Toolbox for Difference

Click here to watch Samantha Power talk about toolboxes (errr, fannypacks?) for difference.

Teaching Schedule

• Period 1/2 on May 14 & 15: Avetis, Desal, Nell, Britt, Jon, Stephanie
• Period 3 on May 18 & 19: Pat, Max, Julia, Matt
• Period 4 on May 19 & 20: Eva, Christina, Hannah, Amanda, Alex T.
• Period G7 on May 18 & 19: Leah, Carolyn, Alex L., Jocelyn, Paul
• Period G7 on May 20 & 21: Pat, Conor, Deirdre, Amanda
• Period 1/2 on May 20 & 21: Ellery, Sam, Michelle, Tom
• Period 5/6 on May 20 & 21: Andy, Cherelle, Rachel, Sandhya

Two Extra Credit Opportunities

The Sudanese Education Fund right here in Arlington is presenting an event on Saturday: "Voices of South Sudanese Women." It should be an amazing show and some AHS students have even gotten involved. There is a special rate for students during the matinee performance and it's a great cause. Click here for information.

The other is a conversation with Armenian author Peter Balakian about his new book. This is at the Facing History offices in Brookline at 6.30p on Tuesday, May 19th. They are so, so eager to get you students there. Let me know if you're interested (and how many people, so bring friends and family!) and I can RSVP on your behalf. It's free and should be fascinating. Click here for details.

These are both great opportunities ... and your best bet to raise that fourth term grade, if it needs a little boost.

Memory, History, and Memorials

Click here to visit the online module from Facing History for more readings, questions, and case studies of important monuments and memorials.

Class Calendar: May 18th to May 27th

Monday, May 18th (T)
• Due: Written response to The Sunflower.
• Class: Prepare writing folders to take home; seminar on The Sunflower.

Tuesday, May 19th (W)
• Due: Work on memorial project; revise letter to send out; share portfolio with parents.
• Class: Excerpt from Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision; time to work on memorials and experience the Facing History online module.

Wednesday, May 20th (H)
• Due: Work on memorial project; revise letter to send out; share portfolio with parents. 

• Class: Work on toolboxes for change.

Thursday, May 21st (F)
• Due: Work on memorial project; revise letter to send out; share portfolio with parents.
• Class: Reflection on Armenian genocide project; share toolboxes for change.

Friday, May 22nd (S)
• Due: Memorial project, revised letter, signed portfolio sheet.
• Class: Gallery walk of memorial projects; final thoughts.

Monday, May 25th
• No school today.

Tuesday, May 26th (U)
• Class does not meet.

Wednesday, May 27th (M)
• Exam period for seniors with below a B+ average.

The Sunflower

Click here to see Simon Wiesenthal's obituary in the New York Times.

Class Calendar: May 4th to May 18th

Monday, May 4th (S)
• Due: Completed Armenia materials (both primary and supplementary) ready to present to the class. No late days, please. If you send me what you have I can set up slides, make copies, etc.
• Class: Run through and critique of Armenia materials.

Tuesday, May 5th (U)
• Class does not meet.

Wednesday, May 6th (M)
• Due: Read second half of literature circle books with 10 meaningful, “meaty” sticky or dialectic notes spread throughout the reading.
• Class: Literature circle meetings; Armenia group meetings.

Thursday, May 7th (T)
• Due: Work on literature circle book review (see back of printed calendar!).
• Class: First lesson on Sudan.

Friday, May 8th (W)
• Due: Literature circle book review; submit final Armenia materials electronically by today (or make other arrangements with me).
• Class: Second lesson on Sudan.

Monday, May 11th (H)
• Due: Letter assignment; bring your journals to be collected for a note check; final Armenia materials should already be submitted electronically.
• Class: Final review and practice run of Armenia materials; self-assessment; pre-reading discussion for The Sunflower.

Tuesday, May 12th (F)
• Due: Work on reading The Sunflower.
• Class: Reading day for The Sunflower.

Wednesday, May 13th (S)
• Due: Finish reading Book One of The Sunflower (focus on p. 3-55 and p. 76-98).
• Class: Discussion of The Sunflower.

Thursday, May 14th (U)
• Class does not meet.

Friday, May 15th (M)
• Due: Prepare for Socratic seminar on The Sunflower.
• Class: Seminar on The Sunflower; introduction to memorial assignment.

Monday, May 18th (T)
• Due: Written response to The Sunflower.
• Class: Memorials and monuments; prepare writing folders to take home.