2016 – 2017 English IV Trimester 3 Agenda

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Week 1: March 20 – 24

September 12

  1. Native American Studies

September 13

  1. Native American Studies – Podcast Project

September 14

  1. Native American Studies – Podcast Project
    • Research event and begin writing script

September 15

  1. Native American Studies – Podcast Project
    • Record intro to Podcast – email file to Sinks

September 16

  1. Parent/Teacher Conferences
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Spring Break | March 27 – 31

Week 2: April 3 – 7

April 3

  1. Native American Studies – Podcast Project
    • Create Podcast Series Intro – you need:
      • A Podcast Series Name – Should relate to Native American Studies, Current Issues, or a History
      • A shout out to your sponsor (make this up, be appropriate)
      • Intro music – must be royalty free and not copyright protected
        • www.freemusicplay.com
        • You will need to create an account
        • Find a piece of music that fits for you
        • "Add to Cart"
        • Select "Education Use" $0.00
        • Download

April 4

  1. Spirit Masks – in Craft's Room
  2. Spirit Animals – check Crafty's agenda

April 5

  1. Spirit Masks – in Craft's Room
  2. Spirit Animals – check Crafty's agenda

April 6

  1. Spirit Masks – in Craft's Room
  2. Spirit Animals – check Crafty's agenda

April 7

  1. Spirit Masks – in Craft's Room
  2. Spirit Animals – check Crafty's agenda
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Week 3: April 10 – 14

April 10

SOU Symposium – Thursday – Meet Outside BIS Office @ 8:50

  1. Intro to Syrian Conflict
    1. The Conflict in Syria Explained in 5 Minutes – by The Guardian
      1. On a notecard, summarize the who, what, where, how, why of the conflict
    2. Syria Profile – Timeline – a nice reference
    3. Read the following article: Russia and Iran warn US they will 'respond with force' if red lines crossed in Syria again
      1. Write a half-page response to the prompt questions below:
        • What role do YOU believe the United States should play in maintaining peace and prosperity in the world?
        • Describe what you believe should be the US policy – or threshold – for intervening in a conflict on another country's behalf
        • What criteria should the US use to determine the type action, i.e., diplomacy, sanctions, or military force, in holding a country accountable to International Law and/or agreements?
      2. Email Sinks your response

April 11

SOU Symposium – Thursday – Meet Outside BIS Office @ 8:50

  1. Syrian Conflict
    1. Follow up Discussion
    2. Syria Profile – Timeline – a nice reference
    3. Read the following article: Russia and Iran warn US they will 'respond with force' if red lines crossed in Syria again
      1. Write a half-page response to the prompt questions below:
        • What role do YOU believe the United States should play in maintaining peace and prosperity in the world?
        • Describe what you believe should be the US policy – or threshold – for intervening in a conflict on another country's behalf
        • What criteria should the US use to determine the type action, i.e., diplomacy, sanctions, or military force, in holding a country accountable to International Law and/or agreements?
      2. Email Sinks your response

April 12

SOU Symposium – Thursday – Meet Outside BIS Office @ 8:50

  1. Native American Studies
    • The Truth About the First Thanksgiving

April 13

SOU Symposium – TODAY – Meet Outside BIS Office @ 8:50

  1. SOU Symposium Make Up Assignment
    • Print and actively read (highlight and make notes) five commentaries from the Rand Corporation – make sure to include at least one about the US's recent attacks on Syria
    • Write an MLA-style research paper explaining the information from each of these articles. Make sure to use direct quotes and to both paraphrase these quotes and then connect each back to your overall thesis. Use the Purdue Writing Lab for MLA guidelines
    • Turn in to Lohman's sub before you leave today

April 14

  1. SOU Symposium Reflection
    • Write a 1/2 page reflection on your experience yesterday – touch on the following:
      1. What expectations did you have going into the Symposium?
      2. What did you learn about the Syrian conflict?
      3. How did the format contribute to effective and meaningful discussion of the conflict?
      4. Thinking in terms of outcomes, were you satisfied with how your group deliberated and passed a resolution? Explain.
      5. Thinking bigger picture outcome (zoom the lens out to the whole of the Symmposium), how could SOU take the outcome of the Symposium (as a whole) and give it meaning in the real-world? In other words, how could SOU add weight, or relavnce, to the Symposium – the "so what" many of you probably asked yourselves after
    • Email Sinks your response
  2. Native American Studies
    • Read The Truth About the First Thanksgiving
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Week 4: April 17 – 21

April 17

  1. "A Tale as Old as Time" Prom Court Nominations
  2. Native American Studies
    • Read "The Eagle's Thorn" from the Warm Springs Millenium in the reading packet
      1. Explain the creation myth of the "Sun Box"
      2. Define "chicanery"
      3. Explain how the author draws a parallel between "The Sun Box" creation myth and the government of the United States
    • Spirit Animal Origin Story– intro if time

April 18

  1. Native American Studies

April 19

  1. Native American Studies

April 20

  1. Native American Studies

April 21

  1. Native American Studies
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Week 5: April 24 – 28

April 24

  1. Native American Studies

April 25

  1. Slaughter
  2. Portfolio

April 26

  1. Portfolio

April 27

  1. Portfolio

April 28

  1. Portfolio
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Week 6: May 1 – 5

May 1

  1. Portfolio

May 2

  1. Portfolio

May 3

  1. Portfolio

May 4

  1. BISapalooza
    • Spirit Animal Poster
      1. 20" x 30" – in PS make it 300 DPI – or you can use Illustrator
      2. "Spirit Animal Tattoos"
      3. Blurb about "Spirit Animals"
      4. Description for each Spirit Animal
      5. Spirit Animal Tattoos located in: handouts/craft/bisapalooza/spirit animals
        • Hummingbird
        • Whale
        • Wolf and Moon
        • Butterfly
        • Deer
        • Flying Owl
        • Howling Wolf
      6. Spirit animals linked on Craft's webpage

May 5

BISapalooza!

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Week 7: May 8 – 12

May 8

  1. Native American Studies
    • Read Rethinking the Education Approach for Indian Children
    • Summarize the article – who, what, where, why – Paragraph
    • Write a 1/2 page response – questions to consider:
      1. In what ways do our biases influence or change the accuracy of history? How should we approach Native American history in education today?
      2. Who owns history?

May 9

  1. Native American Studies
    • Excerpt from "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs" – Chief Joseph

May 10

  1. Excerpt from "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs" – Chief Joseph

May 11

  1. "Who Owns History" Discussion

May 12

  1. Seniors – https://www.quia.com/sv/703843.html – secret word is "senior"
  2. Seniors – Email a fun, cute, maybe slightly embarrassing baby pic of YOU to kristen.sullivan@district6.org
  3. Native American Studies
    • Read the article "The Indian History of the Modoc War"
    • Respond to the following:
      1. Summarize the story – who, what, where, when, why, how
      2. The author addresses his audience by asking: "Dear reader, would these settlers have been killed if they had stayed at their homes as they were requested to do by the indians?" How does addressing the audience factor into the story? What's the purpose?
      3. By the end of the story, the author makes clear there is a distict difference between the US soldiers and the indian warriors. Why is this argument made? How much weight – or importance – should we attach to this detail? How would this knowledge influence a tribunal for Capt. Jack?
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Week 8: May 15 – 19

May 15

  1. Spark Portfolio – Favicon
    • 2017 Portfolios
    • Most favicons are simply the company's logo. It's another technique of branding a company uses to market to consumers
    • Design a simple icon that reflects you and your style
      • Here's a tip: because the image will only be 40px, it's essential the design is clean and simple. A complex design will not display well at this size. Simple lettering is best, but you can pull off a simple symbol if it's farily one dimensional.
    • Size: 40px x 40px
      • Here's a tip: when designing a small image, it's easier to start large then resize the image later, but you need to do so in proportion. So, instead of 40px, you could start with 400px so it's easier to design. You could start with 40px and then zoom in, but this is often pixelated and difficult to work with. Just make sure you resize the image after you're finished.
    • Save the file as a PNG format. Name the file "lastname_firstname_favicon" – make sure you resized the image to 40px by 40 px before saving it!
    • Email Sinks your completed favicon

May 16

  1. Native American Studies
    • Read Rayna Green's "The Museum of the Plains White Persons" in your reading packet
    • Critical Response – looking for about a 1/2 page
      1. How does using sarcasm/humor as a strategy/tool to engage people in discourse help address culturally or politically sensitive issues?
      2. Green muses, "We have, through our legal offices, which have become very sophisticated, as you know, acquired clear title to at least eighty percent of all graves in White cemeteries all over the country." At the heart of many divided issues lies the paradigm of "the greater good" for a society (the rule of law) and moral responsibility. How can we reconcile the two in the broad sense? In this specific case, how can we both recognize and respect the moral responsibility of honoring Native burial rights and giving access to scientists and anthropologists to study Native culture?
      3. Speaking from your own unique, cultural perspective, how would you like your heritage/culture to be remembered by future generations? What specific cultural practices would you ask future people (scientists/aliens) to respect in their study/research? What would offend you the most if your heritage and/or beliefs are violated?

May 17

  1. CIS Ted Talks in PAC

May 18

  1. E4 Current Events/Politcs
    • What does the appointment for a "Special Counsel" mean for the investigation into Russian interference of the 2016 Presidential election?
    • Plus, a recap as to how this issue recently escalated for the Trump administration

May 19

  1. Working Lab
    • Missing Assignment Report
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Week 9: May 22 – 26

May 22

  1. Ted Talks in PAC

May 23

  1. E4 Current Events/Politics
  2. Why is it important that we refrain from using terms "radial Islamic terrorism" or "Islamic terrorism?"
  3. Washington Post Article

May 24

  1. Ted Talks in PAC

May 25

  1. E4 Native American Studies
    • In the Native American lit packet, read the excerpt "How to Fight Monsters" by Sherman Alexie in the novel The Absolute True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
    • Respond to the following:
      1. Many of us live by a "code." Recall the "Harlan, Kentucky" chapter in Outliers. Write your own unspoken "10-point code" or set of rules that you (and your family) are guided by. You can make the list general or specific to a particular circumstance or mindset.
      2. Roger's response to Arnold's punch in the face is completely unexpected. It has a "David and Goliath" type feel. Write a 1/2 page response about a time you stood up for yourself. Elaborate on the results and/or consequences. Did it happen the way you expected? Reflect on your feelings leading up to the moment you stood up to someone and whether you felt different afterward.
  2. Email your doc to Sinks

May 26

  1. Working Lab
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Week 10: May 29 – June 2

May 29

  1. Memorial Day – No School

May 30

  1. Senior Commencement Speeches
    • Draw for order – Thursday and Friday this week

May 31

  1. Senior Commencement Speeches
    • Draw for order – Thursday and Friday this week

June 1

  1. Senior Commencement Speeches Today!
    1. Heather Bemis
    2. Austin Lancaster
    3. Savannah Perkins
    4. Genna Cottini
    5. Matthew Hill
    6. Brandon Culver (possible move depending...)
    7. Tyler Stone
    8. Bailey Burtner
    9. Caleb Conrad
    10. Karli Woodruff
    11. Tristan Bell
    12. Kooper Edwards
    13. Cody Jenkins
    14. RJ Reeser
    15. Tyler Carson
    16. Mary Jane Goodhue
    17. Jose Jasso
    18. Alex Kelly
    19. Xandra Waldron

June 2

  1. Senior Commencement Speeches Leftovers!
  2. E4 Employability
  3. Buh-bye!
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Week 11: June 5 – 9

June 5

June 6

June 7

June 8

June 9

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Week 12: June 12 – 16

June 12

June 13

June 14

  1. Last day of School – 2-hour early release

June 15

June 16

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