Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
The Wiki...
...is updated with the Basics of Research stuff from today.
Remember, have 5 key terms to use for searches for next class. Use the different search engines to help!
Remember, have 5 key terms to use for searches for next class. Use the different search engines to help!
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Schindler Seminar Questions
The following 2 questions will be answered in a seminar:
1. Did Schindler rescue the Jews to serve himself and his own conscience, or did he rescue them out of genuine compassion?
2. Was Amon Goeth a true villain or a product of the Nazi regime?
Definition of Villain: a cruelly malicious person who is involved in or devoted to wickedness and crime.
*On the wikispace is a preparation guide you may use. I am NOT collecting prep, as this is entirely a speaking assessment.
1. Did Schindler rescue the Jews to serve himself and his own conscience, or did he rescue them out of genuine compassion?
2. Was Amon Goeth a true villain or a product of the Nazi regime?
Definition of Villain: a cruelly malicious person who is involved in or devoted to wickedness and crime.
*On the wikispace is a preparation guide you may use. I am NOT collecting prep, as this is entirely a speaking assessment.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Day Missed (Updated at 9:10)
9:10 Update: Only 2 have emailed me. I think it goes like this :(
Anyway, I will be in school tomorrow, hopefully for the duration. However, I will be free MX/G (first MX) and F block if you have questions on the paper. To my A block, see you in class. Papers due Thursday for you and Friday for B, C, D blocks.
7:30 Update: my schedule for tomorrow is still up in the air. I plan to be in school. A block, I plan to be in class! I will probably update again tonight, as I'm just leaving the hospital.
Note: I will be updating again tonight! Please check back!
4:30 pm Update: I have only heard from 1 person regarding help on the paper. Below is the response I got from that student (Gary Lai). This serves as proof that I can help you on email! I have also included the questions he had and answers I gave in case you have the same questions. My answers are highlighted:
From Gary:
Thank you so much. That was very helpful.
This morning's post:
Hi all. Due to circumstances beyond my control, I am not in school. As of now, I don't know how long I will be out. I will continue to update the blog, so please check it sporadically. For now, here is the plan:
1. Any and all questions or help you need with the paper can be done by email. If your questions warrant a discussion with me, I will make that arrangement with you. Email me questions and if you need to, the part of your paper in question.
2. The paper due date for A block will be Thursday. For B, C, D blocks, it will be Friday. If your paper is done, please spend time proof reading and editing.
3. Start emailing me questions as soon as you can so I have time to respond!!
Thanks for your cooperation. Again, I will update you as soon as I know what is going on here.
-MC
Anyway, I will be in school tomorrow, hopefully for the duration. However, I will be free MX/G (first MX) and F block if you have questions on the paper. To my A block, see you in class. Papers due Thursday for you and Friday for B, C, D blocks.
7:30 Update: my schedule for tomorrow is still up in the air. I plan to be in school. A block, I plan to be in class! I will probably update again tonight, as I'm just leaving the hospital.
Note: I will be updating again tonight! Please check back!
4:30 pm Update: I have only heard from 1 person regarding help on the paper. Below is the response I got from that student (Gary Lai). This serves as proof that I can help you on email! I have also included the questions he had and answers I gave in case you have the same questions. My answers are highlighted:
From Gary:
Hi Mr. Culley,
Thank you so much. That was very helpful.
Should the two analysis within one paragraph prove the same thing?
The form of propaganda is the same, but the paragraph should explore 2 different ways it was effective. The example I gave in class was newspapers--and the newspapers targeted people who wanted strong leadership/intellectuals who wanted answers AND it those who just wished for simple solutions/messages. Therefore, I started by stating they wished to reach a larger audience with newspapers.
Or should the transition sentence function like a new topic sentence and the analysis followed prove the transition sentence? Or the transition sentence leads to a slightly different direction since the two analysis would be slightly different? The transition should act like a mini-topic sentence in which you change ideas as to the way the form of propaganda was effective. So for newspapers, I said something like: In addition to appealing to the intellect of the people, the Nazis also broadcasted simple messages that would reach the uneducated poorer class.
This morning's post:
Hi all. Due to circumstances beyond my control, I am not in school. As of now, I don't know how long I will be out. I will continue to update the blog, so please check it sporadically. For now, here is the plan:
1. Any and all questions or help you need with the paper can be done by email. If your questions warrant a discussion with me, I will make that arrangement with you. Email me questions and if you need to, the part of your paper in question.
2. The paper due date for A block will be Thursday. For B, C, D blocks, it will be Friday. If your paper is done, please spend time proof reading and editing.
3. Start emailing me questions as soon as you can so I have time to respond!!
Thanks for your cooperation. Again, I will update you as soon as I know what is going on here.
-MC
Monday, April 22, 2013
Final Draft Requirements!
1. Typed, double spaced
2. Appropriate heading
3. Post the question you answered at the top of the page just before your paper starts
In addition, I will be looking for you to eliminate some habits:
-do not use contractions (can't, won't, don't, shouldn't, wouldn't, couldn't)
-PAST tense only
-indent at the start of new paragraph
-NO personal pronouns (I, you)
2. Appropriate heading
3. Post the question you answered at the top of the page just before your paper starts
In addition, I will be looking for you to eliminate some habits:
-do not use contractions (can't, won't, don't, shouldn't, wouldn't, couldn't)
-PAST tense only
-indent at the start of new paragraph
-NO personal pronouns (I, you)
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
For next class...
Use the question created in class to create the following:
1. A thesis statement answering the question
2. Write down the documents you intend to use, remembering the requirements outlined for the paper
Make sure this is on 1 sheet of paper, organized in order of your thesis.
1. A thesis statement answering the question
2. Write down the documents you intend to use, remembering the requirements outlined for the paper
Make sure this is on 1 sheet of paper, organized in order of your thesis.
Monday, April 15, 2013
Tuesday!
On Tuesday, we will have a guided discussion. This will revolve around your homework, which is as follows:
1. Using your documents, prepare what you believe to be a good question that can be answered in a 5 paragraph essay. This will serve as a paper topic.
2. Be prepare to defend your paper topic--meaning why is this an appropriate topic? Base your answers using the documents as defense.
3. Summation: What is your paper topic and why do you think this works?
Why history matters? Look at these links from recent news!
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/11/world/europe/nearly-70-years-later-a-new-round-of-auschwitz-prosecutions.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&smid=tw-nytimes&_r=0
http://m.cbsnews.com/storysynopsis.rbml?&pageType=national&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cbsnews.com%2F8301-201_162-57579285%2Fny-school-assignment-think-like-a-nazi-argue-that-jews-are-evil%2F&feed_id=1&videoid=37&catid=57579285&nb_splitPage=1
http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/04/14/17723483-after-decades-family-unravels-holocaust-mystery?lite
1. Using your documents, prepare what you believe to be a good question that can be answered in a 5 paragraph essay. This will serve as a paper topic.
2. Be prepare to defend your paper topic--meaning why is this an appropriate topic? Base your answers using the documents as defense.
3. Summation: What is your paper topic and why do you think this works?
Why history matters? Look at these links from recent news!
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/11/world/europe/nearly-70-years-later-a-new-round-of-auschwitz-prosecutions.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&smid=tw-nytimes&_r=0
http://m.cbsnews.com/storysynopsis.rbml?&pageType=national&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cbsnews.com%2F8301-201_162-57579285%2Fny-school-assignment-think-like-a-nazi-argue-that-jews-are-evil%2F&feed_id=1&videoid=37&catid=57579285&nb_splitPage=1
http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/04/14/17723483-after-decades-family-unravels-holocaust-mystery?lite
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Tuesday, 4/9
For all classes!
Seminar is now on Thursday!
Make sure you prep, and bring your DBQs with you to class as well.
Your homework for Thursday is just to prep for seminar. For A block, finish your assigned work for tomorrow's class.
MC
Seminar is now on Thursday!
Make sure you prep, and bring your DBQs with you to class as well.
Your homework for Thursday is just to prep for seminar. For A block, finish your assigned work for tomorrow's class.
MC
Monday, April 8, 2013
ATTENTION!
Due to an unforeseen circumstance, the seminar scheduled for tomorrow is POSTPONED until further notice. I strongly advise you to prepare for this, as it will still likely be this week. If you have any questions, send me an email.
MC
PS- you still have class!
MC
PS- you still have class!
Monday's Discussion questions...
Reading 11: Revolt
in a Beer Hall
How was Hitler able to win over a German judge?
What were his essential qualities that helped him?
Why did the judge consider Hitler's ideas and actions
"German" rather than a form of treason?
Describe the qualities that made Hitler popular with the people. What were his tactics and why did these mean a lot to the people?
Reading 14: Hard
Times Return
How do the platforms of the Communists and the Democrats differ
from the Nazis' platform from Reading 5?
Think ideas and approach.
What methods did the Nazis use that made them different
than the others? Do you think their
actions were intentional? Why? Why not?
Reading 15: Hitler
in Power
Why do you think Hindenburg and his advisers underestimated
Hitler?
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Weekend Homework
Please finish all discussion questions from Friday. Then, read the following:
P. 137-139 Revolt in a Beer Hall
P. 146-148 Hard Times Return--STOP reading when you see the name Herman Struts
P. 151-152 Hitler in Power
P. 137-139 Revolt in a Beer Hall
P. 146-148 Hard Times Return--STOP reading when you see the name Herman Struts
P. 151-152 Hitler in Power
Friday, April 5, 2013
Today's Discussion Questions
What Did You Learn at School Today?
What did Einstein mean about the German education when he explained they were creating "mental machines"?
Do you think Germany had good reason to not teach the Treaty of Versailles and World War I? Why would war veterans want it eliminated?
What values did German students learn in the 1920s? Were they prepared for life in a democracy? Explain.
Order & Law
Why would the German judges place a need for order over law?
Where could people find justice if the courts refused to protect their rights?
What was the judges's bias?
How could this atmosphere enable someone like Hitler?
Inflation Batters the Weimar Republic
Why would inflation and hard times creat prejudice and discrimination towards others?
Why do people generally look for someone to blame in harsh economic times?
What did Einstein mean about the German education when he explained they were creating "mental machines"?
Do you think Germany had good reason to not teach the Treaty of Versailles and World War I? Why would war veterans want it eliminated?
What values did German students learn in the 1920s? Were they prepared for life in a democracy? Explain.
Order & Law
Why would the German judges place a need for order over law?
Where could people find justice if the courts refused to protect their rights?
What was the judges's bias?
How could this atmosphere enable someone like Hitler?
Inflation Batters the Weimar Republic
Why would inflation and hard times creat prejudice and discrimination towards others?
Why do people generally look for someone to blame in harsh economic times?
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Homework 4/4
Finish the discussion questions from today's class. Then...
you will continue your readings about Germany in the 1920s:
P. 128-129: What Did You Learn at School Today?
P. 130-131: Order & Law
P. 135-136: Inflation Batters the Weimar Republic
Again, I'm not requiring you to take notes, but don't make me start giving reading quizzes again!
you will continue your readings about Germany in the 1920s:
P. 128-129: What Did You Learn at School Today?
P. 130-131: Order & Law
P. 135-136: Inflation Batters the Weimar Republic
Again, I'm not requiring you to take notes, but don't make me start giving reading quizzes again!
Discussion Questions 3/3/13
Treaty of Versailles
What was the difference between President Wilson's perceptions of how the Treaty of Versailles should be handled in comparison to Georges's, Orlando's, & Clemenceau's perceptions? How were the motivations of each side different?
Evaluate the fairness of the treaty. How would the Allied Powers justify this treaty, and how would the Germans justify their hatred towards the treaty?
Would the Germans have been more angered by losing the war or being handed this treaty? Explain.
Click on the following link and answer the next question:
https://voicethread.com/share/4380808/
Anger & Humiliation
What was the driving force behind the German veterans' anger? Think about Johann Herbert's story and Hitler's own words that "seventeen year old boys looked like men".
How could Hitler's early years have possibly created the monster he became?
In the wake of World War I, how would the Nazi Party platform appeal to Germans? Provide specific examples.
Voices in the Dark
If the lights were on, would the conversation have been the same? Why/Why not?
What was the rationale for the Jews being the root of all troubles in Germany?
How do you think Hitler could use this anger against Jews to his advantage?
What was the difference between President Wilson's perceptions of how the Treaty of Versailles should be handled in comparison to Georges's, Orlando's, & Clemenceau's perceptions? How were the motivations of each side different?
Evaluate the fairness of the treaty. How would the Allied Powers justify this treaty, and how would the Germans justify their hatred towards the treaty?
Would the Germans have been more angered by losing the war or being handed this treaty? Explain.
Click on the following link and answer the next question:
https://voicethread.com/share/4380808/
Anger & Humiliation
What was the driving force behind the German veterans' anger? Think about Johann Herbert's story and Hitler's own words that "seventeen year old boys looked like men".
How could Hitler's early years have possibly created the monster he became?
In the wake of World War I, how would the Nazi Party platform appeal to Germans? Provide specific examples.
Voices in the Dark
If the lights were on, would the conversation have been the same? Why/Why not?
What was the rationale for the Jews being the root of all troubles in Germany?
How do you think Hitler could use this anger against Jews to his advantage?
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Welcome Back...homework....
Readings for tonight out of Facing History & Ourselves blue textbook:
P. 119-120: Treaty of Versailles
P. 122-124: Anger and Humiliation
P. 126-127: Voices in the Dark
Please remember that when you see "Connections", you should stop reading.
Also! Bring your computers to class if possible!
P. 119-120: Treaty of Versailles
P. 122-124: Anger and Humiliation
P. 126-127: Voices in the Dark
Please remember that when you see "Connections", you should stop reading.
Also! Bring your computers to class if possible!
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Monday's List of resources
All Gandhi readings
All French Revolution and Napoleon readings
Hobbes & Locke readings
Antigone
Fahrenheit 451
Julius Caesar
All French Revolution and Napoleon readings
Hobbes & Locke readings
Antigone
Fahrenheit 451
Julius Caesar
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Another Long Weekend....Buckle up!
For this weekend, You will need to complete the following:
1. French Revolution essay! Due Monday when you walk into class. No excuses!
2. Read Robespierre's On the Principles of Political Morality, & Justification of the Use of Terror and answer the questions at the bottom of this email in your notes!
3. Use the link provided here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeQ7ig_SCB8 and finish watching the French Revolution History Channel Documentary. This is for your benefit!
Robespierre Questions:
1. French Revolution essay! Due Monday when you walk into class. No excuses!
2. Read Robespierre's On the Principles of Political Morality, & Justification of the Use of Terror and answer the questions at the bottom of this email in your notes!
3. Use the link provided here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeQ7ig_SCB8 and finish watching the French Revolution History Channel Documentary. This is for your benefit!
Robespierre Questions:
1. What
does Robespierre believe should be the ideal relationship between the people and
the government?
2. What
does Robespierre believe is the ultimate goal, or the desired outcome, of the
Revolution?
3. Why
is this speech so moving and motivational to his audience? What specific parts
of it truly capture the audience's attention and give Robespierre the title of
being a gifted orator?
4.
What
message does Robespierre send in regards to how terror, virtue, government, and
revolution connect to each other?
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Terrible Tuesday!
Homework:
Due next class:
Read Revolution Brings Reform and Terror and take notes in your notebook (or computer)
Final Draft of Paper:
Due Monday, February 11th when you walk into class.
Typed, double-spaced
Name, Block, Date at the top pf page.
If you need help, now is the time to ask! Don't wait!
Due next class:
Read Revolution Brings Reform and Terror and take notes in your notebook (or computer)
Final Draft of Paper:
Due Monday, February 11th when you walk into class.
Typed, double-spaced
Name, Block, Date at the top pf page.
If you need help, now is the time to ask! Don't wait!
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
French Revolution Docs
For homework, go through the 3 documents and create a list of observations for each document. In addition, answer all questions with the associated documents.
For your benefit, the documents are up on the wiki so you can see them easier.
For your benefit, the documents are up on the wiki so you can see them easier.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Final Draft:
Due Thursday: On your arrival to class!
Name
Block
Date
Thesis
3 body paragraphs--In order of thesis
Typed, Double-spaced
Name
Block
Date
Thesis
3 body paragraphs--In order of thesis
Typed, Double-spaced
Friday, January 18, 2013
MLK Weekend
Homework for Tuesday:
- Finish all body paragraphs (3 big or 6 small--however you understand it)
- Print out your thesis and these paragraphs and bring them to class on Tuesday.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Tuesday 1/15--Homework
For tonight...
1. Please write out or type all of the evidence that you will be using onto 1 piece of paper. It would also help to include your thesis. If you type it, print it out for class.
2. Write 1/2 of a paragraph (out of the 3 total). This means write a paragraph for 1 piece of evidence.
3. The wiki space has been updated with my notes from Gandhi's worksheet.
Important notes from today's class:
Paragraphs:
Topic sentence: topic and direction
Context: Background and introduction of evidence
Evidence: Quote except from Document D
Analysis: How and why does the evidence prove passive resistance movement's success?
Transition: Think of it as a bridge between the evidence
Context
Evidence
Analysis
1. Please write out or type all of the evidence that you will be using onto 1 piece of paper. It would also help to include your thesis. If you type it, print it out for class.
2. Write 1/2 of a paragraph (out of the 3 total). This means write a paragraph for 1 piece of evidence.
3. The wiki space has been updated with my notes from Gandhi's worksheet.
Important notes from today's class:
Paragraphs:
Topic sentence: topic and direction
Context: Background and introduction of evidence
Evidence: Quote except from Document D
Analysis: How and why does the evidence prove passive resistance movement's success?
Transition: Think of it as a bridge between the evidence
Context
Evidence
Analysis
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Homework...posted late
Get the reading on the Salt March completed.
The notes for Swaraj reading are not up yet. I'm having some technical difficulties. They will be posted tomorrow.
The notes for Swaraj reading are not up yet. I'm having some technical difficulties. They will be posted tomorrow.
Monday, January 7, 2013
Monday's Homework
Read Gandhi's Hind Swaraj or Indian Home Rule to page 247-->stop when the discussion is not centered on Brute/Soul force.
Begin the worksheet for those pages. **Now electronically available on the wiki.**
Don't spend more than 30-40 minutes on the homework.
Begin the worksheet for those pages. **Now electronically available on the wiki.**
Don't spend more than 30-40 minutes on the homework.
Friday, January 4, 2013
For this weekend...
Please read Nationalism in India and Southwest Asia and take notes in your notebooks (or computers).
The power point slide show from Friday is available on the Wiki Space.
The following list is the names of the countries you will be responsible for learning-->which includes their location on a map and the names of their capitals:
Georgia Kuwait
Azerbaijan Kazakhstan
Armenia Uzbekistan
Turkey Turkmenistan
Syria Afghanistan
Jordan Pakistan
Lebanon Kyrgystan
Israel Tajikistan
Iraq Nepal
Iran India
Saudi Arabia Russia
Yemen Bahrain
Oman China
United Arab Emirates Qatar
**If you want to start learning these countries and capitals, go to the sidebar and click on the geography quiz!
The power point slide show from Friday is available on the Wiki Space.
The following list is the names of the countries you will be responsible for learning-->which includes their location on a map and the names of their capitals:
Georgia Kuwait
Azerbaijan Kazakhstan
Armenia Uzbekistan
Turkey Turkmenistan
Syria Afghanistan
Jordan Pakistan
Lebanon Kyrgystan
Israel Tajikistan
Iraq Nepal
Iran India
Saudi Arabia Russia
Yemen Bahrain
Oman China
United Arab Emirates Qatar
**If you want to start learning these countries and capitals, go to the sidebar and click on the geography quiz!
Thursday, January 3, 2013
2013
Hello all.
Homework tonight is to fill in the map of Central and Southwest Asia. Note countries and create a separate sheet for capitals. I would also appreciate it if you fill in the bodies of water.
Homework tonight is to fill in the map of Central and Southwest Asia. Note countries and create a separate sheet for capitals. I would also appreciate it if you fill in the bodies of water.
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