Hi students- Recently I've been receiving more emails with student work than usual. Here are a few reminders:
Thanks, Mr. S In case you didn't get a hard copy, here's the study guide for Unit 4. This is a DOUBLE HOMEWORK due Thursday, Jan. 4. You may notice that the key term for 3-Down on the crossword puzzle isn't in your notes (sorry!). Answer = ZAIBATSU.
HW22: Read textbook pages 810-813. Answer all questions on loose leaf. Due Tuesday, Jan. 2. 1. Vocabulary Builder: Find two words in the reading that you don't know. Look up each word in the dictionary. For each, write out the word, the definition, and a sentence that uses the word. Choose regular words, not social studies key terms that are boldfaced in the text. 2. What was Japan's attitude toward foreigners in the early 17th century? In your opinion, was this attitude wise, or unwise? Explain. 3. How was the Treaty of Kanagawa similar to the treaties that China signed with the European powers? If you were the Tokugawa shogun, would you have agreed to sign it? Explain. 4. Write a paragraph that describes the political, social, and economic reforms made during the Meiji Era. 5. Examine the Venn Diagram on p. 811. How did China and Japan's responses different? How were they similar? 6. Make a three column chart entitled 'Japanese Victories' with columns for China, Russia, and Korea. Take notes into the chart. 7. Read the section entitled 'Gobal Impact'. How did Japan's victory 'explode' (prove wrong) racial stereotypes? What is a modern example of a stereotype being 'eploded' in this way? 8. How did Japan treat the Koreans after it annexed the country? 9. Opinion: In your opinion, was Japan's aggressive imperialism justified (done for a legitimate reason)? Can imperialism ever be justified? Explain your answer in a response of at least 5 sentences. HONORS SECTIONS MUST WRITE TWO PARAGRAPHS.
HW21: Pretend you are a poetry reviewer for a British newspaper in 1899. Write a review (at least one page) in which you explain both of the poems we read in class and give your opinion on them. Which do you think is a better poem? Which view of imperialism do you support? Due Tuesday, 12/19. Grading Criteria: 1) Original Work - I'm only interested in reading your own original work. Your sentences should be created "from scratch" using the poems and your classwork answers. Any evidence of direct copying or paraphrasing from online material will result in a diminished (or non-existent!) grade. 2) Creativity - Make up a name for your newspaper! 3) Opinion - Even though this is not a formal essay, you should still make your opinion clear in the opening paragraph. 4) Perspective - Remember, you’re writing as a 19th century British poetry reviewer, NOT an RKA student in 2017! 5) Evidence - Make sure that you include at least one specific line from each of the poems to support your review. 6) Citations - When you quote the poems, use a brief citation after the quote indicating the line number(s). [Ex. (13-16)] 7) Mechanics - This includes: spelling; sentence structure; grammar; and organization of ideas. 8) Paragraphs - No reader wants to read a block of writing with no end in sight. Break up ideas into smaller paragraphs. 9) Presentation - Typing preferred. Use the attached template. (double-spaced; 12-point Arial font; 1-inch margins)
Read textbook pages 773-778. Answer all questions in complete sentences on loose leaf paper. Due Friday. 1) Vocabulary Builder: Find two words in the reading that you don't know. Look up each word in the dictionary. For each, write out the word, the definition, and a sentence that uses the word. Choose regular words, not social studies key terms that are boldfaced in the text. 2) What reason for European imperialism is discussed in the first paragraph? How does it relate to industrialization? 3) Create a three-column chart entitled 'Africa Before European Domination' with these three column headings: 'African Diversity'; 'Early Contact'; and 'The Congo' . Take notes into the chart. 4) Explain the theory of Social Darwinism. In your opinion, was it racist? Explain. 5) Describe three factors that enabled Europeans to conquer Africa. Which do you think was the most important? Explain. 6) What was decided at the Berlin Conference? What do you think it showed about Europeans' attitudes towards Africans? 7) Which three groups fought for control of South Africa? What valuable resources fueled the conflict? Which group won? 8) Creative Response: Read the quote by Cecil Rhodes on p.775. Imagine he has just posted it as his Facebook status update. Write a 'comment' (at least a 5-sentence paragraph) in response to his attitude about the British. [HONORS: 2 PARAGRAPHS]
HW19: (DOUBLE HOMEWORK) Write a document-based essay response to the question: Do you think nationalism has had more of a positive or negative effect on the world? Please read the guidelines (below) carefully. Due Tuesday, 12/12. Grading Criteria: 1) Original Work - I'm only interested in reading your own original work. Your sentences should be created "from scratch" using factual information from the documents, your notes, or the textbook. Any evidence of direct copying or paraphrasing from online material or the textbook will result in a diminished (or non-existent!) grade. 2) Thesis - Make sure your thesis (argument) is made clear in your introduction. The best place to do this is the last sentence in your introductory paragraph. 3) Evidence - Back up your argument with sufficient evidence in the body paragraphs. 4) Citations - Use proper citations (document #s in parentheses) as you would for a Regents-style DBQ essay. 5) Outside Information - Use at least one piece of evidence that is not in the document. 6) Address & Refute Counterclaim - Show that you understand the opposing side, but state why it is wrong! 7) Conclusion - Restate your thesis and leave the reader with an insightful closing idea. 8) Mechanics - This includes: spelling; sentence structure; grammar; and organization of ideas. 9) Presentation - This assignment must be typed. Use the attached template. (double-spaced; 12-point Arial font; 1-inch margins)
HW18: Read What Symbolizes Your Country’s Values? (see below). Imagine you are an artist in a nation that has just freed itself from foreign rule. Design a national symbol that will show what your nation stands for. Write a half-page explanation (on a separate page) of how your symbol reflects the spirit and values of your nation. Due Thursday. Guidelines for a High Score: 1) I'd prefer that you use a made-up, fictional country, not a real one, because real ones already have symbols! If you choose to use a real country, then make up a NEW national symbol -- DO NOT just draw a symbol that already exists! 2) Make your symbol fills a whole page, and staple the description to the back. 3) Draw the symbol on clean white computer paper (not loose leaf). 4) Use color. 5) Write a thorough, half-page explanation of the symbol.
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