2/17 IB Block

In-class~ WWII Exam, Intro to the Internal Assessment

HW~ IA Topic Exploration (5 topic ideas with ?s)

HAVE A GREAT BREAK!!!

2/17 Classics

In-class~ Discussion on Bk. 5 & 6 women

HW~ HAVE A FANTASTIC BREAK!!!!

2/16 IB Block

In-class~ Atomic Bomb Discussion (more on historiography of a-bomb here)

HW~ WWII Exam tomorrow Study Guide   Possible Prompts 

2/16 Classics

In-class~ Summary of Bk. 3 & 4, Read BK. 5 & 6 with written assignment

HW~ Finish  5 & 6 Assignment 

MAKE-UP ILIAD/TROY TIMED WRITE DUE FRIDAY BY 3:00

2/15 IB Block

In-class~ Discussion on Potsdam and context to Atomic Bomb, started discussion on reasons (public and covert) for use of the bombs

HW~ Unit 8 Exam FRIDAY (REVIEW HERE)

2/15 Classics

In-class~ Odyssey Bk. 1 & 2 Quiz and graded discussion

HW~ None

MAKE-UP ILIAD/TROY TIMED WRITE DUE FRIDAY BY 3:00

2/14 IB Block

In-class~ Discussion on Yalta Conference

HW~ Atomic Bomb research due tomorrow

2/14 Classics

In-class~ Cost of War Discussion with quotes from Agamemnon

HW~ Read Book 1 & 2 of The Odyssey & write 3 discussion questions with answers for tomorrow's graded discussion.

2/13 IB Block

In-class~ Pacific Battle Jigsaw Lessons and debrief, quick discussion on Iwo Jima and the firebombing of Tokyo

HW~ Atomic Bomb Research & Debate Chart DUE WEDNESDAY

Upcoming~ Unit 8 Exam FRIDAY (REVIEW HERE)

2/13 Classics

In-class~ Iliad/Troy Comparative Assessment

HW~ None

Our Town EC Prompts (ANSWER ALL 3) DUE MONDAY NIGHT TO TURNITIN.COM

1. How does Our Town address the archetypal life cycle? What is the message of Thornton Wilder about life and death? 

2. How does Our Town use elements of tragedy? In what ways is it not tragic?

3. How did you like the play? What was your favorite aspect? Least favorite?