RENAISSANCE
Botticelli, Sandro
http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/botticelli
The Guide to the Renaissance
http://www.geocities.com/capecanaveral/launchpad/9983/renaissance.html
Renaissance Personalities Student Home Page
http://www.yesnet.yk.ca/schools/projects/renaissance
Biographies of the Renaissance
http://www.42explore2.com/renaissance2.htm
People of the Middle Ages and Renaissance
http://www.midrealm.org/mkyouth/links/peopleren.htm
Leonardo and the Engineers of the Renaissance
http://brunelleschi.imss.fi.it/ingrin/index.html
Renaissance
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/renaissance/middleages.html
EXPLORATION
Age of Exploration
http://www.mariner.org/educationalad/ageofex
Bards, Courtiers, Courtesans, and Troubadors
http://www.caradorian.com/library/tomes/professions/profbard.html
Encompassing the Globe -- Portugal and the World in the 16th and 17th Centuries
http://www.asia.si.edu/EncompassingtheGlobe/default.htm
European Voyages of Exploration
http://www.ucalgary.ca/applied_history/tutor/eurvoya
John Cabot
http://www.heritage.nf.ca/exploration/cabot.html
SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION
Science and the Renaissance
http://www.scienceandyou.org/articles/ess_15.shtml
Art of Renaissance Science http://www.mcm.edu/academic/galileo/ars/arshtml/arstoc.html
The Telescope http://galileo.rice.edu/science.html/sci/instruments/sci/instruments/telescope.html
Tycho Brahe and Johannes Kepler http://www.scienceandyou.org/articles/ess_21.shtml
The Galileo Project
http://galileo.rice.edu
ENLIGHTENMENT
European Enlightenment: René Descartes
http://www.wsu.edu/~dee/ENLIGHT/DESCARTE.HTM
The Enlightenment (1600-1790) http://www.sparknotes.com/history/european/enlightenment
The European Enlightenment
http://www.wsu.edu/~dee/ENLIGHT/ABSOLUTE.HTM
The Sixteenth Century
http://www.lepg.org/sixteen.htm
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Seven Daughters and Seven Sons/Mulan Connection
Seven Daughters and Seven Sons
and
Mulan
Big Understanding:
Prescribed gender roles and restrictions can limit individual potential.
Essential Questions:
1. Why do many religions/belief systems have clearly defined gender roles?
2. When, if ever, is it appropriate that someone defy gender roles?
Novel/Movie Connection:
1. What are the cultural attitudes toward marriage in the novel, Seven Daughters and Seven Sons, and the movie, Mulan?
2. How is education for girls treated in the novel as well as the movie?
and
Mulan
Big Understanding:
Prescribed gender roles and restrictions can limit individual potential.
Essential Questions:
1. Why do many religions/belief systems have clearly defined gender roles?
2. When, if ever, is it appropriate that someone defy gender roles?
Novel/Movie Connection:
1. What are the cultural attitudes toward marriage in the novel, Seven Daughters and Seven Sons, and the movie, Mulan?
2. How is education for girls treated in the novel as well as the movie?
Monday, November 24, 2008
Trial of Chairman Mao: Witness Order
Block C:
Prosecution Witness Order: Defense Witness Order:
Jason: Ji-Yong (Shurjo) Clara: Chang Hong (Jee Hoon)
Astrid: Ji-Li Mother (Claudia) Faraaz: Yin Lan Lan (Vio)
Jason: An Yi (Shadab) Clara: Officer Ma (Adit)
Jason: Song Po-po (Rudy) Faraaz: Teacher Gu (Aiman)
Jason: Ji-Li father (Tristin) Clara: Six Fingers (Tomas)
Astrid: Grandmother (Rowan) Faraaz: Dui Hai (Rigsby)
Astrid: Ji-Li (Ambrin) Faraaz: Chairman Jin (Aiman)
Faraaz: Thin Face (Adit)
Clara: Mao Ze-dong (Mae)
Block E:
Prosecution Witness Order: Defense Witness Order:
Block G:
Prosecution Witness Order: Defense Witness Order:
Prosecution Witness Order: Defense Witness Order:
Jason: Ji-Yong (Shurjo) Clara: Chang Hong (Jee Hoon)
Astrid: Ji-Li Mother (Claudia) Faraaz: Yin Lan Lan (Vio)
Jason: An Yi (Shadab) Clara: Officer Ma (Adit)
Jason: Song Po-po (Rudy) Faraaz: Teacher Gu (Aiman)
Jason: Ji-Li father (Tristin) Clara: Six Fingers (Tomas)
Astrid: Grandmother (Rowan) Faraaz: Dui Hai (Rigsby)
Astrid: Ji-Li (Ambrin) Faraaz: Chairman Jin (Aiman)
Faraaz: Thin Face (Adit)
Clara: Mao Ze-dong (Mae)
Block E:
Prosecution Witness Order: Defense Witness Order:
Block G:
Prosecution Witness Order: Defense Witness Order:
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
RSG: Trial Prep
Trial of Chairman Mao: Witness Question Sheet
Directions: You as a witness are to write four questions and answers in the perspective of your character using the book as a reference. You should find passages from the novel in support of Chairman Mao OR evidence against him depending the side of the case you are representing. Remember to USE page numbers and POST these questions on your blog. Lawyers, use this document to create cross-examination questions. Two per character should be sufficient.
Character: Student Name:
1. Question:
Answer: (include page #)
2. Question:
Answer: (include page #)
3. Question:
Answer: (include page #)
4. Question:
Answer: (include page #)
Directions: You as a witness are to write four questions and answers in the perspective of your character using the book as a reference. You should find passages from the novel in support of Chairman Mao OR evidence against him depending the side of the case you are representing. Remember to USE page numbers and POST these questions on your blog. Lawyers, use this document to create cross-examination questions. Two per character should be sufficient.
Character: Student Name:
1. Question:
Answer: (include page #)
2. Question:
Answer: (include page #)
3. Question:
Answer: (include page #)
4. Question:
Answer: (include page #)
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
RED SCARF GIRL
DO YOU KNOW PROPAGANDA
WHEN YOU SEE IT?
Critical readers keep their eyes peeled for propaganda. Propaganda is writing that tries to persuade you to behave or believe a certain way. Look for examples of these propaganda techniques in advertisements, articles, campaign ads, essays, and speeches.
Assignment. Pay attention the world around you and bring in an example of printed propaganda whether it be a political slogan or an ad for your favorite toothpaste.
Testimonials.
A famous person tells you how wonderful a product or idea is.
(“I use it because….I think this way because….”)
Bandwagoning.
The writer suggests that “most people” are in favor of a product or idea—and you’ll be “left out” if you don’t agree.
Glittering Generalities.
“New and Improved!”
“More than Before!”
“Extra Strength!”
“Plain Folks.”
The writer uses informal, “at home” language.
“Like you, I believe that….”
Name Calling.
“The senator is a racist because….”
Appeals to Prestige.
“Dare to be different….”
“You’re not the average person….”
“Only a very few people are privileged to….”
Emotional Language.
“Mom, the flag, and apple pie….’
“Act quickly—before it’s too late….”
“This little girl has never had a new toy….”
“You may already be a winner!”
WHEN YOU SEE IT?
Critical readers keep their eyes peeled for propaganda. Propaganda is writing that tries to persuade you to behave or believe a certain way. Look for examples of these propaganda techniques in advertisements, articles, campaign ads, essays, and speeches.
Assignment. Pay attention the world around you and bring in an example of printed propaganda whether it be a political slogan or an ad for your favorite toothpaste.
Testimonials.
A famous person tells you how wonderful a product or idea is.
(“I use it because….I think this way because….”)
Bandwagoning.
The writer suggests that “most people” are in favor of a product or idea—and you’ll be “left out” if you don’t agree.
Glittering Generalities.
“New and Improved!”
“More than Before!”
“Extra Strength!”
“Plain Folks.”
The writer uses informal, “at home” language.
“Like you, I believe that….”
Name Calling.
“The senator is a racist because….”
Appeals to Prestige.
“Dare to be different….”
“You’re not the average person….”
“Only a very few people are privileged to….”
Emotional Language.
“Mom, the flag, and apple pie….’
“Act quickly—before it’s too late….”
“This little girl has never had a new toy….”
“You may already be a winner!”
Monday, October 27, 2008
RED SCARF GIRL Study Questions
RED SCARF GIRL by Ji-Li Jiang
Study Guide for Prologue to Chapter 7
Answer Questions in complete sentences and in depth on another sheet of paper and include PAGE NUMBERS.
1. Who are the members of Ji-Li’s family? Describe her family home. What class status does her family belong to? What is the occupation of her father? Mother?
2. What is Ji-Li’s life at school like? What special honor is Ji-Li picked for at school? Describe Ji-Li’s parents’ reaction. What does Ji-Li do instead of entering the audition?
Study Guide for Prologue to Chapter 7
Answer Questions in complete sentences and in depth on another sheet of paper and include PAGE NUMBERS.
1. Who are the members of Ji-Li’s family? Describe her family home. What class status does her family belong to? What is the occupation of her father? Mother?
2. What is Ji-Li’s life at school like? What special honor is Ji-Li picked for at school? Describe Ji-Li’s parents’ reaction. What does Ji-Li do instead of entering the audition?
RED SCARF GIRL Study Questions, C Block
RED SCARF GIRL by Ji-Li Jiang
Study Guide for Prologue to Chapter 7
Answer Questions in complete sentences and in depth on another sheet of paper and include PAGE NUMBERS.
1. Who are the members of Ji-Li’s family? Describe her family home. What class status does her family belong to? What is the occupation of her father? Mother?
The members of Ji-Li's family are Ji-Yong as the younger brother (11years old), p14, Ji-Yun (10 year old), Song Po-Po (the nanny/housekeeper), p14-15, mom and dad, Grandmother, (who used to be the principal), p14, Aunt and cousin, (they live downstairs and the cousin is You-Mei, p15, a cat called "little White", p17. You-Mei's baby (Hua-Hua) pg.15.
Her family home is a big building in Shanghai, a french window and high ceiling, p15, and had only one room. The apartment was warm, and bright, p7. There was a private bathroom, as large as some peoples entire house, p15-16. They lived on an alley, p20. Mahagony table, p16.
Family occupation: Her dad is an actor and her mom used to be an actor, p13, (she now works at a sport store). Her Grandmother was vice-principal of her old school, p14.
Her families class status: Upper middle class, p16, (there family had a bigger place to live in and were more special). p15, her Grandmother had a modern education.
2. What is Ji-Li’s life at school like? What special honor is Ji-Li picked for at school? Describe Ji-Li’s parents’ reaction. What does Ji-Li do instead of entering the audition?
Ji-Li's life at school: Ji-Li was expected to succeed in everything, She was able to excell(pg.1). They were acussing her and her best friends for spreading the "four olds" (pg34-36). Ji-Li scored a perfect score on a math test(pg.3)
She had oppertunitys for dance training (pg.6)
What special honor is she choosen for?: The central liberation army arts academy choose Ji-Li for their dance troop (pg.6).
Her parents reaction: They said no. They said that they had political problems that were complicated (pg.10). Her mom said that the army would be strict (pg.8) Her father was first shocked then angry then overp protected and discouraging (pg8-10). Solemn(pg.8)
What does Ji-Li do instead? : She gives a note to the principal about how she cannot participate in the try-outs (pg.11).
Study Guide for Prologue to Chapter 7
Answer Questions in complete sentences and in depth on another sheet of paper and include PAGE NUMBERS.
1. Who are the members of Ji-Li’s family? Describe her family home. What class status does her family belong to? What is the occupation of her father? Mother?
The members of Ji-Li's family are Ji-Yong as the younger brother (11years old), p14, Ji-Yun (10 year old), Song Po-Po (the nanny/housekeeper), p14-15, mom and dad, Grandmother, (who used to be the principal), p14, Aunt and cousin, (they live downstairs and the cousin is You-Mei, p15, a cat called "little White", p17. You-Mei's baby (Hua-Hua) pg.15.
Her family home is a big building in Shanghai, a french window and high ceiling, p15, and had only one room. The apartment was warm, and bright, p7. There was a private bathroom, as large as some peoples entire house, p15-16. They lived on an alley, p20. Mahagony table, p16.
Family occupation: Her dad is an actor and her mom used to be an actor, p13, (she now works at a sport store). Her Grandmother was vice-principal of her old school, p14.
Her families class status: Upper middle class, p16, (there family had a bigger place to live in and were more special). p15, her Grandmother had a modern education.
2. What is Ji-Li’s life at school like? What special honor is Ji-Li picked for at school? Describe Ji-Li’s parents’ reaction. What does Ji-Li do instead of entering the audition?
Ji-Li's life at school: Ji-Li was expected to succeed in everything, She was able to excell(pg.1). They were acussing her and her best friends for spreading the "four olds" (pg34-36). Ji-Li scored a perfect score on a math test(pg.3)
She had oppertunitys for dance training (pg.6)
What special honor is she choosen for?: The central liberation army arts academy choose Ji-Li for their dance troop (pg.6).
Her parents reaction: They said no. They said that they had political problems that were complicated (pg.10). Her mom said that the army would be strict (pg.8) Her father was first shocked then angry then overp protected and discouraging (pg8-10). Solemn(pg.8)
What does Ji-Li do instead? : She gives a note to the principal about how she cannot participate in the try-outs (pg.11).
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