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U.S. History

Tuesday-12/15/15:
o Bell Work-1.) How does Gordon Parks quote on page 464 reflect the feelings of many American’s during the late 1920’s? 2.) What three major industries saw a decline in demand during the 1920’s? 3.) How did congress attempt to help farmers though the McNary-Haugen bill?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Video-Cinderella Man (Last 8 minutes)
o Vocabulary Match-Up-Chapter 14-The Great Depression Begins
o Guided Tour-Chapter 14-The Great Depression Begins

Supplemental Materials: Vocabulary Match-Up-Chapter 14-The Great Depression Begins and Guided Tour-Chapter 14-The Great Depression Begins

Vocabulary Match-Up-Chapter 14-The Great Depression Begins

Chapter 14-Vocab Match up Terms

Guided Tour-Chapter 14-The Great Depression Begins

Chapter 14-Guided Tour

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Government

Tuesday-12/15/15:
o Bell Work-1.) What does it mean to indoctrinate someone? 2.) After reading the definition of the term “peer group” describe a situation in which you made a decision based on what those around you were doing? 3.) How do historical events have an effect on public opinion?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o SSR Article-Pro/Con: Is media coverage of NFL scandals out-of-bounds? (October 22nd, 2014)
o Cornell Notes: Pro/Con: Is media coverage of NFL scandals out-of-bounds? (October 22nd, 2014)
o Writing Prompt-Choose a position after reading Pro/Con: Is media coverage of NFL scandals out-of-bounds? (October 22nd, 2014)

Supplemental Materials: SSR Article-Pro/Con: Is media coverage of NFL scandals out-of-bounds? (October 22nd, 2014)

Pro-Con-Is Media Coverage of NFL Out-of-bounds-SSR Article-High

               Writing Prompt 12/15 (Due Wednesday 12/16)

Is the criticism the NFL receive justified (Pro) or does it simply face increased scrutiny due to it’s dominate influence over American culture (Con)?

Steps for your argumentative paragraph:
o State a strong claim
o Follow it with a strong transition sentence
o Cite evidence to strengthen your argument
o  Two pieces of evidence would be ideal
o Produce a strong conclusion