12/20 IB Block

In-class~ 20s Character Party

HW~ 20s Narrative DUE BY 11:59 to turnitin.com

HAVE A GREAT WINTER BREAK!!!!

12/20 Classics

In-class~ Library work period for paper

HW~ Final Draft DUE BY 11:59 to turnitin.com

HAVE A GREAT WINTER BREAK!!!!!

12/19 IB Block

In-class~ Birth Control readings

HW~ 20s Narrative and Party TOMORROW

12/19 Classics

In-class~ Early Heroes Quiz

HW~ PAPER DUE TOMORROW @ 11:59 to turnitin.com

PAPER REMINDERS 

PAPER RUBRIC 

12/16 IB Block

In-class~ Discussed Morality and Tradition vs. Modernity, Hell in High School excerpt

HW~ None due Monday

12/16 Classics

In-class~ Rough Draft Peer Edit & Theseus Discussion

HW~ Early Heroes Quiz MONDAY, Final Draft TUESDAY

12/15 IB Block

In-class~ Harlem Renaissance Webquest

HW~ T&S 1026-1039 DUE TOMORROW

 20s Narrative/Character Party TUESDAY

12/15 Classics

In-class~ Fine Arts Winter Concert

HW~ Rough Draft & 599-609 DUE TOMORROW

12/14 IB Block

In-class~ White Supremacy discussion

HW~ Harlem Renaissance reading DUE TOMORROW, T&S 1026-1039 DUE FRIDAY

12/14 Classics

In-class~ Library for Rough Draft work period

HW~ Rough Draft DUE FRIDAY, 599-609 DUE FRIDAY

12/13 IB Block

In-class~ Discussion on Sacco & Vanzetti trial, read and discussed KKK propaganda

HW~
FIRST, read this article through the section The Nature of the White Supremacy Movement. 
SECOND read at least 3 other sections of the article (you choose).
THIRD, choose 5 quotes from the reading that you want to discuss tomorrow in class.
FOURTH, find and print two other recent news articles that pertain to this topic and bring them to class tomorrow to share.

12/13 Classics

In-class~ Medea Socratic Seminar

HW~ Rough Draft DUE FRIDAY, 599-609 DUE FRIDAY

Meet in the Library TOMORROW for class! 

12/12 IB Block

In-class~ Intro to Unit 7, Assigned 20s Narrative/Character Party, Context for Red Scare  

HW~ Print and read The Trial of Sacco and Vanzetti, prep 3 analysis questions for discussion tomorrow

12/12 Classics

In-class~ Outline #3 Peer Grading, Assigned Semester 1 Paper 

HW~ Prep for Medea Socratic Seminar TOMORROW

IDEAS for PREP 
LINKS for PREP ~ Why Do Moms Kill Their Children? (Washington Post), 32 Years of U.S. Filicide Arrests (Brown University),

NAMES for RESEARCH~ Diane Downs, Susan Smith, Andrea Yates

Upcoming~ Paper Rough Draft DUE FRIDAY, Classical Mythology 599-609 DUE FRIDAY 

12/8 IB Block

In-class- Reviewed and discussed Resolution of WWI

HW- Unit 6 Quest TOMORROW

UNIT 5 OUTLINE DUE SUNDAY BY 11:59

12/8 Classics

In-class- Finished Medea, assigned Outline #3

HW- Outline #3 DUE MONDAY, Medea SS on TUESDAY

LINKS for PREP ~ Why Do Moms Kill Their Children? (Washington Post), 32 Years of U.S. Filicide Arrests (Brown University),

NAMES for RESEARCH~ Diane Downs, Susan Smith, Andrea Yates

12/7 IB Block

In-class~ Discussion on domestic policy during WWI and Glory vs. Honor in war

HW~40-46 DUE THURSDAY, Unit 6 Quiz FRIDAY

UNIT 5 PAPER 3 OUTLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY NIGHT @ 11:59

12/7 Classics

In-class~ Discussion on verbal irony, read Medea 232-237

HW~ None

12/6 IB Block

In-class~ US Foreign Policy discussion, intro/review of WWI and discussion on American Neutrality

HW~ Oxford 36-40 DUE TOMORROW, 40-46 DUE THURSDAY, Unit 6 Quiz FRIDAY

UNIT 5 PAPER 3 OUTLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY NIGHT @ 11:59

12/6 Classics

In-class~ Small group reading of Medea (pg. 222-232) with guiding questions and group reflection 

HW~ None

12/5 Classics

In-class~ Started Medea with discussion (pg. 214-222)

HW~ None

12/5 IB Block

In-class- Discussion on Spanish American War and Hawaii

HW- Oxford 20-28 DUE TOMORROW

12/2 IB Block

In-class~ Assigned Unit 5 Take-home Paper 3 Outline, Intro  to Imperialism/WWI Unit

HW~ Oxford pg 13-19 (read primary sources too) & Hawaiian Conquest reading DUE MONDAY

12/2 Classics

In-class~ Jason quiz and discussion, Intro to Medea

HW~ None

Macbeth EC Essay Prompts (Choose 1)

1. Compare and contrast Shakespeare's and Sophocles' use of irony in Macbeth & Oedipus.
2. Compare and contrast the role that fate & prophecy play in Macbeth & Oedipus
3. How well does Macbeth fit Aristotle's definition of tragedy? In what ways does it not? 

12/1 IB Block

In-class~ Finished Progressivism ppt., Muckrakers discussion

HW~ None due tomorrow, Oxford pg 13-19 (read primary sources too) DUE MONDAY

12/1 Classics

In-class~ Finished Hercules and discussed, reading time for Classical Mythology 618-630

HW~ Finish 618-630

Macbeth EC Essay Prompts (Choose 1)

1. Compare and contrast Shakespeare's and Sophocles' use of irony in Macbeth & Oedipus.
2. Compare and contrast the role that fate & prophecy play in Macbeth & Oedipus
3. How well does Macbeth fit Aristotle's definition of tragedy? In what ways does it not? 

11/30 IB Block

In-class~ Started Progressivism ppt.

HW~ Muckrakers readings & discussion prep DUE TOMORROW

11/30 Classics

 In-class~ Hercules 

HW~ None

MAKE-UP WORK 

For those absent Tuesday for the Socratic Seminar choose TWO other timed write prompts to respond to for your make-up DUE FRIDAY to turnitin.com

For those absent Wednesday for the Timed Write, be sure to complete and submit by WEDNESDAY to turnitin.com

11/29 IB Block

In-class~ Industrialization/Labor discussion, Culture at the Turn of the Century ppt., World's Fair

HW~ None due tomorrow, Muckrakers readings & discussion prep DUE THURSDAY

11/29 Classics

In-class~ Heracles discussion, started Hercules 

HW~ None

MAKE-UP WORK 

For those absent Tuesday for the Socratic Seminar choose TWO other timed write prompts to respond to for your make-up DUE FRIDAY to turnitin.com

For those absent Wednesday for the Timed Write, be sure to complete and submit by WEDNESDAY to turnitin.com

11/28 IB Block

In-class~ VDB

HW~ World's Fair TOMORROW

11/28 Classics

In-class~ Read Chapter 22 (Classical Mythology) on Heracles with notes

HW~ Finish reading if not done in class

11/23 IB Block

In-class~ Industrialization Socratic Seminar

HW~ Have a fantastic Thanksgiving Break!!!

Upcoming~ World's Fair TUESDAY 11/29

11/23 Classics

In-class~ Oedipus Timed Write 

HW~ Have a fantastic Thanksgiving Break!!!!

11/22 IB Block

In-class~ Industrialization video, Chinese immigration readings and discussion

HW~ Industrialization Socratic Seminar TOMORROW

Upcoming~ World's Fair TUESDAY 11/29

11/22 Classics

In-class- Oedipus Socratic Seminar

HW- Sign up for turnitin.com

CLASS ID

2nd- 14048440

5th- 14048444

6th- 14048452

PASSWORD: mythology

11/21 IB Block

In-class~ Discussion on Immigration and Urbanization

HW~ None due tomorrow, Industrialization Socratic Seminar WEDNESDAY

Upcoming~ World's Fair TUESDAY 11/29

11/21 Classics

In-class~ Finished Oedipus, Socratic Seminar prep time

HW~ Prep for Socratic Seminar  TOMORROW (Extra Ideas for Prep) 

11/18 IB Block

In-class~ Quiz and discussion on Western Frontier & Native Americans, quick intro to Industrialization

HW~ T&S 826-837 DUE MONDAY 11/21,
Industrialization Socratic Seminar prep/reading DUE WEDNESDAY 11/23

11/18 Classics

In-class~ Discussion on being "Blind to the Truth", Read Oedipus (through pg. 160)

HW~ Prep for Tuesday's Socratic Seminar, Creative Mythology Project DUE WEDNESDAY

FULL TEXT OF OEDIPUS FOR THOSE WITHOUT BOOKS

11/17 IB Block

In-class~ Library work period for World's Fair Project

HW~ T&S 763-783 DUE FRIDAY 11/18,
T&S 826-837 DUE MONDAY 11/21,
Industrialization Socratic Seminar prep/reading DUE WEDNESDAY 11/23

11/17 Classics

In-class~ Read Oedipus with discussion (through pg. 148)

HW~ None

Upcoming~ Creative Mythology project DUE WEDNESDAY (New Due Date!)

11/16 IB Block

In-class~ Intro to the Gilded Age, assigned World's Fair Project, brief context on Women in the Gilded Age

HW~Women in Economics DUE TOMORROW 11/17 (for integrated Women Soc. Seminar)
T&S 763-783 DUE FRIDAY 11/18,
T&S 826-837 DUE MONDAY 11/21,
Industrialization Socratic Seminar prep/reading DUE WEDNESDAY 11/23

11/16 Classics

In-class~ Brief intro on approaches to Oedipus, read Oedipus (pg. 126-133)

HW~None

11/15 IB Block

In-class~  Unit 4 Exam

HW~ None due tomorrow, but...

Upcoming~ Women in Economics DUE THURSDAY 11/17 (for integrated Women Soc. Seminar)
T&S 763-783 DUE FRIDAY 11/18,
T&S 826-837 DUE MONDAY 11/21,
Industrialization Socratic Seminar prep/reading DUE WEDNESDAY 11/23

11/15 Classics

In-class~ Finished Clash of the Titans with discussion, intro to Tragic Hero archetype

HW~ Greek Drama pg. 1-6 (stop @ few others) pg. 7-8 (just info on Sophocles), and pg. 124-125

11/14 IB Block

In-class~ Civil War Perspectives discussion, Paper 3 practice prompts and discussion

HW~  Study for Unit 4 Exam (study guide) 

Upcoming~ Women in Economics DUE THURSDAY 11/17 (for integrated Women Soc. Seminar)
T&S 763-783 DUE FRIDAY 11/18,
T&S 826-837 DUE MONDAY 11/21,
Industrialization Socratic Seminar prep/reading DUE WEDNESDAY 11/23

11/14 Classics

In-class~ Clash of the Titans

HW~ None

11/10 IB Block

In-class~ Discussed Election, finished Fall of Reconstruction ppt.

HW~ Study for exam that is now TUESDAY (study guide) 

11/10 Classics

In-class~ Perseus quiz and discussion, started Clash of the Titans

HW~ None

11/9 IB Block

In-class~ Huck Finn exam

Upcoming~ Perspective Research DUE TOMORROW , Unit 4 Exam MONDAY (study guide) 

Suggested Sites for Perspective Research 1 2 3 4 5

11/9 Classics

In-class~ Finished Tangled, broke down Hero Archetype

HW~ Classical Mythology pg.547-556 on Perseus

11/8 IB Block

In-class~ Reconstruction ppt. discussion

HW~  Perspective Research DUE THURSDAY , Unit 4 Exam MONDAY (study guide) 

Suggested Sites for Perspective Research 1 2 3 4 5

11/8 Classics

In-class~  Tangled 

HW~ None

11/7 IB Block

In-class~  Toll of Civil War ppt.

HW~ Remainder of Civil War Textbook Reading  DUE TOMORROW

Upcoming~ Perspective Research DUE THURSDAY , Unit 4 Exam MONDAY (study guide) 

Suggested Sites for Perspective Research 1 2 3 4 5

11/7 Classics

In-class~ Turned in Outline #2, Intro to Hero Unit, started Tangled

HW~ None

11/4 IB Block

In-class~ Reading quiz, finished Civil War Presentations, finished Civil War

HW~ None due Monday, Remainder of Civil War packet DUE TUESDAY

11/4 Classics

In-class~ Olympian Exam

HW~ Outline #2 DUE MONDAY

11/3 Classics

In-class~ Library work period

HW~ Exam tomorrow, outline due Monday

11/2 IB Block

In-class~ Civil War Battle Presentations

HW~ Civil War Textbook Reading  304-316 due Friday (Open Note Quiz Friday, notes must be on separate paper)

11/2 Classics

In-class~ Assigned Outline #2, Olympian review game

HW~  2nd generation Olympians Exam FRIDAY (study guide here) 

Upcoming~ Outline #2 DUE MONDAY

11/1 IB Block

In-class~ Started Civil War Battle Presentations

HW~ Civil War Textbook Reading  298-304 due tomorrow, 304-316 due Friday

11/1 Classics

In-class~ Discussed Friday's exam structure, reviewed archetypes and polarity chart

HW~ None

Upcoming~ 2nd generation Olympians Exam FRIDAY (study guide here) 

10/31 IB Block

In-class~ Work period for Civil War Battle Presentations,

HW~ Civil War Textbook Reading  295-297 due Tuesday, 298-304 due Wednesday, 304-316 due Friday

Battle Presentations start tomorrow 

10/31 Classics

In-class~ Homeric Hymn to Hermes (Classical Mythology 281-292) with guided reading questions

HW~ None

Upcoming~ 2nd generation Olympians Exam FRIDAY (study guide here) 

10/27 IB Block

In-class~ Timeline discussion, Paper 3 Group Outline, Assigned Civil War Battle Presentations 

HW~ None

Upcoming~ Battle Presentations will start TUESDAY

10/27 Classics

In-class~ Finished The Bacchae (CM 302-319)

HW~ None

10/26 IB Block

In-class~ Timeline discussion

HW~ Timeline Part 2 DUE & Zinn: Chapter 9: Part 2 DUE TOMORROW

10/26 Classics

In-class~ Dionysus reading check, started The Bacchae reading (Classical Mythology 302-319)

HW~ None

10/25 IB Block

In-class~  Worktime for  Road to Civil War Timeline

HW~ Timeline Part 1 DUE WEDNESDAY, Timeline Part 2 DUE THURSDAY, Zinn: Chapter 9: Part 2 DUE THURSDAY

10/25 Classics

In-class~ Apollo quiz, reading time Classical Mythology 301-302 & 320-325 (Stop at Pan)

HW~ Finish above reading if not done in class

10/24 IB Block

In-class~ Unit 3 Exam, assigned Road to Civil War Timeline

HW~ Timeline Part 1 DUE WEDNESDAY, Timeline Part 2 DUE THURSDAY, Zinn: Chapter 9: Part 2 DUE THURSDAY

10/24 Classics

In-class~ Oracle of Delphi documentary

HW~ Prep for Apollo quiz tomorrow

MAKE-UP SOCRATIC SEMINAR WEDNESDAY @ 9:15 (Open to all)

10/21 IB Block

In-class~ Unit 3 Socratic Seminar

HW~ Study for Unit 3 Exam 

10/21 Classics

In-class~ Read Nature of Apollo (Classical Mythology 267)and discussed, Loves of Apollo storytime

HW~ Classical Mythology 250-256 (Stop at Cassandra)

Upcoming~ Open Note Apollo Quiz TUESDAY

10/20 IB Block

In-class~ Mexican-American War discussion

HW~  Socratic Seminar Prep (OPTIONAL) Additional Readings  (REQUIRED)

Study Guide for Unit 3 Exam MONDAY

10/20 Classics

In-class- Goddesses debrief and review

HW- Classical 246-249 DUE TOMORROW, 250-256 NOW DUE MONDAY

10/18 IB Block

In-class~ Manifest Destiny and Texas Revolution ppt.

HW~ T&S 553-561 & Zinn: Mexican American War readings with comparative reflection DUE THURSDAY, Paper 3 Reflection also DUE THURSDAY 

FOR FRIDAY~ Socratic Seminar Prep (OPTIONAL) Additional Readings  (REQUIRED)

Study Guide for Unit 3 Exam MONDAY

10/18 Classics

In-class~ Goddesses Socratic Seminar

HW~ None due Thursday

Upcoming~ Classical Mythology 250-256 (Stop at Cassandra & read history box on 254) DUE FRIDAY

10/17 IB Block

In-class~ Finished discussion on Women and tie to other reform movements

HW~ Labor and Market Economy  & Manifest Destiny readings DUE TOMORROW

Upcoming~ T&S 553-561 & Zinn: Mexican American War readings with comparative reflection DUE THURSDAY

FOR FRIDAY~ Socratic Seminar Prep (OPTIONAL) Additional Readings  (REQUIRED)

Study Guide for Unit 3 Exam MONDAY

10/17 Classics

In-class~ Brief discussion on Athena, Goddesses Socratic Seminar Prep time

HW~ Finish prep for Socratic Seminar TOMORROW

10/14 IB Block

In-class~ Discussed Civil disobedience and early Women's Rights movement

HW~T&S 512-518 and Women Primary Sources  DUE MONDAY

10/14 Classics

In-class~ Athena reading and analysis questions (Classical Mythology Ch. 8), assigned Goddesses Socratic Seminar prep 

HW~ Athena analysis DUE MONDAY

Upcoming~ Goddesses Socratic Seminar TUESDAY

10/13 IB Block

In-class~ Finished Evolution of Racism timeline discussion, watched more Africans in America: Judgment Day with discussion

HW~  Zinn; Chapter 6 DUE TOMORROW

Upcoming~ T&S 512-518 and Women Primary Sources  DUE MONDAY

10/13 Classics

In-class~ Discussion on Orion variations and the Triple Goddess, Hippolytus reading time

HW~ Finish Hippolytus reading (Classical Mythology 232-243)

10/12 IB Block

In-class~ Zinn Chapter 9:1 Quiz and discussion on abolition, Discussion on evolution of racism

HW~ Abolition Primary Sources DUE TOMORROW, Zinn; Chapter 6 DUE FRIDAY

Upcoming~ T&S 512-518 and Women Primary Sources  DUE MONDAY

10/12 Classics

In-class~ Artemis Scavenger Hunt

HW~ Finish above if not done in class

10/11 IB Block

In-class~ Discussion on Great Awakening and Transcendentalism's tie to reform movement, started Africans in America: Judgment Day documentary

HW~ Zinn Ch. 9: Pt. 1 DUE TOMORROW, Abolition Primary Sources DUE THURSDAY

10/11 Classics

In-class~ Aphrodite Anchises reading check quiz, Read Classical Mythology 127-130, 192-194, & 194-196 with discussion (Myths of Ares, Hephaestus & Aphrodite, Pygmalion, & Adonis)

HW~ Finish readings if not done in class

MEET IN LIBRARY TOMORROW

Upcoming~ Goddesses Socratic Seminar MONDAY 10/17

10/7 IB Block

In-class~ Unit 2 Exam, Intro to Unit 3

HW~ None due Tuesday, Zinn Ch. 9: Pt. 1 DUE WEDNESDAY

10/7 Classics

In-class~ 1st Generation Olympians Exam, Intro to 2nd Generation

HW~ Classical Mythology (brown) 197-205 DUE TUESDAY

10/6 IB Block

In-class~ Jackson discussion

HW~ Unit 2 Exam TOMORROW

10/6 Classics

In-class~ Library work period

HW~ Outline #1 DUE TOMORROW, 1st Generation Olympian Exam TOMORROW

10/5 IB Block

In-class~ Election of 1824 discussion, President documentary: JQ Adams & Jackson 

HW~ Perspectives Research &  Jackson reading DUE TOMORROW 

Upcoming~ Unit 2 Exam FRIDAY (study guide here) 

10/5 Classics

In-class~ Hestia discussion, review, thesis discussion

HW~  1st Semester Outline #1 DUE FRIDAY, 1st Generation Exam FRIDAY (study guide here) 

MEET IN LIBRARY TOMORROW

10/4 IB Block

In-class~ Politics and Economics 1808-1824 ppt. 

HW~ Perspectives Research &  Jackson reading DUE THURSDAY

Upcoming~ Unit 2 Exam FRIDAY (study guide here) 

10/4 Classics

In-class~ Assigned 1st Semester Outline #1, Poseidon & His Monster Babies (Hades 6th)

HW~ Outline #1 DUE FRIDAY, 1st Generation Exam FRIDAY (study guide here) 

MAKE-UP SOCRATIC SEMINAR TOMORROW AT 9:15

10/3 IB Block

In-class~ Constitutionality discussion, President documentary (Jefferson, Madison, Monroe)

HW~ None due tomorrow, Jackson reading DUE THURSDAY

Upcoming~ Unit 2 Exam FRIDAY (study guide here) 

10/3 Classics

In-class~ Hades documentary with discussion (6th Demeter Socratic Seminar)

HW~ None

9/30 IB Block

In-class- Finished Bill of Rights, discussed early government

HW- Constitutionality Cause and Effect chart

9/30 Classics

In-class- Demeter Socratic Seminar

HW- None

9/29 IB Block

In-class- Bill of Rights discussion

HW- None

9/29 Classics

In-class- Prep for Demeter Socratic Seminar

HW- Finish prep

9/28 IB Block

In-class~ Constitution discussion

HW~ None

9/28 Classics

In-class~ Quiz and discussion on Zeus's infidelity myths

HW~ None

9/27 IB Block

In-class~ Discussion on presidential debate including electoral college focus

HW~ None

9/27 Classics

In-class~ Classical Mythology pg 116-118 with discussion, Loves of Zeus reading

HW~ Loves of Zeus research (Required: Alcmene     Suggested: Danae, Leda, Ganymede, Mnemosyne)

9/26 IB Block

In-class~ Constitution Scavenger Hunt

HW~ T&S 283-297 DUE TOMORROW

9/26 Classics

In-class~ The Clash of the Gods:Zeus documentary with discussion

HW~ None

9/23 IB Block

In-class~ Unit 1 Exam

HW~ T&S 257-258 (A of C) & 270-283 DUE MONDAY

9/23 Classics

In-class~ Olympians chart quiz, discussion on College Essays

HW~ None

9/22 IB Block

In-class~ Paper 3 writing tips

HW~ Study for tomorrow's exam

9/22 Classics

In-class~ Finished presentations

Hw~ Study for Olympians quiz

9/21 IB Block

In-class~ Finished The World Turned Upside Down documentary with discussion

HW~ Study for FRIDAY'S exam (study guide here) 

9/21 Classics

In-class- Olympian Presentations

HW- None 

9/20 IB Block

In-class- Saratoga/Zinn quiz and discussion, started The World Turned Upside Down documentary

HW- Study for FRIDAY'S exam (moved from Thursday) 

9/20 Classics

In-class- Olympian Presentations

HW- None 

9/19 IB Block

In-class~ Finished O' Fatal Ambition video with discussion

HW~  Zinn Chapter 5 DUE TOMORROW

UNIT 1 EXAM REVIEW 

9/19 Classics

In-class~ Library time for Olympian Presentations

HW~ Finish presentations if not done in class

9/16 IB Block

In-class~ Discussion on Colonial/British goals and strengths/weaknesses, started O' Fatal Ambition video

HW~ None due Monday, Zinn Chapter 5 DUE TUESDAY

9/16 Classics

In-class~ Library work period for Olympians Project

HW~ None

MEET IN LIBRARY ON THURSDAY

9/15 IB Block

In-class~ Revolutionary Ideas Wall with Common Sense & D of I

HW~ T&S 231-239 DUE TOMORROW

9/15 Classics

In-class~ Origins Quiz, assigned Olympians Project 

HW~ None

MEET IN THE LIBRARY TOMORROW FOR CLASS! 

9/14 IB Block

In-class~ Timeline quiz and discussion

HW~ Critically read Common Sense & Declaration of Independence

9/14 Classics

In-class~ Review Flood Archetype examples, study time for Origin Quiz

HW~ Study for Origin Quiz (study guide here) 

9/13 IB Block

In-class~ Reluctant Revolutionaries documentary with discussion

HW~ Road to Revolution timeline DUE TOMORROW

9/13 Classics

In-class~ Flood Cycle visual, Flood comparative archetype reading (Genesis 6-9)  and research 

HW~ Finish Flood Archetype organizer 

Upcoming~ Origin Myth Quiz on THURSDAY (study guide here) 

9/12 IB Block

In-class~ Color Marking of Paper 3 Practice with discussion, assigned Road to Revolution Timeline with work time

HW~ Road to Revolution Timeline DUE WEDNESDAY

9/12 Classics

In-class~ Read The Ages of Man (World Mythology 12-14) with written discussion questions

HW~ Read The Flood Cycle (World Mythology 21-25)

9/9 IB Block

In-class~ Practice Paper 3 and discussion

HW~ T&S 176-187 DUE MONDAY

9/9 Classics

In-class~ Color-marking and discussion of The Legend of Prometheus and Pandora, read and discussed Genesis 2 & 3

HW~ None

9/8 IB Block

In-class~ Colonial Boardtalk, discussion on Salem Witch Trials and Social Hysteria Formula

HW~ T&S 162-170 DUE TOMORROW

Upcoming~ T&S 176-187 DUE MONDAY

9/8 Classics

In-class~ Quiz and debrief of Greek Cosmology myth

HW~ Read The Legend of Prometheus and Pandora 

9/7 IB Block

In-class~ Quiz over homework reading, finished Colonial Snapshot ppt. with primary source readings

HW~ T &S 134-148 DUE TOMORROW

Upcoming~ T&S 162-170 DUE FRIDAY,  T&S 176-187 DUE MONDAY

9/7 Classics

In-class~ Finished Intro to Myth powerpoint, reading time for Greek Creation myth (World Mythology pg. 7-11)

HW~ Finish Creation myth if not done in class

9/6 IB Block

In-class~ The Historian and His Facts tabletop and debrief, started Colonial Overview ppt.

HW~ Read pg 90-109 (skip 104-105) of Patterns of Colonial Social Structure  DUE TOMORROW

9/6 Classics

In-class~ Textbook check out, Intro to Mythology ppt. (tiny bit ;))

HW~ None

9/2 IB Block

In-class~ American Studies Intro Discussion

HW~ Get syllabus signed if not already done,  The Historian and His Facts reading DUE TUESDAY

9/2 Classics

In-class~ Archetype pre-assessment, pictures, started Intro to Classics ppt.

HW~ None

9/1 IB Block

In-class~ Intro to IB Block

HW~ Get syllabus signed

Upcoming~ The Historian and His Facts reading DUE TUESDAY

9/1 Classics

In-class~ Syllabus and Intro to Classics

HW~ Get syllabus signed

6/6 IB Block

In-class~ Lesson Jigsaw work time

HW~ Finish  Lesson Jigsaw

EXPERIENCE SEATTLE EXTRA CREDIT PROJECT 

SEMESTER 2 FINAL STUDY GUIDE 

6/6 Classics

In-class~ 4th period Final presentations

HW~ FINAL PREP 

VICTORIA LINK 

6/3 IB Block

In-class~ Finished W. Bush, discussed Election of 2008, assign Lesson Jigsaw

HW~ Work on Lesson Jigsaw if you want

EXPERIENCE SEATTLE EXTRA CREDIT PROJECT 

6/3 Classics

In-class~  Arthurian Socratic Seminar

HW~ None


MAKE-UP FOR ARTHURIAN SOCRATIC SEMINAR FOR THOSE ABSENT FRIDAY

ARTHURIAN EXTRA CREDIT  NOW DUE MONDAY @ 11:59 to turnitin.com

6/2 IB Block

In-class~ VDB

HW~ none

6/2 Classics

In-class~ Work time for final and Arthurian Socratic Seminar

HW~ Continue prep


MAKE-UP FOR ARTHURIAN SOCRATIC SEMINAR FOR THOSE ABSENT FRIDAY

ARTHURIAN EXTRA CREDIT 

6/1 IB Block

In-class~ George W. Bush discussion

HW~ None

6/1 Classics

In-class~ Library time for final and Arthurian Socratic Seminar

HW~ Continue prep


MAKE-UP FOR ARTHURIAN SOCRATIC SEMINAR FOR THOSE ABSENT FRIDAY

ARTHURIAN EXTRA CREDIT 

5/31 IB Block

In-class~ 90s Museum

HW~ T&S 1443-1457 DUE TOMORROW

5/31 Classics

In-class~ Finish Mists of Avalon 

HW~ Final project and Arthurian Socratic Seminar prep

5/27 IB Block

In-class~ 90s Cultural Literacy

HW~ 90s Museum TUESDAY

5/27 Classics

In-class~  Mists of Avalon

HW~ None

5/26 IB Block

In-class~ Clinton group discussion & outline, more 90s Cultural Literacy

HW~ T&S 1443-1457 DUE WEDNESDAY, 90s Museum TUESDAY

5/26 Classics

In-class~ The Mists of Avalon 

HW~ none

5/25 IB Block

In-class~ Handed back IAs, started 90s Cultural Literacy ppt.

HW~ Clinton Infoquest DUE TOMORROW

5/25 Classics

In-class~ Final Project library time

HW~ none

5/24 IB Block

In-class~ Library time for 90s Museum & Clinton Infoquest 

HW~ Clinton Infoquest DUE THURSDAY

Upcoming~ 90s Museum TUESDAY, MAY 31ST

5/24 Classics

In-class~ Mists of Avalon

HW~ Final Project Topic DUE TOMORROW

ARTHURIAN LEGEND EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY 

5/23 IB Block

In-class~ Library time for 90s Museum & Clinton Infoquest 

HW~ Clinton Infoquest DUE THURSDAY

Upcoming~ 90s Museum TUESDAY, MAY 31ST

5/23 Classics

In-class~ Mists of Avalon

HW~ None

ARTHURIAN LEGEND EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY 

5/20 IB Block

In-class~ Unit 11 Quiz, 1992 Election discussion, assigned 90s Museum

HW~ None

SEMESTER 2 EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY

5/20 Classics

In-class~ King Arthur quiz and discussion, assigned final

HW~ None...HAVE A SAFE AND FUN PROM!!!!

5/19 IB Block

In-class~ Finished discussion review on 80s social issues and Reagan, discussed 80s culture

HW~ Study for Presidential Quiz (Nixon, Carter, Reagan, HW Bush) TOMORROW

5/19 Classics

In-class~ Once and Future King discussion, reading time to finish turquoise King Arthur and read final section of Once and Future King 

HW~ Finish reading, quiz tomorrow

5/18 IB Block

In-class~ VDB

HW~ None

5/18 Classics

In-class~  Once and Future King reading, Sections 1-3

HW~ Finish reading if not done in class

5/17 IB Block

In-class~ Reagan-Bush review and discussion

HW~ None

5/17 Classics

In-class~ Arthurian Legend Character Profile share

HW~ Print Once and Future King reading, Sections 1-3 DUE THURSDAY (Final section DUE FRIDAY)

5/16 IB Block

In-class~ Reagan Monday stations

HW~ None

5/16 Classics

In-class~ Arthurian Legend Character Profile

HW~ Finish research for profile (You will have 10 minutes at the beginning of class to put together)

5/13 IB Block

In-class~ 70s Lesson (1980 Election), discussion on legacy of Jimmy Carter, brief look at 70s pop culture, preview to Reagan

HW~ Prepare for Reagan Monday (5/16) with T&S Chapter 36 and Zinn Chapter 21  (Details in class tomorrow)

5/13 Classics

In-class~ Boardtalk Quiz and discussion

HW~ None

5/12 IB Block

In-class~ 70s Lessons (US Latin American Drug Trade, US-Israeli Relations, Camp David Peace Accords, Stagflation & Recession )

HW~ None for tomorrow

Upcoming~ Prepare for Reagan Monday (5/16) with T&S Chapter 36 and Zinn Chapter 21  (Details in class tomorrow)

5/12 Classics

In-class~ Finished Monty Python, Arthurian Legend intro ppt., reading time

HW~ King Arthur Prologue-Chapter 3 (pg. 292-304)

5/11 IB Block

In-class~ 70s Lessons (Political Terrorism, Asian Immigration, Iran Hostage Crisis)

HW~ None for tomorrow

Upcoming~ Prepare for Reagan Monday (5/16) with T&S Chapter 36 and Zinn Chapter 21  (Details in class tomorrow)

5/11 Classics

In-class~ Monty Python and the Holy Grail

HW~ None

5/10 IB Block

In-class~ Nixon debrief and 70s social changes, 70s Lessons (Pentagon Papers, Aftermath of Vietnam, 1973 Chilean Coup, Oil Embargo)

HW~ None

5/10 Classics

In-class~ Brief intro to Arthurian Legend, started Monty Python and the Holy Grail

HW~ None

5/9 IB Block

In-class~ Nixon Socratic Seminar

HW~ 70s Lessons start tomorrow

5/9 Classics

In-class~ Beowulf exam and mini-Socratic seminar

HW~ None

5/6 IB Block

In-class~   Nixon Socratic Seminar (US vs. Nixon reading) preptime & 70s Lessons research time

HW~ Nixon Socratic Seminar MONDAY, 70s Lessons start TUESDAY

5/6 Classics

In-class~ Finished Beowulf film

HW~ Study for Beowulf exam and graded discussion on MONDAY

5/5 IB Block

In-class~ Unit 10 Exam, assigned Nixon Socratic Seminar (US vs. Nixon reading) work & 70s Lessons

HW~ For those absent, prep for either multiple choice or Paper 3 for TOMORROW

Meet in the library tomorrow! 

5/5 Classics

In-class~ Beowulf film

HW~ None

5/4 IB Block

In-class~ VDB

HW~ Study for exam

5/4 Classics

In-class~ Beowulf discussion, started film

HW~ None

5/3 IB Block

In-class~ 60s Museum GREAT JOB GUYS!!!!!!

HW~ Study for Thursday's Unit 10 Exam

5/3 Classics

In-class~ Quiz and discussion on Beowulf 

HW~ Finish Beowulf 

5/2 IB Block

In-class~ Activism quiz and discussion, Vietnam protest music

HW~ 60s Museum tomorrow, Unit 10 Exam THURSDAY

5/2 Classics

In-class~ Intro to Beowulf, Fear Amalgamation Visual, reading time

HW~ Beowulf  pg. 269-281

4/29 IB Block

In-class~ Finished ppt. on 60s Counterculture, started 60s Music

HW~  Activism Research DUE MONDAY

Upcoming~ 60s Museum TUESDAY, 60s Exam THURSDAY

4/29 Classics

In-class~ Faerie Tale Theatre Presentations

HW~ None

4/28 IB Block

In-class~ Lessons of Vietnam reading quiz,started powerpoint on 60s Counterculture

HW~ End of Vietnam & Legacy reading , Activism Research DUE MONDAY

4/28 Classics

In-class~ Faerie Tale Theatre Presentations

HW~ None

4/27 IB Block

In-class~ 1960s Museum library time

HW~ McNamara's The Lessons of Vietnam  DUE TOMORROW, 60s Museum TUESDAY

4/27 Classics

In-class~ Faerie Tale Theatre Presnetation prep

HW~ Presentations start tomorrow

4/26 IB Block

In-class~ Assigned 1960s Museum , finished 1968 documentary with discussion

HW~ McNamara's The Lessons of Vietnam  DUE TOMORROW, 60s Museum TUESDAY

4/26 Classics

In-class~ Faerie Tale Theatre Presentation work period

HW~ Faerie Tale Theatre Presentations START THURSDAY

4/25 IB Block

In-class~ Vietnam/Sorrow of War Socratic Seminar, started 1968 documentary

HW~ 1968 timeline reading   DUE TOMORROW, McNamara's The Lessons of Vietnam  DUE THURSDAY

4/25 Classics

In-class~ Sigurd the Volsung/Lord of the Rings Socratic Seminar/Boardtalk

HW~ None

4/22 IB Block

In-class~ Vietnam: A Television History segment

HW~ My Lai Readings:  Into the Dark  My Lai Court Martial   Heroes of My Lai DUE MONDAY

Upcoming~ Vietnam Socratic Seminar MONDAY (Using all history sources & Sorrow of War)

4/22 Classics

In-class~ Prep period for Sigurd the Volsung/Lord of the Rings Socratic Seminar/Boardtalk

HW~ Finish prep for SS/BT MONDAY

4/21 IB Block

In-class~ Debrief discussion on guest speaker & T&S reading

HW~ My Lai Readings:  Into the Dark  My Lai Court Martial   Heroes of My Lai DUE MONDAY

Upcoming~ Vietnam Socratic Seminar MONDAY

4/21 Classics

In-class~ LotR

HW~ None

Upcoming~ Sigurd/LotR Socratic Seminar/Boardtalk MONDAY

4/20 IB Block

In-class~ Vietnam Guest Speaker

HW~ None

4/20 Classics

In-class~ LotR motif and theme discussion, watched LotR

HW~ None

4/19 IB Block

In-class~ Intro to Vietnam War (defining our terms)

HW~ T&S 1328-1334 DUE TOMORROW

4/19 Classics

In-class~ LotR

HW~ COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS DUE TOMORROW BY 9:55 TO TURNITIN

4/18 IB Block

In-class~ IA questions, Escalation of Vietnam Structured Academic Controversy

HW~ IA DUE TOMORROW

4/18 Classics

In-class~ Intro to The Lord of the Rings and Tolkien, started LotR

HW~ Final draft of Comparative Analysis DUE WEDNESDAY @ 9:55 AM

4/7 IB Block

In-class~ Finish Civil Rights Timeline, Civil Rights/Fences Socratic Seminar

HW~ Peer Edit IA Rough Draft (USE THIS FORM) 

4/7 Classics

In-class~ Comparative Analysis peer editing, reading time to finish Sigurd 

HW~ Finish Sigurd the Volsung 

4/6 IB Block

In-class~ Civil Rights Timeline presentations

HW~ FULL IA ROUGH DRAFT DUE TOMORROW

Additional Civil Right Socratic Seminar Resources  Malcolm Xs The Ballot or the Bullet , MLK's I Have a Dream , RFKs Announcement of Martin Luther King's Death

4/6 Classics

In-class~ Library work time for Rough Draft

HW~ Comparative Analysis Rough Draft DUE TOMORROW (Hardcopy, full 3-5 MLA formatted pages, must include citations and Works Cited)

4/5 IB Block

In-class~ Civil Rights Timeline presentations

HW~ FULL IA ROUGH DRAFT DUE THURSDAY

4/5 Classics

In-class~ Graded discussion on Sigurd 1-4 with debrief

HW~ Work on Comparative Analysis Rough Draft (DUE THURSDAY)

NORSE MAKE-UP SOCRATIC SEMINAR TOMORROW @ 9:25 

4/4 IB Block

In-class~ Civil Rights Timeline presentations

HW~ Read excerpts from MLK's Letter from Birmingham Jail 

Upcoming~ FULL IA ROUGH DRAFT DUE THURSDAY 

4/4 Classics

In-class~ Intro to Sigurd the Volsung, read chapter 1-4 (pg. 228-242)

HW~ Finish reading if not done in class, start Comparative Analysis rough draft (DUE THURSDAY)

4/1 IB Block

In-class~ Peer edit of IA Investigation rough draft, discussion on LBJ's Great Society, library research time

HW~ Continue IA work and prep for next week's Civil Rights Presentations

4/1 Classics

In-class~ Norse Mythology Socratic Seminar/Boardtalk

HW~ None

MAKE-UP SOCRATIC SEMINAR WILL BE WEDNESDAY 4/6 @ 9:25

3/31 IB Block

In-class~ Kennedy assassination and legacy discussion

HW~ IA Investigation (Section 2) Rough Draft DUE TOMORROW, LBJ's Great Society Research Chart DUE TOMORROW

3/31 Classics

In-class~ Revelation/Ragnarok comparative analysis (See Classics Documents)

HW~ Prep for tomorrow's Socratic Seminar/ Boardtalk on Norse Mythology. (All myths read thus far)

3/30 IB Block

In-class~ Library research period for Civil Rights Project 

HW~ IA Investigation (Section 2) Rough Draft DUE FRIDAY, LBJ's Great Society Research Chart DUE FRIDAY

3/30 Classics

In-class~ Reviewed vengeance of Greek Mythology, read The Punishment of Loki & Ragnarok

HW~ Finish reading for tomorrow

MEET IN LIBRARY TOMORROW!

3/29 IB Block

In-class~ Discussed accomplishments and struggles of Kennedy Administration, Civil Rights Project groups assigned

HW~ Rough Draft of IA Investigation (Section 2) DUE FRIDAY

3/29 Classics

In-class~ Read The Death of Baldur and discussed

HW~ None

3/28 IB Block

In-class~ HW REading quiz and discussion, intro to 60s Unit

HW~ Print and read IA Examples and Scoring - Example 1  Example 1 Score & Comments & Example 2  Example 2 Score & Comments 

3/28 Classics

In-class~ Read and discussed The Theft of Thor's Hammer and The Theft of Idun's Apples

HW~ None

3/25 IB Block

In-class~ Cuban Revolution Socratic Seminar

HW~ T&S 1300-1306 & 1312-1317 DUE MONDAY

3/25 Classics

In-class- Yggdrasil share, outline work time

HW- Comparative Outline #2 DUE MONDAY

3/23 IB Block

In-class~ Finished Castro biography

 HW~ Cuban Revolution readings for Friday's Socratic Seminar (#1, #2, & #3), additional current event readings here , here, and here

IA 4-level Outline DUE FRIDAY

3/23 Classics

In-class~ Discussed Norse Archetypal themes applied to modern literature and film, watched Creative Hero Films

HW~ Yggdrasil 3-D Project (9 realms + 4 additional components) DUE FRIDAY, Comparative Outline #2 DUE MONDAY

MEET IN THE LIBRARY TOMORROW FOR YGGDRASIL WORK PERIOD 

3/22 IB Block

In-class~ Source Evaluation peer edit, started Fidel Castro biography

HW~ Cuban Revolution readings for Friday's Socratic Seminar (#1, #2, & #3), additional current event readings here , here, and here

IA 4-level Outline DUE FRIDAY

3/22 Classics

In-class~ Norse Cosmogony visual & themes group work

HW~ None

Upcoming~ Yggdrasil 3-D Visual DUE FRIDAY

3/21 IB Block

In-class~ Unit 9 Exam

HW~ Cuban Revolution readings for Friday's Socratic Seminar (#1, #2, & #3)

Upcoming~ IA 4-level outline DUE FRIDAY

3/21 Classics

In-class~ Discussion on Norse Gods, read Norse Cosmogony myth (Turquoise 208-213)

HW~ Finish reading if not done in class

Upcoming~ Yggdrasil 3-D Visual DUE FRIDAY

3/18 IB Block

In-class~ Discussion on nonconformity

HW~ Study for Monday's exam

3/18 Classics

In-class~ Norse Gods research

HW~ Finish above

3/17 IB Block

In-class~ Social conformity, Suburbia, & Television ppt. and discussion

HW~ IA Source Evaluation must be checked off by MONDAY, read The Other America  excerpt and The Other America textbook reading in preparation for Monday's exam


UNIT 9 EXAM REVIEW 

3/17 Classics

In-class~ Intro to Norse Mythology

HW~ None

MEET IN THE LIBRARY TOMORROW FOR CLASS 

3/16 IB Block

In-class~ Library IA time, ppt. and discussion on economic structure of the 1950s

HW~ IA Source Evaluation DUE FRIDAY

3/16 Classics

In-class~ Aeneid Assessment, Journey sharing

HW~ None

3/15 IB Block

In-class~ Finished Pleasantville w/discussion on conformity

HW~ Critically read IA Source Evaluation 

Upcoming~ IA Source Evaluation Rough Draft DUE FRIDAY

3/15 Classics

In-class~ The Journey creative write (DUE TOMORROW)

HW~ Finish The Aeneid (pg 137-146)

AFTERLIFE MAKE-UP SOCRATIC SEMINAR TOMORROW @ 9:00

3/14 IB Block

In-class~ Pleasantville

HW~ IA Source Evaluation DUE FRIDAY

3/14 Classics

In-class~ Afterlife Socratic Seminar

HW~ None

3/11 IB Block

In-class~ IA 2-Level outline peer edit, finished 1950s/Cold War discussion, started Pleasantville

HW~ HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!!!

3/11 Classics

In-class~ Work period for Afterlife Socratic Seminar

HW~ Prep for MONDAY'S MID-TERM Socratic Seminar

3/10 IB Block

In-class~ 1950s/Eisenhower discussion

HW~ 2-level outline DUE

3/10 Classics

In-class- Read Book V of The Aeneid, assigned Afterlife Socratic Seminar (see docs to right)

HW- Afterlife readings

3/9 Classics

In-class- Odyssey exam, reading time

HW- Aeneid 1-4 (119-133) 

3/7 IB Block

In-class~ Alger Hiss/Rosenberg Socratic Seminar (written make-up here), intro to McCarthyism

HW~ T&S 1267-1286 DUE WEDNESDAY

Upcoming~ IA Research Question & 2-Level Outline DUE FRIDAY

3/7 Classics

In-class~ O'Brother Where Art Thou 

HW~ The Odyssey exam WEDNESDAY

3/4 IB Block

In-class~ Finished discussion on Korean War, assigned Internal Assessment

HW~ Alger Hiss and Rosenberg readings

3/4 Classics

In-class~ Reading quiz and discussion on archetypes, started O' Brother Where Art Thou

HW~ None

3/3 IB Block

In-class~ Library Research period

HW~ IA Topic due tomorrow

3/3 Classics

In-class- Motifs and Themes of The Odyssey activity

HW- Classical Mythology 537-543

3/2 IB Block

In-class~ Tabletop discussion on Monday's HW, started Korean War discussion/ppt.

HW~ None

Upcoming~ Final IA topics DUE FRIDAY

3/2 Classics

In-class~ Finished Book XI, finished The Odyssey  pg. 93-109 (turquoise World Mythology)

HW~ Finish reading

3/1 IB Block

In-class~ Intro to Unit 9: Early Cold War and 1950s, The Butter Battle Book 

HW~ None

3/1 Classics

In-class~ Book XI with T-Chart

HW~ Creative Hero Project

2/29 IB Block

In-class~ WWII Exam

HW~ T&S 1220-1233 DUE TOMORROW

2/29 Classics

In-class~ Odyssey Book IX & X quiz and storyboard

HW~ None

2/26 IB Block

In-class~ Review of homework reading on WWII leading to Cold War

HW~ Study for exam MONDAY

2/26 Classics

In-class~ Read Books IX & X, started storyboards for IX & X

HW~ Finish reading if not done in class, open note (handwritten) quiz Monday

2/25 IB Block

In-class~ Debrief on Great Depression Paper 3, discussed upcoming WWII Exam, debrief on Atomic Bomb discussion

HW~ T&S 1205-1220 DUE FRIDAY, 3 IA Topics DUE FRIDAY


IA Topic Examples Here 

2/25 Classics

In-class~ Work time on Book V & VI Women Analysis 

HW~ None

2/24 IB Block

In-class~ Atomic Bomb group appointment discussion

HW~ None due tomorrow, T&S 1205-1220 DUE FRIDAY

Upcoming~ WWII EXAM MONDAY (review)

2/24 Classics

In-class~ Odyssey Book I & II Quiz and Discussion, summary of Book III & IV

HW~ Book V & VI w/women quote comparative analysis DUE END OF PERIOD TOMORROW

2/23 IB Block

In-class~ The War excerpt, discussion on Firebombing of Dresden & Tokyo, reading on Iwo Jima & Okinawa, reading on Potsdam Conference, started Atomic Bomb Research Chart 

HW~ Finish Atomic Bomb Research Chart  DUE TOMORROW

2/23 Classics

In-class~ Intro to The Odyssey, read Book I & II

HW~ Finish reading and prepare 3 discussion questions with answers.

2/22 IB Block

In-class~ Group discussion on possible IA topics, discussion and ppt. on Yalta Conference

HW~ None

2/22 Classics

In-class~ Discussion and reflection on Cost of War & Aeschylus Quotes 

HW~ Bring tablet or laptop tomorrow for online reading

2/11 IB Block

In-class~ Discussion of early Pacific Theatre, Bataan Death March reading and discussion, discussion on Japanese Mentality of War

HW~ Finish preparing for Battle Jigsaw tomorrow

2/11 Classics

In-class~ Discussion on Troy, assigned Comparative Analysis Outline 

HW~ Start Comparative Analysis Outline  DUE END OF PERIOD TOMORROW

Upcoming~ Creative Hero Film/Book 

2/9 IB Block

In-class~ Tabletop discussion on European Theatre, reviewed maps, assigned Pacific Battle Jigsaw 

HW~ Japanese Internment found poem DUE TOMORROW

2/9 Classics

In-class~ Troy with discussion

HW~ Comparative reflection due at the end of class tomorrow

2/8 IB Block

In-class~ Japanese Internment Socratic Seminar

HW~ T&S 1168-1180 (stop at Tokyo) & 1185-1187 (Stop at Yalta)

Upcoming~ Japanese Internment found poem DUE WEDNESDAY

2/8 Classics

In-class~ Troy w/ reflection work time

HW~ None

2/5 IB Block

In-class~ Tabletop discussion on minorities during WWII,  Rabbit in the Moon with discussion

HW~ Japanese Internment Socratic Seminar MONDAY, Found poem DUE WEDNESDAY

And Then They Came For Me Extra Credit 

2/5 Classics

In-class~ Troy 

HW~ None

2/4 IB Block

In-class~ Excerpt from Pearl Harbor, started Rabbit in the Moon 

HW~ T&S 1162-1168

Upcoming~ Japanese Internment Socratic Seminar MONDAY, Found Poem DUE WEDNESDAY

And Then They Came For Me Extra Credit 

2/4 Classics

In-class~ Iliad Socratic Seminar

HW~ None

2/3 IB Block

In-class~ Finished Road to War ppt, assigned Japanese Internment Memorial and Socratic Seminar

HW~ Japanese Internment Socratic Seminar MONDAY, Memorial DUE WEDNESDAY

2/3 Classics

In-class~ The Iliad Socratic Seminar Prep

HW~ Continue prep for tomorrow's Socratic Seminar

2/2 IB Block

In-class~ Road to WWII powerpoint

HW~ Critical read Road to War primary sources, reflection DUE TOMORROW

2/2 Classics

In-class~ Finished reading The Iliad

HW~ Finish reading

2/1 IB Block

In-class~ Peer Editing of Paper 3, Road to WWII reading quiz

HW~ Paper 3 due to turnitin.com, hardcopy in class tomorrow

Upcoming~ Primary course critical reading & Paper 3 reflection DUE WEDNESDAY

2/1 Classics

In-class~ Quiz over Iliad: Book XVI, Death of Patroclus infographic activity

HW~ Finish Death of Patroclus infographic DUE TOMORROW

1/29 IB Block

In-class~ Library time to work on Depression paper 3, or read Road to WWII (5 clicks)

HW~ Finish Depression paper 3 for Monday's peer editing, finish reading if not done in class

1/29 Classics

In-class~ Quiz on Iliad 3 & 4 with discussion, reading time for Iliad Book XVI 

HW~ Finish Reading Iliad Book XVI 

1/28 IB Block

In-class~ Century video on Road to WWII and discussion

HW~ Continue working on Depression paper 3

1/28 Classics

In-class- Discussed Iliad 1 & 2

HW- Read Iliad 3 & 4

1/27 IB Block

In-class- Discussed Depression prompts, Intro to WWII

HW- Work on Depression paper 3

1/27 Classics

In-class- Finished intro to The Iliad

HW- Read Chapters 1 & 2 of The Iliad (turquoise book) 

1/26 IB Block

In-class~ Assigned Great Depression Paper 3 with research time

HW~ Work on Great Depression Paper 3 DUE MONDAY for PEER EDITING

1/26 Classics

In-class~ Discussion on 2nd Semester overview, Intro to the Homeric Cycle and Hero

HW~ None

1/19 IB Block

In-class~ Discussed Final

HW~ Study for FINAL Semester 1 Prior Exam Question Bank , Semester 1 Study Guide 

1/19 Classics

In-class~ Finished Contemporary Hero Presentations and discussed final

HW~ Study for final

1/15 Classics

In-class~ Contemporary Hero Presentation

HW~ Start working on visual final (directions in 1/13 post)

1/14 IB Block

In-class~ Graded discussion on Depression experiences, discuss long term psychological and cultural effects of Great Depression

HW~ None

1/14 Classics

In-class~ Contemporary Hero Presentations

HW~ None

1/13 IB Block

In-class~ Webquest of Voices of the Great Depression using these sites Dust Bowl, NPR's Survivor Stories , Psychological Impacts of the Great Depression (use links on bottom too) 

HW~ Using ideas from webquest, be prepared for a graded class discussion TOMORROW

1/13 Classics

In-class~ Contemporary Hero Presentation. discussed FINAL 

HW~ Two contemporary Hero Presentations tomorrow

1/12 IB Block

In-class~ Discussion and ppt on Legacy of New Deal and Great Depression

HW~ None...HWP must be checked off by Friday.

1/12 Classics

In-class~ Started Contemporary Hero Presentations

HW~ 1 group will present tomorrow in each class

1/11 IB Block

In-class~ Structured Academic Controversy on the New Deal with whole class debrief

HW~ None... HWP must be checked off by Friday

1/11 Classics

In-class~ Final work period for Contemporary Hero Presentation

HW~ 2 groups will present tomorrow in each class

1/8 IB Block

In-class- Discussion on New Deal Programs

HW- Prepare 5 arguments with evidence for and against the New Deal

I will pass out homework packet sheets on Monday and collect them Tuesday. 

1/8 Classics

In-class- Work time for Contemporary Hero Presentation  

HW- Presentations start on Tuesday 

1/7 IB Block

In-class~ New Deal Program & Policy analysis chart

HW~ Finish chart if not done in class

1/7 Classics

In-class~ Library time for Contemporary Hero Presentation project

HW~ None due tomorrow

1/6 IB Block

In-class~ Discussion on Hoover vs. Roosevelt, discussion on Hoover's attempts at recovery

HW~ Tindall & Shi pg. 1084-1098

1/6 Classics

In-class~ Early Heroes Quiz, assigned Contemporary Hero Presentation project

HW~ Meet in the library TOMORROW

Medea Socratic Seminar Make-Up

Using QUOTES from the play analyze the following 4 prompts

1. How does Medea fit Aristotle's definition of a tragedy?

2. Analyze one motif and one theme developed in the play.

3. How is dramatic irony and verbal irony used by Euripides'? What is the effect on the reader?

4. What was your reaction to Euripides' Deus ex Machina? 

DUE MONDAY

1/5 IB American Studies

In-class~ Quiz and discussion on Causes of the Great Depression

HW~ Hoover/Roosevelt  Comparative Philosophy activity DUE TOMORROW

1/5 Classics

In-class~ Theseus quiz, video and discussion, study time for Early Heroes quiz

HW~ Study for Early Heroes (Perseus, Heracles, Jason, Theseus) Quiz TOMORROW

1/4 IB American Studies

In-class~ Intro to Depression, watched Century video

HW~ Read Causes of the Great Depression  (notes may be used on quiz tomorrow if done on a separate piece of paper)

1/4 Classics

In-class~ Intro discussion on contemporary heroes, read Classical Mythology 599-609 on Theseus

HW~ Finish reading if not done in class