How was Animalism similar to communism? Explain using quotes from the text and class notes.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Animal Farm: Chapters 4 -5
Discuss the following questions after reading Chapter 4 and 5 of Animal Farm
How was Animalism similar to communism? Explain using quotes from the text and class notes.
How was Animalism similar to communism? Explain using quotes from the text and class notes.
Animal Farm: Chapters 1- 3
Read Chapters 1- 3 of Animal Farm. Answer the following question:
How is Animal Farm similar to Russia before the Revolution? Explain using quotes from the book and your class notes.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Stalin's Impact on Russia:
1. Read the documents about Russia's transition to communism led by Stalin.Here is the link.
2. Analyze the documents and determine which information shows that Stalin helped or hurt Russia.
3. Record your thoughts on Handout 3.
3. Answer the question below:
Overall, did Stalin hurt or help Russia?
Write your thoughts in a clear, well supported paragraph. Make sure to use quotes from the documents.
2. Analyze the documents and determine which information shows that Stalin helped or hurt Russia.
3. Record your thoughts on Handout 3.
3. Answer the question below:
Overall, did Stalin hurt or help Russia?
Write your thoughts in a clear, well supported paragraph. Make sure to use quotes from the documents.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Democratic Options for Russia
Which option was best for Russia? Explain using quotes from our meet and greet activity.
(1 Paragraph)
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Essay: Should America close its doors to immigration?
Write a five paragraph persuasive essay in order to answer the question
Should America close its doors to immigration?
You should use evidence from Handout 3 in order to support your claims.
Address your letter to the President.
Design Sheet Due:
Essay Due Typed and E-mailed to Mr. Cotto by:
Monday March 8 before 8:00 a.m.
Double Spaced, 1 inch margin, Times News Roman Font, 12 point, Use Spell and Grammar Check before Turning in.
Should America close its doors to immigration?
You should use evidence from Handout 3 in order to support your claims.
Address your letter to the President.
Design Sheet Due:
Essay Due Typed and E-mailed to Mr. Cotto by:
Monday March 8 before 8:00 a.m.
Double Spaced, 1 inch margin, Times News Roman Font, 12 point, Use Spell and Grammar Check before Turning in.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Human Smuggling: In search of answers...
Based on the case of Tyrone Williams, the investigation in "Crimes on the Border", the documentary "Daughters for Sale", and the news report "South Africa: Modern Slavery." argue which would be the best way to stop human smuggling. Pick the option that you think will work best to stop human smuggling and trafficking.
1. Allow more immigrants to come here LEGALLY
2. Step up enforcement of the borders between the U.S. as well as ports and airporst with more officers.
3. Make harsher penalties for people that are involved in human trafficking..
4. Help developing countries to grow their economies so that people do not want to come to the U.S. or do not have to sell their children, etc.
5. Set up a special task force to hunt down traffickers and smugglers.
Make your case in a persuasive paragraph.
1. Allow more immigrants to come here LEGALLY
2. Step up enforcement of the borders between the U.S. as well as ports and airporst with more officers.
3. Make harsher penalties for people that are involved in human trafficking..
4. Help developing countries to grow their economies so that people do not want to come to the U.S. or do not have to sell their children, etc.
5. Set up a special task force to hunt down traffickers and smugglers.
Make your case in a persuasive paragraph.
Monday, March 1, 2010
The Immigration Bill
Do you agree or disagree with the immigration bill(Handout 2). Why or why not? Explain using evidence from the bill and comments from experts on the bill. You should have at least two quotes, follow the persuasive paragraph format, and write no less than a paragraph.
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