Monday/Tuesday 11.24/11.25

Agenda:
-warm up
-chapter 4/6 assessment
-finish political cartoons.

Political cartoons are due on Wednesday at the start of class.

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Thursday/Friday 11.20.14-11.21.14

Agenda: 
-warm up
-6.4 Impact of the war
-review for assessment on Monday/Tuesday
-political cartoon assignment 
•Objective: SWBAT analyze how the end of WWI led to serious economic and social issues at home. Review for test during first block period.

•Warm up: Why didn’t the Treaty of Versailles lead to a lasting peace? Do you think that the 14 points would have led to a lasting piece? Why or why not?

•Homework: Chapter 4/6 assessment on Monday/Tuesday.
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Political Cartoon Assignment


You will create a political cartoon that demonstrates one of the following issues that was present in Post-WWI America. You may draw the cartoon on the back or on a separate sheet of paper.

Criteria needed to get your message across in political cartoons

Link to this below information: Political cartoon assignment 
1.     The Creation of the League of Nations
a.     This cartoon may demonstrate one of the following
                                               i.     The weakness of the League of Nations
                                             ii.     The intended purpose of the League of Nations
2.     The flaws of the Treaty of Versailles
a.     Describe the treaty and its flaws
3.      The relationship between President Wilson and the congress
a.     Describe the tension and disagreement between these two branches of government. Should include something that reflects the rejection of the 14 Points, Treaty of Versailles, and/or the League of Nations.
4.     Your choice. Pick a topic concerning WWI. You must have this approved by Ms. Cohen. 


Category
4 Points
3 Points
2 Points
1 Point
Your Score
Content
Demonstrates an in depth understanding of the topic that is describes
Demonstrates some understanding, but the level of knowledge is limited
Demonstrates one of the content topics yet there are inaccuracies or a mismatch between the explanation and the cartoon
Some effort, yet lacking much understanding

Political Cartoon Devices
Many of the cartoon devices are used and with a great level of skill
There is evidence of one or more of the devices, yet it does not improve the content of the cartoon
One device is used ineffectively
No usage of devices. The graphic is simply a picture and not a cartoon

Originality
Demonstrates a great deal of original thought
Demonstrates some original thought
Demonstrates a small amount of political thought
Lacks originality

Title
Title is appropriate and original.

Title is appropriate yet lacks originality
Title is lacking appropriateness and originality
Title is missing

Attractiveness
Exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness.

Attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness.

Acceptably attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness.

Distractingly messy or very poorly designed.


Explanation
Explanation is written on the very bottom outside of the frame of the cartoon and it clearly explains the devices used in the cartoon and identifies the specific content that the cartoon reflects on.
Explanation is written on the very bottom outside of the frame yet it leaves out the description of devices used or the content described
Explanation is written on the very bottom outside of the frame yet it leaves out the description of devices used and the content described
Explanation is missing or not complete


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Tuesday/Wednesday 11.18.14-11.19.14

Agenda: 
  • warm up
  • review 6.2
  • 6.3 PPT 
  • 14 Points/Treaty of Versailles 
  • •Objective: SWBAT analyze the Treaty of Versailles and Wilson’s 14 points and determine the direction of US foreign policy.
    •Warm up: What is collaboration? Why is it important? What challenges does it pose? (This is in the context of life…not just history)
    •Homework: Finish 14 points/Treaty of Versailles by next block.4/6 assessment on Monday/Tuesday (next week)
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14 Points/Treaty of Versailles Activity


Treaty of Versailles/14 Points


  1. 1.Check out a Chromebook
    1. Log into student account s00000@sjusd.org password = birthday 010599
  2. Bring up class blog cohenush.blogspot.com
  3. Open files from today’s post
    1.  Compare and Contrast… (PDF) 
    2. Letters (PDF)
    3. Treaty  (Google Doc) ONLY ONE GROUP MEMBER OPENS THIS FILE
  4. Once you click OPEN then go to file and click Make a Copy
  5. Then share this file with your group members
  6.  Name the file with all group members names
    1. P3 Jamie C Alex T– Treaty Activity
  7. Make sure ALL group members are working on the same task collaboratively
  8. Everyone reads through, discusses, and then answers the questions
  9. Use the document about the 14Pts and Treaty of Versailles to complete page 1 of the Google Doc
  10. Use the Letter and the link for the senator speech to complete page 2
  11. You may use headphones to listen to the speech (there is a link for that) 
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Monday 11/17/14

Agenda: 
  • warm up
  • 6.1 question review (stamp)
  • 6.2 lecture
  • 6.2 questions

•Objective: SWBAT identify new agencies created to mobilize the economy and help the war effort on the home front. 
•Warm up: How does Zinn’s rationale for why the US entered WWI compare with that of the textbook? Who are you more likely to believe? Why?
•Homework: Finish 6.2 Questions.



6.2 The Home Front

1.     How did congress ensure that the military had enough troops to fight the war?
2.     Describe the contributions of African Americans during the war.
3.     What federal agencies helped control American industries during the war?
4.     How permanent were women’s advances in the wartime workplace?
5.     Why did congress pass the Espionage Act in 1917?
6.     How did government efforts to ensure support for the war conflict with democratic ideals?
7.     How did WWI cause the federal government to change its relationship with the business world?
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Monday 11.10.14

Agenda: 
  • warm up
  • review 4.2 
  • turn in flow chart
  • 4.3 PPT
  • 4.3 questions 
Objective: SWBAT share out timelines and analyze US imperialism in Latin America and China.
Warm up: What are two outcomes of the Spanish American War?
Homework: Finish 4.3 Questions 


4.3 New American Diplomacy
1.     Define:
a.     Dollar diplomacy
b.     Boxer Rebellion
c.     Great White Fleet
2.     What was President Roosevelt’s opinion on the role of the US as a world power?
3.     What was the purpose of the Open Door policy?
4.     What did the Roosevelt Corollary state?
5.     Why do you think Latin American nations resented American Influence in the region?
6.     How did the Open Door policy and dollar diplomacy affect US relations with other countries?
 
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Thursday/Friday 11/6/14-11/7/14

Agenda: 
  • warm up
  • change seats
  • review 4.1 questions
  • 4.2 quick review
  • flow chart 

uObjective: SWBAT determine the causes and effects of the Spanish-American War by completing flowchart time lines.
** Make a pile on your table of your 4 paragraphs to turn in!
uWarm up: What is the difference between American Exceptionalism and Anglo-Saxonism?
uHomework: Finish 4.2 questions.
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Spanish American War Flow Chart Assignment

Here is a link to the article about: Spanish American War

 Instructions: 
•Create a graphic organizer containing

–Causes of War (10)

–Two Battle Fronts (10)

–Effects of War and the American Empire (10)

•Each topic should be written on your paper

•Using pictures, words, maps, labels, drawings, etc. you will graphically make a flow chart showing the progression of the Spanish – American War

–Must have color!

–Must have explanations in the form of captions for images

•Use chapter 4.2 as your guide for content

•Be prepared to share your graphic under the document camera!


Video Explaining Causes and Effects of Spanish American War (you can only watch half of it without getting a membership)
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Tuesday/Wednesday 11.4.14-11.5.14

Agenda: 

uObjective: SWBAT to identify imperialism and compare European imperialism to US imperialism in the late 1800s.

uWarm up: What is imperialism? What do you remember about imperialism from World History?

uHomework: Finish 4.1 questions. 
Read chapter 4.2. Finish the four paragraphs for block two.  
Below is the video from class. 

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Monday 11/3/14

Agenda: 
  • warm up
  • turn in research paper
  • finish presentations
  • discuss reformers

uObjective: Finish reformers presentation and pick top four favorite reformers.
uWarm up: Who was your favorite reformer from last week? Why?
uHomework: Papers due by 11:59 PM tonight. Four paragraphs (one for each reformer due next block period).
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