Mrs. Wilson's History Festivus

United States History II

US History- World War I Photos

January9

A. Click on the link below.

B.  On a piece of paper answer the following questions about EACH photo.

  1. Describe the people in this photo
  2. Describe the objects
  3. Describe the activity
  4. Based on what you have observed, what are three things you might infer from this photograph?

C. When you are finished, turn in your analysis

World War I photos

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Thomas Paine “Common Sense”

September3

Using the SOAPSTone organizer, analyze the following excerpts from Thomas Paine’s Common Sense

Common Sense

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Lost Colony of Roanoke

August25

After our class discussion, read and answer the questions about the following theories. When you are finished, you and your partner will write up to 3 paragraphs describing what YOU think happened to the colony. You must have at least 3 facts to support your claim.

Roanoke Reading

Lost Colony of Roanoke Theories

 

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Nacirema

August20

In your groups, read the following article and answer the questions below…

BODY RITUAL AMONG THE NACIREMA

1. What is the basic focus of Nacirema society? Do you agree with these beliefs? Why?
2.  Describe the Nacirema shrine. Do we have anything like this in our culture? Explain
your answer.
3.  Describe the job of the holy mouth man. Why do you think the Naciremas visit him?
4.  What are your general feelings about the Nacirema civilization? Would you like to live
in this society? Explain your answer.

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