Next, we completed our Unit 2 Check-in, during which we used content from Unit 2 to respond to the course's Essential Questions.
Finally, we watched the first part of the video: ABCs "The Century: America's Time" - Episode 1 which was accompanied by four discussion questions which we will talk about when the film is complete:
In what ways did the film address Essential Question #4?
How do the film's contributors define the term "progressivism"?
The film's contributors stated that Americans in the early 20th century viewed "change as the natural course of history." Do we still view history this way? Explain.
What is your opinion of the film’s historical perspective? Does it seem up-to-date or old-fashioned? Are there any “voices” that you think are missing from the film’s narrative?
Homework:
No official homework, but take a look at the reminders below.
Reminders:
The make-up tests for the Unit 2 Test will take place after school today and tomorrow. Please show up for ONE of those days, whichever one is most convenient for you.
The extra credit assignments associated with the Ellis Island Simulation are due today, so please submit by midnight!
Start thinking about who you like to focus on for the Biographical Essay. Your subject choice is due on Wednesday of this week!
Have a lovely evening everyone!
Best, Ms Hynes
Oct 23, 2018: Question of the Day: No QOTD today!
Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen! If you weren't in class today, here's what you missed:
Today we watched the second part of the video: ABCs "The Century: America's Time" - Episode 1 which was accompanied by four discussion questions which we talked about when the film was complete:
In what ways did the film address Essential Question #4?
How do the film's contributors define the term "progressivism"?
The film's contributors stated that Americans in the early 20th century viewed "change as the natural course of history." Do we still view history this way? Explain.
What is your opinion of the film’s historical perspective? Does it seem up-to-date or old-fashioned? Are there any “voices” that you think are missing from the film’s narrative?
Homework:
No homework assigned today, but please see the reminders below!!!
Reminder:
The last chance to write a make-up for the Unit 2 Test will take place after school today!
Start thinking about who you like to focus on for the Biographical Essay. Your subject choice is due tomorrow!
Have a lovely evening everyone!
Best, Ms Hynes
Oct 24, 2018: Question of the Day: What kinds of factors began to break down regional differences across the early 20th century U.S.? In other words, what sorts of things could most Americans have potentially had in common by the early 20th century? (due Friday)
Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen! If you weren't in class today, here's what you missed:
Today we began by handing out and reviewing together a "Guide to Developing a Good Research Question and Thesis."If you were absent today, please read this document CAREFULLY and feel free to ask any clarifying questions you may have about it.
Next, we began a new lesson: "Urban Life & the Dawn of Mass Culture". Since we did not get all the way through this lesson today, we will complete it during tomorrow's class.
Homework:
Respond to the QOTD (due Friday)
Submit your subject choice for your Biographical Essay to me by midnight tonight!
Have a lovely evening everyone!
Best, Ms Hynes
Oct 25, 2018: Question of the Day: What kinds of factors began to break down regional differences across the early 20th century U.S.? In other words, what sorts of things could most Americans have potentially had in common by the early 20th century? (due Friday)
Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen! If you weren't in class today, here's what you missed:
Today, we completed the second half of the lesson: "Urban Life & the Dawn of Mass Culture" (see yesterday's posting to download the Powerpoint).
Complete reading the article and responding to the questions.
Have a lovely evening everyone! :)
Best, Ms Hynes
Oct 26, 2018: Question of the Day: No QOTD today!
Happy Friday ladies and gentlemen! I hope that you find time for yourself to relax and have fun this weekend.
We began today's class with a QOTD check and discussion. If you were away today, please email me your response to this question by midnight!
Next, we discussed the article and questions assigned on Wednesday.
During the remainder of today's class, students had time to conduct research for their Biographical Essays.
Homework:
Research questions for the Biographical Essay are due on Monday, BUT if you have already shown me your research questions, then you have no homework! :) YAYYYY!
Have a nice weekend everyone!
Best, Ms Hynes
Oct 29, 2018: Question of the Day: Identify specific examples of progressive goals and reforms. How closely does the progressivism of the late 19th and early 20th century resemble what is considered "progressive" today? (likely not due till Thursday or Friday)
Welcome back ladies and gentlemen! I hope that you all had a lovely weekend. If you weren't in class today, here's what you missed:
Today, we began to examine the lesson: "The Progressive Era: Part 1"(please click on the link to download the Powerpoint). Since this lesson is incomplete, it will continue during tomorrow's class.
Don't forget that your Research Questions for your Biographical Essay are due today!
Reminder:
Don't forget that the thesis for your Biographical Essay is due next Monday!
Have a lovely evening everyone! :)
Best, Ms Hynes
Oct 30, 2018: Question of the Day: Identify specific examples of progressive goals and reforms. How closely does the progressivism of the late 19th and early 20th century resemble what is considered "progressive" today? (due Friday)
Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen! If you weren't in class today, here's what you missed:
Today, we completed the lesson begun in yesterday's class: "The Progressive Era - Part 1" (please click on the link posted under yesterday's date to download the Powerpoint).
Homework:
Respond to the QOTD (due Friday)
Reminder:
Don't forget that the thesis for your Biographical Essay is due next Monday! That being so, you should be strongly focused on conducting the bulk of your research and argument formation this week!
Have a lovely evening everyone! :)
Best, Ms Hynes
Oct 31, 2018: Question of the Day: Identify specific examples of progressive goals and reforms. How closely does the progressivism of the late 19th and early 20th century resemble what is considered "progressive" today? (due Friday)
Happy Halloween ladies and gentlemen! It was great to see you guys have such fun today with your costumes and activities. If you weren't in class today, here's what you missed:
Don't forget that the thesis for your Biographical Essay is due next Monday! That being so, you should be strongly focused on conducting the bulk of your research and argument formation this week!
I hope that you all have exciting Halloween plans tonight; be safe and have fun! :)
Best, Ms Hynes
Nov 1, 2018: Question of the Day: Identify specific examples of progressive goals and reforms. How closely does the progressivism of the late 19th and early 20th century resemble what is considered "progressive" today? (now due Monday!!)
Good afternoon folks! If you weren't in class today, here's what you missed:
Today, we continued with "The Progressive Era: Part - Women's Suffrage and Civil Rights" (click on the link posted under yesterday's date to download the Powerpoint). We will complete this lesson during tomorrow's class.
Homework:
Respond to the QOTD (now due Monday)
Reminder:
Don't forget that the thesis for your Biographical Essay is due next Monday! That being so, you should be strongly focused on conducting the bulk of your research and argument formation this week!
Have a lovely evening everyone! :)
Best, Ms Hynes
Nov 2, 2018: Question of the Day: Identify specific examples of progressive goals and reforms. How closely does the progressivism of the late 19th and early 20th century resemble what is considered "progressive" today? (now due Monday!!)
Happy Friday ladies and gentlemen! If you weren't in class today, here's what you missed:
Today, we completed the lesson "The Progressive Era: Part 2 - Women's Suffrage and Civil Rights" (click on the link posted under Wednesday's date to download the Powerpoint).
After class discussion, students received a short article entitled: "The Racist Legacy of Woodrow Wilson". Please read this text and respond to the following question: "Why do you think that Henry Monroe Trotter is less remembered in common histories than either Booker T. Washington or W.E.B. Dubois?
Homework:
Respond to the QOTD (due Monday)
Finish constructing the thesis statement for your Biographical Essay (due Monday)
Finish reading and responding to the Woodrow Wilson article, and be prepared to discuss it in class on Monday.
Have a lovely weekend everyone! Be safe and have fun. :)
Best, Ms Hynes
Nov 5, 2018: Question of the Day: No QOTD today!
Welcome back ladies and gentlemen! I hope that you all had a good weekend. If you weren't in class today, here's what you missed:
Today, we began with a QOTD check and discussion, as well as a discussion of the Woodrow Wilson article.
Work on your Essay Outline and Annotated Bibliography (due Thursday!)
Don't forget that your THESIS IS DUE TODAY! Please email me your thesis before midnight tonight if you did not hand in a paper copy during class today.
Have a lovely evening everyone! :)
Best, Ms Hynes
Nov 6, 2018: Question of the Day: What were America's push factors toward imperialism? Did America truly become an empire? Explain why or why not (due next Wednesday).
Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen! If you weren't in class today, here's what you missed;
We moved on to our next topic in Unit 3 today: "The Rise of American Imperialism" (please click on the link to download the Powerpoint). We will be moving on to the Spanish American War tomorrow.
Homework:
Respond to the QOTD (due next Wednesday)
Work on your Essay Outline and Annotated Bibliography (due this Thursday)
Reminders:
Please check your email for feedback on your thesis! Remember, if you did not receive any feedback from me, don't worry, it means that your thesis is fine and progressing well.
Have a lovely evening everyone! :)
Best, Ms Hynes
Nov 7, 2018: Question of the Day: What were America's push factors toward imperialism? Did America truly become an empire? Explain why or why not (due next Wednesday).
Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen! If you weren't in class today, here's what you missed:
Today, we introduced the Spanish American War by watching an excerpt from "The Roosevelt's: An Intimate History", Episode 1 - "Get Action". (this video is available on Netflix). This video was accompanied by a WORKSHEET, the answer to which we reviewed together after the video.
At the end of class, a reading packet entitled "The Spanish American War" was handed out. This packet should be read and questions 1 - 4 should be completed by Tuesday of next week.
Homework:
Respond to the QOTD
Complete your Essay Outline and Annotated Bibliography which is due tomorrow!
Work on the Spanish American War packet and questions (due Tuesday)
Have a lovely evening everyone! :)
Best, Ms Hynes
Nov 8, 2018: Question of the Day: What were America's push factors toward imperialism? Did America truly become an empire? Explain why or why not (due next Wednesday).
Good afternoon folks! If you weren't in class today, here's what you missed:
Today, we examined the eastern theater of turn-of-the-century American imperialism with the lesson: "Imperialism East" (please click on the link to download the Powerpoint).
Homework:
Respond to the QOTD (due Wednesday)
Complete your Essay Outline and Annotated Bibliography and submit it before midnight!
Work on the Spanish American War packet and questions (due Tuesday)
Reminders:
Don't forget to bring all of your essay materials to class tomorrow. You will have a substitute teacher tomorrow since I will be away, but you may have the entire class to work on the first drafts of your essays. Don't forget that the first draft is due on Tuesday!
Have a lovely long weekend everyone!
Best, Ms Hynes
Nov 13, 2018: Question of the Day: What were America's push factors toward imperialism? Did America truly become an empire? Explain why or why not (due tomorrow)
Welcome back ladies and gentlemen! I hope that you all had a lovely long weekend. If you weren't in class today, here's what you missed:
We began today's class by reviewing the answers to the "Spanish American War" packet.
Don't forget that the Unit 3 Test will take place on Thursday!
Don't forget that the final draft of your Biographical Essay is due on Friday!
Have a lovely evening everyone! :)
Best, Ms Hynes
Nov 14, 2018: Question of the Day: No QOTD today!
Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen! If you weren't in class today, here's what you missed:
Today, we began with a QOTD check (please email your response to me by midnight if you were absent or your QOTD was incomplete in class).
Next, we played our Unit 3 Review Game, JEOPARDY! Please click on the link to download the Powerpoint. This Jeopardy template is your study guide, but remember, it is not an exhaustive study guide. Use each question as an indicator to let you know which topics will appear on the test and expand upon those topics when you're studying tonight.
Homework:
Study for the test!
Reminder:
Don't forget that the final drafts of your Biographical Essays are due Friday!
Have a lovely evening everyone! :)
Best, Ms Hynes
Nov 15, 2018: Question of the Day: No QOTD today!
Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen! If you weren't in class today, here's what you missed:
Today, we wrote our Unit 3 TEST in class. If you missed today's test due to an absence, there will be opportunities to take make-up tests after school on Monday November 26 and Tuesday November 27, when we return from Thanksgiving break.
Homework:
Finish the final draft of your Biographical Essay
Reminders:
The biographical essay submission portal is now live on Turnitin, so you can submit your final draft to that website any time now.
Please don't forget to submit ONE copy to Turnitin, and ANOTHER copy to me directly (either a hard copy or by email)
Make sure that you edit closely and format your document properly (double-spaced, size 12, 1-inch margins).
Have a lovely evening everyone! :)
Best, Ms Hynes
Nov 16, 2018: Question of the Day: No QOTD today!
Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen! If you weren't in class today, here's what you missed:
Today, we received a brief presentation on the "Ten Most Common Mechanical Mistakes" in writing which hope will be useful to you during the final editing process for your Biographical Essay. Make sure you've edited thoroughly before you complete your final submission!
Homework:
Finish and submit the final draft of your Biographical Essay
Reminders:
Please don't forget to submit ONE copy to Turnitin, and ANOTHER copy to me directly (either a hard copy OR by email)
Make sure that you edit closely and format your document properly (double-spaced, size 12, 1-inch margins).
If you missed yesterday's test due to an absence, there will be opportunities to take make-up tests after school on Monday November 26 and Tuesday November 27,
Have an amazing and well-deserved break everyone! Be safe, have fun, and take the time to appreciate everything there is to be thankful for. :)