En 12: Friday, 27 April

Today we started by writing a short reflection for the blog on the discussion we had in class yesterday concerning the American Dream.  Next, we read the play (pp. 18 - 27).  We also took a moment to compare some key things about Biff and Happy,  and a bit about Willy.  For homework, please select and respond to 8 of the first 17 questions from the Act One study guide and read up to about p 41.

En 12: Friday, 27 April

Please comment on the American Dream.

History 12: Friday, 27 April

Today we watched part of a documentary on the North African campaign.  One of the key points to note was the role of logistics in determining "reach" for both Rommel and later, Mongomery.  Also, we saw how inferior the British armour was until the introduction of the American-made Grant and Sherman tanks with their 75 mm guns (equal to the German Mk II and Mk III panzers).  The German 88 mm anti-aircraft guns used in the anti-armour role were also devastatingly effective.  Although it was a "limited theatre," it was a key battle, especially for the British.

Next, we completed worksheet notes on four more battles.  On Monday we'll study the Pacific war.  Please come to class with DeMarco pp. 151-153 and Falk pp. 106-109 read.  Here is a link to a brief video on the Battle of Midway - the TURNING POINT battle for the Pacific. - See if you can find out the significance of the island's broken water filtration system on outcome of this battle.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJ0rxaEHZEo&feature=related

Law 12: Thursday, 26 April

Today we discussed the YCJ Act while viewing the PPT slides you made.  We summarized the discussion on a worksheet.  Next, we finished our review of Chapter 9-10.  We'll have the test tomorrow, so there will be no Law 12 homework this weekend - it's supposed to be sunny!

Eng 12: Thursday, 26 April

Today we started Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller.  We discussed America in the era the play was written and also the "American Dream."  We ended by reading to the end of page 17 in Act One.  Please read to the end of page 27 for homework.

Eng 8: Thursday, 26 April

Today we reviewed our paragraph writing from last day and then wrote a second paragraph.  Your style and structure is improving.  Please have a good copy to share for Tuesday's class (attached are the topic sentences we wrote).

Hist 12: Thursday, 26 April

Today we had a PPT discussion on the Eastern Front and Stalingrad, and the Battle of Kursk.  For homework, please read DeMarco pp. 142-145 and the workbook, pp. 98-99.