Aim: How do we write the body paragraphs on the French Revolution DBQ? Homework: Study for Quiz tomorrow - Complete French Revolution DBQ - Extra Credit - Read and summarize the article on Ebola - Questions to consider for the article: 1. According to the article, How have people from Africa and India been described? 2. Why were certain diseases linked to certain ethnic and racial groups? 3. Can Ebola spread through “bushmeat”? Why do you think this is mentioned in an article geared toward Americans? 4. How can we shift our views regarding diseases like Ebola and our views on places like West Africa? [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/French-Revolution-DBQ.pdf"] … [Read more...]
Elk Grove Unified School District v. Newdow
Questions 1. What are the facts in this case? 2. What 1st Amendment rights are being questioned? 3. Issue: Does a school district policy that requires public school teachers to lead willing students in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance with the words “under God” violate the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment? [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/1014-Elk-Grove-v.-Newdow-Revised.doc"] … [Read more...]
Journal #7
Journal #7 Do you feel the government is justified in limiting our freedom of speech? Why? … [Read more...]
10-14-14 Aim, Do Now, Diamond Poem!!
Aim: How do we incorporate everything we have learned so far into a poem? Do Now: Use the list of adjectives to fill out the chart. List 3 for each category. Almost always / Sometimes / Never As a final mini project you are going to create a diamond poem. This will be graded as a project so make sure you follow instructions and complete each task. You will be graded based on Grammar - Adjectives and verbs are spelled correctly and have correct endings. Completeness - Included all required information Creativity + Neatness - I can read it. It is clear, neat, and you added some color / designs. 5 points each for a total of 15 points. Click here for worksheet -- > Diamond Poem … [Read more...]
PSAT tomorrow for all sophomores:
Study the packet to prepare for this scholastic exam. It will be conducted October 15 periods 1-4. … [Read more...]
Reminder: 1st marking period ends tomorrow! (10/15/14)
Please turn in all completed assignments for the 1st marking period by 4pm tomorrow! ❝Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going.❞ ‒Rita Mae Brown … [Read more...]
Symbolism Video
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Symbolism
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Journal #6
Journal #6 Do you think that the system the Framers put into place in 1787 still works today? Why? *Use evidence to support your answer … [Read more...]
10-9-14 Aim, Do Now, STUDY FOR QUIZ TOMORROW!!
Aim: What do we need to review for tomorrow's QUIZ? Do Now: Now look at the following sentences. Write M next to the sentences where the adjective is masculine. Write F next to the sentences where the adjective is feminine. Write E next to the sentences where the adjective could be either masculine or feminine. _____ 1. Yo soy muy simpática. _____ 6. Tú eres muy trabajador. _____ 2. Tú eres muy estudioso. _____ 7. Yo soy muy paciente. _____ 3. Tú eres muy ordenado. _____ 8. Yo soy muy deportista. _____ 4. Yo soy muy trabajadora. _____ 9. Tú eres muy reservada. _____ 5. Yo soy muy inteligente. _____ 10. Tú … [Read more...]