World: We finished up the 5 pillars today. By now you should have a good handle on what each of the pillars mean and their significance. Think about DR EASE. Why would people convert to Islam.
We will begin after break with the spread of Islam.
Rest, relax and re energize. No School Work!
Enjoy your family and friends. Happy Holidays!
Civics: Test today. If you were absent, plan to make the test up on the Thursday we return, January 6. Objective portion has been graded and posted on power school. Once I complete the short answer section, that too will be posted. Top score on the objective was 35... they set the curve. Nice work!
Rest, relax and re energize. No School Work!
Enjoy your family and friends. Happy Holidays!
12th Focus: Initiatives and goal setting. Remember, you are transitioning to college.
Have a wonderful break!
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
World-Civics
World:
World: 5 pillars of Islam. Finish reading analysis tonight. Annotate belief handout. You will be given credit for this material tomorrow.
5 pillars to be continued tomorrow
Civics: test tomorrow:
Objective (40 pts), Short Answer(20 pts)
Very Basic Review Sheet
Constitutional Convention
Bring a pencil and pen to class tomorrow.
World: 5 pillars of Islam. Finish reading analysis tonight. Annotate belief handout. You will be given credit for this material tomorrow.
5 pillars to be continued tomorrow
Civics: test tomorrow:
Objective (40 pts), Short Answer(20 pts)
Very Basic Review Sheet
Constitutional Convention
Political Parties - Chapter 8.1-8.2 (141-147)
Political Spectrum -See above
Washington Farewell Address
Civic Virtue (Washington)
Citizenship/Immigration
Chapter 7: Civics Participation and Democracy
Electoral College material (Background readings), Support and Reform Content
10.1-10.4(10.6)-voter behavior)
-Key terms and content
Bring a pencil and pen to class tomorrow.
Monday, December 16, 2013
World, Civics, 13th Sem
World: Today in class we went over the recent quiz/test. Well Done!! During the last part of class, you completed a prompt according to your knowledge of of caste/class. I will post the prompt on the website. Students turned in the prompt at the of the period.
DIA trip tomorrow. We will begin Islam next class.
Civics: Fishbowl debate today on the electoral college. Documents turned in: Persuasive argument and self evaluation of fishbowl performance. There is a test on Thursday. Begin with the Constitutional convention material. It covers the Constitutional Convention, Political Parties/Spectrum (chapter 7, and 8.2), citizenship (10.4) and the Electoral College. Refer to background readings on the Electoral College, Washington's Civic Duty reading as well as his farewell address. On Wednesday, we will do an informative assessment to gage your understanding.
In the meantime, where do you stand on the issue of the electoral college?
13th Sem: Portfolio work today. Portfolio is due on Monday, January 6.
DIA trip tomorrow. We will begin Islam next class.
Civics: Fishbowl debate today on the electoral college. Documents turned in: Persuasive argument and self evaluation of fishbowl performance. There is a test on Thursday. Begin with the Constitutional convention material. It covers the Constitutional Convention, Political Parties/Spectrum (chapter 7, and 8.2), citizenship (10.4) and the Electoral College. Refer to background readings on the Electoral College, Washington's Civic Duty reading as well as his farewell address. On Wednesday, we will do an informative assessment to gage your understanding.
In the meantime, where do you stand on the issue of the electoral college?
13th Sem: Portfolio work today. Portfolio is due on Monday, January 6.
Friday, December 13, 2013
World-Civics-13th Sem
World: We finished Monsoon Wedding today. There was a short time to have a discussion but we are not finished because students need to fully complete the film questions. Over the weekend, think about comparing western culture to Hindi culture in the context of weddings. What parallels can you make between the two cultures. Be sure to consider class/caste. On Monday, we will go over the most recent quiz and you will do a short in class writing prompt related to the film.
Be sure to check power school for your quiz III grade.
Civics: In class we prepped for Monday's fishbowl on the Electoral College. You may need to do more preparations at home this weekend... but it should not take too much time. You know how I feel about homework. :(
For those absent, be sure to reconfigure your argument map. In the position box, include one position for support, and one for reform. In the boxes below, one should be claim 1 and the other claim 2. use those boxes to set forth your claims in support of the thesis you set forth in the position box. On the lines beneath the boxes, your are to set forth the evidence/facts that you can use to support the claim that supports the thesis.
You will argue both sides of the issues, so be sure to come to class prepared.
On Monday, come to class with your persuasive argument map related to reforming the electoral college. We will hold the fish bowl debate on Monday. On Thursday, 12-19, you will take a test related to the material covered to date beginning with the Constitutional Convention, political parties/spectrum, citizenship/voting/elections, and the electoral college. The test will be in the usual format.
13th Seminar: Portfolio work today. Remember, it's due right after break, on January 10. Monday is a comp day for those who attended the full day OEC event. Have a great break. For those who are required to attend, we will work with you on your portfolio.
Be sure to check power school for your quiz III grade.
Civics: In class we prepped for Monday's fishbowl on the Electoral College. You may need to do more preparations at home this weekend... but it should not take too much time. You know how I feel about homework. :(
For those absent, be sure to reconfigure your argument map. In the position box, include one position for support, and one for reform. In the boxes below, one should be claim 1 and the other claim 2. use those boxes to set forth your claims in support of the thesis you set forth in the position box. On the lines beneath the boxes, your are to set forth the evidence/facts that you can use to support the claim that supports the thesis.
You will argue both sides of the issues, so be sure to come to class prepared.
On Monday, come to class with your persuasive argument map related to reforming the electoral college. We will hold the fish bowl debate on Monday. On Thursday, 12-19, you will take a test related to the material covered to date beginning with the Constitutional Convention, political parties/spectrum, citizenship/voting/elections, and the electoral college. The test will be in the usual format.
13th Seminar: Portfolio work today. Remember, it's due right after break, on January 10. Monday is a comp day for those who attended the full day OEC event. Have a great break. For those who are required to attend, we will work with you on your portfolio.
Thursday, December 12, 2013
World-Civics-12th Focus
World: We continued with Monsoon Wedding again today and will finish during the first part of class tomorrow. Be sure you are working through your film guide and to really think about the answers to your question. You will be asked to do a short essay reflection on the film as a exit to the class tomorrow.
Civics: More work on the electoral college. We debriefed yesterday's material on the pro/cons and realities of the electoral college and today we did began a reflection activity. You also received the fishbowl information. Tomorrow in class, you will have time to work on your preparations. Complete what you did not have time to do today in class this evening. Tomorrow we will debrief, then prep for the fishbowl. Reminder: Quiz on material to date, next Thursday, 12-19.
12th Focus: J294 - presentations, ACT, Success Principles Applied.
Civics: More work on the electoral college. We debriefed yesterday's material on the pro/cons and realities of the electoral college and today we did began a reflection activity. You also received the fishbowl information. Tomorrow in class, you will have time to work on your preparations. Complete what you did not have time to do today in class this evening. Tomorrow we will debrief, then prep for the fishbowl. Reminder: Quiz on material to date, next Thursday, 12-19.
12th Focus: J294 - presentations, ACT, Success Principles Applied.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
World-Civics
World: We began the film Monsoon Wedding today. You received a film guide that you should be working on. We will continue with the film tomorrow. Remember, you will be asked to respond to a writing prompt with respect to the film, so think critically about the film and the concepts reflected.
Thursday, 1st hour only - Meet in Mrs. Maddalena's room, B-108. Thanks!
Civics: In class we continued with the electoral college material. At this point you should have an understanding of its origins and positions associated with reforms and support thereof. After our discussion, you were in the lab recapping your knowledge related to the underlying function of the electoral college. Be sure you complete the 9 tasks assigned on the handout. In additon, you should create a "T" chart of the arguments that call for support of the electoral college and those that call for reform of the electoral college. We will continue with our preparations tomorrow.
Thursday, 1st hour only - Meet in Mrs. Maddalena's room, B-108. Thanks!
Civics: In class we continued with the electoral college material. At this point you should have an understanding of its origins and positions associated with reforms and support thereof. After our discussion, you were in the lab recapping your knowledge related to the underlying function of the electoral college. Be sure you complete the 9 tasks assigned on the handout. In additon, you should create a "T" chart of the arguments that call for support of the electoral college and those that call for reform of the electoral college. We will continue with our preparations tomorrow.
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
World-Civics-12th Focus
World: Today students completed Quiz III (Fall of Empire-Caste). If you were absent, plan to make up the quiz tomorrow unless you have arranged something different. Quizzes will be returned by the end of the week. Power School is up to date minus today's quiz.
Civics: In class we continued with the electoral college. You received credit for your 10.4 homework/some of you owe note taking. We debriefed the key ideas from the reading and analyzed some issues related to the origins of the electoral college. Due tomorrow, read the remainder of the two readings we began together on Monday related to the problems and reforms of the electoral college. We are slowly gaining information to organize into arguments for debate. Please come to class with the material read and a bulleted list of the information related to problems and reform.
12th Focus: In class work on presentation prep from Success Principles, 3 presentations. Try to reflect upon the issues/content represented in the presentations. Remainder of presentations will be heard on Thursday.
Civics: In class we continued with the electoral college. You received credit for your 10.4 homework/some of you owe note taking. We debriefed the key ideas from the reading and analyzed some issues related to the origins of the electoral college. Due tomorrow, read the remainder of the two readings we began together on Monday related to the problems and reforms of the electoral college. We are slowly gaining information to organize into arguments for debate. Please come to class with the material read and a bulleted list of the information related to problems and reform.
12th Focus: In class work on presentation prep from Success Principles, 3 presentations. Try to reflect upon the issues/content represented in the presentations. Remainder of presentations will be heard on Thursday.
Monday, December 9, 2013
World-Civics-13th Seminar
World: Test Tomorrow. Today we did an in class informative assessment. Study according to that and the other overview document provided. (see web if you were absent). Bring a #2 pencil and pen. Test = 50 points. You're going to do fabulous!
Civics: More electoral college today. Our focus was on its origins. We will continue tomorrow. Those absent can pick up documents in class. Focus tomorrow, on problems with the electoral college. Due tomorrow: You own notes 10.4 and my handout related to questions and terms.
13th Seminar. Portfolio work and capstone presentations today.
Civics: More electoral college today. Our focus was on its origins. We will continue tomorrow. Those absent can pick up documents in class. Focus tomorrow, on problems with the electoral college. Due tomorrow: You own notes 10.4 and my handout related to questions and terms.
13th Seminar. Portfolio work and capstone presentations today.
Friday, December 6, 2013
World-Civics-13th Seminar
World: In class we debriefed 8 Rupees, and had a Mandela discussion. We also concentrated on the issues related to internal and external causes for fall of empire. We read together the LORAX and contemplated a quote that "civilizations die by suicide, not murder," which we linked to Jared Diamond and his resent conclusions in a book he wrote called collapse. We will continue with that topic on Monday and prepare for Tuesday's test on fall of empire thru caste. See website for handout on Collapse.
The QUIZ is TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10. We will do an information assessment in class on Monday, but in the meantime, get organized and begin your studying. Your focus is on fall of empire in the context of internal and external factors. Focus on each empire independently Review text: 6.3.6.3, 7.1, 7.3, 3.1, 3.2.
Civics: Today we debriefed Washington's document on Civic Virtue. Be sure you know the meaning of the document and the WHY behind its use. Do you know and understand the factors of civic virtue set forth? (There are four of them). And, discussed Mandela. We also began our coverage of elections. Due Tuesday, is reading 10.4, note taking and questions related to the reading. See website.
13th Sem: Work on Portfolio, Resume drafts due. Holiday cards today, teach in discussion continued and portfolio work.
The QUIZ is TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10. We will do an information assessment in class on Monday, but in the meantime, get organized and begin your studying. Your focus is on fall of empire in the context of internal and external factors. Focus on each empire independently Review text: 6.3.6.3, 7.1, 7.3, 3.1, 3.2.
Civics: Today we debriefed Washington's document on Civic Virtue. Be sure you know the meaning of the document and the WHY behind its use. Do you know and understand the factors of civic virtue set forth? (There are four of them). And, discussed Mandela. We also began our coverage of elections. Due Tuesday, is reading 10.4, note taking and questions related to the reading. See website.
13th Sem: Work on Portfolio, Resume drafts due. Holiday cards today, teach in discussion continued and portfolio work.
Thursday, December 5, 2013
World-Civics-12th Focus
World: In class we concluded our exploration with caste. Can you make a solid comparison with Class? You viewed a couple short clips, one from 60 minutes the other from documentary in order to obtain context and the reality of the system. Total time spent on the clips was about 20 minutes. We then focused on ARTA, how to get what you want. A common theme among Hinduism. You participated in the 10 wishes activity, then received the Eight Rupees reading. Please complete the reading, you will enjoy the story, and DO the questions. Be prepared to share and discuss.
Due tomorrow: Eight Ruppees.
The QUIZ HAS BEEN RESCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10. We will do an information assessment in class on Monday, but in the meantime, get organized and begin your studying. Your focus is on fall of empire in the context of internal and external factors. Focus on each empire independently Review text: 6.3.6.3, 7.1, 7.3, 3.1, 3.2.
Civics: Today we focused on Washington's document on Civic Virtue. Be sure you know the meaning of the document and the WHY behind its use. Do you know and understand the factors of civic virtue set forth? (There are four of them).
Due tomorrow: Complete the reading of the "essay," and DO the questions. Be prepared to share your responses. Why is citizenship so important?
12th Focus: Met in J-294 today for Mentor prep and completion of success principles 1-3. In addition, we did an activity related to ACT English.
Due tomorrow: Eight Ruppees.
The QUIZ HAS BEEN RESCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10. We will do an information assessment in class on Monday, but in the meantime, get organized and begin your studying. Your focus is on fall of empire in the context of internal and external factors. Focus on each empire independently Review text: 6.3.6.3, 7.1, 7.3, 3.1, 3.2.
Civics: Today we focused on Washington's document on Civic Virtue. Be sure you know the meaning of the document and the WHY behind its use. Do you know and understand the factors of civic virtue set forth? (There are four of them).
Due tomorrow: Complete the reading of the "essay," and DO the questions. Be prepared to share your responses. Why is citizenship so important?
12th Focus: Met in J-294 today for Mentor prep and completion of success principles 1-3. In addition, we did an activity related to ACT English.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
World-Civics
World: Our focus today was Caste v.Class. We moved through the handout via discussion and you made vivid comparisons related to caste and class. Be sure to consider the pro's and con's and to know the similarities and differences. Bottom line, caste/class is divisive but creates order in a society. See: http://www.nytimes.com/pages/national/class/
On Friday there is a quiz on fall of empire thru caste. (usual format) Be sure to use time after school to organize your materials and begin studying. You need to focus on the fall of empire reading in chapter 6.3 (Rome), 7.3 (Han) and 7.1 (Gupta), and 3.1 & 3.2 related to caste. You can use your Cornell notes/Venn diagrams or other notes you took on the quiz. Be sure to assemble the Reasons for the fall of empire in the context of all topics. (Han, Rome, Gupta)
We will finish up caste tomorrow and make sure you feel ready for Friday's quiz.
Civics: Continue with the citizenship material. Complete Part III only. Read and respond to the few questions related to the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Due tomorrow!
On Friday there is a quiz on fall of empire thru caste. (usual format) Be sure to use time after school to organize your materials and begin studying. You need to focus on the fall of empire reading in chapter 6.3 (Rome), 7.3 (Han) and 7.1 (Gupta), and 3.1 & 3.2 related to caste. You can use your Cornell notes/Venn diagrams or other notes you took on the quiz. Be sure to assemble the Reasons for the fall of empire in the context of all topics. (Han, Rome, Gupta)
We will finish up caste tomorrow and make sure you feel ready for Friday's quiz.
Civics: Continue with the citizenship material. Complete Part III only. Read and respond to the few questions related to the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Due tomorrow!
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
World, Civics, 12th Focus
World: In class we debriefed the similarities and differences related to the Roman, Han and Gupta Empires. Be sure to review the factors and to contemplate why GUPTA was so different.
For tomorrow, you will do PART III of the handout provided on Caste (Jati)
More on caste tomorrow.
Quiz on fall of empire - caste on Friday. Review chapter 6.3, 7.3 & 7.4 among other things as you being to think about preparing,
Civics: We debriefed the political spectrum material and moved onto citizenship. For tomorrow, complete the citizenship inquiry questions, and the short reading & analysis of citizenship. More on this tomorrow in class.
12th Focus: Discussion of success principles (4) and then to the J.
For tomorrow, you will do PART III of the handout provided on Caste (Jati)
More on caste tomorrow.
Quiz on fall of empire - caste on Friday. Review chapter 6.3, 7.3 & 7.4 among other things as you being to think about preparing,
Civics: We debriefed the political spectrum material and moved onto citizenship. For tomorrow, complete the citizenship inquiry questions, and the short reading & analysis of citizenship. More on this tomorrow in class.
12th Focus: Discussion of success principles (4) and then to the J.
Monday, December 2, 2013
World-Civics-13th Seminar
World: Today in class you finished up your small group couplet poems and shared them with the class. Tomorrow, we will spend a short amount of time trying to put them together into one poem.
For this evening, read and annotate the Hephthalites handout. Be sure to ANNOTATE. At the same time you have some comparing to do. Remember, you are considering how such a brilliant and successful empire could collapse. (consider the factors that you already know)
-Is the story of the Gupta SIMILAR to that of the Han and the Romans?
-Your task is to COMPARE the story of the END OF THE GUPTA EMPIRE to the fall of Han and Rome. You can do this comparison by creating a Venn Diagram, or a graphic organizer comparison chart. Do whatever suits you, but your work is DUE at the start of class TOMORROW
(TUESDAY).
Civics: In class today we continued with the political spectrum. You further inquired about the details of spectrum and have a good working knowledge of who's who on the spectrum.
For tonight, you to Choose TWO of the FOUR issues listed on the chart handout provided in class. CHOOSE TWO ISSUES. Identify the position of the groups listed on the chart with respect to the issues you choose. Your assignment is due at the start in class tomorrow (Tuesday).
13th Seminar: Draft Resume was due today. Feedback was provided and you began working on other portfolio requirements. There was a discussion related to the February teach-in. What do you want to accomplish. How do you want to accomplish it? Roles were delegated. Let the work begin.
For this evening, read and annotate the Hephthalites handout. Be sure to ANNOTATE. At the same time you have some comparing to do. Remember, you are considering how such a brilliant and successful empire could collapse. (consider the factors that you already know)
-Is the story of the Gupta SIMILAR to that of the Han and the Romans?
-Your task is to COMPARE the story of the END OF THE GUPTA EMPIRE to the fall of Han and Rome. You can do this comparison by creating a Venn Diagram, or a graphic organizer comparison chart. Do whatever suits you, but your work is DUE at the start of class TOMORROW
(TUESDAY).
World: Plan for a quiz on Fall of Empire for Friday of this week
Civics: In class today we continued with the political spectrum. You further inquired about the details of spectrum and have a good working knowledge of who's who on the spectrum.
For tonight, you to Choose TWO of the FOUR issues listed on the chart handout provided in class. CHOOSE TWO ISSUES. Identify the position of the groups listed on the chart with respect to the issues you choose. Your assignment is due at the start in class tomorrow (Tuesday).
13th Seminar: Draft Resume was due today. Feedback was provided and you began working on other portfolio requirements. There was a discussion related to the February teach-in. What do you want to accomplish. How do you want to accomplish it? Roles were delegated. Let the work begin.
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