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Parent Teacher Conference

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Thanks to all the Freshman parents who braved the long line to have a word with me about your child's progress and transition into high school.  If perchance you are one of the parents who did not get the opportunity to speak with me last night, please feel free to send me an email at newton@whsad.org.   Thank you. … [Read more...]

17 September 2014 – Aim & Assignments

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"Etat, c'est moi" - King Louis XIV Aim: How do we analyze primary and secondary sources regarding King Louis XIV and the Palace at Versailles? Homework: Due Friday 19th of September - Gunpowder Plot Activity 3 – The paragraph and pamphlet on the Gunpowder Plot - Gunpowder Plot Handout - Quiz Friday September 19th - Exam Unit 1, Tuesday, September 30th … [Read more...]

9-16-14 Aim, Do Now and Class Notes

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Aim: How do we talk about days and months in Spanish? Do Now: Copy the vocabulary --> Translate the ones you know Los Dias - The Days lunes martes miércoles jueves viernes sábado domingo                                              *Remember: In Spanish months and weekdays are not capitalized. Months - Meses enero             julio febrero          agosto marzo            septiembre abril               octubre mayo             noviembre junio              diciembre Mas vocabulario... la fecha el día la semana el mes el año ¿Qué día es hoy? Hoy … [Read more...]

Create Your Own Government

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Create Your Own Government Introduction Imagine you were chosen to rule a new developing nation. The nation has just ended a war and there has been no ruler until you came along. What type of nation will you choose to have? What type of ruler will you be? Keep in mind the future of this nation is in your hands…   Task Now that your research paper has been completed you will create your own government. From the types of government you have just researched, come up with a plan for your country to function. You need to create a document explaining how your country is governed – do the people have rights? If so what are they? Is power divided? How? What are your citizens entitled to or not entitled to? Also you need to have a list of … [Read more...]

“An Intern’s Story”, by Cameron Edge

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  The following post was written by Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design Senior Cameron Edge, who served as an intern in the office of Assemblyman Joseph Lentol over the summer of 2014: This summer I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to intern in the office of Assemblyman Joseph Lentol. Assemblyman Lentol represents the 50th District in North Brooklyn, which includes parts of Greenpoint, Williamsburg, and Clinton Hill. One of the first projects I worked on was compiling a brochure for military veterans who live in the district. This brochure outlined the services that they qualify for.  I also worked on following up with 3-1-1 and government agencies on basic services that should be provided to … [Read more...]

15 September 2014 – Aim and Assignment

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"No standing army may be maintained during a time of peace without the consent of parliament." - English Bill of Rights of 1689 Aim: How did revolution change the role of the King of England? Homework: Due Friday 19th of September - Gunpowder Plot Activity 3 - The paragraph and pamphlet on the Gunpowder Plot - Gunpowder Plot Handout - Quiz Friday September 19th … [Read more...]

Expository Reading “A Quilt of a Country” Anna Quindlen

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"Of all the nations in the world, the United States was built in nobody's image, that's because it was built of bits and pieces that seem discordant."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 (Historian Daniel Boorstin) Today the 9th graders were introduced to their first informational text "A Quilt of a Country" by Anna Quindlen.  Anna Quindlen is a columnist and author who has been described as having a "common touch" because so many people relate to her writings on politics and gender specific issues.  In 1992, she became the third woman to win a … [Read more...]