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 _________________________________________________


Rubric
Marks
Level Descriptor
0
The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below
1
There is little awareness of the expectations of the question/assignment
2
There is some awareness of the expectations of the assignment; the response is only partly relevant and is mostly unsubstantiated generalization
3
There is adequate awareness of the expectations of the assignment; the response is generally relevant and critical
4
There is good understanding of the expectations and some of the subtleties of the question; the response is consistently relevant and critical
5
There is excellent understanding of the expectations and many of the subtleties of the question; the response is relevant, focused and insightful


Friday, April 28, 2017

Sub Plans 4/28

4th Block: 12:53-2:20 APUSH
  1. Please take attendance with attached roster
  2. Look for the folder labeled, “APUSH PRACTICE TESTS”  -there should be tests and scantrons in the folder
  3. Each student should get a copy of the test and scantron (you can write on the test)
  4. Students are NOT TO USE ANY NOTES OR ASSISTANCE OF ANY KIND
  5. 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
What should this look like?
Categories (1 point)
Categories can be broad here (ex: political, economic, social, etc.)
Thesis Statement (2 points)
Addresses all parts of the question. Does more than restate the question. Categories of analysis are included and provide direction!!
Topic Sentences (2 points)
Supports and help develop thesis statement
Synthesis (1 point)
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)

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Questions for Lesson-Video Presentations

  1. Describe the lesson
  2. Describe the lesson objectives
  3. Describe why the selected activities and assessments are appropriate for the students and the lesson objectives
    1. Things to consider:
      1. Why are these activities MORE appropriate than other strategies
        1. For example: if you did groups - why did you choose this over direct instruction?
      2. 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

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

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.

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

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?

·         Describe the economic, political and social effects of the Great Depression.
·         Discuss the strategies used by the Roosevelt Administrations to deal with the problems leading to and created by the Depression.
·         Discuss the challenges faced by the Roosevelt Administrations to enact their policies.

·         Discuss the long-term effects of the New Deal.

Reading Schedule - Updated

Reading Schedule Updated