The sun is setting on our school year! This is a collage of photos I took in 2013 at the Eiffel Tower in France.
Dear class,
Today was our last full day of the year! As it was the day before finals, I did not assign any new work - it was mostly a study day. Here's what we did today in class:
Today was our last full day of the year! As it was the day before finals, I did not assign any new work - it was mostly a study day. 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: "One Day" by Matisyahu. Selected for today because Eric C. suggested it, as it goes with our Israel and Palestine unit well. Lyrics here.
AGENDA 6/14/16:
News Brief – Eric K.
Final Questions
Clean Up
Work Time
Final Questions
Clean Up
Work Time
Homework: Read the blog! Keep working on your final project for the year (specific guide for what to do here). Finals for your period are Wednesday at 7:45 AM. Next news brief: Jennifer.
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News Brief: Eric K. had the news brief today and selected an article about this story to talk about: CNN.com - Pope horrified by Orlando shooting, Vatican says. We found Vatican City on the world map and discussed this horrific news story from this weekend. The message I was trying to send in class was: 1) It is important to stand with the LGBTQI+ community during this trying time, and to say how valuable and recognized it is. It happens to be Pride weekend in Portland this upcoming weekend (and June is Pride month), with a large parade downtown from 10-1. 2) Furthermore, it's important not to stereotype Islam as a violent religion, focused on killing others. This attack was conducted during the holy month of Ramadan, which we learned about in the religion unit as a time of fasting and prayer for Muslims around the world. 3) We clearly have to do something as a society to stop these sorts of killings. That can be a variety of possibilities, but it seems clear that simply doing nothing will lead to more of these events.
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.
We also played the Sporcle country name game again, for the last time this year (the fourth time overall). Your class ended with 186 out of 197! Very nice, and a big improvement from the start of the year!
See you tomorrow for your final! Wow! :-)
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/Clean Up: I told the class to start taking down pictures and posters from the bask wall in order to help clean up the classroom for the end of the year. I also gave time to continue working on Through Middle Eastern Eyes and anything else related to the final. 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.
We also played the Sporcle country name game again, for the last time this year (the fourth time overall). Your class ended with 186 out of 197! Very nice, and a big improvement from the start of the year!
See you tomorrow for your final! Wow! :-)
Is everybody gonna be doing their presentation tomorrow?
ReplyDeleteYes, because it is the last day of the class.
DeleteDo we have to present our presentations tomorrow for our final?
ReplyDeleteYes, because that's tomorrow is the last day we are meeting as a class.
DeleteIs the presentations optional tomorrow?
ReplyDeleteNot unless you chose to write a paper, instead of doing a speech or presentation!
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