Monday – Chapter 25 Test. Boardwork and Ch. 25 WS due. HW: Preview Chapter 26.
Tuesday – Review test. Intro Ch.26. HW: Read Ch. 26 Sec. 1.
Wednesday – Discuss Sec. 1. HW: Read Sec. 2.
Thursday - Discuss Sec. 2. HW: Read Sec. 3.
Friday – Discuss Section 3. HW: Read Sec.4.
Extra credit cartoons are on the counter. They are due by Wednesday.
Contact information: e-mail: jbrislen@op97.org Voice Mail: 524-5830 X4223 Blog: d97brislen.blogspot.com
Monday, May 18, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
May 11-15
We are now moving into the postwar period.
Monday: Final WWII presentations. Preview chapter 25. HW: Read Ch. 25 Sec. 1, WS.
Tuesday: Discus section 1. HW: Read Chapter 25 Sec. 2, WS.
Wednesday: HW: Read Chapter 25 Sec. 3, WS.
Thursday: HW: Read Chapter 25 Sec. 4, WS.
Friday: Quiz
Extra credit cartoons are on the counter. They are due by Thursday. Since I did not have them out last week you may do 2 this week.
Contact information: e-mail: jbrislen@op97.org Voice Mail: 524-5830 X4223 Blog: d97brislen.blogspot.com
Monday: Final WWII presentations. Preview chapter 25. HW: Read Ch. 25 Sec. 1, WS.
Tuesday: Discus section 1. HW: Read Chapter 25 Sec. 2, WS.
Wednesday: HW: Read Chapter 25 Sec. 3, WS.
Thursday: HW: Read Chapter 25 Sec. 4, WS.
Friday: Quiz
Extra credit cartoons are on the counter. They are due by Thursday. Since I did not have them out last week you may do 2 this week.
Contact information: e-mail: jbrislen@op97.org Voice Mail: 524-5830 X4223 Blog: d97brislen.blogspot.com
Monday, May 4, 2009
May 4-8
This week we will continue with our study of WWII. You will be presenting your topics to the class. Monday will be presentations by volunteers. The other days have been scheduled. It is important that you be ready to present at the scheduled time. Be sure to turn in your list of important facts.
Monday: Voluntary presentations. Review of Chapter 24. HW: Sec 3-4 Notetaking WS.
Tuesday: Presentations. Review of Chapter 24.
Wednesday: Presentations. Review of Chapter 24.
Thursday: Presentations. Review of Chapter 24. Review for test.
Friday: Chapter 24 test. HW: Review chapter 25.
Extra credit cartoons will be available Tuesday; they are due by Thursday.
Contact information: e-mail: jbrislen@op97.org Voice Mail: 524-5830 X4223 Blog: d97brislen.blogspot.com
Monday: Voluntary presentations. Review of Chapter 24. HW: Sec 3-4 Notetaking WS.
Tuesday: Presentations. Review of Chapter 24.
Wednesday: Presentations. Review of Chapter 24.
Thursday: Presentations. Review of Chapter 24. Review for test.
Friday: Chapter 24 test. HW: Review chapter 25.
Extra credit cartoons will be available Tuesday; they are due by Thursday.
Contact information: e-mail: jbrislen@op97.org Voice Mail: 524-5830 X4223 Blog: d97brislen.blogspot.com
Monday, April 27, 2009
April 27 - May 1
This week we will begin with our study of WWII. You will be selecting a topic from this period to research and present to the class. This will be discussed in class on Monday and assigned on Tuesday.
Monday: Review and discuss Ch. 24. Intro presentations. HW: Review Ch .24; Find topic.
Tuesday: Select topics for WWII presentations. Discuss Chapter 24. Prepare presentation.
Wednesday: Cinderella Man extra credit due. Research topics. HW: Prepare presentations.
Thursday: Research topics. HW: Prepare presentations.Prepare presentations.
Friday: Review Chapter 24. HW: Prepare presentations..
Extra credit cartoons will be available Tuesday; they are due by Thursday.
Contact information: e-mail: jbrislen@op97.org Voice Mail: 524-5830 X4223 Blog: d97brislen.blogspot.com
WWII Presentations
As part of our study of World War II you will be selecting a related topic to present to the class. The exact format you will use is up to you, but should fit within the following guidelines:
o Your presentation should take from 3 to 5 minutes. Select a topic that is not too broad or narrow. (Airplanes of WWII is to broad. The Enola Gay is too Narrow.)
o You must have some type of visual aid. (PowerPoint, poster, video, overhead, etc.)
o You may work with no more than 2 other students.
o If you work with other students, you must all participate in the presentation.
o If you have any handouts or special requirements for your presentation you need to let me know at least 1 day ahead of time. (This does not mean an email the evening before.)
o As part of the presentation, you need to identify the five most important facts you want people to remember about your topic. These should be printed out and given to me before you present.
o You must be prepared to present on the day assigned.
You may draw your topics from the list you brainstormed in class, from the book, or from some other source. However, there will only be 1 presentation of a given topic in any given class.
Remember:
o The focus needs to be on World War 2. If you are presenting a person, you will need to focus on their role in and importance to the war.
o If you are working with a partner I will expect that you will do a more thorough job than if you are working alone.
o If you work with a partner, you are both responsible for the quality of the presentation.
o If some topics are closely related, I may require that they be presented on the same day.
Presentations will be scheduled on Friday, May 1, and start on Monday, May 4. On Monday, I will take volunteers who are ready to present. After that, you will need to be ready to present at your assigned time.
Monday: Review and discuss Ch. 24. Intro presentations. HW: Review Ch .24; Find topic.
Tuesday: Select topics for WWII presentations. Discuss Chapter 24. Prepare presentation.
Wednesday: Cinderella Man extra credit due. Research topics. HW: Prepare presentations.
Thursday: Research topics. HW: Prepare presentations.Prepare presentations.
Friday: Review Chapter 24. HW: Prepare presentations..
Extra credit cartoons will be available Tuesday; they are due by Thursday.
Contact information: e-mail: jbrislen@op97.org Voice Mail: 524-5830 X4223 Blog: d97brislen.blogspot.com
WWII Presentations
As part of our study of World War II you will be selecting a related topic to present to the class. The exact format you will use is up to you, but should fit within the following guidelines:
o Your presentation should take from 3 to 5 minutes. Select a topic that is not too broad or narrow. (Airplanes of WWII is to broad. The Enola Gay is too Narrow.)
o You must have some type of visual aid. (PowerPoint, poster, video, overhead, etc.)
o You may work with no more than 2 other students.
o If you work with other students, you must all participate in the presentation.
o If you have any handouts or special requirements for your presentation you need to let me know at least 1 day ahead of time. (This does not mean an email the evening before.)
o As part of the presentation, you need to identify the five most important facts you want people to remember about your topic. These should be printed out and given to me before you present.
o You must be prepared to present on the day assigned.
You may draw your topics from the list you brainstormed in class, from the book, or from some other source. However, there will only be 1 presentation of a given topic in any given class.
Remember:
o The focus needs to be on World War 2. If you are presenting a person, you will need to focus on their role in and importance to the war.
o If you are working with a partner I will expect that you will do a more thorough job than if you are working alone.
o If you work with a partner, you are both responsible for the quality of the presentation.
o If some topics are closely related, I may require that they be presented on the same day.
Presentations will be scheduled on Friday, May 1, and start on Monday, May 4. On Monday, I will take volunteers who are ready to present. After that, you will need to be ready to present at your assigned time.
Monday, April 13, 2009
April 13-17
Monday: Discuss FDR’s election and the New Deal. HW: Note taking Guides for Sec. 2-4, Due
Wednesday.
Tuesday: Current Events.
Wednesday: Review Study Guides. What were the three Goals of the New Deal. HW: Most
important Goal?
Thursday: Review for Chapter 23 Test. Depression essay assigned. Due April 23.
Friday: Chapter 23 Test.
Extra credit cartoons are on the shelf, they are due by Wednesday.
Contact information: e-mail: jbrislen@op97.org Voice Mail: 524-5830 X4223 Blog: d97brislen.blogspot.com
Wednesday.
Tuesday: Current Events.
Wednesday: Review Study Guides. What were the three Goals of the New Deal. HW: Most
important Goal?
Thursday: Review for Chapter 23 Test. Depression essay assigned. Due April 23.
Friday: Chapter 23 Test.
Extra credit cartoons are on the shelf, they are due by Wednesday.
Contact information: e-mail: jbrislen@op97.org Voice Mail: 524-5830 X4223 Blog: d97brislen.blogspot.com
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
March 23-27
I hope you are all doing well with your costumes. Remember that this should not cost much. Also, if you are coming to school on Friday you are expected to be in costume and character. If you are out, get the make up assignment.
Monday: Teams work together to create power point projects.
Tuesday: Teams work together to create power point projects.
Wednesday: View projects. Assign 20’s DBQ.
Thursday: Current events.
Friday: 20’s Day
No Promises in the Wind – Test over Ch. 1-7 Wednesday
Extra credit cartoons will be on the counter Monday and are due Wednesday.
Contact information: e-mail: jbrislen@op97.org Voice Mail: 524-5830 X4223 Blog: d97brislen.blogspot.com
Monday: Teams work together to create power point projects.
Tuesday: Teams work together to create power point projects.
Wednesday: View projects. Assign 20’s DBQ.
Thursday: Current events.
Friday: 20’s Day
No Promises in the Wind – Test over Ch. 1-7 Wednesday
Extra credit cartoons will be on the counter Monday and are due Wednesday.
Contact information: e-mail: jbrislen@op97.org Voice Mail: 524-5830 X4223 Blog: d97brislen.blogspot.com
Monday, March 16, 2009
March 16-19
March Madness has begun.
Monday: 20’s Project assigned. Groups selected.
Tuesday: Current events?
Wednesday: Media Center – research topic. Permission slips due.
Thursday: Media Center – research topic.
Friday: Media Center – research topic.
Extra credit cartoons will be on the counter Tuesday and are due Thursday.
Contact information: e-mail: jbrislen@op97.org Voice Mail: 524-5830 X4223 Blog: d97brislen.blogspot.com
Roaring Twenties Project - Mr. Brislen Name ____________________ p. ___
As a class you will be creating a PowerPoint introduction to the 20’s. You will be working in groups researching and developing a slide presentation of one aspect of the 1920’s. The groups will be determined by interest. You and 1 partner may sign up together, but you may be grouped with others who are interested in the same topic.
As we have discussed in class, your group may select from one of the following areas:
1. Politics: will include the presidents and national issues as well as any appropriate local
politics. (Teapot Dome)
2. Fashion and fads: will include information on the fashion, dance, language, etc.
(Flappers)
3. Important events: will include information on important single events that occurred
during this time period. (Lindbergh)
4. Technology and Innovation: will include information on the inventions and use of new
technology during this time. (radio)
5. Sports: will include information on the major sports and athletes of the time. (Negro
Leagues, Babes - Didrikson and Ruth)
6. The Arts: will include information on literature, music, movies, etc. (Harlem
Renaissance, The Jazz singer)
7: Warts: will include information on the darker of side the 20’s especially the rise of
gangsters. (Sacco and Vanzetti, KKK)
Rather than having a specific section on the people of the 20’s, as you prepare your presentation you will also need to include information on the key people.
The final project will be done as a PowerPoint presentation, but all the information will need to be collected and the slides designed before you will actually enter anything onto the computer. Remember that the presentation must stand on its own; You will not be able to explain it as people watch.
If any of you would rather work alone, please see me and we should be able to work out some appropriate topic.
Dates: Mar. 16: Topic and group selected.
Mar. 20: Progress check including key points and people to be covered.
Mar. 23: Slides designed.
Mar. 23-5: Create program.
Mar. 27: 20’s Day - Come in costume.
Notes: _____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Monday: 20’s Project assigned. Groups selected.
Tuesday: Current events?
Wednesday: Media Center – research topic. Permission slips due.
Thursday: Media Center – research topic.
Friday: Media Center – research topic.
Extra credit cartoons will be on the counter Tuesday and are due Thursday.
Contact information: e-mail: jbrislen@op97.org Voice Mail: 524-5830 X4223 Blog: d97brislen.blogspot.com
Roaring Twenties Project - Mr. Brislen Name ____________________ p. ___
As a class you will be creating a PowerPoint introduction to the 20’s. You will be working in groups researching and developing a slide presentation of one aspect of the 1920’s. The groups will be determined by interest. You and 1 partner may sign up together, but you may be grouped with others who are interested in the same topic.
As we have discussed in class, your group may select from one of the following areas:
1. Politics: will include the presidents and national issues as well as any appropriate local
politics. (Teapot Dome)
2. Fashion and fads: will include information on the fashion, dance, language, etc.
(Flappers)
3. Important events: will include information on important single events that occurred
during this time period. (Lindbergh)
4. Technology and Innovation: will include information on the inventions and use of new
technology during this time. (radio)
5. Sports: will include information on the major sports and athletes of the time. (Negro
Leagues, Babes - Didrikson and Ruth)
6. The Arts: will include information on literature, music, movies, etc. (Harlem
Renaissance, The Jazz singer)
7: Warts: will include information on the darker of side the 20’s especially the rise of
gangsters. (Sacco and Vanzetti, KKK)
Rather than having a specific section on the people of the 20’s, as you prepare your presentation you will also need to include information on the key people.
The final project will be done as a PowerPoint presentation, but all the information will need to be collected and the slides designed before you will actually enter anything onto the computer. Remember that the presentation must stand on its own; You will not be able to explain it as people watch.
If any of you would rather work alone, please see me and we should be able to work out some appropriate topic.
Dates: Mar. 16: Topic and group selected.
Mar. 20: Progress check including key points and people to be covered.
Mar. 23: Slides designed.
Mar. 23-5: Create program.
Mar. 27: 20’s Day - Come in costume.
Notes: _____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Monday, March 9, 2009
Mar. 9-13, 2009
The war is over and it is time to move on.
Monday: Review the situation at the end of WWI. HW: Preview chapter 22 for Wednesday.
Tuesday: Current events.
Wednesday: Preview 20’s. Film. HW: Read Ch. 22 Sec. 1.
Thursday: Discuss Sec 1. HW: Read Ch. 22 Sec. 2-3.
Friday: Discuss Sec. 3-4. HW: Read Ch. 22 Sec. 4.
Extra credit cartoons will be on the counter Tuesday and are due Thursday.
Contact information: e-mail: jbrislen@op97.org Voice Mail: 524-5830 X4223 Blog: d97brislen.blogspot.com
Monday: Review the situation at the end of WWI. HW: Preview chapter 22 for Wednesday.
Tuesday: Current events.
Wednesday: Preview 20’s. Film. HW: Read Ch. 22 Sec. 1.
Thursday: Discuss Sec 1. HW: Read Ch. 22 Sec. 2-3.
Friday: Discuss Sec. 3-4. HW: Read Ch. 22 Sec. 4.
Extra credit cartoons will be on the counter Tuesday and are due Thursday.
Contact information: e-mail: jbrislen@op97.org Voice Mail: 524-5830 X4223 Blog: d97brislen.blogspot.com
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Mar. 2-6, 2009
ISAT Week. Get a good night's sleep, eat a good breakfast, do your best.
Monday: Casmir Pulaski Day, No school.
Tuesday: Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 3. Look at and discuss Wilson’s Fourteen points.
Wednesday: Periods 1, 2, 7, 8, 9. Discuss of Fourteen Points and Treaty of Versailles
Thursday: Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 3. In class writing assignment on WWI
Friday: Periods 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. In class writing assignment on WWI
For those of you who would like to earn a few extra-credit points see me for an opportunity based on Black History Month. Must be in by Friday.
Extra credit cartoons are on the counter and are due Thursday.
Contact information: e-mail: jbrislen@op97.org Voice Mail: 524-5830 X4223 Blog: d97brislen.blogspot.com
Monday: Casmir Pulaski Day, No school.
Tuesday: Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 3. Look at and discuss Wilson’s Fourteen points.
Wednesday: Periods 1, 2, 7, 8, 9. Discuss of Fourteen Points and Treaty of Versailles
Thursday: Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 3. In class writing assignment on WWI
Friday: Periods 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. In class writing assignment on WWI
For those of you who would like to earn a few extra-credit points see me for an opportunity based on Black History Month. Must be in by Friday.
Extra credit cartoons are on the counter and are due Thursday.
Contact information: e-mail: jbrislen@op97.org Voice Mail: 524-5830 X4223 Blog: d97brislen.blogspot.com
Monday, February 23, 2009
Feb. 23-207, 2009
Monday: Ch.20 test assigned and started in class. Due Wednesday. HW: reread and take notes on Section 1 and 2 of Chapter 21.
Tuesday: Current Events.
Wednesday: Discuss Chapter 21 Sec. 1 & 2
Thursday: Discuss Chapter 21 Sec. 3.
Friday: Discuss Chapter 21 Sec. 4.
For those of you who would like to earn a few extra-credit points see for an opportunity based on Black History Month.
Extra credit cartoons are on the counter and are due Wednesday.
Contact information: e-mail: jbrislen@op97.org Voice Mail: 524-5830 X4223 Blog: d97brislen.blogspot.com
Tuesday: Current Events.
Wednesday: Discuss Chapter 21 Sec. 1 & 2
Thursday: Discuss Chapter 21 Sec. 3.
Friday: Discuss Chapter 21 Sec. 4.
For those of you who would like to earn a few extra-credit points see for an opportunity based on Black History Month.
Extra credit cartoons are on the counter and are due Wednesday.
Contact information: e-mail: jbrislen@op97.org Voice Mail: 524-5830 X4223 Blog: d97brislen.blogspot.com
Friday, February 13, 2009
Feb. 17-20, 2009
Monday: President’s Day. No School.
Tuesday: Thesis for Imperialism essay due. Discuss papers. Review Chapter 20.
Wednesday: Questions on Papers. Intro WWI. HW: Preview Ch. 21.
Thursday: Imperialism Papers due. Connect to WWI. HW read Ch. 21 Sec. 1.
Friday: Field Trip. Hw. Read Ch. 21 Sec 2.
For those of you who would like to earn a few extra-credit points see me for an opportunity based on Black History Month.
Extra credit cartoons are on the counter and are due Thursday.
Contact information: e-mail: jbrislen@op97.org Voice Mail: 524-5830 X4223
Blog: d97brislen.blogspot.com
Tuesday: Thesis for Imperialism essay due. Discuss papers. Review Chapter 20.
Wednesday: Questions on Papers. Intro WWI. HW: Preview Ch. 21.
Thursday: Imperialism Papers due. Connect to WWI. HW read Ch. 21 Sec. 1.
Friday: Field Trip. Hw. Read Ch. 21 Sec 2.
For those of you who would like to earn a few extra-credit points see me for an opportunity based on Black History Month.
Extra credit cartoons are on the counter and are due Thursday.
Contact information: e-mail: jbrislen@op97.org Voice Mail: 524-5830 X4223
Blog: d97brislen.blogspot.com
Monday, February 9, 2009
Feb. 9-13, 2009
Monday: Any last projects? Watch and take notes on video. HW: Finish Ch.20.
Tuesday: Last of video. Review and discus notes. Connect to Chapter 20.
Wednesday: American Imperialism. DBQ.
Thursday: Conferences. Half Day. Discus DBQ
Friday: Conferences. Half Day. Discus DBQ
For those of you ho would like to earn a few extra-credit points see for an opportunity based on Black History Month.
Extra credit cartoons are on the counter and are due Wednesday.
Contact information: e-mail: jbrislen@op97.org Voice Mail: 524-5830 X4223
Blog: d97brislen.blogspot.com
Tuesday: Last of video. Review and discus notes. Connect to Chapter 20.
Wednesday: American Imperialism. DBQ.
Thursday: Conferences. Half Day. Discus DBQ
Friday: Conferences. Half Day. Discus DBQ
For those of you ho would like to earn a few extra-credit points see for an opportunity based on Black History Month.
Extra credit cartoons are on the counter and are due Wednesday.
Contact information: e-mail: jbrislen@op97.org Voice Mail: 524-5830 X4223
Blog: d97brislen.blogspot.com
Monday, February 2, 2009
Feb. 2-6, 2009
Monday: Questions about papers. Study guide for Ch. 18-19 test.
Tuesday: Work day. Study for test, work on projects.
Wednesday: Test. Work time
Thursday: Tests Back. Final work day.
Friday: Projects due at 9:00. Begin work on Chapter 20. HW: Preview Ch. 20 and read sec. 1.
I will be available before and after school all this week (except Friday) to help with studying for the test or working on the projects.
Extra credit cartoons are on the counter and are due Wednesday.
Contact information: e-mail: jbrislen@op97.org Voice Mail: 524-5830 X4223
Blog: d97brislen.blogspot.com
Immigration Project - 2009 Name ________________________ Per. __
As we have discussed in class, you are to immigrate into the United States. You are to select a country from which to emigrate and research the conditions in that country at the time to decide why you are leaving. You should also decide where you intend to settle in the United States. Remember that you need to make the situation historically accurate. You are coming between the years 1850 and 1910. For the most important part of the project, you will write a series of letters describing your experiences as an immigrant. There should be at least the 4 following letters:
1. The first should describe why you are leaving your native country as well as what you hope to find in the US. It should also explain who you are, who you are traveling with, and your feeling at the time.
2. The second should describe your journey and entry into the US. Using our study of this process, you should be able to give a detailed description.
3. The third should describe your early life in the US. In this letter, written within the first year, you need to explain where you settled and why you selected that place. It must also describe the conditions you found there. It should also discus what you (or your family) do for a living.
4. The final letter should be written from a point of view several years after your arrival. This letter should discuss the progress you have made and the conditions in the country, as well as your hopes for the future.
You should include information about the history of the time. For example, if you are writing about the year 1901 you might include comments about the assaination of President McKinley.
Each letter should be dated. Since these are personal letters I assume they will be written in an informal style. I do expect, however, that you will proofread the letters and use correct spelling, punctuation, etc. As we study the immigration process there will be additional forms and information which will be created which will need to be included in the final project.
Rather than writing letters you may want to keep a diary. This diary should include the same basic information required in the letters. If you have another idea for doing the project, see me and we will work out the details.
You may earn extra points by including extra elements such as pictures and other artifacts. (Do not use irreplaceable family heirlooms - that is why copiers and scanners were invented.)
The basic project is worth 50 pts. and you may earn up to 4 pts. for extras.
Due dates: Country of origin 1/23 Progress check 1/30 (drafts of 2 letters) Final Project 2/6.
Notes: _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Tuesday: Work day. Study for test, work on projects.
Wednesday: Test. Work time
Thursday: Tests Back. Final work day.
Friday: Projects due at 9:00. Begin work on Chapter 20. HW: Preview Ch. 20 and read sec. 1.
I will be available before and after school all this week (except Friday) to help with studying for the test or working on the projects.
Extra credit cartoons are on the counter and are due Wednesday.
Contact information: e-mail: jbrislen@op97.org Voice Mail: 524-5830 X4223
Blog: d97brislen.blogspot.com
Immigration Project - 2009 Name ________________________ Per. __
As we have discussed in class, you are to immigrate into the United States. You are to select a country from which to emigrate and research the conditions in that country at the time to decide why you are leaving. You should also decide where you intend to settle in the United States. Remember that you need to make the situation historically accurate. You are coming between the years 1850 and 1910. For the most important part of the project, you will write a series of letters describing your experiences as an immigrant. There should be at least the 4 following letters:
1. The first should describe why you are leaving your native country as well as what you hope to find in the US. It should also explain who you are, who you are traveling with, and your feeling at the time.
2. The second should describe your journey and entry into the US. Using our study of this process, you should be able to give a detailed description.
3. The third should describe your early life in the US. In this letter, written within the first year, you need to explain where you settled and why you selected that place. It must also describe the conditions you found there. It should also discus what you (or your family) do for a living.
4. The final letter should be written from a point of view several years after your arrival. This letter should discuss the progress you have made and the conditions in the country, as well as your hopes for the future.
You should include information about the history of the time. For example, if you are writing about the year 1901 you might include comments about the assaination of President McKinley.
Each letter should be dated. Since these are personal letters I assume they will be written in an informal style. I do expect, however, that you will proofread the letters and use correct spelling, punctuation, etc. As we study the immigration process there will be additional forms and information which will be created which will need to be included in the final project.
Rather than writing letters you may want to keep a diary. This diary should include the same basic information required in the letters. If you have another idea for doing the project, see me and we will work out the details.
You may earn extra points by including extra elements such as pictures and other artifacts. (Do not use irreplaceable family heirlooms - that is why copiers and scanners were invented.)
The basic project is worth 50 pts. and you may earn up to 4 pts. for extras.
Due dates: Country of origin 1/23 Progress check 1/30 (drafts of 2 letters) Final Project 2/6.
Notes: _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Monday, January 26, 2009
Jan. 27-30, 2009
Welcome to the United States.
Monday: Institute Day. No School.
Tuesday: Work on Immigration Projects. What was Ellis Island like? Manifest.
Wednesday: Work on Immigration Projects.
Thursday: Work on Immigration Projects.
Friday: Check-in day. 2 letters due.
Final Projects due Friday, Feb 6. Extra credit cartoons are on the counter and are due Thursday.
Contact information: e-mail: jbrislen@op97.org Voice Mail: 524-5830 X4223
Blog: d97brislen.blogspot.com
Immigration Project - 2009 Name ________________________ Per. __
As we have discussed in class, you are to immigrate into the United States. You are to select a country from which to emigrate and research the conditions in that country at the time to decide why you are leaving. You should also decide where you intend to settle in the United States. Remember that you need to make the situation historically accurate. You are coming between the years 1850 and 1910. For the most important part of the project, you will write a series of letters describing your experiences as an immigrant. There should be at least the 4 following letters:
1. The first should describe why you are leaving your native country as well as what you hope to find in the US. It should also explain who you are, who you are traveling with, and your feeling at the time.
2. The second should describe your journey and entry into the US. Using our study of this process, you should be able to give a detailed description.
3. The third should describe your early life in the US. In this letter, written within the first year, you need to explain where you settled and why you selected that place. It must also describe the conditions you found there. It should also discus what you (or your family) do for a living.
4. The final letter should be written from a point of view several years after your arrival. This letter should discuss the progress you have made and the conditions in the country, as well as your hopes for the future.
You should include information about the history of the time. For example, if you are writing about the year 1901 you might include comments about the assaination of President McKinley.
Each letter should be dated. Since these are personal letters I assume they will be written in an informal style. I do expect, however, that you will proofread the letters and use correct spelling, punctuation, etc. As we study the immigration process there will be additional forms and information which will be created which will need to be included in the final project.
Rather than writing letters you may want to keep a diary. This diary should include the same basic information required in the letters. If you have another idea for doing the project, see me and we will work out the details.
You may earn extra points by including extra elements such as pictures and other artifacts. (Do not use irreplaceable family heirlooms - that is why copiers and scanners were invented.)
The basic project is worth 50 pts. and you may earn up to 4 pts. for extras.
Due dates: Country of origin 1/23 Progress check 1/30 (drafts of 2 letters) Final Project 2/6.
Notes: _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Monday: Institute Day. No School.
Tuesday: Work on Immigration Projects. What was Ellis Island like? Manifest.
Wednesday: Work on Immigration Projects.
Thursday: Work on Immigration Projects.
Friday: Check-in day. 2 letters due.
Final Projects due Friday, Feb 6. Extra credit cartoons are on the counter and are due Thursday.
Contact information: e-mail: jbrislen@op97.org Voice Mail: 524-5830 X4223
Blog: d97brislen.blogspot.com
Immigration Project - 2009 Name ________________________ Per. __
As we have discussed in class, you are to immigrate into the United States. You are to select a country from which to emigrate and research the conditions in that country at the time to decide why you are leaving. You should also decide where you intend to settle in the United States. Remember that you need to make the situation historically accurate. You are coming between the years 1850 and 1910. For the most important part of the project, you will write a series of letters describing your experiences as an immigrant. There should be at least the 4 following letters:
1. The first should describe why you are leaving your native country as well as what you hope to find in the US. It should also explain who you are, who you are traveling with, and your feeling at the time.
2. The second should describe your journey and entry into the US. Using our study of this process, you should be able to give a detailed description.
3. The third should describe your early life in the US. In this letter, written within the first year, you need to explain where you settled and why you selected that place. It must also describe the conditions you found there. It should also discus what you (or your family) do for a living.
4. The final letter should be written from a point of view several years after your arrival. This letter should discuss the progress you have made and the conditions in the country, as well as your hopes for the future.
You should include information about the history of the time. For example, if you are writing about the year 1901 you might include comments about the assaination of President McKinley.
Each letter should be dated. Since these are personal letters I assume they will be written in an informal style. I do expect, however, that you will proofread the letters and use correct spelling, punctuation, etc. As we study the immigration process there will be additional forms and information which will be created which will need to be included in the final project.
Rather than writing letters you may want to keep a diary. This diary should include the same basic information required in the letters. If you have another idea for doing the project, see me and we will work out the details.
You may earn extra points by including extra elements such as pictures and other artifacts. (Do not use irreplaceable family heirlooms - that is why copiers and scanners were invented.)
The basic project is worth 50 pts. and you may earn up to 4 pts. for extras.
Due dates: Country of origin 1/23 Progress check 1/30 (drafts of 2 letters) Final Project 2/6.
Notes: _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Jan. 20-23, 2009
Happy Inauguration Day!
Monday: King Day. No School.
Tuesday: Papers due. Inauguration and MLK.
Wednesday: Details on Immigration Assignment. Current events?
Thursday: Questions on Immigration Assignment. Begin work on Ellis Island.
Friday: Field Trip. Turn in country of origin.
Extra credit cartoons are on the counter and are due Thursday.
Contact information: e-mail: jbrislen@op97.org Voice Mail: 524-5830 X4223
Blog: d97brislen.blogspot.com
Name ___________________________ Per. ___
Inauguration Extra Credit.
As you watch the Inauguration consider the following questions.
1. Is this a truly important event in itself? Why?
2. How has the election of Barack Obama affected you?
3. What are your reactions to his Inaugural Address?
a. What was his most important message? Do you agree?
b. What important area(s) do you think he should have addressed but did not?
c. What are some of the specific things he has called for?
d. As you listened to President Obama’s speech, did you feel that he was talking to
everyone or were his comments aimed at a specific audience?
e. Do you think the people who did not vote for President Obama will change their views after hearing this speech?
4. If, in four years, President Obama is re-elected what will be the most important reason?
5. If, in four years, President Obama is not re-elected what will be the most important reason?
For up to 15 extra credit points write up your reaction to the inauguration and speech. The final paper should be in paragraph form, grammatically correct, and, preferably, typed. They are due by Friday morning. I will tape the ceremony and will have it available for viewing starting after school.
Monday: King Day. No School.
Tuesday: Papers due. Inauguration and MLK.
Wednesday: Details on Immigration Assignment. Current events?
Thursday: Questions on Immigration Assignment. Begin work on Ellis Island.
Friday: Field Trip. Turn in country of origin.
Extra credit cartoons are on the counter and are due Thursday.
Contact information: e-mail: jbrislen@op97.org Voice Mail: 524-5830 X4223
Blog: d97brislen.blogspot.com
Name ___________________________ Per. ___
Inauguration Extra Credit.
As you watch the Inauguration consider the following questions.
1. Is this a truly important event in itself? Why?
2. How has the election of Barack Obama affected you?
3. What are your reactions to his Inaugural Address?
a. What was his most important message? Do you agree?
b. What important area(s) do you think he should have addressed but did not?
c. What are some of the specific things he has called for?
d. As you listened to President Obama’s speech, did you feel that he was talking to
everyone or were his comments aimed at a specific audience?
e. Do you think the people who did not vote for President Obama will change their views after hearing this speech?
4. If, in four years, President Obama is re-elected what will be the most important reason?
5. If, in four years, President Obama is not re-elected what will be the most important reason?
For up to 15 extra credit points write up your reaction to the inauguration and speech. The final paper should be in paragraph form, grammatically correct, and, preferably, typed. They are due by Friday morning. I will tape the ceremony and will have it available for viewing starting after school.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Jan. 12-16
Monday: Present your topics. Writing assignment. Papers due Friday.
Tuesday: Present your topics.
Wednesday: Current events.
Thursday: Review immigration to US.
Friday: Continue review of immigration. Papers due.
Extra credit cartoons are on the counter and are due Wednesday.
Contact information: e-mail: jbrislen@op97.org Voice Mail: 524-5830 X4223
Blog: d97brislen.blogspot.com
Tuesday: Present your topics.
Wednesday: Current events.
Thursday: Review immigration to US.
Friday: Continue review of immigration. Papers due.
Extra credit cartoons are on the counter and are due Wednesday.
Contact information: e-mail: jbrislen@op97.org Voice Mail: 524-5830 X4223
Blog: d97brislen.blogspot.com
Monday, January 5, 2009
Jan. 5-9, 2009
Happy New Year and welcome back.
Monday: “We Didn’t Start the Fire.” We will be looking at the most important stories of last year. HW: complete lyrics.
Tuesday: Current Events: HW: Review Chapter 19. Writing assignment – Due Monday (1/12).
Wednesday: How progressive was the Progressive Era? Review Ch. 19. Learning stations.
Thursday: Learning stations.
Friday: Learning stations.
Extra credit cartoons are on the counter and are due Wednesday.
Contact information: e-mail: jbrislen@op97.org Voice Mail: 524-5830 X4223
Blog: d97brislen.blogspot.com
Monday: “We Didn’t Start the Fire.” We will be looking at the most important stories of last year. HW: complete lyrics.
Tuesday: Current Events: HW: Review Chapter 19. Writing assignment – Due Monday (1/12).
Wednesday: How progressive was the Progressive Era? Review Ch. 19. Learning stations.
Thursday: Learning stations.
Friday: Learning stations.
Extra credit cartoons are on the counter and are due Wednesday.
Contact information: e-mail: jbrislen@op97.org Voice Mail: 524-5830 X4223
Blog: d97brislen.blogspot.com
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