On Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd, April I am going to ask World History 10 students to begin looking at nationalism and independence movements around the world starting after WWI and the AP World History students will be completing a practice review essay for Unit 1. Please read all announcements and foll all instructions carefully:
SOME ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- First, I want to say how much I am impressed with the those of you have completed your work and are keeping up with what I am expecting. These are unusual and difficult times and your work is noticed and appreciated. Also, I am dependent on your honesty through this crisis and this is one of those moments that reveals our moral character as individuals and as a community. Thank you to those who are being honest, because it will be you who pull us through this.
- Second, please do NOT ignore, put off, or avoid any issues, concerns, or problems you may be having with World History. There is absolutely nothing that we can not resolve, if you talk to me!
- Third, next week is Spring Break. I am not expecting you to do ANYTHING for this class during the break. Of course, you are free to do so, if you choose. However, beginning Saturday 4th through Sunday 12th I will NOT be available nor will I be answering emails. I will resume work on Monday 13th, April. I really, really hope that you can take a break as well. If you have concerns during the break, do not worry and we will address them when we return.
WH10 Classes ONLY! (5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th periods) Please do the following to complete class for Thursday 2nd, April:
- If you have not done PROGRESS CHECK #1 from the last post, do so ASAP! If you are new to the class, you do not need to do this.
- If you are new to our class, you will need to download what we call a Portfolio Checklist, the link is just below. Put your name on it and ignore #s 1-8 and just begin with #9 (see below) For those of you who are not new, you should have one already and filled out 1-8. Please see previous posts, if you are missing anything.
Link to Portfolio Checklist
- On your portfolio checklist, please add the following:
9) Apr 2 Reading Guide 29.1 - Nationalism in the Middle East
- To begin our look at the next part of our unit, we need to briefly recap some things from the Ottoman Empire, but there is a lot of new info here as well. Print or copy into your Google Drive the following assignment and have it completed by next class (Monday 14th, April). I would recommend knocking it out by this Friday before break.
World History 10: Reading Guide 29.1 - Nationalism in the Middle East
- Thank you. The rest of this post is for AP.
AP Classes ONLY! (3rd & 4th) Please do the following to complete class for Wednesday 1st, April:
- If you have not already sent me verification for the portfolio work (not review work) you have done since the school dismissal, you need to do that ASAP! This work is a required part of your 4Q grade.
- For our review practice essays I am pairing you up with another person. Most of you will be in a 3rd/4th period partnership. Please check the list below and note that blue is 3rd period and red is 4th period. Notice the email address and send your partner an email making sure you are in contact with each other. I am only allowed to share school issued emails, so if you prefer another email, you will have to work that out with your partner.
Class Partners and Emails
- For our first practice essay, we are going to revisit the Compare/Contrast essay. Comparing and contrasting is a critical thinking skill. Please create a new Google Doc and use the following rubric to write your essay. You should challenge yourself and write all that you can without using notes or outside help. If you get stuck, you may reference your work or review materials; however, remember that on the test you will NOT be able to do so.
Prompt and Rubric for Comparative Essay
IMPORTANT: Include your name and period in the document name and at the top of the document itself. Do NOT include other headings or information as they are not necessary. You need a minimum of 2 full pages of writing, double spaced, but no more than 3 pages.
- When finished you will share your essay with your partner and he or she will do the same. I would recommend that you do NOT give each other editing rights. Simply copy each other's essays into your drives and edit from there like you do with the documents I share. Next, using the rubric, grade your partner's essay thoroughly and be honest with them. Remember, since it is a Google Doc you have copied you can highlight stuff, edit, etc., etc. When finished, share your grading and suggestions with them.
- Have this done by Friday 3rd, April so we can enjoy Spring Break without work!
- You will be sharing these essays with me as well, but not yet. On Friday 3rd April I will give you further instruction on how I want you to verify participation in the Unit 1 Review and this practice essay writing.
- As always, I am here if you need help or have questions of any kind. Do not hesitate to send me an email. If you have concerns with your partner, let me know and we will work it out
Thank you.
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