Lesson would have consisted of a review of the STEAL acronym for remembering how authors delineate characters via what they say, think, what everyone else thinks about them and reacts to them and what the character looks like

Review of direct and indirect characterization

Application of character analysis method to newly introduced character's in Act !, scene 2

I. Discussion and extension questions on "Raisin in the Sun" Act 1, scene 1

II. Character analysis of Walter and Beneatha Younger

III. Oral reading

We addressed identifying and locating symbols of : time passing, and the importance of heeding both everyday events and the world's natural beauty. During our first session ,we read and studied portions of Act I and noted how Grover's Corners is not depicted as a "perfect town." Jaydn discussed aspects of Grover's Corners such as segregation of ethnic groups, and the lack of culture as illustrative. We then examined the sacrificed dreams of some of the characters. During our second session, Jaydn provided written textual support identifying specific symbols of the passage of time ,such as Professor Willard's disposition on geological time, as well as specific examples of mundane aspects of life that the characters in Act I fail to appreciate. I discussed how these two aspects of the play highlight the play's theme that people fail to appreciate how short life can be and how precious the seemingly insignificant events of each day are. We further discussed how life in small town Grover's Corner in 1901 differs from lifestyles today here in Palm Beach County.

The Nazi's policy of genocide was extremely well planned. Following Germany's defeat in World War I, the country faced a slew of economic setbacks. The Treaty of Versailles called for reparation payments totaling what would be $519 billion today. The treaty also required Germany to disarm its military forces and return territories it invaded in WWI. In order to pay reparations and due to a lack of funds, the Weimar Republic began printing money at an alarming rate in 1922. By 1923, hyperinflation had taken hold of the currency, and people's savings had vanished overnight. The Great Depression struck in 1929, exacerbating an already dire economic situation. Hitler offered to restore the German economy and was elected Chancellor in 1933. Instead of blaming Germany’s problems on the aftermath of WWI and the international financial depression, he “scapegoated” the Germany’s Jewish citizens. The Nazis created a massive, anti semitic public relations campaign to blame Germany’s Jewish citizens for the nation’s issues. Things became violent only after these Nazi methods failed and this gave rise to The Final Solution. This Nazi plan came to be in the 1940s and called for total annihilation of the Jewish people. Extermination of Jewish people happened in every country the Nazis invaded in Europe. Three million Jewish people lived in Poland and once it was invaded, the Nazis built all 6 death camps in Poland. Throughout most of the war, the Nazis were able to carry on their plan without public outcry.

Jaydn was absent today.

Jaydn was absent today.

Jaydn was absent today.

The Holocaust was the mass persecution and extermination of marginalized groups under Hitler's Nazi Germany. The most notable targeted group was the Jews, who lost two-thirds of their European population at the hands of the Nazis. Communists, Roma, people with disabilities, and other minority groups were also persecuted. This intolerance killed an estimated 15 to 20 million people across Europe. The Nazis, along with the Axis Powers, launched World War II, which claimed an estimated 70 - 85 million lives. The Nazi party's rise can be traced back to Germany's defeat in World War I. Many Germans were unable to accept their defeat. The Jews were blamed for sabotaging Germany and took on the role of scapegoat. This 'stab in the back' conspiracy fueled the already-existing antisemitism in the region. Jewish people have faced persecution since the destruction of the Kingdom of Judah, in what is now modern Israel, according to the Hebrew Bible. Anti Semitism has existed for millennia. From ancient Egypt to the Roman Empire and into the Middle Ages. The stereotype of Jews as outsiders often persisted into modern times. The German “Volkisch” movement of the late 19th century promoted the idea that a nation should share a common language, faith, and ethnic ancestry. Other ethnic groups were treated as second-class citizens in comparison to the white German Aryans. Following Germany's defeat in World War I, the country faced many economic problems. Hitler used the Jewish people as scapegoats on who to blame Germany’s problems.

In an effort to reclaim land deemed stolen from Germany, Adolf Hitler set a course for European domination. In 1939, Germany invaded Poland and started WWII. Germany's invasion of Poland was carried out with the cooperation of the Soviet Union. The German Luftwaffe, or German air force, utilized a blitzkrieg. However, Germany then set its sights on the Soviet Union and invaded the country. After this action, the Soviet Union joined forces with the Allied powers. The Axis powers were Germany, Japan, and Italy. The Allied forces were the U.S., Britain, and the Soviet Union Initially the U.S. only wanted to help the Allies and was not involved in the war, so they implemented the cash and carry program, which was followed with the Lend-Lease Act. After the fall of France, Germany tried to defeat Britain with the Blitz, a heavy bombing campaign meant to weaken British forces and strength. The U.S.'s neutral stance changed after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and the U.S. entered WWII. We concluded with a look at D-Day on June 6, 1944.

Jaydn was given the option to attend the Valentine Party, but chose to have class instead. What caused the attack on Pearl Harbor? The attacks caused The United States Navy to lose over 20 naval vessels, eight of those being battleships, over 200 airplanes, and over 2,400 navy men. The next day, December 8, 1941, President Roosevelt asked Congress to declare war on Japan. They agreed with his request on the same day. Three days later, Japanese allies, Germany and Italy, declared war on The United States. Shortly after, the United States responded by declaring war on European Forces. This was the United States' official entry into World War II.