-Current events: Political news, Martin shooting,Iran and the growing tension,Syria.
.Brief review of "The Week"
-Intro. to the next unit
.present study guide
.key terms
.The historical context.
Assignment
Begin reading chap 23 and complete study guide
Session Minutes
75
Minutes Student Attended
75
Lesson Comments
Good session. Charlotte was very positive. She has been admitted to Pine Crest school and had a good vacation. We accomplished most of the current events and began the introduction to the next unit.
-Complete DBQ essay begun before break
.Reasons for US to enter WWI
.REview outline
.Begin writing.
-Time permitting- Begin review,reading, and discussion of "The Week"
Assignment
Read Chapter 22 /research the development of the modern KKK
Session Minutes
75
Minutes Student Attended
75
Lesson Comments
Good session. Brandon was not able to complete his essay. He did, however, orally present his thesis and each paragraph topic.
Review and discuss chapter 36. Focus on beginnings of the Cold war and its causes, the "Baby-Boom", the economic boom, changes and contradictions in the role of women in the US.
Outlined the DBQ about whether or not the U.S. had a policy of neutrality, when did it finally enter the war, why did people suspect its neutrality stance, etc.
Assignment
None.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Brandon had good mastery over the concepts and is a great writer. Was a pleasure meeting him and working with him.
Finish discussion and review of chapter 35. Focus on Pacific and European theaters of operation, major battles and strategy used, use and development of atomic weapons.
Assignment
Read rest of text, chapters 36-42
Session Minutes
105
Minutes Student Attended
105
Lesson Comments
Good session. We covered a lot of material. We are right on schedule. We should have a solid three to four weeks to review for the AP exam.
Review and discuss chapter 35. Focus on war at home, War Production Board, women in the service and workforce, economic changes as a result of the war.
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
105
Minutes Student Attended
105
Lesson Comments
Good session. Jess was feeling better and we had a good discussion.
