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. 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!

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. 

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

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

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.