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AIM: What are the purposes for writing memoirs?

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HOMEWORK: Reading logs for the marking period are due Tuesday. The next writing project will involve interviewing an elder, at least 2 generations older. Begin thinking about who you will interview.  Write some questions that will encourage your subject to talk about memories from their past; cultural traditions, anecdotes of vivid incidents that you will record in a written memoir.  Details are forthcoming. … [Read more...]

PEN PAL PROJECT!!

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 [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Penpal-Project2.docx"] Attached you will find the description of the project along with the rubric and helpful vocabulary.  Please read it carefully and make sure you follow the instructions and requirements for completing the project.  Keep in mind the example we discussed in class. … [Read more...]

21 November 2013 – Aim and Assignments

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“History repeats itself, first as tragedy, second as farce.” - Karl Marx AIm: How did technological advancements impact society during the Industrial Revolution? Industrial Revolution hand out due 11/22 Study and review your notes [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/production-industrial.pdf"] … [Read more...]

11-20-13 Aim and Do Now (ER/IR Verb Intro)

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Aim: How do we conjugate "er" and "ir" verbs? Do Now: Can you recall at least 3 ar verbs? List them and translate them. Then pick one and conjugated it for the following subjects. 1.  hablar                                                       2. practicar                                           3.  nadar hablar yo- hablo yu- hablas el- habla nosotros- hablamos ellos- hablan Class Notes We already learned how to conjuagte ar verbs. Now lets see how to conjugate er and ir verb. Comer - to eat                                                            Escribir - to write yo                                     como                                                                                … [Read more...]

20 November 2013 – Aim and Assignments

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"The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles" - Karl Marx, The Communist Manifesto Aim: How do we understand the rise of Communism during the Industrial Revolution and it's impact on today's world? Industrial Revolution hand out due 11/22 Study and review your notes [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/production-industrial.pdf"] … [Read more...]

Make up work and Office Hours

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Please remember that you have until Monday, November 25 to make up missing work for Marking Period 2. Office hours for the remainder of the week are as follows: Thursday, November 21: Pd 4 - Rm 211, Pd 8 & 9 - Rm 203 Friday, November 22: Pd 4 - Rm 211, Pd 8 - Rm 203 Monday, November 25: Pd 4 - Rm 211, Pd 8 - Rm 203 … [Read more...]