In-class essay

You have the period to complete your essay.

A few reminders:

• You may use your hand-written outline while completing the essay. You must hand-in the outline at the end of the period once you have uploaded the essay. Be sure your name is on your outline. 
• Your google doc should be the only tab open while you are writing the essay. You may not open any other tabs. 
• At the end of the period, open a second tab in order to turn the assignment on in turnitin.com 
• If you have extended time, you must still upload your essay at the end of the period. You will use your additional time to complete the essay at the start of the next class period.

"China Rises"

Today in class, we will be watching the video China Rises - Party Games. Although the video is almost 10 years old, it provides a great deal of insight into Chinese life, culture, history and ideology. You will take notes as you watch.

HW: Prepare your handwritten outline for the in-class essay. You may only include the information listed on the assignment.

Evidence analysis

Today we will work on analyzing the evidence you gathered over the weekend, and continue preparing for the in-class essay on Wed.

Activity Points and In-Class Essay

Here are the third quarter activity points, due March 16: East Asia Activity Points

In class on January 31, we will be doing an in-class essay.

21st Century China - In-class essay

China Essay Resources

China Essay Rubric

After going over the essay, we will share last night’s homework articles in groups.

For homework:

Using the resources provided, find 5 pieces of evidence for your essay.

Understanding the Rise of China

Today in class, we will complete the East Asia maps we started yesterday.

We will then watch and take notes on the Ted Talk: Martin Jacques: Understanding the rise of China

HW: Carefully read your assigned article. Take notes on the 10-15 key points.

1. What an all-powerful Xi Jinping means for the rest of the world
2. Teaching ‘Western Values’ in China

If the world had 100 people, and intro to Chinese culture, geography and history

Today we will try to get a sense of the world we live in by shrinking it down to 100 people, and looking at some surprising numbers.

We will also get organized for 3rd quarter by switching over the binders to the East Asia Unit. I would recommend keeping your papers from first semester, but you can feel free to keep them at home.

Our discussion of last night's homework will help us understand the danger of "positive stereotypes". 

We will discuss "Societal and Institutional Differences" between China and the United States (CP p.182).

Finally, we will complete the East Asia Map assignment (CP. 184-186).

For homework:
Carefully read the article "The Chinese Want Their Art Back" and answer the following questions:

1. What do you learn about China's past from this article?
2. What do you learn about China in the present from this article?

Please upload your answers to turnitin.com

Welcome to 2nd Semester MHDW!

Today in class, we will be continue our discussion of a single story. Once you have dispelled your single story, what's next? We will watch and discuss this Ted Talk: If a story moves you, act on it

We will also begin our East Asia Unit by acknowledging the stereotypes we currently have of this region.

For homework, read Dispensing with Model Portrait, Finding Truth. On a separate piece of paper, reflect on this person's story. Include a discussion of what this teaches us about “positive stereotypes”?

Final Exam Rubric and Outline

Here is the rubric for the final exam project:

Final Exam Rubric

Final Exam Outline