Mt. Hood. We are almost to the end of the school year, everyone! The climb is close to being done!
Hi everyone,
We made it to the last weekend of the school year! Hooray! There is plenty to prepare for next week with finals, so keep working hard, please. Here's what we did today in class:
We made it to the last weekend of the school year! Hooray! There is plenty to prepare for next week with finals, so keep working hard, please. Here's what we did today in class:
Learning Targets:
Communication LT 1: I can use language and style that is appropriate to the content area.
Critical Thinking LT 2: I can explain connections between events, issues, problems and concepts.
Knowledge LT 9: I can explain demographic changes in the world and their effects.
Knowledge LT 19: I can explain the impacts of nationalism and revolutionary movements. Knowledge LT 21: I can explain how religious ideas impact the shaping of societies.
Communication LT 1: I can use language and style that is appropriate to the content area.
Critical Thinking LT 2: I can explain connections between events, issues, problems and concepts.
Knowledge LT 9: I can explain demographic changes in the world and their effects.
Knowledge LT 19: I can explain the impacts of nationalism and revolutionary movements. Knowledge LT 21: I can explain how religious ideas impact the shaping of societies.
Soundtrack: "City of Blinding Lights" by U2. Selected for today because of Jerusalem being a city that is so contested due to major religions. Lyrics here.
AGENDA 6/10/16:
News Brief – Jagrit
Final Questions?
Finish TMEE
Work Time
Final Questions?
Finish TMEE
Work Time
Homework: Read the blog! Keep working on your final project for the year (specific guide for what to do here). Next news brief: Eric K.
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News Brief: Jagrit had the news brief today and selected an article about this story to talk about: CNN.com - Pakistani teen was still breathing when set on fire, report says. We discussed what "honor killings" are and how they have had an impact in Pakistan and India, especially. It's also important to know, just like with Africa, the region of the Middle East is important not to stereotype as just violent and awful.
We also watched the one minute BBC World News update. Here's the link to see the latest one minute update, at any time of day (it will probably be different from what we watched in class):
There is a few pages of timeline and introduction in that, and then the characters start talking on page 229. The two characters in the reading were David (representing Israel) and Daud (representing Palestine). I wanted students to partner up and go through the reading together. Here is the assignment that goes with the reading, to note each perspective and help you prepare for your final assignment:
Work Time: The rest of class was set aside for the final project. I was checking in with every student as to which learning targets they wanted to be graded on for the final. Speaking of the final project, this form clarifies what the expectation is going to be on the day of the final, as well as what students should be writing/talking about:
I'm going to keep it simple and have students just focus on this. You should already know what learning targets you need to work on. Use the chart at the top of the second page to focus your writing/speech notes on the specific issues in the conflict. I know there were a lot of questions on this - please let me know if I can continue clearing this up. Continue working hard on your final for next week! We have one last class on Tuesday, before finals after that! Have a great weekend!
We also watched the one minute BBC World News update. Here's the link to see the latest one minute update, at any time of day (it will probably be different from what we watched in class):
Final Questions/Finish Through Middle Eastern Eyes: This was an excerpt from a book, which I made a class set of. The two characters are representing the perspectives of Israel and Palestine. Here's the online version if you want to keep working on this at home:
There is a few pages of timeline and introduction in that, and then the characters start talking on page 229. The two characters in the reading were David (representing Israel) and Daud (representing Palestine). I wanted students to partner up and go through the reading together. Here is the assignment that goes with the reading, to note each perspective and help you prepare for your final assignment:
Work Time: The rest of class was set aside for the final project. I was checking in with every student as to which learning targets they wanted to be graded on for the final. Speaking of the final project, this form clarifies what the expectation is going to be on the day of the final, as well as what students should be writing/talking about:
I'm going to keep it simple and have students just focus on this. You should already know what learning targets you need to work on. Use the chart at the top of the second page to focus your writing/speech notes on the specific issues in the conflict. I know there were a lot of questions on this - please let me know if I can continue clearing this up. Continue working hard on your final for next week! We have one last class on Tuesday, before finals after that! Have a great weekend!
does my solution for Isreal and Palestine have to be original and thought by me or can I look one up online and explain why I agree with it
ReplyDeleteI would like it to be your own thoughts if possible, but you can certainly research solutions!
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