gunpowder Plot This assignment is on the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 - the plan to blow up the House of Lords and assassinate King James I. The plot was almost carried out completely, but ultimately failed. Guy Fawkes was one of the conspirators. This mask is his likeness and is often associated with many political activist groups. The night of November 5th is Guy Fawkes Night. This is the Summer Assignment for the incoming sophomores. If you have any questions or need assistance, please email me at lesinski@whsad.org. Have a great summer break! [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/10th_SocStudies_Global_Summer.pdf"] … [Read more...]
10TH GRADE SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENT 2013
Dear incoming sophomores, I will be your English teacher for the upcoming academic year 2013-2014, and am pleased to present you with your summer reading assignment. Their Eyes Were Watching God, by Zora Neale Hurston is a coming-of-age novelthat includes love, disappointment, segregation, a Florida hurricane. YOUR ASSIGNMENT: Read the novel. As you read, complete the assignment by going online to www.neabigread.org/books/theireyes. Click on teacher lesson plans. Complete Days 1-10, as described, by listening to the audio links, thinking and writing about discussion questions, reading handouts, writing exercises and homework. Create CAPSTONE PROJECT # 4 as a cover for your written project. When we return to school, hand in your project … [Read more...]
WARNING….. Regents Ahead!
The US History regents is right around the corner. This is the last week for 9th Period Regents review on Tuesday & Wednesday - be sure to attend! Here is another Regents Review Packet. It has some good charts and graphic organizers to help you study and review. Feel free to download it! [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/usregentsreview.pdf"] … [Read more...]
LAST TUTORING SESSION!! + HW#3
Juniors, tomorrow is your last chance to come for tutoring... Ven y disfrutas algunas meriendas mientras aprendes Español !! HW#3 Go to the following website: http://quizlet.com/23846639/spanish-regents-prep-nouns-adjectives-and-sentence-starters-flash-cards/ Pick 50 words you don't know and create flash cards for them. … [Read more...]
CHECK OUT YOUR GRADE!!
Engrade has been updated for my sophomore classes (pd. 1,4,5,8) Go check it out! ---> Engrade.com You are almost at the finish line... Don't stop now!!! … [Read more...]
Two weeks to the Global Regents Exam – Study Every Night
Storming the Bastille, Paris 1789. Napoleon's withdrawal from Russia - a Pyrrhic victory Reminders: Homework - Go to regentsprep.org, click on Global History, click on Multiple Choice questions and answer the Industrial Revolution questions on a separate sheet of paper. Study and Review your notes Attend at least one tutor Session per week (Monday through Thursday - 9th period; or by appointment) If you need materials to review feel free to ask - I can give you handouts to study, worksheets to work on and old regents exams to practice. Plus, you can use Regentsprep.org to also practice answering questions, DBQ's and writing essays. … [Read more...]
Senior Work: Missing Aims
Hello seniors. The following Aims are the most common missing ones. If you haven't done them, do yourself a favor and get them done immediately: 5/17 Aim: How is propaganda an effective tool for persuading an audience? 5/17 Aim2: How does propaganda affect the citizens of 1984? (Pages 147-149) 5/16 Aim: How is Julia and Winston's act a political one against the Party? (This should be a paragraph describing the oppressive nature of the Party and summed up by explaining how their act is one against that oppression. 5/3 Aim: What type of mood does Orwell create in the opening chapter of 1984? Please get these done if you haven't already. Thank you. Mr. Key … [Read more...]
Critical Lens and Short Response Templates
Hello, please make sure you are taking the time to memorize the structure of the 6 paragraph Critical Lens Essay as well as the structure of the Short Responses (Q26 & Q27). You will have a ELA Regents Final next week and no templates will be allowed. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, see you on Tuesday. … [Read more...]
JUNIORS! TUTORING FOR THE LOTE!!!!
Only 5 sessions left!!!! Practice makes perfect!!! Ven a aprender y a comer! "Hey que estudiar mucho para tener exito" Tell me what this means when you come tomorrow and you'll get a treat! … [Read more...]
Are you ready for the Regents?
Don't forget Regents Review is 9th period Tuesday and Wednesday! If you have a class see me to make other arrangements! Only 6 sessions left! … [Read more...]