2/14/12

Homework:
1) Read Appeasement Packet and write a few bullet points about what the international implications are for each event/item.
2) Select 2-3 quotes from the Zinn reading that challenge the notion of WW II as a good war.  It may be helpful to choose quotes that can be compared to Saving Private Ryan
3) Read the packet on War in the Pacific for class on Thursday.  Take notes and make a list of key terms as needed.

February 8, 2012

Homework
1) Syria Current Event for class Wed. 2/8/12
2) Howard Zinn Reading: First Person Accounnts of WWII for class Fri: 2/10, prepare discussion questions informally and try to make connections to the reading

fyi: Vanguard (Nigerian News Source): Russia's interest in Syria

February 6,2012

Don't forget Farmer reading due Monday 2/6

If you want to get ahead...next reading assignment due Feb 10.
Voices of a People's History by Howard Zinn ch16

Key Terms Worth Knowing

Key Terms Worth Knowing

Jan 27, 2012-Feb 6, 2012

Binders due Friday.  No late work.
Flash Cards due with your final exam.
FRIDAY: Read Farmer 134- 143.  Take notes that answer Issue Boxes on p.135 and 141.
MONDAY:Finish the chapter and all Issue Box questions for class on 2/6/12.

We will discuss Saving Private Ryan on 2/10/12 (Friday after finals).
Don't forget that sleeping is good.

January 11, 2012

NY Times book review of Modern Times by Paul Johnson

Modern Times Chapter on the Spanish Civil War
by Paul Johnson

Read Modern Times for Tuesday, January 17
In class essay test on Spanish Civil War Thursday, January 19