With the announcement of IB exams being cancelled (see the SHS IB page), I am at a bit of a loss as to how to move forward. We should have information by the end of the week with more details on how scores will be awarded and how we should wrap up the courses.
Until then, if you are interested in moving forward with Vietnam, here is a chapter on Search and Destroy Missions from an US Army published book on Vietnam Strategy by Lieutenant General John H. Hay, Jr.
3/23 IB 11th Block Update
For our OPTIONAL resources this week we are going to continue exploring 1950s culture.
Here is the Nonconformity ppt that we didn't finish in class, and a direct excerpt from Michael Harrington's 1960 book The Other America Explore if you choose to.
The ppt. leaves off with a discussion question on The Other America and nonconformists by circumstance. I have opened a class discussion on turnitin.com for you guys to explore your thoughts on The Other America (text book reading from last week or excerpt) or the Levittown Myers reading from last week, or any other ideas on nonconformity by circumstance.
For those wanting to work on the IA, I strongly suggest working on the 3-level Outline and getting feedback before moving on to drafting. Turnitin is still open for 3-level submissions.
Here is the Nonconformity ppt that we didn't finish in class, and a direct excerpt from Michael Harrington's 1960 book The Other America Explore if you choose to.
The ppt. leaves off with a discussion question on The Other America and nonconformists by circumstance. I have opened a class discussion on turnitin.com for you guys to explore your thoughts on The Other America (text book reading from last week or excerpt) or the Levittown Myers reading from last week, or any other ideas on nonconformity by circumstance.
For those wanting to work on the IA, I strongly suggest working on the 3-level Outline and getting feedback before moving on to drafting. Turnitin is still open for 3-level submissions.
3/23 Classics Update
This week, for our OPTIONAL study we are going to start The Aeneid in World Mythology.
Here is a powerpoint that introduces Virgil the author and give the context to the work that was actually written as a piece of state propaganda for Caesar Augustus.
For this week, we will do Chapters 1-5 (pg. 119), with an OPTIONAL turnitin discussion where I will post some questions that you can respond to or you can pose questions as well.
IB HL 2 Vietnam Resources
As I referenced in my email this morning, I will start updating with resources for Vietnam and the End of the Cold War.
Causes of Vietnam OPTIONAL resources
Episode 2: Riding the Tiger of Ken Burns:Vietnam (Non-Netflix) explores 1961-1963 and focuses on Kennedy's decisions and the Diem regime.
Episode 2: America's Mandarin of Vietnam: A Television History explores 1954-1963 and focuses on broader Cold War policy applied to Vietnam and Diem.
Here are two opposing pieces on the inevitability of escalation of Vietnam. Read them with a critical lens looking for where the two authors agree and how you could evaluate them for strengths and limitations.
Causes of Vietnam OPTIONAL resources
Episode 2: Riding the Tiger of Ken Burns:Vietnam (Non-Netflix) explores 1961-1963 and focuses on Kennedy's decisions and the Diem regime.
Episode 2: America's Mandarin of Vietnam: A Television History explores 1954-1963 and focuses on broader Cold War policy applied to Vietnam and Diem.
Here are two opposing pieces on the inevitability of escalation of Vietnam. Read them with a critical lens looking for where the two authors agree and how you could evaluate them for strengths and limitations.
IB 11th Block 3-Level Outline
Here is some guidance for the IA 3-level Outline.
As I discussed in my email this morning, it is open on turnitin.com to submit for feedback, but is now optional with a flexible submission.
3/13 IB HL 2
Hi IB Seniors,
Thank you guys so much for your thoughtful and focused discussion on Vietnam yesterday in the midst of absolute chaos and uncertainty.
We currently do not have directive from the District about plans going forward. I will update as soon as I know what we can/can't do during this time. However, my job is to do everything I can for you to feel prepared for the upcoming exam, so my hopes is that the directive will allow me to do that. Please continue to check here for updates.
I will miss seeing you all each day. Please stay safe and email me if you need anything or have questions.
Ms. Bede
Thank you guys so much for your thoughtful and focused discussion on Vietnam yesterday in the midst of absolute chaos and uncertainty.
We currently do not have directive from the District about plans going forward. I will update as soon as I know what we can/can't do during this time. However, my job is to do everything I can for you to feel prepared for the upcoming exam, so my hopes is that the directive will allow me to do that. Please continue to check here for updates.
I will miss seeing you all each day. Please stay safe and email me if you need anything or have questions.
Ms. Bede
3/13 Classics
Hi all,
I have had a few questions about the Odyssey exam scheduled for today. That has been permanently put on hold, and you are not required to do anything at this point.
We currently do not have directive from the District about plans going forward. I will update as soon as I know what we can/can't do during this time. Please continue to check here for updates.
I will miss seeing you all each day. Please stay safe and email me if you need anything or have questions.
Ms. Bede
I have had a few questions about the Odyssey exam scheduled for today. That has been permanently put on hold, and you are not required to do anything at this point.
We currently do not have directive from the District about plans going forward. I will update as soon as I know what we can/can't do during this time. Please continue to check here for updates.
I will miss seeing you all each day. Please stay safe and email me if you need anything or have questions.
Ms. Bede
3/13 IB Block LA/SS
Hi IB Juniors,
Thank you all for submitting your 50s Commercials. I will have those in the gradebook next week sometime.
We currently do not have directive from the District about plans going forward. I will update as soon as I know what we can/can't do during this time. As I stated in class, I truly believe we will be able to cover all essential IB required learning so that you are prepared for HL 2 courses next year. What that looks like is not yet known. Please continue to check here for updates.
I will miss seeing you all each day. Please stay safe and email me if you need anything or have questions.
Ms. Bede
Thank you all for submitting your 50s Commercials. I will have those in the gradebook next week sometime.
We currently do not have directive from the District about plans going forward. I will update as soon as I know what we can/can't do during this time. As I stated in class, I truly believe we will be able to cover all essential IB required learning so that you are prepared for HL 2 courses next year. What that looks like is not yet known. Please continue to check here for updates.
I will miss seeing you all each day. Please stay safe and email me if you need anything or have questions.
Ms. Bede
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