT be rewriting the whole essay so please read directions carefully and ask Mrs. Santos if you have any questions.

Essay Revision Instructions

Don't forget that the instructions for the 1st semester extra credit project are in the sidebar. If looking on your phone you will need to click View Full Site at the bottom to see the sidebar.

12/19/18

Today students had a work day for their Great Gatsby essays. They also received their SS Fall paper back.

Below are instructions if you would like to do a revisions to earn back points on your Fall Paper. These will be due no later than January 9. You will NOT be rewriting the whole essay so please read directions carefully and ask Mrs. Santos if you have any questions.

Essay Revision Instructions

12/18/18

Today we watched a documentary to gain context on The Great Depression.

12/17/18

Today students participated in a stock market simulation to get a sense of the 1929 stock market crash.

Please remember to turn in 1920s homework packets no later than Tuesday to Mrs. Santos.

• Palmer Raids reading
• Hell and the High School
• KKK Propaganda
• Margaret Sanger questions

12/14/18

Today students took their 1920s quiz and participated in a Speakeasy to show their knowledge of 1920s culture and history. If absent, please arrange to make-up both with Mrs. Santos

12/13/18

So glad to see ourlovely students after our crazy Wednesday. Today students had time to prepare for our speakeasy and week on the Gatsby paper. We look forward to seeing their hard when on Friday.

Upcoming Dates:

Friday Dec 14: 1920s Quiz and Speakeasy (1920s Study Guide) Study Guide has been updated so please use this link!!

12/12/18

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

1920s Leisure notes

Upcoming Dates:

Friday Dec 14: 1920s Quiz and Speakeasy (1920s Study Guide) Study Guide has been updated so please use this link!!

12/11/18

Today we discussed 1920s economics. We also looked at Prohibition and the rise of organized crime. Students then had time to work on their Speakeasy research, Gatsby Eulogy, and Gatsby paper.

1920s Economics and Prohibition class notes

Speakeasy Instructions

Speakeasy character list and slang sheet

Upcoming Dates:

Friday Dec 14: 1920s Quiz and Speakeasy (1920s Study Guide) Study Guide has been updated so please use this link!!

12/10/18

Today students spent the block working with Mrs. Cossano on color archetypes in Gatsby. We also introduced our Speakeasy Project which will happen on Friday. Students should have told their character choice to Mrs. Cossano today in class (Mrs. Santos was gone today).

Speakeasy Instructions

Speakeasy character list and slang sheet

Upcoming Dates:

Friday Dec 14: 1920s Quiz and Speakeasy (1920s Study Guide)

12/7/18

Today we viewed our 1920s women projects and gave comments. We then handed in our research and creative projects.

We also debriefed the changing culture for women and then spent time reading Margaret Sanger's ideas on Morality and Birth Control.

1920s Women class notes

Due Monday: Students should read Morality and Birth Control. Answer the questions at the end of the powerpoint, giving evidence from the reading for each one.

12/6/18

Today we had a work day for our Modern Women Research Project.

Due Friday Dec 7th: Modern Women Research project (ignore due date on document)

12/5/18

Today we had a work day for our Modern Women Research Project.

Due Friday Dec 7th: Modern Women Research project (ignore due date on document)

12/4/18

Today we discussed the Harlem Renaissance and looked at the changing mindset of the African American community in the 1920s by analyzing literature from our Harlem Renaissance writers.

Harlem Renaissance class notes

If absent, choose one of the Harlem Renaissance readings and answer the following questions:
     *What is the theme or message of the piece?
     *How are they sharing this message?
     *Why might this have been popular with the community in the 1920s?

Due Friday Dec 7th: Modern Women Research project (ignore due date on document)

12/3/18

Today we discussed 1920s politics and the rise of Christian Fundamentalism. Students discussed why those who are opposed to societal changes so often put things in terms of "moral and immoral".

Politics and Fundamentalism class notes

Due Tomorrow: America is for Americans critical read (pay special attention to questions at the top)

11/30/18

Today we participated in our Structured Academic Controversy on the Palmer Raids and discussed why it escalated to such an alarming conflict.

Due Monday: Critically read Hell and the High Schools, focusing on the author's main arguments and purpose.

11/29/18

Today we discussed the Red Scare and Social Hysteria. We then had work time to prepare for our Structured Academic Controversy on Friday.

1920s Intro and Red Scare

Palmer Raids SAC readings

SAC prep sheet

11/28/18

Today we took our Progressive Era/Imperialism/WWI Quiz. See Mrs. Santos for a make-up if absent. We also introduced the 1920s and handed out the readings and prep sheet for our Structured Academic Controversy (mini debate) on the Palmer Raids. These are due on Friday.

1920s Intro and Red Scare

Palmer Raids SAC readings

SAC prep sheet

11/27/18

Today we created some group notes looking at the home front of WWI. We then discussed the end of the war and the Treaty of Versailles/Wilson's 14 points.

WWI Class notes

Progressive Era/Imperialism/WWI Quiz on Wednesday!

11/26/18

Today we discussed the origins of WWI and American involvement in the war. Class notes will be posted tomorrow after we talk about what the war was like at home.

Progressive Era/Imperialism/WWI Quiz on Wednesday!

11/21/18

Today students turned in the final draft of their Fall research paper. We then debriefed the project and took a survey to give feedback on our semester thus far. Don't forget to upload your final draft to Turnitin.com or it will not be graded!

If absent, please click the link below to take the survey by November 26.

Mid-Semester Survey

11/20/18

Today we discussed U.S. Imperialism at the turn of the century by looking at the U.S. takeover of Hawaii and the Spanish American War. Notes are below. Focus on the red and bolded items. I have added some notes from our discussion to clear up a couple points.

U.S. Imperialism notes

11/19/18

Today we finished our discussion on the Progressive Era by looking at the social successes as well as the omissions.

Progressive Era class notes

Remember that your final draft of your Fall Paper is due either Tuesday or Wednesday. You also need to provide proof of your peer edits. Our notes on intros and conclusions are below

Intros and Conclusions

11/16/18

Today we had a work day for our Fall Paper. If they chose not to receive one today, students should remember to get a peer edit of their rough draft outside of class. Rough Drafts can be uploaded to Tii anytime before Sunday. Final drafts must be on Tii no later than Wednesday night. Hard copies can now be turned in on Wednesday in class, but no later. Please keep potential holiday plans in mind when considering this flexibility.

11/15/18

Today we began our discussion on the Progressive Era. Notes will be posted Monday when we finish our discussion. Students also submitted their final thesis revisions for feedback.

Tomorrow we will peer edit our rough draft and have some work time for the paper.

Fall Paper: Tonight students should upload their source analysis to Tii and make sure they have at least a partial rough draft ready for peer editing.

Rough Draft and Works Cited:  Friday Nov. 16.

11/14/18

Today was our open note, timed write assessment on the Gilded Age. If absent, please schedule a make-up time with Mrs. Santos.

Fall Paper: Tonight students should work on prepping their source analysis and rough draft.

Final Thesis Check: Due Thursday Nov 15

Source Analysis: Due Thursday Nov 15

Rough Draft and Works Cited: pushed back to Friday Nov. 16.

11/13/18

**Reminder that tomorrow is our in class timed write on the Gilded Age! This is open note so don't stress tonight, just come prepared tomorrow. At most, do a quick scan of our Gilded Age notes and your World's Fair notes after looking at the prompts below and decide which one you might like to write about.

Today we gave and received peer edits of our research paper outlines. We also discussed how to do OPCVL source analysis and some tips on how to turn our outline into a rough draft. See notes below.

Rough draft ideas ** This was also used for my freshmen, so ignore the first slide.

For the OPCVL analysis, focus on the simple 5 sentence version on the back, NOT  the advanced version. This should not take you more than 30 minutes. Keep it simple!

OPCVL explanation

OPCVL guide

Timed Write Prompts:

• Analyze how industrialization contributed to the wealth gap of the Gilded Age (be sure to discuss both sides of the gilt)

• Discuss the political, economic, and social impacts of the Gilded Age for immigrants.

• Analyze how urbanization/industrialization led to the rise of major reform movements in the Gilded Age.

• Describe what life was like for one minority group during the Gilded Age and contrast this with the overall image of the time period.

Fall Paper: Tonight students should read through the feedback received in class and begin turning their outline into a rough draft.

Source Analysis: Due Thursday Nov 15

Rough Draft and Works Cited: pushed back to Friday Nov. 16.

11/11/18

Special Note!! 

We will not be turning in our Source Analysis on Tuesday. I will go over it in class and it will be due Friday.

11/9/18

Today students turned in their notecards and had a work day for their Fall Paper.


Outline: Tuesday November 13th (hard copy in class for editing AND uploaded to Tii)

Rough Draft: Nov 16 (unchanged)

11/8/18

Today was our World's Fair!! Students displayed/presented their projects on various topics within the Gilded Age. It was a good time to be had be all.

Tomorrow will be a work day for papers. The school is short on computers this week so please bring your own laptop if you would like. Otherwise, there is plenty of handwritten work you can do.

Notecards: Due Friday Nov. 9th!!

Outline: Tuesday or Wednesday Nov 13/14 (We will discuss this in class, most likely Tuesday)

Rough Draft: Nov 16 (unchanged)

11/7/18

Today students had both class periods to finish preparing their World's Fair Project on the Gilded Age. Presentations will be tomorrow with a few minutes at the beginning to make final touches. Assignment details can be found  on Thursday's agenda.

If absent for the Fair, your group will grade your participation and you can present to Mrs. Santos about a portion of your group's project.

**Important Due Date Changes** To ease the strain as we have World's Fair on top of the paper the following due dates have been adjusted:

Notecards: Due between Wednesday Nov 7 and Friday Nov 9th (no later than Friday)

Outline: Tuesday or Wednesday Nov 13/14 (We will discuss this in class, most likely Tuesday)

Rough Draft: Nov 16 (unchanged)

11/6/18

Today we watched Far and Away for the block. We will have the full block tomorrow to prepare our World's Fair Projects.

**Important Due Date Changes** To ease the strain as we have World's Fair on top of the paper the following due dates have been adjusted:

Notecards: Due between Wednesday Nov 7 and Friday Nov 9th (no later than Friday)

Outline: Tuesday or Wednesday Nov 13/14 (We will discuss this in class, most likely Tuesday)

Rough Draft: Nov 16 (unchanged)

11/5/18

Today students had a research day in the library for their Fall Paper.

Fall Paper:  Students should use their thesis feedback to continue their research and find specific evidence for their argument. Email Mrs. Santos or set up a conference time if you are feeling stuck about where or what to research.

Due Tuesday Nov 6th: Thesis #2

Due Wednesday Nov 7th: Research Notecards

Due Friday Nov 9th: 3-level MLA outline: hard copy in class AND uploaded to Tii (This has been modified from original packet which shows Tii due Thursday night)

11/2/18

Today was a work day for our World's Fair Project.

Fall Paper:  Students should use their thesis feedback to continue their research and find specific evidence for their argument. Be ready to ask for guidance if needed on Monday during our library day.

Due Tuesday Nov 6th: Thesis #2

Due Wednesday Nov 7th: Research Notecards

11/1/18

Yesterday was a work day for our Fall Paper.

Today we discussed immigration during the Gilded Age and it's affect on Urbanization.

Immigration and Urbanization class notes

We also formed groups and assigned topics for our World's Fair Project. Details can be found below.

World's Fair Project

Fall Paper:  Students should use their thesis feedback to continue their research and find specific evidence for their argument.

Due Tuesday Nov 6th: Thesis #2

Due Wednesday Nov 7th: Research Notecards

10/30/18

Today we looked at the effects of Industrialization during the Gilded Age both above and below the gilt. We also introduced the possible prompts for our in class (open note) essay test for this unit. Notes and details are below.

Industrialization class notes


Fall Paper:  Students should develop their initial thesis statement tonight. Additionally they should be continuing their research and working to find specific pieces of evidence to support their thesis.

Due Wednesday Oct 31st: Thesis #1

10/29/18

Today we discussed Westward Expansion both above and below the Gilt. We looked at homesteaders and railroad expansion as well as the American Indian Wars.

Westward Expansion in the Gilded age notes

Fall Paper: Today students turned in their research questions. They should be using their feedback to continue their research and start forming their initial thesis.

Due Wednesday Oct 31st: Thesis #1

10/26/18

Today we chose topics for our Fall Research Paper. We also introduced our Gilded Age unit and discussed what "Gilded Age" meant.

Due Monday: Research Question  (on thesis statement sheet) and Signed parent slip.

Fall Paper details


Thesis Statement Sheet

10/25/18

Today we had an initial research day to find a good topic for our research papers. Students had time to find a topic they would be interested in as well as a backup topic since only 2 people can do the same one.

We also participated in an integrated Socratic Seminar connecting Huck Finn and The Civil War/Reconstruction.

Fall Paper details

Potential Topic list

Thesis Statement Sheet (will be handed out Thursday)

Due Tomorrow: Topic choice for Fall Paper

10/24/18

Today we introduced our Fall Research Paper. This is a thesis driven paper evaluating the historical impact of 19th century (1800s) topic of your choosing. Details can be found in the document below. I have also attached a possible topic list, though topics are not restricted to this list.

Tomorrow we will have some initial research time to decide which topic we want to do. Final topic choice due Friday.

Fall Paper details

Potential Topic list

Thesis Statement Sheet (will be handed out Thursday)

Due Thursday: Civil War Homework Packet

10/23/18

Today we took our Civil War Unit Test.

If you receive below an 80%, you may schedule test corrections with Mrs. Santos for partial credit retrieval.

10/22/18

Today we reviewed for our Civil War Test. Multiple choice test tomorrow. Integrated Socratic Seminar Thursday. Students will also turn in their homework packet on Thursday. Study Guide and today's jeopardy game are below. Remember that the game does not cover everything but gives you a good idea of the kinds of information you need to know.

Civil War Unit Test Study Guide

Civil War Jeopardy (have to download file and enable content to play)

Civil War Jeopardy spreadsheet (just list of questions)

10/19/18

Today we discussed the Lost Cause and its lasting effects on race relations and the topic of racism in our country.

Reconstruction Class notes

Monday we will have a review day for our Civil War Unit Test. Our multiple choice test will be on Tuesday Oct. 23.  Don't forget about also preparing for the Socratic Seminar on Thursday. Study guide is below.

Civil War Unit Test Study Guide

10/18/18

Today we discussed the Fall of Reconstruction and began reading the United Daughters of the Confederacy's Catechisms for Children.

Reconstruction Class notes

Homework due Friday: Read the UDC Catechisms for Children (handed out Wednesday). In a brief paragraph (roughly half a page) explain, using evidence from the catechisms, what this tells us about the South's view of the war and the perspective they were determined to hold onto.

10/17/18

Today we discussed the toll of the Civil War and began Reconstruction. Notes are below. Stop when you hit sharecropping.

Reconstruction Class notes

Today we also introduced the optional extra credit project for semester one. Details can be found by clicking the link on the sidebar (if on a mobile phone, you will need to view the full site). This will be due no later than January 23rd and is worth up to 20 points in the culminating category.

Homework due Thursday: Read sections 11.2-11.5 of TCI’s History Alive and detail the following with good notes. You may copy the questions and answer them in your notes or take your usual reading notes, focused on these topics.

1.What was Andrew Johnson’s Reconstruction Plan?

2.What happened with the Freedman’s Bureau?

3.Explain black codes and their impact.

4.Describe Congressional Reconstruction.

5.Discuss the Johnson impeachment.

6.Freedmen, Scalawags, carpetbaggers, problems of sharecropping

7.Rise of Ku Klux Klan

8.Describe the end of Reconstruction and Jim Crow Laws

9.Plessy v. Ferguson

Homework due Friday: Read the UDC Catechisms for Children (handed out Wednesday). In a brief paragraph (roughly half a page) explain, using evidence from the catechisms, what this tells us about the South's view of the war and the perspective they were determined to hold onto.

10/16/18

Today we finished going over the actual events of the Civil War. Notes are below. We also read the Gettysburg Address and did a short DBQ on why it still resonates with Americans today. If absent, you can read and see the questions in the document below. Keep your answers simple in 1/2 to one page. (Total, not each)

Gettysburg Address DBQ

Civil War class notes

Homework due Thursday: Read sections 11.2-11.5 of TCI’s History Alive and detail the following with good notes. You may copy the questions and answer them in your notes or take your usual reading notes, focused on these topics.

1.What was Andrew Johnson’s Reconstruction Plan?

2.What happened with the Freedman’s Bureau?

3.Explain black codes and their impact.

4.Describe Congressional Reconstruction.

5.Discuss the Johnson impeachment.

6.Freedmen, Scalawags, carpetbaggers, problems of sharecropping

7.Rise of Ku Klux Klan

8.Describe the end of Reconstruction and Jim Crow Laws

9.Plessy v. Ferguson

10/15/18

Today we took our mini quiz covering the Constitutional Crisis Jigsaw through the Mexican American War. If absent, please schedule a make-up with Mrs. Santos.

We also began our discussion of the Civil War today. Notes are below.  Stop when you reach the Breakdown slide as we will go over that on Tuesday. The very last slide also shows the homework due Thursday.

Civil War class notes

Homework due Thursday: Read sections 11.2-11.5 of TCI’s History Alive and detail the following with good notes. You may copy the questions and answer them in your notes or take your usual reading notes, focused on these topics.

1.What was Andrew Johnson’s Reconstruction Plan?

2.What happened with the Freedman’s Bureau?

3.Explain black codes and their impact.

4.Describe Congressional Reconstruction.

5.Discuss the Johnson impeachment.

6.Freedmen, Scalawags, carpetbaggers, problems of sharecropping

7.Rise of Ku Klux Klan

8.Describe the end of Reconstruction and Jim Crow Laws

9.Plessy v. Ferguson

10/12/18

Today we discussed our Road to Civil War Timeline and handed in our final product. Discussion questions and thoughts can be found below. We also did a recap of the Constitutional Crisis Jigsaw, Abolitionists, Female Reformers, and the Mexican-American War for our mini-quiz on Monday. Notes can be found in the same slides.

Timeline discussion and quiz recap

Remember that abolitionist information and female reformers can be found in the agendas for those days. I have also included my slides on the Early Women's Movement below for you. (Ignore the gallery walk)

Early Women's Movement

Monday: Quiz covering the Constitutional Crisis Jigsaw, Abolitionists, Female Reformers, and the Mexican-American War.

10/11/18

Wednesday was PSAT day.

Today we had an in class work day for our Road to Civil War Timeline. You will turn in your entire timeline tomorrow. It will be graded on accuracy, clarity/neatness, thoroughness. We will also debrief the events in class.

10/9/18

Today we discussed the first half of our Road to Civil War Timeline. Second half is due Friday. Students will have Thursday in class to work on it. See Friday's agenda for details.

10/5/18

Today we finished our discussion on the Mexican American War. We then introduced our Road to Civil War analytical timeline. (details below) Students may format this however they wish as long as there is a clear distinction between the Context, Evidence, and Analysis portions of each event (I recommend color coding of some type). Students in the past have completed their project in actual timeline format, in outline format, flashcards and booklets.  I have provided some guidance below on how to differentiate between context, evidence and analysis.

Assignment

You are going to create an in analytical timeline with the following entries. All of these events/ideas occur/emerge as the United States is being pulled toward civil war. Each entry must fully explain background CONTEXT on the event, what the event was with specific EVIDENCE details, CRITICAL ANALYSIS of immediate and long-term significance. These three components must be clearly organized. These must be HAND WRITTEN (unless otherwise directed).

Wilmot Proviso                                                                                                     Dred Scott vs. Sandford

Compromise of 1850 (Be sure to include ALL aspects)                                      Lincoln-Douglas Debates

Personal Liberty Laws                                                                                          Raiding of Harper’s Ferry

Uncle Tom's Cabin                                                                                               Hanging of John Brown

Kansas-Nebraska Act                                                                                           The Election of 1860

Emergence of Republican Party                                                                         Secession of South Carolina          Sack of Lawrence & "Bleeding Kansas"                                             Rise of the Confederate States of America

DUE TUESDAY, 10/9                                                                                        DUE FRIDAY, 10/12

Context: What happened before? Why did this event take place?

Evidence: Facts. Details. What is it? Who was involved?

Analysis: Impact. Reactions. Immediate consequences. Long term consequences.

10/4/18

Today we discussed Westward Expansion and the Mexican American War. Students also did a gallery walk to gather basic information on each of our main early female reformers.

Class Notes

Early Female Reformers posters

Tomorrow we will finish the discussion questions on the Mexican American War. Remember to do the readings for both the American viewpoint and the Mexican viewpoint if you have not already done so.

10/3/18

Today we worked in groups to create a mini-poster for one of the early female reformers to be viewed tomorrow in our gallery walk.

Remember that we will have a mini-quiz on Thursday covering the Constitutional Crisis Jigsaw, and abolition. (Not reformers)

Student Presentations (Alien and Sedition Acts will not be on quiz)

Marbury v Madison
Missouri Compromise
Election of 1824
Indian Removal Act 1830
Tariff Crisis 1816-1832
Tariff Crisis 1816-1832 (both presentations equally good)
Jackson's Bank War

Homework:
Due Wednesday 10/3: Mexican-American War American viewpoint
Due Thursday 10/4: Mexican-American War Mexican viewpoint

10/2/18

Today we discussed and answered questions about the abolitionist readings. See Mrs. Santos if absent.

Remember that we will have a mini-quiz on Thursday covering the Constitutional Crisis Jigsaw, abolition, and our female reformers.

Homework:
Due Wednesday 10/3: Mexican-American War American viewpoint
Due Thursday 10/4: Mexican-American War Mexican viewpoint

10/1/18

Welcome to October! Today we discussed the origins of slavery and its evolution towards racist institution in America. We also did an overview of the early abolition movement and the challenges it faced as well as receiving some background information on the four abolition figures we are reading.

Class notes

Homework due Tuesday 10/2: Critically read the Four Abolition Excerpts. Be prepared to discuss the differing viewpoints and tactics.

We will have a mini-quiz on Thursday covering the Constitutional Crisis Jigsaw as well as abolition and women reformers.

Looking ahead: If you would like to get ahead, here are the readings due later this week which will be discussed on Thursday. (We will NOT have female reformer readings as mentioned in the class notes as we have adjusted our plan)
Due Wednesday 10/3: Mexican-American War American viewpoint
Due Thursday 10/4: Mexican-American War Mexican viewpoint