"Kings are the slaves of history.” "The strongest of all warriors are these two — Time and Patience.” - Leo Tolstoy, War and Peace (this is a classic Russian novel that takes place during Napoleon's invasion of Russia). Aim: How do we complete the 2nd task body paragraph for the French Revolution DBQ? Homework is due Monday October 21st. - Final Draft of DBQ essay with corrections made - Complete the handout attached to this post on the French Revolution. - Complete documents 7-9 in this DBQ on Napoleon’s Empire – http://web001.greece.k12.ny.us/files/filesystem/GHG_DBQs/GHG_DBQ_01.05.pdf [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/causes_homework.doc"] … [Read more...]
AIM: Why does the narrator owe her existence to her mother 3 times, in “The Leap,” by Louise Erdrich?
HOMEWORK: Narrative project, Part 1: Using the photo, imagine a narrative and create a Freytag's Pyramid. Part 2: Character Development: use the character in the photo you were given, and write the details needed to develop the character. … [Read more...]
Homework
Don't forget that the following assignment is due tomorrow: - DBQ Packet - Document Summary Chart - DBQ Task Chart - DBQ Essay Please make sure you have completed each component in order to get the highest possible score. … [Read more...]
16 October 2013 – Aim and Assignments
“Religion is excellent stuff for keeping common people quiet. Religion is what keeps the poor from murdering the rich.” - Napoleon Bonaparte Aim: How do we write the body paragraphs for the French Revolution DBQ? Homework is due Monday October 21st. - Final Draft of DBQ essay with corrections made - Complete the handout attached to this post on the French Revolution. - Complete documents 7-9 in this DBQ on Napoleon’s Empire – http://web001.greece.k12.ny.us/files/filesystem/GHG_DBQs/GHG_DBQ_01.05.pdf [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/causes_homework.doc"] … [Read more...]
WHSAD Students Officially Enter TEMA (Teen Empowerment Mural Apprenticeship)
On October 15, 2013 5 WHSAD students officially entered TEMA (Teen Empowerment Mural Apprenticeship), This Apprenticeship is a paid year long after-school pre-professional public art apprenticeship program for teens (14 to 19-year-olds) interested in using visual arts for the benefit of local communities. TEMA apprentices create public works of art collaboratively with Groundswell professional artists on projects commissioned by community partners. The 5 WHSAD students selected for this program are John Fermin (Senior), Adrien Acevedo (Senior), Cynthia Espinosa (Senior), Dariel Leonardo (Junior), Donovan Bembridge (Sophomore). … [Read more...]
Junior English HW #1 for Marking Period #2
AIM What are the different strategies you can use to improve your SAT Single- Blank Completions score? EXTENSION ACTIVITY / HOMEWORK HW #1: Students will complete SAT Assignment-Single Blank Sentence Completions. … [Read more...]
10-15-13 Aim, Do Now, and Class Notes
Aim: ¿Cómo expresamos lo que nos gusta y lo que no nos gusta en español? (How do we express what we like and dislike in Spanish? Do Now: Copia y traduce el vocabulario... 1. el ajedrez 8. los libros (de aventura/amor) 2. la música (de P.R.) 9. las películas (de ciencia ficción) 3. el helado 10. los carros 4. la pizza 11. las fiestas 5. la comida... (italiana, china, Mexicana) 12. las hamburguesas 6. las … [Read more...]
15 October 2013 – Aim and Assignments
"History is written by the winners." - Napoleon Bonaparte Aim: How do we write an introduction for our French Revolution DBQ? Homework is due Monday October 21st. - Final Draft of DBQ essay with corrections made - Complete the handout attached to this post on the French Revolution. - Complete documents 7-9 in this DBQ on Napoleon's Empire - http://web001.greece.k12.ny.us/files/filesystem/GHG_DBQs/GHG_DBQ_01.05.pdf [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/causes_homework.doc"] … [Read more...]
Corrections Test #1
Here are the short answer questions from Test #1. You should do corrections if you scored under 15 points on the short answer. You cannot make corrections on the extra credit. If you scored under a 65 don't forget to have your test signed!! Why did European nations want to establish colonies in the New World? How did the relationship between Native Americans and the Colonists impact the colonies? How did geography influence the economic system in the colonies? Give examples. How did the Treaty of Paris, 1763, change the lives of the French? The British? The Colonists? How did Britain’s relationship change with the colonists after the French and Indian War? How did the colonies … [Read more...]
10/15/13 Aim and Homework Assignment
If you missed class today, please find the homework assignment as an attachment. We are preparing for another Socratic Seminar which I'm hoping will begin Friday or Monday depending on how much reading we are able to get done. Here is the worksheet. Download it and then read the text below, which was assigned in class today. If you have any questions, email me! [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/SocraticSeminarWorksheet.docx"] From Fahrenheit 451 (right after Montag returns home from the fire): "Who is it?" "Who would it be?" said Montag, leaning back against the closed door in the dark. His wife said, at last, "Well, put on the light." "I don't want the light." "Come to bed." He heard her roll … [Read more...]