Check this out!

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.

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

• 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

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

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

5/22/20

Today you have an assignment on ch. 1 of The Things They Carried with Mrs. Cossano.

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!)

• 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?

5/20/29

Today you will get an intro to The Things they Carried with Mrs. Cossano.

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

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).

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.

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

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. 

5/12/20

Today you will learn about the Environmentalism movement with Mrs. Cossano.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

5/1/20

Today's assignment is to work on the poem analysis located on Mrs. Cossano's website.

Don't forget to turn in the final draft of your paper no later than 10 pm tonight!

4/30/20

Today's assignment: Take notes on the changes and legislation passed during the Civil Rights Movement and consider the impact.

CRM Black Panthers and Legislation Video lecture

CRM Black Panthers and Legislation Regular powerpoint

Black Panther 10 Point Program

At the end of the powerpoint you will find your assignment for today based on the Black Panther's Ten Point Program. Consider your own ideals, conditions in the world, perspectives on government, and your own basic rights when creating your ten points. This is due tonight (April 30) on Tii under the Ten Point program assignment  by 10 pm.

You have the full 50 minutes for today's assignment. Any extra time should be used to finalize your paper which is due tomorrow!

Don't forget about today's Zoom meeting to review and discuss the impact of Civil Rights events and people.

**On the discussion from Tuesday, practice leaving a comment on someone else's post. It could be a simple Agree/Disagree and why on question 2. We will likely use this discussion forum on future assignments so you should be comfortable replying and commenting.

4/29/20

Today you should work on the reflection assignment on Mrs. Cossano's website. You are looking at who best upheld their beliefs OR stood up for the rights of African Americans. This should be submitted to Tii today. You can use your notes and should give specific evidence. You have the full 50 minutes to work on this today.

Please remember to go and give a peer edit on Tii to someone's rough draft. Help each other out! If you can't tell who needs one, email Santos.

Any time you have left can be used to work on your final draft.

**On the discussion from yesterday, practice leaving a comment on someone else's post. It could be a simple Agree/Disagree and why on question 2. We will likely use this discussion forum on future assignments so you should be comfortable replying and commenting.

4/28/20

Today you will be looking at important leaders/groups from the Civil Rights Movement.Take notes and post your answers to the discussion questions on the Tii discussion board by 10 pm.

CRM Key People Video Lecture

CRM Key People (Regular powerpoint to download or view)

Below is a excellent video that gives some more depth on Malcolm X. It goes over very briefly but very well what Malcolm's life and transformation were like and is a good summary of his beliefs. It is optional but highly recommended. If he is a person that interests you, I also very much recommend his autobiography. Super fascinating read.

Malcolm X

4/27/20

Welcome to Week 2 of Humanities Covid Style! I loved hearing your thoughts on JFK/LBJ last week and hope you enjoyed digging into the Civil Rights Movement with Mrs. Cossano. Zoom meeting this week will again be on Thursday at 1pm. This Zoom meeting will be focused on discussing the events and people of the Civil Rights Movement. Come ready to discuss what/who you think had the greatest impact on the movement.

Today's Assignment: Today you should be working on the Martin Luther King Jr. assignment on Mrs. Cossano's website. You have 50 minutes to work on this. Any leftover time can be used to work on your research paper. This is due by 10pm tonight (April 27th)

**Please note that all assignments this week are integrated and will go in both gradebooks!

Research Paper: For this week, you should be finalizing your research paper. If you have not already given a peer edit on Tii, please do so! Even if you already got yours edited, please check Tii and see if there is a paper that needs an edit and give them some feedback. In case that's not easily apparent, if you would like a peer edit and have not received one, PLEASE EMAIL ME! I will make sure you get a peer edit from someone. Once finished, use your feedback to finalize your draft and turn it into the Second Semester Research Project assignment on Tii. This is due no later than Friday May 1st.

**Important notes: Remember to not have overly long paragraphs. If your paragraph is pushing one page (or more) it needs to be broken up. You can have Mrs. Santos or Mrs. Cossano check and give suggestions on this. Also, remember you need to revise and include your full source evaluation as part of your final draft. This does not count towards your word count.

Something to make you laugh

Here is your laugh for the week, and a little insight into where my household is at right now.

First read this thread (just until you get to the part asking for donations, though you can read comments if you choose). If a little language offends, just skip this.

https://twitter.com/mspowahs/status/1240676111534653442

So my husband sent me the above. We laughed really hard. And then on Sunday, this happened:

Don't worry, I am in the abomination camp. Though my husband was not... :)  We're thinking of making it an April tradition to commemorate the world that is Covid Quarantine. Will you join the totwaffle world?

4/23/20-4/24/20

You have Thursday and Friday to finish your discussion questions and work on your rough draft. Please email Mrs. Santos with questions or upload rough draft to the weekly feedback if you need help with as section of your paper.

**New Resource: If you are using an image in your paper, here is some guidance on how to cite and refer to your image.

On a page before your Works Cited page, you will have this:

Appendix A (center, no other formatting)

Picture (just copy paste your image, left aligned)

Fig. 1 (Centered underneath the image)

Then in your works cited page, include a normal MLA citation for the image. In text, you can reference the picture by referring to Figure one “In an ad released by…celebrities are shown…  (see fig. 1)”

Below is a great resource for how to properly cite images and gives an example. It shows how to do it using the image in text, but the idea is the same. You will just put your image in an appendix instead of in text.

Purdue Owl citing images/maps/graphs

Here are a few other good resources for drafting and revision:

Transitional Phrases

Transitioning between paragraphs

General Writing help This is a great resource if you are stuck and need examples of something specific. We are of course happy to help, but if you're working when we are not available this is a place you can go. You can search for specific topics or use the categories.

Discussion questions and rough draft are due Friday! Remember that your rough draft is also due Friday so manage your time to make sure both get done. These questions should not take more than 10 minutes.


Due dates:
4/24: Rough Draft Due (Revision 2/3)
5/1: Final Draft Due

4/22/20

Today, please use the PowerPoint below to get an overview of 1960's counterculture and compare to the nonconformists of the 1950s. This will should only take a few minutes.

1960s Society

When finished, please choose 3 of the questions below to answer and upload to the JFK/LBJ discussion assignment on Tii. Due by 3:00 pm Friday April 24th. Remember that your rough draft is also due Friday so manage your time to make sure both get done. These questions should not take more than 10 minutes.

1. Do you agree with the way Kennedy handled the Cuban missile crisis? Why or why not?
2. What is another example of a time when the public reacted strongly to the death of a public figure? Why do we connect to people we don't know in this way?
3. Which LBJ's Great Society programs do you think were most beneficial? Why? (Feel free to use your book to get a little more info on each one)
4. What is the government's role in society? How much government regulation is too much? Which of LBJ's programs do you think went too far?
5. Compare 1950s nonconformists to the 1960s counterculture. How did the nonconformists contribute/lead to the counterculture?
6. What effect do you think the counterculture and the Warren court will have on mainstream society?

You will have time to work on your paper later this week. However, you are at the stage where this would have been at home work. As such we recommend you spend about some time each day preparing your rough draft. Keep your mental health in mind and don't overdo it. Email us if timing becomes an issue for you.

Due dates:
4/24: Rough Draft Due (Revision 2/3)
5/1: Final Draft Due

4/21/20

For today, please take notes on the domestic policies of Kennedy and Johnson.

JFK and LBJ

Below is a powerpoint to aid you in your Civil Rights Timeline. It will give you some information on Brown v. Board and some background on the types of segregation that were happening. Please add a few notes to your notebook on the concepts listed in the first slide. These things will help you understand how/why segregation is still present in many ways in the U.S. (specifically in schools and neighborhoods).

Segregation and Brown v. Board

You will have time to work on your paper later this week. However, you are at the stage where this would have been at home work. As such we recommend you spend about some time each day preparing your rough draft. Keep your mental health in mind and don't overdo it. Email us if timing becomes an issue for you.

**New Resource: If you are using an image in your paper, here is some guidance on how to cite and refer to your image.

On a page before your Works Cited page, you will have this:

Appendix A (center, no other formatting)

Picture (just copy paste your image, left aligned)

Fig. 1 (Centered underneath the image)

Then in your works cited page, include a normal MLA citation for the image. In text, you can reference the picture by referring to Figure one “In an ad released by…celebrities are shown…  (see fig. 1)”

Below is a great resource for how to properly cite images and gives an example. It shows how to do it using the image in text, but the idea is the same. You will just put your image in an appendix instead of in text.

Purdue Owl citing images/maps/graphs

Due dates:
4/24: Rough Draft Due (Revision 2/3)
5/1: Final Draft Due

4/20/20

Hello students and welcome to Social Studies Covid style! As you work through the week's assignments please remember the following:

• For PowerPoints I will point out crucial information in red to guide your note taking. Since I will not be relaying information verbally (except when prior notice is given) I have included more guidance and information that usual. Use the bolded and red items to help focus your notes.
• I will often include supplemental activities with your work. These are always optional. These are activities we would generally have done in class and will give you the depth that we will be missing during the closure. I encourage you to do as many of these as you are able while keeping your own mental and emotional health high.

Today's task:

Review and take notes on the powerpoint on JFK and the Cold War. There is a supplemental activity on the final slide.

Additional Supplemental Activity:
Critically read JFK's Inaugural Address and consider the following questions. You may email this optional activity to Mrs. Santos.

1. What were some of the messages you found in your reading of JFK’s inaugural address? What was the tone? What were the major themes?
2. How can a speech or public statement resonate differently with various audiences, depending upon their point of view? You may answer these on the back if needed.

1. How would you feel about JFK’s speech if you were a Soviet diplomat? 
2. A Civil Rights Activist?
3. A Cuban Exile?

There will be required discussion questions due on Tii on Wednesday. See Wednesday's agenda for these questions.

You will have time to work on your paper later this week. However, you are at the stage where this would have been at home work. As such we recommend you spend about some time each day preparing your rough draft. Keep your mental health in mind and don't overdo it. Email us if timing becomes an issue for you.You may still submit for feedback and questions in the April 20-24 Weekly feedback assignment on Tii.

Due dates:
4/24: Rough Draft Due (Revision 2/3)
5/1: Final Draft Due

3/10-3/12/20

If you were absent the last few days before school let out, please take notes on the powerpoints below!

For the Cold War Timeline there are 12 events/concepts you should understand. Use your book to get a brief description of each one. The default view will cut off some of the events as it messes up the formatting. You will need to download or view in google slides.

Cold war Timeline

Korean War

4/8/20

Below is a link to a little supplemental work for this week. We finished learning about the Korean War. Usually I show a documentary called The Forgotten War. The link to the video is below. It is a great film showing the impact of the Korean War.

When you finish the film, email me a response! What did you learn? Why is the Korean War called The Forgotten War? What impact do you think this will have on conflicts that come after Korea?

The Forgotten War

4/6/20

Happy Monday!

First a little fun.


If you have never seen Groundhog Day, it is your unofficial assignment to watch it this week and laugh your face off.

Now on to business!

April 6 Weekly Work

While you will notice that the activities are essentially the same this week, there is one important addition: We have an official due date for the paper! (see document above) As such, while this week is still optional, we strongly encourage you to make some progress this week, especially if you have not looked at your paper yet during the closure.

In addition to the guidance document, I have included the outline and rough draft revisions PowerPoint as well as some helpful tips on Intros and Conclusions (examples included!). Please look over these as they give some great guidance on your rough draft.

As always feel free to upload your paper with specific questions for feedback to this week's weekly feedback assignment. You'll see in the document that there is also an opportunity for a peer edit this week.

Body Thesis Statements

Outline and Rough Draft revision guidance

Intros and Conclusions

3/30/20

Below you will find this week's guide for success! It is likely that soon we will be starting new curriculum. When that happens, the official due date for the paper will come very quickly.  So PLEASE work on your paper this week! 

March 30 Weekly Work

In addition to the guidance document, I have included the outline and rough draft revisions PowerPoint as well as some helpful tips on Intros and Conclusions (examples included!). Please look over these as they give some great guidance on your rough draft.

As always feel free to upload your paper with specific questions for feedback to this week's weekly feedback assignment. You'll see in the document that there is also an opportunity for a peer edit this week.

And now for my new Monday tradition, something funny!! 

Just to show what you can do with your time given enough motivation, here is Coronavirus Rhapsody (hopefully we have some Queen fans out there)


Body Thesis Statements

Outline and Rough Draft revision guidance

Intros and Conclusions

3/23/20

Below you will find several links. The first is a the document that details activities we would like to you work on this week. These are focused around the process for revising/improving your research paper. If you are behind and not quite to the steps listed, we encourage you to catch up! Do some research. Work on your outline.

If you have technology needs or other needs such as meals, please reach out to me and let me know and I will get you in contact with the right channels to help you ASAP. 

March 23rd Weekly Activities

For this week we would like you to focus on getting and using feedback on your outline. PLEASE DO NOT WORRY ABOUT A FINAL DUE DATE. With things constantly changing, we want you to slow down and really revise your outlines, source evaluations, and language lens.

Below are resources to use in this week's activities. As always, you may email me or Mrs Cossano at any time for help or questions. In general, your first period teacher will be the one reviewing your assignments and giving feedback on Turnitin, but either teacher is available for questions via email.

Peer Editing

Body Thesis Statements

Outline and Rough Draft revision guidance

3/10/20

Today students worked on Fences with Mrs. Cossano. If absent, please continue reading and working on your research paper.

3/9/20

Today students had time in the library to work on their outline.


Upcoming Dates:
3/13: Outline due

3/6/20

Today we finished our discussion on 1950s nonconformists.

1950s nonconformity

**Don't forget to turn in your source evaluation on Tii tonight!

3/5/20

Today we discussed nonconformity in the 1950s. Class notes are below. If absent, answer the questions on the chart below using the class notes and video links.

1950s nonconformity (stop when you reach March 6 slide)

Nonconformity worksheet

Upcoming Dates:
3/6: Source evaluation due

3/3/20

Today we introduced the 1950s and social conformity. Students then had time to work on their source evaluations.

1950s social conformity and politics

OPCVL chart

OPCVL guide

Upcoming Dates:
3/6: Source evaluation due

3/2/20

Today students took their WWII test. If absent, you will be scheduled for flex time on Tuesday to make up the test.

Remember tomorrow and Friday students will have time to prepare their source evaluation.

Upcoming Dates:
3/6: Source evaluation due

2/28/20

Today we discussed the motivations behind the dropping of the atomic bomb.

WWII Test on Monday!

2/27/20

Today students had work time in the library for their research papers.

Due tomorrow: Atomic bomb readings

WWII Study Guide

Upcoming Dates:
3/2: WWII Unit Exam

2/26/20

Today we discussed the end of WWII and the dropping of the atomic bomb.

End of WWII class notes

On Friday, we will have a mini-debate on whether or not the atomic bomb was justified. In preparation, read the two articles below and be ready to debate both sides. Critically reading is encouraged.

Atomic bomb was justified

Atomic bomb was not justified


WWII Study Guide

Upcoming Dates:
3/2: WWII Unit Exam

2/25/20

Today students watched Pleasantville with Mrs. Cossano and turned in their research questions.

WWII Study Guide

Upcoming Dates:
3/2: WWII Unit Exam

2/24/20

Today we discussed the Pacific Theater in WWII and looked at the Japanese military mindset as seen during the Bataan Death March. We also discussed the significance of key battles in the island hopping campaign.

Pacific Theater class notes

WWII Study Guide

Upcoming Dates:
2/25: Research Question due
3/2: WWII Unit Exam

2/14/20

Today we discussed the European theater in WWII. Students then had time to work on the Bataan Death March reading that was handed out yesterday.

European theater class notes

Homework due Monday 2/24: Critically Read The Bataan Death March. Consider the questions on the last slide in the class notes as you read.

2/13/20

Today students worked in their table groups to learn about conditions for minorities in the United States during WWII.

If absent, read the sections indicated and answer the questions for each minority group. Be sure to answer the connection questions at the bottom.

Minorities during WWII

Upcoming Dates:
2/14: Japanese Internment Found Poem due
2/14: Research paper topic choice due

2/11/20

Today we introduced our second semester research project. Students then had time to work on their Found Poem.

On Thursday, students will have time to do some basic research. The goal of this research is simply to choose your topic/language lens for the paper.

Assignment steps and parent letter

Basic Project sheet

Upcoming Dates:
2/14: Choose project topic

2/10/20

Today we watched Rabbit in the Moon, a documentary about Japanese Internment. Students took notes to use for their Found Poem.

2/7/20

Today we finished our discussion on the U.S. entry into WWII. You can ignore the slides about the found poem. The correct directions are on Mrs. Cossano's website.

WWII timeline debrief

2/6/20

Today we began debriefing our WWII timeline. If absent, review the notes below. Make sure you understand what each neutrality act was in response to, what it did, and what loopholes it contained. Then add the new items to your timeline. (Today would be a good day to check a friend's notes as well).

WWII timeline debrief (stop when you reach the new day slide)

2/4/20

Today students worked on their WWII timeline. Directions are below. Just name of event and date is all that's needed.

WWII Timeline instructions

Semester 2 extra credit opportunity

Upcoming Dates:
2/6: WWII timeline due

2/3/20

Today we took our Great Depression Quiz. If absent, you have been assigned to Mrs. Santos' flex time on Tuesday 2/4 for a make-up. If you would like to schedule a different time (Wednesday flex or before/after school) please email Mrs. Santos.

We also introduced our WWII unit. Tomorrow we will receive and work on our WWII timeline.

WWII intro

No homework!!

1/31/20

Today we finished the New Deal by talking about its lasting effects. Students then had time to work on preparing for our test on Monday.

New Deal class notes

Upcoming Dates:
2/3: Great Depression quiz

1/30/20

Today we discussed FDR's New Deal and it's effectiveness. We also took a reading quiz on chapter 33.

If absent, you will be automatically pulled to flex time to make up the reading quiz. It is open note and 5 questions. If you prefer to take it before or after school, please schedule a time with Mrs. Santos.

New Deal class notes (we stopped at the lasting effects which we will do tomorrow)

Upcoming Dates:
2/3: Great Depression quiz

1/29/20

Today we discussed the differing approaches of Hoover and FDR to fixing the Great Depression.

Hoover/FDR class notes

If absent, fill out the chart and answer the questions on the FDR/Hoover comparison.

Homework due tomorrow: Reading notes on chapter 33

Upcoming Dates:
1/30: Reading notes on Chapter 33 of textbook
2/3: Great Depression quiz

1/28/20

Today students were introduced to Nisei Daughter by Mrs. Cossano.

Homework Due Wednesday 1/29: Critically Read the Hoover and FDR Speeches. (No need to fill out the chart. We will do that in class).

Upcoming Dates:
1/29: Hoover-FDR reading
1/30: Reading notes on Chapter 33 of textbook
2/3: Great Depression quiz

1/22/20-1/24/20

FINALS

Homework Due Wednesday 1/29: Critically Read the Hoover and FDR Speeches. (No need to fill out the chart. We will do that in class).

Upcoming Dates:
1/29: Hoover-FDR reading
1/30: Reading notes on Chapter 33 of textbook
2/3: Great Depression quiz

1/21/20

Finals Review Day

1/17/20

Today finished presentations.

Finals Study Guide

1/16/20

Today we started our Source Evaluation project presentations. We will finish tomorrow.

For finals, please ignore anything on the study guide about the Great Depression that we did not cover (mostly the lasting effects).

1/13/20-1/15/20

SNOW DAYS

1/10/20

Today we watched a documentary on the Dust Bowl of the 1930s.

Finals Study Guide

**Don't forget to bring your completed trifold for the Research Project on Monday!!

1/8/20 and 1/9/20

Today we discussed the Causes of the Great Depression. On Thursday we finished and students had work time for their projects.

Causes of the Great Depression class notes

Remember that the song and photo analysis you did with Mrs. Cossano will also go in the SS gradebook.

1/7/20

Today we began our discussion on the causes of the Great Depression. We will finish the discussion tomorrow.

Students worked in groups to get a broad overview by reading and sharing sections of the reading below. If absent, you can read this to get an overview but there is nothing to hand in.

Causes of the Great Depression reading

Causes of the Great Depression class notes

Upcoming Dates:
1/13: Research Project due

1/6/20

Today we played a Stock Market Simulation game to introduce the crash of 1929 and our Great Depression Unit.

Upcoming Dates:
1/13: Research Project due

12/20/19

Today was a work day for the research project. Students should have submitted their final document to Tii. We will have flex time and one work day to put together trifold boards after the break.

Enjoy the break!

12/19/19

Today was our 1920s Speakeasy. Please make sure you turned in your prep sheet.

Upcoming Dates:
12/20: Research project step 4 due.

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)

11/26/19

Today we finished our discussion on the Spanish American War by looking at public sentiment and creating our own Yellow Journalism headlines. (No need to make-up if absent).

Spanish-American War class notes

11/25/19

Today we discussed the Spanish-American War and the effects of Yellow Journalism. We also took a reading quiz on chapter 20.

Spanish-American War class notes (stop when you get to the public sentiment slide)

Upcoming Dates:
11/26: Make-up Socratic seminar during flex time (only for students who were absent on Tuesday)

11/22/19

Today we discussed U.S. Imperialism and the conquest of Hawaii.

Hawaii class notes

**For Monday, please read chapter 20 in TCI and take notes. Guiding questions are in the powerpoint.

Upcoming Dates:
11/25: Chapter 20 reading notes
11/26: Make-up Socratic seminar during flex time (only for students who were absent on Tuesday)

11/21/19

Today we did a gallery walk of our propaganda posters and finished off our discussion of the Progressive Era by looking at those things that were omitted or went against Progressive ideals.

Progressive Era debrief

Upcoming Dates:
11/26: Make-up Socratic seminar during flex time (only for students who were absent on Tuesday)

11/20/19

Today we looked at the activists (both political and social) of the Progressive Era. Students worked in small groups to create a propaganda poster promoting a Progressive Era activist.

If absent, choose one of the people on the last slide of today's class notes and create a propaganda poster according to the directions (second to last slide).

Progressive Activists class notes

Progressive People ppt for activity

Upcoming Dates:
11/26: Make-up Socratic seminar during flex time (only for students who were absent on Tuesday)

11/19/19

Today was our Gilded Age Socratic Seminar. If absent, there will be a make-up Socratic Seminar next Tuesday during flex time.

Students should also have turned in a hard copy of their final essay today.

11/18/19

Today students presented their projects during our World's Fair.

**Don't forget to submit your final essay by 10pm AND bring a hard copy tomorrow!

Upcoming Dates:
11/18: Final essay due
11/19: Gilded Age Socratic Seminar

11/15/19

Today students had a work day for their World's Fair Project.

Upcoming Dates:
11/18: Final essay due
11/18: World's Fair
11/19: Gilded Age Socratic Seminar

11/14/19

Today students worked in the library on their World's Fair Project.

World's Fair project

World's Fair Rubric

**Remember to bring in your rough draft tomorrow for peer editing if you forgot it today.

Upcoming Dates:
11/18: Final essay due
11/18: World's Fair
11/19: Gilded Age Socratic Seminar

11/13/19

Today students worked in the library on their LA work.

World's Fair project

**Remember to bring in your rough draft tomorrow for peer editing if you forgot it today.

Upcoming Dates:
11/18: Final essay due
11/18: World's Fair
11/19: Gilded Age Socratic Seminar

11/12/19

Today we looked at the effects of widespread immigration and urbanization during the Gilded Age.

Immigration and Urbanization class notes

Chinese Immigration readings

We also introduced our World's Fair project which will take place on Monday Nov. 18. Assignment sheet is below and topic assignments are in the powerpoint above.

World's Fair project

**Remember to bring in your rough draft tomorrow for peer editing. It should be uploaded to Turnitin by 10 pm tonight.

Upcoming Dates:
11/18: Final essay due
11/18: World's Fair
11/19: Gilded Age Socratic Seminar

11/8/19

Today we looked at the effects of Industrialization below the gilt.

Industrialization  class notes


Upcoming Dates:
11/12: Essay rough draft due
11/18: Final essay due
11/18: World's Fair
11/19: Gilded Age Socratic Seminar

11/7/19

Today we discussed the above the Gilt side of Industrialization.

Industrialization  class notes (Just go through the Gospel of Wealth)

Gospel of Wealth reading (discussion questions in class notes

Integrated Essay assignment sheet

Below are some of the pictures we looked at to show racist propaganda in the Reconstruction era. They have captions and they are from a book called Stony the Road by Henry Louis Gates.  Many students are referencing these in their papers.

Stony the Road justifications for racism images

Upcoming Dates:
11/12: Essay rough draft due
11/18: Final essay due
11/19: Gilded Age Socratic Seminar

11/6/19

Today students worked in small groups to read and teach about the Native American conflicts post-Civil War. If absent, use the class notes and the reading below to take notes on each of the conflicts.

Native American Battles class notes

Native American reading

Integrated Essay assignment sheet

Upcoming Dates:
11/12: Essay rough draft due

11/5/19

Today students finished viewing/analyzing Far and Away with Mrs. Cossano.

Integrated Essay assignment sheet

Upcoming Dates:
11/12: Essay rough draft due

11/4/19

Today we discussed what motivations behind and glorification of Westward expansion during the Gilded Age.

Westward expansion class notes

Integrated Essay assignment sheet

Upcoming Dates:
11/4: Essay outline due TONIGHT by 10pm on Tii
11/12: Essay rough draft due

11/1/19

Today we introduced our Gilded Age unit by looking at images from the time period and gaining an understanding of why it was called the Gilded Age.

Gilded Age Intro

Integrated Essay assignment sheet

Upcoming Dates:
11/4: Essay outline due

10/31/19

Today we worked in the library on our integrated essay.

Integrated Essay assignment sheet

Upcoming Dates:
11/4: Essay outline due

10/30/19

Today we took our Civil War unit exam. Students then had time to work on their integrated essay.

Integrated Essay assignment sheet

Upcoming Dates:
11/4: Essay outline due

10/29/19

Today students worked with Mrs. Cossano during class.

STUDY GUIDE Civil War unit

**REMINDER** Students voted to move our Civil War test up to Wednesday 10/30 to allow focus to shift to the integrated essay and leave the holiday free.

Integrated Essay assignment sheet

Upcoming Dates:
10/30: Civil War unit test
11/4: Essay outline due