En 12: Wednesday, 23 May

Today we wrote our character essays in the computer lab.  Those who were absent will have to arrange to write it out of class time - perhaps during spares.

History 12: Wed., 23 May

Today we watched three short video clips of the Berlin Wall: 1) tensions at Check Point Charlie; 2) JFK's "ich bin ein berliner" speech; and, 3) Reagan's "tear down this wall" speech.  We then watched some of the JFK documentary dealing with his Cold War strategy.  Next we did a review of some of the events of the Cold War, dividing them between east and west in terms of origin.  Finally, we started the Cuban Missile Crisis simulator.  Try to avoid researching the issue until AFTER we complete the simulation.  We'll complete the simulation tomorrow - think about the agenda of your chosen character:

Liz: JFK

Kari: Bobby Kennedy

Joel: Robert McNamara: Secretary of Defence

Angus: Army general

Sam: Navy admiral

Maciek: JFK's "friend"

simulator website

En 12: Tuesday, 22 May

Today we completed a character sketch on Willy including quotations.  Please make sure you complete your preparation for tomorrow's in-class 300-word essay.  This will be one of few formal in-class pieces for this term.  You must be prepared to write on EITHER Biff or Willy - I will tell you which one, tomorrow.

Law 12: Tuesday, 22 May

Today we debriefed Chapter 15 and discussed the cases.  Please ensure the crosswords for Chapters 14-15 are completed before tomorrow's class.  Tomorrow we'll review Chapters 14-15 and have a test on Thursday.  We will not do a test for Chapters 12-13.

Eng 8: Tues., 22 May

Today we reviewed the components of our descriptive paragraphs and then continued with the composition and revision process.  There is no homework.

History 12: Tuesday, May 22

Today we reviewed the answers to the workbook exercises I gave out last day.  Next, I issued a sheet that can be used when assessing propaganda sources.  We then examined some East German propaganda concerning the Berlin Wall.  Finally, I asked you to read an East German publication about the Wall.  For tomorrow, please complete a 100-word paragraph summarizing the role of propaganda in the Cold War.  An example or two would probably be useful.

History 12: Thursday 17 May

Today we watched the classic Cold War satire Dr. Strangelove: by understanding the cliches, you understand the topic.