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