Graduation Speeches

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Monday

Hi Class -
Today you would be working on your outlines. Hopefully, you are getting close to completing the outline, and can begin working on your presentation. Email me if you have any questions.
Mrs. Allen

Rubric and Presentations Tips

Here is the rubric for the final presentation.

Here are some tips for delivering a strong presentation.

MHDW Second Semester Final

Over the next two weeks, we will be working on the second semester final presentations. Presentations will take place the week of May 29.

Test

Today you will take the South Asia Unit Test - your LAST test in Modern!

For homework, begin brainstorming a topic for your final project by completing the brainstorming chart on the final project document.

Review and intro of the Final Project

Today we will review for the South Asia unit test. I will also introduce the Second Semester Final Project.

Partition

Today you will hand in the documents and check in your pictures from Activity Points. You will then work on the questions from the Epilogue and Partition reading (p.292). Finally, we will discuss Gandhi as an incredible, but imperfect man. We will also discuss Kashmir, and the impact India and Pakistan’s possession of nuclear weapons has had on South Asia..

HW: Study for the South Asia Unit test on Wednesday.

Gandhi and review

Today we will continue our discussion of Gandhi and the Indian fight for independence from Britain.

The test over this unit will be on Wed., May 9. We will review in class on Tues.

For homework:

1. Read, highlight and annotate "Epilogue and Partition"
2. Complete activity points, if you haven't already done so.

Gandhi (continued)

To begin class, you will individually complete the questions based on the biography of Gandhi (p.283). We will then discuss these ideas in a small groups (p.276-277). If time remains, we will begin watching clips of the movie “Gandhi.”

HW: In May, 2017, India Congress MP and writer Shashi Tharoor participated in a debate at Oxford University entitled, "“This House Believes Britain Owes Reparations to her Former Colonies.” Watch his speech, and take detailed notes. Then answer the following questions:

1. What are his 5 strongest pieces of evidence for why Britain owes Indian reparation?
2. What questions do you have about his speech, either technical or philosophical? You must come up with at least 3 questions?
3. Do you believe Britain owes reparations to its former colonies? Why or why not?

If it is helpful, take a look at the article: 3 reasons why Shashi Tharoor's speech at Oxford is a must watch.

Period 2:

Group #1 Julia D. Andy H Josh W. Vlada W	Group #2 Russell H Grace S Ari W. Paige K.	Group #3 Samantha S Tommy H. Lauren B. Seth C.	Group #4 Lexi S. Maggie G Warner V. Annabelle G	Group #5 Adam S Ko V. Ally G Eliza M

Period 4:

Group #1 Joey K Mickey S Frankie M Shira B Megan D

Group #2 Bree K Abbie W Jessica A Pam I Trevor J

Group #3 Andrew K Jimmy C Emma S Chloe F

Group #4 Abby G Brendan B Blake S Emily C

Group #5 Ellie K Hannah D Isaac K Brianna K

Mohandas Gandhi

Today we will work to complete our research and discussion of the complexities of the British Raj.

We will then begin our discussion of the life and legacy of Mohandas K. Gandhi by reading and discussing one of his most famous quotes (p.278-279). For homework, read “Biography of Mohandas Gandhi” (p.280-282) and spend at least 30 min outside enjoying the beautiful day!