Archive for December 1st 2017

U.S. History

Friday-12/01/17:

  • Bell Work-1.) Identify the symbolism of the following elements: a. The cuff on the man’s shirt sleeve b. The caption on the handle of the knife c. The general theme of the captions on the devil fish 2.) Based on historical context what can we identify as some of the motives behind the U.S. Government’s decision to introduce the policy of prohibition? 3.) Examine the commentary at the bottom of the political cartoon. Why does Victor Hugo say that “The tendencies of the Devil Fish (alcohol) cannot be destroyed unless the HEAD, the source of their substantial power, is destroyed?”
  • Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
  • Presentation-Chapter 13-Section 4-The Harlem Renaissance
  • Notes-Chapter 13-Section 4-The Harlem Renaissance
  • Study Guide-Chapter 12-Politics of the Roaring Twenties and Chapter 13-The Roaring Life of the 1920’s 
  • Daily Objective-
  • Content Objective:
    • SWD synthesis the how the Great Migration and the Harlem Renaissance worked to promote African-American culture and create new opportunities for authors and musicians by creating a set of guided notes
    • SWD evaluation of the materials covering the Roaring Twenties through summarizing key information in a structured study guide
  • Language Objective:
    • Student will read and record information pertaining to the Great Migration and the Harlem Renaissance worked to promote African-American culture and create new opportunities for authors and musicians through listening to a short lecture and a student led outline
    • Students will read, and write the key terms and important concepts covering the Roaring Twenties by completing a structured inquiry based study guide

 

Supplemental Materials: Presentation-Chapter 13-Section 4-The Harlem Renaissance, Notes-Chapter 13-Section 4-The Harlem Renaissance and Study Guide-Chapter 12-Politics of the Roaring Twenties and Chapter 13-The Roaring Life of the 1920’s

Presentation-Chapter 13-Section 4-The Harlem Renaissance

Chapter 13-Section 4-The Harlem Renaissance

 

Notes-Chapter 13-Section 4-The Harlem Renaissance

Notes-Outline-Chapter 13-Section 4

The Americans-Chapter 13-Section 4

 

Study Guide-Chapter 12-Politics of the Roaring Twenties and Chapter 13-The Roaring Life of the 1920’s 

Chapter 12 and 13-Learning Target-Study Guide

Chapter 12 and 13-Vocab Match up Terms

Chapter 12 and 13-Test Materials

 

Chapter 12

Chapter 12-Textbook-PDFs

Chapter 12-Section 1-Americans Struggles with Post War Issues

Chapter 12-Section 2- The Harding Presidency

Chapter 12-Section 3- The Businesses of America

 

Chapter 13

Chapter 13-Textbook-PDFs

Chapter 13-Section 1-Changing Ways of Life

Chapter 13-Section 2-The Twenties Woman

Chapter 13-Section 3- Education and Popular Culture

Chapter 13-Section 4-The Harlem Renaissance

 

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Government

Friday-12/01/17:

  • Bell Work-1.) Based on this primary source can you explain why Sherman Alexie is so frustrated with the actions of interest groups? 2.) What is the author trying to convey with his choice to use the analogy of antiwar protestor being concerned about their dietary identities? 3.) What changes would you recommend to the author that might make this passage more accessible to a wider audience?  
  • Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
  • Video-Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Congressional Fundraising (HBO) (21:24 min)
  • Reflection Question: How does the pressure to consistently fundraise effect the amount of time a Congressperson actually spends working on creating new legislation?
  • Activity-Current Events 12/09
  • Daily Objective-
    • Content Objective:
      • SWD evaluation of influential events occurring locally, nationally and internationally by finding articles in newspapers or online then interpreting the information and stating an opinion about the impact of the article in a current events activity
    • Language Objective:
      • Students will research, read and record information pertaining to the influential events occurring locally, nationally and internationally by finding articles in newspapers or online by annotating the article and discussing the event with several classmates in a collaborative activity

 

Video Link-Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Congressional Fundraising (HBO) (21:24 min)

  • Reflection Question: How does the pressure to consistently fundraise effect the amount of time a Congressperson actually spends working on creating new legislation?