U.S. History
Monday-3/27/17:
- Bell Work-1.) Based on the elements contained in the political cartoon what issue is Henry Stimson and “John Q. Public” asking the President to resolve? 2.) Based on what we’ve learned regarding political propaganda what purpose might the signs being held by Henry Stimson and “John Q. Public” have in guiding Truman’s interaction with the media? 3.) What is your opinion of the way in which this cartoon is using political propaganda to shape the American peoples view of the U.S.’s decision to drop the atomic bombs? Is it a smart use of the media or something that could be considered morally reprehensible?
- Attendance-While Class is Doing Bell Work
- Vocab Match-Up-Chapter 17-The United States in WWII
- Study Guide Review Time-Chapter 17-The United States in WWII
- Daily Objective-
- Content Objective:
- SWD analysis of key terms associated with our unit covering the United States involvement in WWII through the manipulating of vocabulary terms in a collaborative activity
- SWD evaluation of the materials covered in our unit pertaining to the United States involvement in WWII through summarizing key information in a structured study guide
- Language Objective:
- Students will read and orally match up important vocabulary terms pertaining to our unit covering the United States involvement in WWII by using a vocabulary match-up activity
- Students will read, and write the key terms and important concepts covered in our unit focusing on United States involvement in WWII by completing a structured inquiry based study guide
Supplemental Materials: Vocab Match-Up-Chapter 17-The United States in WWII and Study Guide-Chapter 17-The United States in WWII
Vocab Match-Up-Chapter 17-The United States in WWII
Chapter 17-Vocab Match up Terms
Chapter 17-Vocabulary Match-up
Study Guide-Chapter 17-The United States in WWII
Chapter 17-Learning Target-Study Guide
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Government
Monday-3/27/17:
- Bell Work-1.) Based on your prior knowledge of political symbolism and reasonable deduction who can we infer the man and the elephant represent? 2.) What is the underlying theme of the political cartoon? 3.) When reflecting on the major theme of the political cartoon and the events of the last election why do you think so many Americans are frustrated with the way politicians speak about the issues?
- Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
- Vocabulary Frayer Model Activity-Chapter 5-Political Parties
- Daily Objective-
- Content Objective:
- SWD analysis of the purpose and functions of a two party political system by interacting in a short presentation
- SWD analysis of key terms associated with the unit covering the roles and functions political parties play by defining and personalizing vocabulary terms in a vocabulary based activity
- Language Objective:
- Students will read and record information pertaining to the purpose and functions of a two party political system through listening to a short lecture
- Students will read and record important vocabulary terms pertaining to our unit covering the roles and functions political parties play through the use of a frayer model vocabulary activity
Supplemental Materials: Vocabulary Frayer Model Activity-Chapter 5-Political Parties