4-17 - Tuesday Night Homework

Which of the Key People from today would you like to know more about? Why is that person interesting to you?
- Give 2 reasons why that person is interesting.

4-16 Monday Night Homework!

Sorry for the wait!

Mini paragraph- How did the USA change the war for the Allies Powers?
(think about the movie and new technologies)

Use transition words and 3 details!

I think
For instance,
Additionally,
Furthermore,
Clearly,

My birthday Cake!

4-11 Wednesday Night Homework

MINIPARAGRAPH -  Describe the attack on Pearl Harbor? Who was responsible and what happened during the attack?

GIVE 3 Details, and Use transition words.


Use these Transitions!
I think 
(Pick one) For instance, or Firstly,
(Pick one) Additionally, or Secondly,
(Pick one) Furthermore, or Lastly,
(Pick one) Clearly, or In conclusion,

4-10 - Tuesday Night Homework!

How is the German Blitzkrieg similar to a BLITZ in football or in chess? Why is this an effective strategy?

(A blitz in football is trying to tackle the Quarter back as quickly as possible. In chess, "blitzkrieg" is when you beat an opponent quickly in four moves)

** 3rd and 7th period - The back of the worksheet today is DUE TOMORROW.

3-27 Tuesday Night Homework

Do you think a leader like Hitler will ever rise to power again? Have they already? Give to examples or details to support why or why not? Good luck!

TUESDAY CLASSWORK!

The Rise of Hitler Activity

Follow the link below and discover the Origins of Hitler's Rise to Power

http://www.schoolhistory.co.uk/lessons/riseofhitler/index.htm

3-26 Monday Night Homwework

Do you think Hitler would have manipulated people as easily in the 21st century ? Why or why not?

Finish your weekly homework !

You had three assignments this week. Make sure you are completing these assignments by tomorrow! I will see you all then.

3-21-2012 Wednesday Nigh Homework

Write a Letter!

1.   Writing Letters from the Depression

Directions: Imagine you are the woman in the picture below, during the Great Depression.  Write a letter as if you are this woman.  Write it to a family member and discuss all of the problems we have talked about today.  Share personal stories in this letter.  DO NOT just mention the problem (for example, do not just say “there is hunger”—talk about your struggles to find food—where do you get it? How does that make you feel?  How much do you get to eat?).   Your letter should be about 1 page handwritten on a separate sheet!

3-20 Tuesday Night Homework

Write TWO thesis sentences for an essay about KONY 2012.

*Hint: Think about what a good essay about this movie could be, then write a thesis statement for it.
**Example: "The movie KONY2012 demonstrates that social media can be used to start a positive movement."

3-19 - Monday Night Homework

1) How do you think poetry and war are connected?
2) Do you like the poetry from WWI? Why or why not?

3-15 Thursday Night Homework

How has social media changes the world? If you were going to make a movie about an important social issue in your life what would it be? How would your movie look?

KONY 2012 video

Follow the link below to watch the video!
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4MnpzG5Sqc

3-14 - Homework ** Extra Credit!

If you could make a video like KONY 2012, what subject would you choose to make it on? Why?