NOTE: THIS ASSIGNMENT MUST BE TURNED IN ON TURN-IT-IN.COM. 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? (DOUBLE HOMEWORK) Due Friday, 12/21. Grading Criteria: 1) Original Work - Your sentences should be created "from scratch" using the poems and your classwork answers. 2) Creativity - Make up a name for your newspaper! 3) Opinion - Make sure you make your opinion (about which poem is better) clear. 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) TURN IT IN LOG-IN INFO: Hi students! Eventually, all of you will need to enroll on turnitin.com. To encourage you to enroll quickly, I'm offering 1 bonus homework point to anyone who signs up by Friday, October 5th. Use the following info and links to enroll! Directions if you have not yet enrolled: 1) Go to: https://www.turnitin.com/newuser_type.asp?lang=en_us 2) Scroll down to Create a New Account: Student 3) Enter First Name and Last Name. 4) Enter Email Address (RKA email) 5) Create Password & Select Secret Question. 6) Agree to User Agreement. 7) Click 'Log in to Turnitin' button. Period 1 Class ID: 19190922 Enrollment Key: SforzaPd.1 Period 2 Class ID: 19190925 Enrollment Key: SforzaPd.2 Period 3 Class ID: 19190929 Enrollment Key: SforzaPd.3 Period 7 Class ID: 19190934 Enrollment Key: SforzaPd.7 Period 8 Class ID: 19190940 Enrollment Key: SforzaPd.8 Directions if you have already enrolled: 1) Go to: https://www.turnitin.com/newuser_type.asp?lang=en_us 2) Use your Login info to log in. 3) Click 'Enroll in a Class' 4) Enter your Class ID and Class Enrollment Key (see below) 5) Click 'Submit' Period 1 Class ID: 19190922 Enrollment Key: SforzaPd.1 Period 2 Class ID: 19190925 Enrollment Key: SforzaPd.2 Period 3 Class ID: 19190929 Enrollment Key: SforzaPd.3 Period 7 Class ID: 19190934 Enrollment Key: SforzaPd.7 Period 8 Class ID: 19190940 Enrollment Key: SforzaPd.8
Complete the assignment (attached). Due Friday.
Read textbook pages 263-268, 269-272, & 273-279. Answer all questions in complete sentences. Due Tuesday, 12/18. 1) Vocabulary Builder: Find one word in the reading that you don't know or are unsure of the meaning. Look up each word in the dictionary. For each, write out the word, the definition, and an original sentence (a sentence that you created yourself) that uses the word. Choose regular words, not social studies key terms that are boldfaced in the text. Do NOT leave this blank because you think you know every word -- you WILL lose credit! (pp. 263-268) 2) Even before Islam, how did the city of Mecca develop into a center of ideas and a "mixed religious environment"? 3) Why were Muhammad's teachings initially met with hostility? How did he gain followers and rise to great power? 4) What are the Five Pillars of Islam? Describe at least two other Muslim customs, morals, or laws. (pp. 269-272) 5) What is a caliph? How did Islam spread under the first four caliphs? How did they treat conquered peoples? 6) Describe the basic differences between Sunni and Shi'a Muslims. 7) How did the Abbasids consolidate [strengthen] their power? Describe the Muslim trade network that existed at this time. (pp. 273-279) 8) Describe the social class system under the rule of the Abbasids. What was the role of women in Abbasid society? 9) Create a graphic organizer entitled "Muslim Achievements" with 4 sections: Math/Astronomy; Literature; Art/Architecture; and Medicine. Take notes about the key achievements in each area. 10) Creative Response: Once again you have been given an assignment by the editor of WRKA News. This time you must conduct an interview with Muhammad. Write a script for your interview with the great prophet. Write at least 5 questions that you will ask, and for each question, what you imagine his answer might be.
Read textbook pages 773-778, 791-795, & 805-809. Answer all questions in complete sentences. Due Tuesday, 12/18. 1) Vocabulary Builder: Find one word in the reading that you don't know or are unsure of the meaning. Look up each word in the dictionary. For each, write out the word, the definition, and an original sentence (a sentence that you created yourself) that uses the word. Choose regular words, not social studies key terms that are boldfaced in the text. Do NOT leave this blank because you think you know every word -- you WILL lose credit! (pp. 773-778) 2) Explain the theory of Social Darwinism. In your opinion, was it racist? Explain. 3) Describe three factors that enabled Europeans to conquer Africa. Which do you think was the most important? Explain. 4) What was decided at the Berlin Conference? What do you think it showed about Europeans' attitudes towards Africans? 5) Which three groups fought for control of South Africa? What valuable resources fueled the conflict? Which group won? (pp. 791-795) 6) Why did Britain consider India its "jewel in the crown"? What valuable raw materials did Britain obtain from India? 7) Who were sepoys? Explain what happened during the Sepoy Mutiny. According to the text, why was this a "turning point"? (pp. 805-809) 8) Describe the events leading up to the Opium War. Which side won this war, and what did the winning side gain? 9) Describe at least two similarities and two differences between the Taiping Rebellion and the Boxer Rebellion. 10) 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]
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Here are some materials from class that might help as additional study materials for next Wednesday's test:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=11OYOll4y6NKv9MU4Dyd4Mnz-DfLCZOzE If you were absent on Wednesday, please see me at lunch or after school tomorrow, Friday 12/7 to make up Unit Test 3, as tomorrow is the last day of the 2nd marking period.
In case you didn't receive a copy of the Study Guide, here is the file. DOUBLE HOMEWORK. Due Wednesday, 12/12.
NOTE: THIS ASSIGNMENT MUST BE TURNED IN ON TURN-IT-IN.COM. Write a 2-paragraph “claim/counterclaim” response to the question “Do you think nationalism has had more of a positive or negative effect on the world?” Defend your argument using details from your class notes and the posted documents. Note: This is not a full essay, so there’s no introduction and conclusion. Just write one paragraph supporting your claim, and a 2nd paragraph acknowledging (but refuting) the counter-claim. [Refute means to prove false. DOUBLE HOMEWORK. Due Wednesday, Dec. 12. Grading Criteria: 1) Original Work - Your sentences should be created "from scratch" using info from the documents or your notes. 2) Thesis - Make sure your thesis (argument) is made clear in the first paragraph. 3) Address & Refute Counterclaim - Show that you understand the opposing side, but state why it is wrong! 4) Evidence - Back up your argument with sufficient evidence. Make sure you use at least half (4) of the documents. 5) Citations - Use proper citations (document #s in parentheses) as you would for a Regents-style DBQ essay. 6) Outside Information - Use at least one piece of specific, accurate, relevant evidence that is not in the documents. Label it with (OI), for "outside information" in parentheses. 7) Mechanics - This includes: spelling; sentence structure; grammar; and organization of ideas. 8) Presentation - This assignment must be typed and submitted on Turnitin. Use the attached template. (double-spaced; 12-point Arial font; 1-inch margins) TURN IT IN LOG-IN INFO: Hi students! Eventually, all of you will need to enroll on turnitin.com. To encourage you to enroll quickly, I'm offering 1 bonus homework point to anyone who signs up by Friday, October 5th. Use the following info and links to enroll! Directions if you have not yet enrolled: 1) Go to: https://www.turnitin.com/newuser_type.asp?lang=en_us 2) Scroll down to Create a New Account: Student 3) Enter First Name and Last Name. 4) Enter Email Address (RKA email) 5) Create Password & Select Secret Question. 6) Agree to User Agreement. 7) Click 'Log in to Turnitin' button. Period 1 Class ID: 19190922 Enrollment Key: SforzaPd.1 Period 2 Class ID: 19190925 Enrollment Key: SforzaPd.2 Period 3 Class ID: 19190929 Enrollment Key: SforzaPd.3 Period 7 Class ID: 19190934 Enrollment Key: SforzaPd.7 Period 8 Class ID: 19190940 Enrollment Key: SforzaPd.8 Directions if you have already enrolled: 1) Go to: https://www.turnitin.com/newuser_type.asp?lang=en_us 2) Use your Login info to log in. 3) Click 'Enroll in a Class' 4) Enter your Class ID and Class Enrollment Key (see below) 5) Click 'Submit' Period 1 Class ID: 19190922 Enrollment Key: SforzaPd.1 Period 2 Class ID: 19190925 Enrollment Key: SforzaPd.2 Period 3 Class ID: 19190929 Enrollment Key: SforzaPd.3 Period 7 Class ID: 19190934 Enrollment Key: SforzaPd.7 Period 8 Class ID: 19190940 Enrollment Key: SforzaPd.8
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