Final Exam Info!

Here is info on the final exam! 

Tuesday, 5/15/18

Today in class, we discussed the post-WWI vs. post-WWII peace settlements and discussed how, in general, the peace settlements after WWII were more fair.  If you were absent, see the charts that I handed out in class (get from a classmate or come and see me before class).  We also discussed the Nuremberg Trials using a packet I handed out.  Last, we reviewed for the test--be sure that you look at the WWI Activities Packet as you review.  Also remember, all late HW is due tomorrow and notes quiz corrections are due tomorrow.

Friday, 5/4/18

Today in class, we got back our Revolutions essays and filled out our writing logs.  Then, we submitted notes from the past two days and did the guided reading for 30.2 (Stalinist Russia).  Last, we did an activity of re-telling the story of Communism in China, and ended class by comparing the rise of Communism in Russia to that of Communism in China.  Look carefully at the assignment sheet for Monday's homework; there are very specific directions.

Wednesday, 5/2/18

Today in class, we watched The Red Flag, a documentary about the Russian Revolutions of 1917.  If you were absent, please use the link above to watch the film; the movie guide you should fill out is posted under Unit 9.  Homework is on the assignment sheet.

Friday, 4/27/18

Today in class, we made our way through a lesson on the Armenian Genocide, specifically asking the questions how and why this genocide could happen. If you were absent, be sure to get notes from someone who was here.  Homework is a modern connections worksheet and it is linked under the Unit 9 tab.  Please note--we will have an in-school field trip on Monday during 6th and 7th periods to hear a Holocaust Survivor speak.  Please let your 6th and 7th period teachers know you will be absent on Monday (and do all appropriate make-up work in advance).  This is an invaluable opportunity on DHS's Genocide Commemoration Day.

Wednesday, 4/25/18

I was absent today (Wednesday) but here was the plan for those who were absent:  Use your World War I Activities Packet (given out yesterday in class) and complete “The Great War Poetry,” “Propaganda Posters of the Great War” and “Hidden Realities” worksheets; all supporting documents (pictures, poems, etc) are on the class website, so you will need to use your Chromebooks. Whatever you don't finish from these three worksheets is homework in addition to the Armenian Genocide packet that was handed out in class. If you were absent, make up the worksheets and stop by to get the HW packet from me in Q101.

Monday, 4/23/18

Today in class, I checked in the DBQ worksheet and then we worked in groups on the visual essay.  If you were absent, be sure to show me your worksheet when you return, review the visual essay instructions on the Unit 9 tab (no need to complete it--just know what you missed) and have the textbook notes done for tomorrow.

Friday, 4/20/18

Today in class, we got an assignment sheet for the next unit as well as the material needed for the weekend's homework.  If you were absent, check the Unit 9 tab on the website to get these materials (assignment sheet, DBQ packet, and DBQ worksheet). Then we went through a reflection and sharing process to conclude the research paper. 

Tuesday, 4/17/18

Today in class, we briefly went over "Conclusion Writing Tips" (under "Research Paper" tab) and then had work time on our rough drafts.  Students had the opportunity to meet with me if s/he had questions.  For tomorrow, bring a full and complete copy of your rough draft AND ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY in hard copy (printed up) for class.  This is for peer editing tomorrow.

Monday, 4/16/18

Today in class, we went a sample for the thesis and a partial body paragraph for the research paper (see the link under Research Paper tab) and then did a modern connections (see link under modern connections tab).  Start drafting from our outline tonight; tomorrow is a work day on continuing to draft your paper.

Friday, 4/13/18

Today in class, we looked at the Rubric (posted under the "Revolutions" tab), and I also pointed out the "Internal Citation Cheat Sheet" that is there for your reference.  We also looked at a model of a very complete outline chart that shows how if the outline chart is highly detailed, drafting your rough essay will be much easier.  There was work time for the rest of the class; the complete outline chart is due on Monday.  Monday, we will not have work time; it is a modern connections day.

Thursday, 4/12/18

Today in class, we worked on our Annotated Bibliographies.  See the sample under the "Revolutions" tab to help you; use the library citation manual too.  I also checked in your four sources; if you were absent be sure to check in with me so I can see your notes.   Homework for tomorrow is to do the first two pages of the Outline Chart (under "Revolutions tab)--this consists of some brainstorming questions as well as outlining your first body section.

Monday, 4/9/18

Today in class, we filled out a check in sheet (get this from me on Wednesday if you weren't here) and then proceeded with our research (one more in-depth source).  All notes should be taken for Wednesday, when we will meet in the classroom and start drafting our bibliographies.

Thursday, 3/29/18

Today in class, we did some brainstorming in our notebooks (do this if you weren't here):

1. What impact did (your topic) have on society?
2. How did (your topic) cause change?
3. What was like BEFORE and AFTER (your topic)?
4. What questions do you feel you still need to answer about your topic?

The focus of class today was finding answers to what you listed in #4!  You should focus on finding sources that help you answer those questions, not re-hashing what you already know--fill in what you don't know and/or understand.  The librarians help us get to know how to use In-Depth Sources (longer articles, portions of books, primary documents) as those are the sources you should be using to fill in what you don't know.  I also handed out information about the paper structure & organization: for those starting to think ahead, this should be useful.  It is also posted under the "Revolutions Research Paper" tab.

Notes on one in-depth source are due on Monday, 4/9/18.

Friday, 3/23/18

Today in class we took the Unit 8 test, including submitting the Imperialism history lab packet. We also got intial information about the Research Paper, which we are starting next week.  Topics were assigned, instructions were handed out, and the first brainstorming sheet was assigned for Monday's class.    Monday, we will meet in the Library Classroom.

Wednesday, 3/21/18

Today in class, we went over a review power point about imperialism; if you weren't here, get notes from someone who was and/or see Mrs. Quagliana to review this content. Then, the rest of the period was for individual and small group work on reivew or finishing up the Imperialism History Lab.  Remember, the history lab packet is due in full at the beginning of class on Friday!  Friday is our unit test.

Tuesday, 3/20/18

Today in class, we worked on the China and Japan portios of the Imperialism History Lab Packet (which we started on Friday).  The entire packet, including the last worksheet entitled "Colonization & Imperialism," is due this Friday and will count as the writing portion of your unit test.  So, be sure this work is done completely, on your own, and following all directions.  I also showed the unit 8 test info sheet (linked under Unit 8 tab) and collected the guided reading packets that should have been completed for today. 

Monday, 3/19/18

Today in class, we finished discussing Marxism (get notes from someone who was here if you were absent), read the modern connections article regarding Russia (see it posted under Modern Connections tab), and then got our unit 7 tests back.  For tomorrow, remember the next two guided readings are due (China and Japan).

Wednesday, 3/14/18

Today in class, we did some sharing of the DBQ evidence in partners, then we discussed the economic and social impacts of the Industrial Revolution.  Next, we started the Economic Systems Chart (posted under Unit 8 tab).  If you weren't here, be sure to get notes from someone who was here and see me with any questions you have about this content.

Monday, 3/13/18

Today in class, we discussed how nationalism can unite peoples but also divide peoples from eachother at the same time.  Then, we reviewed internal citations and practiced using them in a paragraph that hghlighted one nationalism story (Germany, Italy, Mexico, or Venezuela).  Homework tomorrow is worksheet on the Industrial Revolution.