Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Tuesday 2/27

APRIL 9 DEADLINE FOR WWII BOOK--Get it done before Spring break if you want a work free break.


Monday, February 26, 2018

Monday 2/26

Please commit to an IR book that you will complete prior to April 9th by filling out this survey.

Now we will read a WWII story together. We will spend time discussing the story after.

HW: Read 20 minutes and keep post its-reminder WWII book due April 9.

Friday, February 23, 2018

Friday 2/23/18

Today you will listen to yet another podcast. Just like yesterday, note what techniques are employed in order to make the podcast interesting. Do this on the same sheet of paper as yesterday.

Please turn in your notes before you leave. They will be graded. It is your responsibility to make sure the sub has them in hand BEFORE you leave.

HW: Choose a WWII book that you will read. Be sure to at least know the title and the author of the book. Enjoy the weekend.

Thursday, February 22, 2018

A WW II Resource


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Thursday 2/22/18

10 minutes reading
Next we will listen to another podcast. As you listen, I will ask that you take note of how the story is told. Where/how does it begin? Note how images are created. What are techniques used to keep your interest? 
When the podcast is over, we will share our findings.
Want to know about Yamaguchi's story?

HW: 20 minutes of reading and post its--Reminder WWII book must be chosen by Monday 2/26 and completed by Monday 4/9

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Wednesday 2/21/18

SOC
10 minutes to read
Talk books and introduce assignment of WWII book.

  •  Has to be chosen by Monday 2/26
  • Completed by Monday 4/9-you will be writing about the book on this day
  • Book is your choice, may be fiction or non-fiction
  • While reading you must take note of references to, mentions of history you have studied
  • You will be expected to make 3 substantial connections to your WWII studies and present on those-pay attention and keep post its as you read.
Discuss observations made bwt podcast and teleplay that we watched/listened to last week. The objective of this discussion will be to determine the elements of an entertaining podcast so we can be better prepared to write one about WWII.

HW: Read 20 minutes