In class: China slide presentation

The China slide notes from May can be found here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1HDz5nr3XA3rty4pyxTnTlu0TbSv9osl5043iI9jsCyE/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000

In class: Tank Man questions

Date assigned
Friday, May 20


Assignment
Watch "Tank Man" in class: http://www.pbs.org/video/1146923141/

Write down 10 questions you think of while watching.


Due date
Friday, May 20, end of class

In class: Chapter 17.2 outline

Date assigned
Wednesday, May 18


Assignment

Read chapter 17.2 in the textbook.  For each subsection, each section, and the chapter as a whole, write a one sentence summary (13 total sentences).

Due date

Friday, May 20, end of class

In class: Chapter 14.3 outline

Date assigned
Wednesday, May 18


Assignment

Read chapter 14.3 in the textbook.  For each subsection, each section, and the chapter as a whole, write a one sentence summary (11 total sentences).

Due date

Wednesday, May 18, end of class

4th quarter final project - due June 2

You have the option to repeat one of our previous projects from this year.  When you decide which one you want to do, come and tell me your idea, and I will give my approval.

Country research paper (from 3rd quarter): http://grantmwh.blogspot.com/2016/02/3rd-quarter-final-project-middle-east.html

Propaganda project (from 2nd quarter): http://grantmwh.blogspot.com/2015/12/propaganda-project-instructions.html

Persuasive essay (from 1st quarter final exam): http://grantmwh.blogspot.com/2015/10/1st-quarter-final-exam-study-guide.html

Due Thursday, June 2, beginning of class

In class: Sandinista policy dilemmas

Date assigned
Tuesday, May 10


Assignment
Read the handout "Sandinista Policy Dilemmas."  In groups, discuss the policy dilemmas and write down your answers and explanations to what you think the Sandinistas should have done.


Due date
Tuesday, May 10, end of class

Country Driving

Reading and quiz schedule

Tuesday, May 10 - 123-133

Wednesday, May 11 - 134-144

QUIZ #1 - Thursday, May 12

Thursday, May 12 - 145-155

Friday, May 13 - 156-166

Saturday, May 14 - 167-177

Sunday, May 15 - 178-188

QUIZ #2 - Monday, May 16

Monday, May 16 - 189-199

Tuesday, May 17 - 200-210

Wednesday, May 18 - 211-221

Thursday, May 19 - 222-232

QUIZ #3 - Friday, May 20

Friday, May 20 - 233-243

Saturday, May 21 - 244-254

Sunday, May 22 - 255-265

Monday, May 23 - 266-276

QUIZ #4 - Tuesday, May 24

Tuesday, May 24 - 277-287

Wednesday, May 25 - 288-298

QUIZ #5 - Thursday, May 26

Thursday, May 26 - 299-309

Friday, May 27 - 310-320

Saturday, May 28 - 321-331

Sunday, May 29 - 332-342

Monday, May 30 - 343-353

QUIZ #6 - Tuesday, May 31

Tuesday, May 31 - 354-364

Wednesday, June 1 - 365-376

QUIZ #7 - Thursday, June 2

Thursday, June 2 - 377-388

Friday, June 3 - 389-400

Saturday, June 4 - 401-412

Sunday, June 5 - 413-424

QUIZ #8 - Monday, June 6

Characters

Sancha village

Peter Hessler- author, narrator

Mimi - Peter’s friend who shares a house in Sancha with him

Wei Ziqi - entrepreneur of Sancha

Cao Chunmei - wife of Wei Ziqi

Wei Jia - 5-year-old son of Wei Ziqi and Cao Chunmei

The Idiot - Wei Ziqi’s oldest brother who lives with them

The Shitkicker - distant relative of Wei Ziqi

Ma Yufa - isolated rural farmer in his 70s

The Party Secretary - head of the Communist Party in Sancha

Lishui, Zhejiang province

Peter Hessler - author, narrator

Boss Gao and Boss Wang - bra factory owners

Tao Yufeng - youngest of the Tao family, 15 years old

Tao Yuran - Tao Yufeng’s older sister, 17 years old

Tao Fei - father of Tao Yufeng and Tao Yuran

In class/homework: Imagine You Were a Nicaraguan

Date assigned
Friday, May 6


Assignment
View the Nicaraguan slide notes, located here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-LC12Du7s19WsV92gYZUV4dfU-bVGs87b5s7c-sBjmM/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000&slide=id.p13

Read the handout "Imagine You Were a Nicaraguan..." located here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j8C5OhbF_iVKmix94BMhBvaBZ5wmXQQHDvkihcBBayA/pub

Answer the question at the end of the reading in at least 250 words.  If you don't finish in class, it becomes homework.  Turn in on Canvas.


Due date
Tuesday, May 10

Survey

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KGJC3ExlgDv0q2bF22JFafhhJiHXYzvn_qUir2JH2BI/viewform#responses

In class: Immigration free write

Date assigned
Wednesday, May 4


Assignment
Watch "Crossing Mexico's Other Border" located here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzEUHF1KPY8

Free write for 4 minutes about the video.  What surprised you about it?  How did it change your perception of immigration to the United States?

Then watch "Illegal Border Crossing in Mexico" located here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BH_Z5BEZ5ts

Free write for 4 more minutes about the second video.  What surprised you about it?  How did it change your perception of immigration to the United States?  What is your opinion about the tourist experience of a simulated border crossing?


Due date
Wednesday, May 4, end of class

In class/homework: Mexican Revolution propaganda

Date assigned
Monday, May 2


Assignment
After reading "Seeds of Revolution," create a propaganda poster about the Mexican Revolution.  After finishing your poster, answer the following questions:

1) Who is the author of your poster?

2) Who is the audience for your poster?

3) What is the message your poster is trying to convey?

4) What methods did you use in your poster to convey your message?

5) Why did you choose the topic that you chose?


Due date
Beginning of class, Wednesday, May 4