Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Tuesday, June 11, 9/11 and Vocabulary Quiz

Objective: By the end of class, students will be assessed on new vocabulary and continue to examine conspiracy theories from 9/11.

DO NOW

Vocabulary quiz.  Use 7 of the 10 words on page 329 in a cohesive paragraph.

Direct Instruction

click here for background information on 9/11.

Finish Farenheit 9/11.

Exit Pass

NOW - Do you think the Bush Administration was involved in the 9/11 attacks? Give at least two strong reasons for your opinion.

Sunday, June 9, 2013

Monday, Jue 10, 9/11

Objective:by the end of class, students will practice new vocabulary and analyze the 9/11 attacks.

DO NOW 

Last practice chance - vocabuary words - choose 7 of 10 on page329 - write a cohesive paragraph using 7of the 10 words. Tomorrow is final vocabulary quiz.

Direct Instruction

 Discuss 9/11  conspiracy theories. 

Independent

View Farenheit / 9/11. Quiz on film  / conspiracy theories on Wednesday!!

Exit Pass

What do you think? Why?

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Friday, June 7, Final Essay

Objective; By the end of class, students will either complete draft of an essay about the Titanic or research the events of 9/11, both according to guidelines provided. Project due, end of class on Friday. 

DO NOW

Review the DO NOW's from yesterday and learn from your mistakes! Final Vocabulary quiz on Tuesday, June 11.

Direct Instruction

Review guidelines for essay and/or research project.  You may use the links below to help with researching 9/11 if that is the project you chose.

click here for suspicion about the story told to the American people

click here for the story that was told

After researching information, in a minimum of a five paragraph persuasive essay declaring if you agree that Osama Bin Laden and Al Qaeda are responsible for the attacks, or there is sufficient evidence to suggest foul play on the part of the American government. Provide at least three strong reasons with evidence that support your position. You should also touch on the opposing argument in order to strengthen your position.

(Intro with thesis, three paragraphs, each with different reason with quotes to support and conclusion which should also touch on opposing argument). 

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The Titanic Essay

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We read Hansen Baldwin’s secondary account of the Titanic, we read eye-witness, primary accounts and we watched the film that recreated the events of the tragic voyage. Using all of these sources plus any websites, explain how the prioritization of superficial features in the construction of the Titanic was a reflection of what society valued at the time and perhaps, still holds true today.

Appropriate quote:  

Things fall apart; the center cannot hold;
Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world...
The best lack all conviction, while the worst
Are full of passionate intensity.

Yeats (1865-1939) wrote "The Second Coming" in 1919 to describe the moral devastation of post-WWI Europe and describes the split between the upper and lower societal classes.

You may also use the guide provided on the handout to structure your paper.


Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Thursday, June 6, Titanic Essay / 9/11 research

Objective; By the end of class, students will either complete draft of an essay about the Titanic or research the events of 9/11, both according to guidelines provided. Project due, end of class on Friday. 

DO NOW

Write a paragragh using 3 of the five vocabulary words (last 5 on page 329).

Direct Instruction

Review guidelines for essay and/or research project.  You may use the links below to help with researching 9/11 if that is the project you chose.

click here for suspicion about the story told to the American people

click here for the story that was told

After researching information, in a minimum of a five paragraph persuasive essay declaring if you agree that Osama Bin Laden and Al Qaeda are responsible for the attacks, or there is sufficient evidence to suggest foul play on the part of the American government. Provide at least three strong reasons with evidence that support your position. You should also touch on the opposing argument in order to strengthen your position.

(Intro with thesis, three paragraphs, each with different reason with quotes to support and conclusion which should also touch on opposing argument). 

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The Titanic Essay

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We read Hansen Baldwin’s secondary account of the Titanic, we read eye-witness, primary accounts and we watched the film that recreated the events of the tragic voyage. Using all of these sources plus any websites, explain how the prioritization of superficial features in the construction of the Titanic was a reflection of what society valued at the time and perhaps, still holds true today.

Appropriate quote:  

Things fall apart; the center cannot hold;
Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world...
The best lack all conviction, while the worst
Are full of passionate intensity.

Yeats (1865-1939) wrote "The Second Coming" in 1919 to describe the moral devastation of post-WWI Europe and describes the split between the upper and lower societal classes.

You may also use the guide provided on the handout to structure your paper.


Monday, June 3, 2013

tuesday, June 4, Titanic Conclusion

Objective; By the end of class, students will read primary accounts of Titanic survivors and view conclusion of film.

DO NOW

Last three vocabulary words on page 329 - write a sentence for each.
Recriminations - counter-charge
Pertinent - necessary
Vainly  - without success




Direct Instruction

Read 345- 346 - primary accounts from Titanic survivors.  

Review primary and secondary sources from yesterday. Complete questions on worksheet.

Independent / Guided

View conclusion of the Titanic!!

Exit Pass

 The rule was 'women and children first," for the lifeboats.  Do you think this was fair? What would be the rule today if there were not enough lifeboats fr everyone?



Sunday, June 2, 2013

Monday, June 3, titanic / primary / secondary sources

Objective: By hte end of class, students will evaluate primary and secondary sources and view / analyze film.

DO NOW

Write sentences for  words number 6 & 7 on page 329. Use context clues.

Direct Instruction

Read primary account  - text page - 345

Read primary and scondary sources and complete questions and chart on worksheet.

Guided / Independent

View film and complete review sheets.

Exit Pass

What would you have done if you were on the ship?