“I am, by calling, a dealer in words; and words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.” - Rudyard Kipling Aim: How did the Opium Wars ease trade in China? - DBQ on British Imperialism due Friday 12/13 - Quiz, Friday 12/13 - Unit Exam on Industrial Revolution and Imperialism – Tuesday, 12/17 - Study and Review your notes. [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/British-Imperialism-DBQ.pdf"] … [Read more...]
Junior English HW #3 – Marking Period #3
AIM What are the different strategies you can use to improve Short Response Q27 (Literary Element or Technique Short Response) score? EXTENSION ACTIVITY / HOMEWORK HW#3: Students will complete Q27 (Literary Element or Technique Short Response) … [Read more...]
12-9-13 Aim, Do Now and Class Notes
Aim: How do we ask our friends about their plans? Do Now: Copy and Translate the Vocabulary En el Colegio (el) auditorio (la) biblioteca (la) cafeteria (el) estadio (el) salon de clase Actividades Un partido de... Un concierto Una clase de baile Presentar un examen El baile del colegio ¿Cuándo? Esta semana Este fin de semana Mañana Pasado mañana Por la noche la proxima semana el proximo viernes Asking our friends about their plans... Qué vas a hacer... (el lunes)? What are you doing...(Monday)? -Voy a... la escuela y despues a casa. Your turn: Ask your partner what they are doing this weekend? ¿Vas a ir a... (el partido de fútbol)? Are you going to the … [Read more...]
09 December 2013 – Aim and Assignments
"There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere, and many of us will have to pass through the valley of the shadow of death again and again before we reach the mountaintop of our desires." - Nelson Mandela Aim: How did Europeans react to Imperialism in Africa and Asia? - DBQ on British Imperialism due Friday 12/13 - Quiz, Friday 12/13 - Unit Exam on Industrial Revolution and Imperialism - Tuesday, 12/17 - Study and Review your notes. [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/British-Imperialism-DBQ.pdf"] … [Read more...]
Junior English HW #2 – Marking Period #3
AIM What are the different strategies you can use to improve Short Response Q26 (Controlling Idea Short Response) score? EXTENSION ACTIVITY / HOMEWORK HW#2: Students will complete Q26 (Controlling Idea Short Response) … [Read more...]
Today’s Aim and Weekend Homework
As you know, we have been watching The Matrix, a film dealing with reality, systems of control, freedom of the mind, and all the good stuff that is philosophy. Yesterday and today we focused on the dystopic elements of the settings. Setting One: The Matrix Setting Two: The Real World Aim: What is dystopic about the two settings of the film and which would you prefer to live in? Assignment Due Monday: Choose which world you would rather live in. Explain why you chose it and why it is better than the alternative. However, there are parameters. You may not choose the Real World so you can re-enter the Matrix and fight agents. This isn't an apotheosis assignment. Take it seriously. Neither choice is easy, but isn't that the … [Read more...]
05 December 2014 – Aim and Assignments
“Every empire, however, tells itself and the world that it is unlike all other empires, that its mission is not to plunder and control but to educate and liberate." - Edward Said Aim: What impact did the Berlin Conference have on the African Continent? Imperialism handout due, Friday 12/06 Quiz, Friday 12/06 Unit Exam, Tuesday 12/17 Study and Review your notes … [Read more...]
STUDY FOR QUIZ TOMORROW!!!
Go to Quizlet to study!! Quiz will include most of Ch. 4 vocab and you must know how to use indefinite articles (un, una, unos, unas) http://quizlet.com/30789961/expresate-1-capitulo-4-vocab-1-flash-cards/ … [Read more...]
04 December 2013 – Aim and Assignments
"The sun never sets on the British Empire" Aim: How did British rule in India impact Indian society? Handout on Imperialism, due 12/06 Quiz Friday, 12/06 Unit Exam Tuesday, 12/17 Study and Review your notes … [Read more...]
Junior English HW #1 – Marking Period #3
AIM What are On My Own Questions and how can they help us understand important details in articles related to The Crucible by Arthur Miller? EXTENSION ACTIVITY / HOMEWORK HW #1: Students will complete 1st Side of Determining Important Details Graphic Organizer … [Read more...]