Friday, January 27, 2012

Extra Credit Due 2/3

We're moving right through Texas' History and will begin discussing the Civil War next week. This war is the bloodiest in our history, and some battles were even fought right here in Texas. With Americans fighting Americans, this was definitly a dark time in our history, but also an important one to learn about.

For extra credit this week create a brochure about the Civil War. Instructions for each section are below, and this assignment will be worth two replacement grades or 30 extra points on a major grade. This is a great opportunity to bring up your grade.

Brochure Instructions
Front Cover: Title page
Inside First Page: The Two Sides: The Union and The Confederacy
Inside Left: How the War Began
Inside Middle: Major Battles
Inside Right: America Reunited (how it ended)
Back: Name, Period, Date

*The brochure must have color and illustrations on every page! You may do it by hand or create it on the computer, your choice. You can email it to me if you do it on the computer.

If you need clarification let me know. I can draw up a quick example for you. Again, this is due next Friday, February 3rd.

Mr. H

Friday, January 13, 2012

Happy New Year!

We've started back with our discussions about the new Texas Republic and will soon discuss the annexation of Texas to the US and the issues that came with that.

Today we talked about the philosophy of nonviolence and your take on the issue. We'll finish up our writings Tuesday and discuss good composition habits again.

For extra credit, research one of the following important people of the Civil Rights Movement in the US. Write a short report (100-150 words) on their life and philosophies for extra credit. It will be due next Friday (1/20).

- Martin Luther King, jr.
- Malcolm X
- Rosa Parks
- W. E. B. Du Bois

Let me know if you have any questions.

Mr. H