Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Monday, May 8, 2017
The Great Dictator
The Great Dictator
Writing Assignment
Name: _______________________
Although
in the 1930s the Allies followed a policy of appeasement, some disagreed with
Hitler’s mobilization and felt intervention was necessary. Throughout the film,
The Great Dictator, Charlie Chaplin
used satire and humor to fight Hitler and the growing militarization in Europe.
In 250-500 word paper please explain and illustrate Chaplin’s use of satire and
humor to criticize the Allies’ policy of appeasement in the film, The Great Dictator. In your explanation indicate
the scenes in which satire and humor are used and explain their significance.
Be sure to connect the images on the screen to the real events taking place in
Europe and in Germany. Your response should also include qualities of
politicians shown in the film that are appealing and unappealing. Your paper
should contain a thesis, an introduction, body, and conclusion. If you used
information from outside readings, be sure to cite your sources. If you have
any questions, feel free to ask.
Full Movie Link: Click Here!!!!!!!!
Your paper is due
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Rubric
Marks
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Level Descriptor
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0
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The work does not reach a standard described by the
descriptors below
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1
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There is little awareness of the expectations of the
question/assignment
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2
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There is some awareness of the expectations of the
assignment; the response is only partly relevant and is mostly unsubstantiated
generalization
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3
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There is adequate awareness of the expectations of the
assignment; the response is generally relevant and critical
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4
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There is good understanding of the expectations and some
of the subtleties of the question; the response is consistently relevant and
critical
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5
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There is excellent understanding of the expectations and
many of the subtleties of the question; the response is relevant, focused and
insightful
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Thursday, May 4, 2017
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Monday, May 1, 2017
Friday, April 28, 2017
Sub Plans 4/28
4th Block: 12:53-2:20 APUSH
- Please take attendance with attached roster
- Look for the folder labeled, “APUSH PRACTICE TESTS” -there should be tests and scantrons in the folder
- Each student should get a copy of the test and scantron (you can write on the test)
- Students are NOT TO USE ANY NOTES OR ASSISTANCE OF ANY KIND
- Please complete all the sections. For the long essay question, you will need to complete an essay outline that meets the following requirements:
Essay Requirements
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What should this look like?
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Categories (1 point)
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Categories can be broad here (ex: political, economic, social, etc.)
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Thesis Statement (2 points)
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Addresses all parts of the question. Does more than restate the question. Categories of analysis are included and provide direction!!
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Topic Sentences (2 points)
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Supports and help develop thesis statement
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Synthesis (1 point)
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Make connections between a given historical issue and related developments in a different historical context, geographical area, period or era.
Make connections between different course themes and/or approaches to history (political, economic, social, cultural, or intellectual)
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Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Questions for Lesson-Video Presentations
- Describe the lesson
- Describe the lesson objectives
- Describe why the selected activities and assessments are appropriate for the students and the lesson objectives
- Things to consider:
- Why are these activities MORE appropriate than other strategies
- For example: if you did groups - why did you choose this over direct instruction?
- How are you able to measure student mastery?
4. What would you do for students who still “don’t get it”?
5. Reflection: Given the opportunity to redo this process, what advice would you give? (advice is for future APUSH students who have been assigned this project)Please use: https://screencast-o-matic.com/ for recording.
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Review Videos (Practice Tests)
Periods 1-5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAlZEh46ytI&nohtml5=False
Periods 6-9: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4aA_ROri6s&nohtml5=False
Periods 6-9: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4aA_ROri6s&nohtml5=False
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Monday, April 17, 2017
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Test Corrections Period 7 Part II
Students are allowed to do test corrections until the day 1 of the practice test. This date is April 28.
Remediation Playlist : Watch videos #10-16 on playlist
Remediation Playlist : Watch videos #10-16 on playlist
Spring Break Assignments
Period 8 Playlist
Assignment 1: Watch 8.1 and 8.3.I and take notes OR watch Chapter 36 and 37 Videos and take notes
- Notes include terms. Please use the concept map from Period 8
Assignment 2: Read the POA on Ike and JFK. Please answer the questions at the end in complete sentence and in full detail.
Due Date: 1st day back.
Assignment 1: Watch 8.1 and 8.3.I and take notes OR watch Chapter 36 and 37 Videos and take notes
- Notes include terms. Please use the concept map from Period 8
Assignment 2: Read the POA on Ike and JFK. Please answer the questions at the end in complete sentence and in full detail.
Due Date: 1st day back.
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Monday, March 27, 2017
4B World War II Discussion
If you have a question about the reading or WWII content, please feel free to post your question on the Google Doc below!!
World War II Discussion
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Writing the Group DBQ & Groups (4A)
Writing the Group DBQ
Please share (able to comment) the DBQ with me: dbeller2@wcpss.net
Below are the Groups. We need to have as many groups of 4 as possible. If people are absent from groups, and another 4 person group can be made, then do it. Otherwise, here are the groups I expect - if you have to work in a group of 3, so be it.
Group 1 : Nathaniel, Alex, Dylan, Jenna
Group 2: Jackson, BJ, Tim, Caleb
Group 3: Nathan, Bodhi, Evan, Ashwin
Group 4: Kalli, Andrew, Jada, Jacob
Group 5: Davis, Antonio, Tyson, Zane
Group 6 : Laura, Zavia, Aislinn, Noah
Group 7 : Minh, Emmett, Sarah, Jonas
Please share (able to comment) the DBQ with me: dbeller2@wcpss.net
Below are the Groups. We need to have as many groups of 4 as possible. If people are absent from groups, and another 4 person group can be made, then do it. Otherwise, here are the groups I expect - if you have to work in a group of 3, so be it.
Group 1 : Nathaniel, Alex, Dylan, Jenna
Group 2: Jackson, BJ, Tim, Caleb
Group 3: Nathan, Bodhi, Evan, Ashwin
Group 4: Kalli, Andrew, Jada, Jacob
Group 5: Davis, Antonio, Tyson, Zane
Group 6 : Laura, Zavia, Aislinn, Noah
Group 7 : Minh, Emmett, Sarah, Jonas
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Essay Prompt - the New Deal
Historical
Context: Following the economic boom of the 1920s, the United States
entered a period of prolonged economic depression. Known as the Great
Depression, many citizens of the United States were greatly affected by it.
During the Roosevelt Administrations, several economic initiatives were
developed to limit the effects of the Great Depression and allow the American
economy to prosper once again.
Were the Roosevelt
Administrations and the New Deal programs effective in overcoming the Great
Depression and rebuilding the U.S. economy?
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Describe the economic, political and social
effects of the Great Depression.
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Discuss the strategies used by the Roosevelt
Administrations to deal with the problems leading to and created by the
Depression.
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Discuss the challenges faced by the Roosevelt
Administrations to enact their policies.
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Discuss the long-term effects of the New Deal.
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