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Office Hours and Availability:
Monday: Before and After School
Tuesday: Before and After School
Wednesday: Before and After School
Thursday: Before School
On some days I may be able to meet during my planning periods between 10:58-11:46 or 1:08-1:56. Please schedule an appointment to meet during these times.
Where I can be found:
Usually I will be in Mrs. Lenard's Room 131 downstairs. If I am not there I am most likely in Carleno's room 221.
How to contact me:
My school issued e-mail shanklinb@frontieracademy.net. It is connected to my phone so it gets checked regularly. If you need help do not hesitate to send me an e-mail.
Upcoming UNIT:
World War II
Rough Outline for Rest of the Year:
SECOND SEMESTER SCHEDULE
Links to Cool Websites:
"Rhapsody in Blue" performed at 2008 Grammy's- "Rhapsody in Blue" composed by George Gershwin
Langston Hughes poem "I, Too" performed by himself-"I, Too" performed by Langston Hughes
Pictures from The Great Depression- Photo Essay of The Great Depression
The Cold War to "We Didn't Start the Fire"-Cold War History
Your Lifetime in Summary-1990-2008
Shift Happens-Food for Thought
Shift Happens 2.0-The Age You Live In
Assignments:
Monday 4/14:
1. Complete the first five pages of the packet dealing with the 1950s. This packet will be checked in class first thing on Wednesday April 16, 2008.
2. Check out the new videos above. Just for your viewing pleasure but they all really get the brain thinking.
Monday 3/24:
Order of trial and helpful hints.
1. Bailiff will call court in session and Judge will give a short explanation to the court room on the court case and the proceedings.
2. Prosecution Attorney(Alysha) will give opening statement for 2-4 minutes.
3. Defense Attorney (Ashley) will give opening statement/rebuttal for 2-4 minutes.
4. Prosecution will call their witnesses in the following order and each should be questioned for 3-5 minutes:
A. Sawachika-Dylan
B. Hatchobori-Asley Davis
C. Akihiro Takahashi-Hannah
D. Isaw Kita-Ryan
E. Eisenhower-Cody
F. Stimson-Angelica
After each witness is questioned by prosecution they then will be cross examined by the defense.
5. Defense will then call their witnesses in the following order and each should be questioned for 3-5 minutes:
A. Truman-Nikki
B. Sakomizu-Michael
C. Marshall-Alan
D. Hirohito/Showa-Andy
E. MacArthur-Nathan
F. Compton-Danielle
After each witness is questioned by the defense they then will be cross examined by the prosecution.
6. There will be a 5 minute recess so the group can prep closing statements and have the attorney's present to the court room.
7. After closing statements jury will be dismissed for deliberation and return with a verdict.
Helpful hints based off what I saw from the other classes:
1. As attorney's you should have a strong opening statement that is rehearsed, sounds clear, and makes a definite argument you are going to try to prove throughout the case.
2. As a witness you need to absolutely prepare for your part meaning know every piece of research information that is on your person. Many students in the other classes were not prepared for the cross examination and questions they were asked. Anticipate questions.
3. Announce names of the witness when calling them to the stand. Example: Don't say I am calling Dylan to the stand.
4. You need to be able to explain answers to questions. Yes or No does nothing to explain your answer.
5. Educate the jury. They are running under the assumption that they know nothing. Example: Don't just bring up the Manhattan Project without explaining what that is.
6. You can pass notes with cross examination questions that you want your attorney to ask.
7. As attorney's you have the ability to drill witnesses. You should have prepared questions for every witness that you will cross examine, meaning you need to know information about them.
8. Dress as how you might have looked.
9. Relax when on the stand-speak loudly and clearly and breathe to stay calm.
10. Remember you are ultimately performing and trying to swing the jury on whether it was right or wrong to drop the bombs on Japan.
Monday 3/17:
1. A-Bomb Trial for our class has been moved to Wednesday March 26th, 2008 due to the high amount of people absent on Monday.
2. By this Monday 3/24 each side should have all their evidence gathered, each witness should have written out their questions and answers, and attorney's should have written out opening statements. You will be behind if this is not done.
3. On Monday be prepared to do a dry-run of your side of the trial. REMEMBER THIS IS YOUR TEST GRADE FOR WORLD WAR II.
Wednesday 3/12:
- Working on essay due Monday 3/17
- Working on prep for A-Bomb Trial
- ASK YOUR PARENTS TO HELP OUT BY SERVING AS JURORS!!
- They can be jurors for any block...not just yours
- Extra credit for you if they do help!!!!
- TRIAL DATES:
- BLOCK 1: March 24
- BLOCKS 3 and 4: March 19th
Monday 3/10:
1. Review your notes from class.
2. Write your essay answering the following prompt:
“Do not Stand Idly By”.
What does that mean to you? In answering this, you may describe a person you admire for their moral courage. This can be a person you know, a person living or dead, famous or not. You may do research or speak from your own experience. Please keep in mind though, that the theme must somehow relate to the Holocaust either in its content or in its conclusion. This paper is to be one page, double-spaced, and 12 point font. The paper is due Monday March 17, 2008.
You can also enter your response in the City of Greeley Holocaust Memorial Essay Contest 2008. Click here for details!!!
Wednesday 3/5:
Answer/outline the following questions for discussion on Monday. YES, ON PAPER & not just in your head.
1. What were the causes of World War II?
2. What were the teams? Who fought? Key figures?
3. What new developments came about in technology/ weapons/ strategies/ tactics?
4. What key events occurred during the war?
5. What were the results? What changed?
Complete your 2nd set of objective question answers (again, this will average with the 1st set)
1. ONLY Questions 1-60! Do not do any of the DBQ's or the essay again!
2. DUE FIRST THING MONDAY MORNING...NO EXCUSES OR EXCEPTIONS!...IF YOU CAN'T BE HERE, HAVE SOMEONE BRING IT IN FOR You!
Monday 3/3:
1. Review any powerpoints you don't have notes on and study all your notes so you rock the test on Wednesday March 5, 2008.
2. STUDY STUDY STUDY!!!! YOU CAN DO IT!!!
Wednesday 2/27:
1. Complete HTV projects...DUE MONDAY March 3, 2008.
2. Study for Unit Test on Wednesday March 5, 2008.
3. Review the Second New Deal PowerPoint if you need to.
4. STUDY STUDY STUDY!!!! YOU CAN DO IT!!!
Monday 2/25:
1. If you are doing the OPTIONAL HTV project for Unit 4, you should have already gotten started! Remember, it is due March 3!
2. Complete your Depression/ New Deal packets by class on Wednesday (except for page 61, which will be done in class)
3. Review notes from the following PowerPoints, worksheets & be ready to rock the next test! :)
Friday 2/22/08:
1. Complete pages 42 and 53 in your new packets due on Monday February 25, 2008. Watch the Photo Essay of The Great Depression (under Links to Cool Websites above) for Worksheet 42.
2. Review your notes from "Causes of Great Depression" discussion (economics and historical standpoint).
3. BE SURE you are checking your notes regularly...they will come in "very handy" for the upcoming Unit test. If you missed a day make sure you get these notes from a friend.
Wednesday 2/20/08
1. Reread through the information that your group is to be an expert on. Make sure you understand the key points and information on your topics. Your group will present this information on Friday February 20, 2008. Be ready to present this information.
2. Turn in any missing work for the 1920s by Friday February 20, 2008.
3. Consider doing the Optional Credit HTV Project. Follow the tutorial listed above to help you perfect your HTV Project.
4. Check out Links to Cool Websites above and view the link titled "Photo Essay of The Great Depression."
Wednesday 2/13/08
1. Have completed the guided reading sheet titled "The Harlem Renaissance" (most of you finished this in class, if you were absent you need to come in and get this sheet and complete). I will give you a completion grade for this at the beginning of class on Wednesday February 20, 2008. We will finish going over this sheet on Wednesday as well as looking at the Harlem Renaissance.
2. Check out the two websites above.
3. Consider doing the Optional HTV Project for this Unit. This will drastically improve your grade.
Monday 2/11/08
1. Review President Packet for President Wilson through President Hoover. Also review old quiz that was returned to you today. Be ready for quiz on Wednesday February 13, 2008.
2. Read the packet titled "A Cultural Renaissance Flourishes in Harlem." Take notes on the packet and then answer the questions on the last page under the Thinking Critically Question 1 through 3 in short answer form (complete sentences). Answer the Writer's Portfolio autobiographical essay in a half page to page. Prepare to see quiz questions relating to this reading on Wednesday.
Wednesday 2/6/08
1. Complete your paper for your the topic you chose today in class (either a person or fad of the 1920s). The paper is due at the beginning of class on Monday February 11, 2008. Make sure you fulfill all of the requirements on that sheet. Prepare and Practice for your presentation that you will give in class on Monday February 11, 2008. Remember you need at least one visual aid.
2. Study the Presidents Packet for President Wilson through President Hoover for quiz on Wednesday February 13, 2008. Trust me you will want to have another quiz after some of the scores you got today (2/6/08). :( Another quiz will help your grade. We will discuss on Monday.
Monday 2/4/08
1. Read/Reread the Chapter 12 Packet (Pages #412-427), highlight/take notes on packet, come ready to discuss Section 3 as well as the clips from Cars on Wednesday February 6, 2008. Don't be suprised if you see a quiz on all of Chapter 12 on Wednesday.
2. Continue Studying the President Packet for President Wilson through President Hoover for quiz on Wednesday February 6, 2008.
Wednesday 1/30/08
1. Read the Chapter 12 Packet (Pages #412-427), highlight/take notes on packet, come ready to discuss on Monday February 4, 2008.
2. Begin studying the President Packet for President Wilson through President Hoover for quiz on Wednesday February 6, 2008.
Topics for Monday:
World War II
Student & Parent Contract
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