Week 30: May 17, 20
12th Grade Senior Thesis:
Complete the final draft of your thesis paper. Complete using the MLA requirerments. Email it to by by Monday, May 20th, at 5 PM.
10th Grade European History II
Study for your final.
Week 29: May 9, 13
12th Grade Senior Thesis:
Complete the final draft of your thesis paper. Print it to be turned in Wednesday.
10th Grade European History II
Read pages 852-875 in your text book.
There will be a quiz.
Week 28: May 3, 6
12th Grade Senior Thesis:
Complete you thesis presentation for you panels on Monday and Friday.
If you go on Monday email me your presentation by Sunday at 5 PM.
Arrive for your presentation 15 minutes early.
We your ceremonial LLS uniform for your presentation.
10th Grade European History II
Read pages 821-841 in your text book.
There will be a quiz.
Week 27: April 26, 29
12th Grade Senior Thesis:
Continue to research as needed.
Finalize your presentations and slide decks for your thesis presentations on May 6 and 10.
Begin editing the portions of your paper for which you have already received feedback.
Your paper is to be in Times New Roman font (12 pt) Double spaced. MLA format.
10th Grade European History II
Read "Not By Lies" handed out in class and complete the questions at the end of the reading.
Week 24: April 9
12th Grade Senior Thesis:
Continue to research as needed.
Begin the Introduction portion of your thesis paper. Write it as if it were part of your project. The first draft of the Conclusion is due this Tuesday, April 23.
Complete your presentations you will present in class over the next couple of week together.
Begin editing the portions of your paper for which you have already received feedback.
Your paper is to be in Times New Roman font (12 pt) Double spaced. MLA format.
10th Grade European History II
Read the Lenin's April Theses: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OJk1nHTqZZQSX2BO79tUcBsm99IsBo37/view?usp=sharing.
Type a one page summary of the speech. Include at the bottom two qutoes that stood out to you.
Summary MUST be double spaced, 12pt. Times New Roman Font with 1 inch margins. Failure to follow these simple instructions will be a major deduction in points.
Week 23: March 22, 25 (25 for Seniors)
12th Grade Senior Thesis:
Continue to research as needed.
Complete the Conclusion portion of your thesis paper. Write it as if it were part of your project. The first draft of the Conclusion is due this Tuesday, March 26th.
Complete your presentations you will present in class over the next couple of week together.
Begin editing the portions of your paper for which you have already received feedback.
Your paper is to be in Times New Roman font (12 pt) Double spaced. MLA format.
10th Grade European History II
Read the speech by Joseph Stalin handed out in class.
Type a one page summary of the speech. Include at the bottom two qutoes that stood out to you.
Summary MUST be double spaced, 12pt. Times New Roman Font with 1 inch margins. Failure to follow these simple instructions will be a major deduction in points.
Week 22: March 14, 18 (25 for Seniors)
12th Grade Senior Thesis:
Enjoy your SENIOR TRIP!
Continue to research as needed.
Complete the Conclusion portion of your thesis paper. Write it as if it were part of your project. The first draft of the Conclusion is due this Tuesday, March 26th.
Begin editing the portions of your paper for which you have already received feedback.
Your paper is to be in Times New Roman font (12 pt) Double spaced. MLA format.
10th Grade European History II
Read pages 709-723 in your textbook.
There will be a quiz.
Week 22: March 8, 11
12th Grade Senior Thesis:
Continue to research as needed.
Begin writing the Conclusion portion of your thesis paper. Write it as if it were part of your project. The first draft of the refutation is due this Tuesday, March 26th.
Begin editing the portions of your paper for which you have already received feedback.
Your paper is to be in Times New Roman font (12 pt) Double spaced. MLA format.
10th Grade European History II
Read this document of World War I letters and be ready to discuss on Tuesday. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w6hjfkVreCTBzTQC5ZDNAppLkawq_uxf/view?usp=share_link
Week 21: March 1, 4
12th Grade Senior Thesis:
Continue to research as needed.
Finish writing the first draft of the Refutation portion of your thesis paper. Write it as if it were part of your project. The first draft of the refutation is due this Tuesday, March 5th.
Begin editing the portions of your paper for which you have already received feedback.
Your paper is to be in Times New Roman font (12 pt) Double spaced. MLA format.
10th Grade European History II
Study for your test to be taken on Tuesday.
Week 20: February 22, 16
12th Grade Senior Thesis:
Continue to research as needed.
Continue writing the first draft of the Refutation portion of your thesis paper. Write it as if it were part of your project. The first draft of the refutation is due March 5h.
Your paper is to be in Times New Roman font (12 pt) Double spaced. MLA format.
10th Grade European History II
Study for your test to be taken on Thursday.
Sick Day Assignment
12th Grade Senior Thesis:
Continue to research as needed.
Continue writing the first draft of the Refutation portion of your thesis paper. Write it as if it were part of your project. The first draft of the refutation is due March 5h.
Your paper is to be in Times New Roman font (12 pt) Double spaced. MLA format.
10th Grade European History II
Read through this Animal Farm presentation. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/17cVkbSFh0-LhZyTPboTtrqC8d_TJkNQi/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101383539788909945487&rtpof=true&sd=true
Week 19: February 15, 19
12th Grade Senior Thesis:
Continue to research as needed.
Continue writing the first draft of the Refutation portion of your thesis paper. Write it as if it were part of your project. The first draft of the refutation is due March 5h.
Your paper is to be in Times New Roman font (12 pt) Double spaced. MLA format.
10th Grade European History II
Complete the Animal Farm discussion questions from the class handout. Remember, I only want one sentence answers.
Week 19: February 9, 12
12th Grade Senior Thesis:
Continue to research as needed.
Continue writing the first draft of the Refutation portion of your thesis paper. Write it as if it were part of your project. The first draft of the refutation is due March 5h.
Your paper is to be in Times New Roman font (12 pt) Double spaced. MLA format.
10th Grade European History II
Read pages 620-636
Take reading notes to be checked in class.
Week 18: February 2, 5
12th Grade Senior Thesis:
Continue to research as needed.
Complete the first draft of the Confirmation portion of your thesis paper. Write it as if it were part of your project. The first draft of the confirmation is due February 6th.
Your paper is to be in Times New Roman font (12 pt) Double spaced. MLA format.
Please bring the completed confirmation draft to turn in.
10th Grade European History II
Read pages 520-530
In no less than two paragraphs each summarize/describe Postivism, Materialism, Realism, and Marxism.
Week 17: January 26, January 29
12th Grade Senior Thesis:
Continue to research as needed.
Complete the first draft of the Confirmation portion of your thesis paper. Write it as if it were part of your project. The first draft of the confirmation is due February 6th.
Your paper is to be in Times New Roman font (12 pt) Double spaced. MLA format.
Please bring the completed confirmation draft to turn in.
10th Grade European History II
Read pages 5
Take notes to be checked in class.
Week 16: January 19, January 22
12th Grade Senior Thesis:
Continue to research as needed.
Begin writing the Confirmation portion of your thesis paper. Write it as if it were part of your project. The first draft of the confirmation is due February 6th.
Please bring an outline of your confirmation section to turn in.
10th Grade European History II
Read pages 520-530
Be ready for a quiz on pages 535-544.
Week 15: January 12, January 15
12th Grade Senior Thesis:
Continue to research as needed.
COMPLETE the first draft of your Statement of Facts. Turn in typed, 12 point, Times New Roman Font with 1 inch margins.
Use this outline as a guide for your statement of fact section: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I3Zm2YZ11AsvimtF9eXWRkT98yvIzhE8/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101383539788909945487&rtpof=true&sd=true
10th Grade European History II
Read pages 501-520
Take reading notes, to be checked.
If you haven't already, return your final with your parents signature.
Christmas Break
Have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
From Athanasius' On the Incarnation: "The Word, then, visited that earth in which He was yet always present ; and saw all these evils. He takes a body of our Nature, and that of a spotless Virgin, in whose womb He makes it His own, wherein to reveal Himself, conquer death, and restore life"
12th Grade Senior Thesis:
Continue to research as needed.
Continue writing your statement of facts including the history of your topic.
Use this outline as a guide for your statement of fact section: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I3Zm2YZ11AsvimtF9eXWRkT98yvIzhE8/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101383539788909945487&rtpof=true&sd=true
10th Grade European History II
Read Animal Farm (It is a quick read)
Week 14: December 15, December 18
12th Grade Senior Thesis:
Continue to research as needed.
Continue writing your statement of facts including the history of your topic.
Use this outline as a guide for your statement of fact section: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I3Zm2YZ11AsvimtF9eXWRkT98yvIzhE8/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101383539788909945487&rtpof=true&sd=true
10th Grade European History II
Study for your final
Reminder, if possible, have a device for our Kahoot review on Tuesday.
Week 13: December 8, December 11
12th Grade Senior Thesis:
If you have yet to email me your presentation slides do so ASAP.
Continue to research as needed.
Begin writing your statement of facts including the history of your topic. Note: I am note expecting to see the section completed. I just want you all to start putting the preverbal "pen to paper."
Use this outline as a guide for your statement of fact section: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I3Zm2YZ11AsvimtF9eXWRkT98yvIzhE8/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101383539788909945487&rtpof=true&sd=true
10th Grade European History II
Read pages 475-500 in A History of Europe in the Modern World vol. 2.
There will be a quiz.
Week 12: December 1, December 4
12th Grade Senior Thesis:
Create a Slide Show/Powerpoint (minimum of 10 slides) of your thesis project. Be ready to present what you currently have.
Continue to research as needed.
10th Grade European History II
From pages 460-475 in A History of Europe in the Modern World vol. 2. Summarize each "ism" listed on those pages in one to two SHORT paragraphs
Romanticism
Classical Liberalism
Radicalism, Republicanism, Socialism
Feminism
Nationalism
Conservatism
Humanitarianism
Week 13: December 8, December 11
12th Grade Senior Thesis:
If you have yet to email me your presentation slides do so ASAP.
Continue to research as needed.
Begin writing your statement of facts including the history of your topic. Note: I am note expecting to see the section completed. I just want you all to start putting the preverbal "pen to paper."
Use this outline as a guide for your statement of fact section: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I3Zm2YZ11AsvimtF9eXWRkT98yvIzhE8/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101383539788909945487&rtpof=true&sd=true
10th Grade European History II
Read pages 475-500 in A History of Europe in the Modern World vol. 2.
There will be a quiz.
Week 12: December 1, December 4
12th Grade Senior Thesis:
Create a Slide Show/Powerpoint (minimum of 10 slides) of your thesis project. Be ready to present what you currently have.
Continue to research as needed.
10th Grade European History II
From pages 460-475 in A History of Europe in the Modern World vol. 2. Summarize each "ism" listed on those pages in one to two SHORT paragraphs
Romanticism
Classical Liberalism
Radicalism, Republicanism, Socialism
Feminism
Nationalism
Conservatism
Humanitarianism
Week 11: November 16, November 27
12th Grade Senior Thesis:
Be at Transylvania library Friday (16th) at 9:30am, unless you've notified me you are unable to make it.
Continue to research as needed.
Complete the first draft of your thesis outline using the structure of the Five Canons.
10th Grade European History II
Read pages 449-460 in A History of Europe in the Modern World vol. 2.
Take notes on the reading.
Week 10: November 10, November 13
12th Grade Senior Thesis:
Collect 5 more notecard quotes AND 5 more notecard resources.
Using the Dispositio handout from class, state your first 3 points of confirmation and your first three points of refutation.
10th Grade European History II
Read pages 431 to 447 in A History of Europe in the Modern World.
Takes notes on the reading. Be ready to turn them in.
There will be a quiz.
Week 9: November 2, November 5
12th Grade Senior Thesis:
Collect 5 more notecard quotes AND 5 more notecard resources.
Answer the Cicero Conjecture Questions from class using your thesis (as best you can).
10th Grade European History II
Read pages 405 to 431 in A History of Europe in the Modern World.
Be ready for a quiz.
Week 8: Ocotber 27, October 30
12th Grade Senior Thesis:
Collect 10 more notecard quotes AND 5 more notecard resources.
10th Grade European History II
Read What is the Third Estate? Pages 1-9 (Stop at chapter 4) AND Pages 15-17 (Starting at Chapter6).
Answer the Questions below with one or two sentences per answer:
Describe what Sieyès means by the Third Estate being a complete nation?
What does Sieyès mean when he says that the “nobility is not part of society at all?”
How does Sieyès define a nation?
What does Sieyès mean by claiming the nobility is foreign to the nation?
According the Sieyès from where does freedom derive? Explain.
How does Sieyès define the 3rd Estate in question two?
In the second question, what does Sieyès say nullifies you from membership in the 3rd Estate?
How does Sieyès say is the real ruler of France in question two?
In question three, what does Sieyès say is the 3rd Estates “modest aim?”
In chapter 16, what does Sieyès mean when he says, “The soul of the privileged has become identified with the favors of servitude?”
Week 7: Ocotber 20, October 23
12th Grade Senior Thesis:
If you don't have one, obtain a Fayette County Library Card.
Organize your notecards according the arrangement handout and colors of your choice.
Get your parents to sign your thesis approval form.
10th Grade European History II
Study for your test on Tuesday.
Week 6: Ocotber 13, October 16
12th Grade Senior Thesis:
If you don't have one, obtain a Fayette County Library Card.
Reminder: Library Trip - October 20, Friday, @ 9AM. We will meet there.
Collect 10 new notecard resources.
Collect 10 quotes on the history/background of your topic.
Craft at least four specific questions you can ask a librarian about your research.
10th Grade European History II
Read pages 324-339 from your A History of Europe in the Modern World Vol. 1.
Take notes on your reading. Be ready to turn in.
Using the provided study guide start studying for your test happening Oct. 24.
Week 5: October 6, October 9
12th Grade Senior Thesis:
If you don't have one, obtain a Fayette County Library Card.
Using your previous notecards collect 10 quotes for your research topic.
Now that you have drafted your first draft of your thesis, brainstorm again about topics related to that thesis and begin to order them.
10th Grade European History II
Read pages 309-324 from your A History of Europe in the Modern World Vol. 1.
Take notes on your reading.
Be ready for a quiz.
Week 4: September 29, October 2
12th Grade Senior Thesis:
If you don't have one, obtain a Fayette County Library Card.
Make 10 new notecards of resourses pertaining to your topic
Using these new and your previous notecards collect 10 quotes for your research topic.
Craft the first draft of your thesis statement. Print to turn in.
10th Grade European History II
Finish reading the handout on Locke and Hobbes from class.
Write a 1-2 page summary of the reading answering the following questions
How does Locke describe the state of nature?
How does Hobbes describe the state of nature?
Compare and contrast Locke and Hobbe's view on the creation and role of the government.
Compare and contrast both's view of tyranny.
Remember this should take no more than 2.5-3 hours MAX!
Week 3:
12th Grade Senior Thesis:
If you don't have one, obtain a Fayette County Library Card.
Make 10 new notecards of resourses pertaining to your topic
Using these new and your previous notecards collect 10 quotes for your research topic.
Refine your research question. Type it up and print to turn it.
To help evaluate your sources refer to this resourse: https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/evaluating-print-sources/
10th Grade European History II
Read pages 233-251 from your A History of Europe in the Modern World Vol. 1.
Take notes or your reading. Bring your reading notes to turn in.
Remember this should take no more than 2.5-3 hours MAX!
Week 2:
12th Grade Senior Thesis:
If you don't have one, obtain a Fayette County Library Card.
Make 10 notes cards of resourses pertaining to your topic
Craft a first draft of your research question using the handout from class.
10th Grade European History II
Read pages 218-231 from your A History of Europe in the Modern World Vol. 1.
Take notes using the Cornel note formate discussed in class. Bring your reading notes to turn in.
Be ready for a reading quiz.
Week 1:
12th Grade Senior Thesis:
Be ready to share the category (not topic, as we learned in class) you want to pursue with your thesis.
Demonstrate your brainstorming on your selected topic through both listing and mind mapping demostrated in class. Write your topic and brainstorming down for me to collect on Tuesday.
Begin to familiarize yourself to the Purdue online writing lab (OWL) at https://owl.purdue.edu. Especially, the MLA helps.
10th Grade European History II
Read pages 195-218 from your A History of Europe in the Modern World Vol. 1.
Take notes using the Cornel note formate discussed in class. Bring your reading notes to turn in as well as your practice notes from class for me to check.
Be ready for a practice reading quiz.