Today we had our test on the Russian Revolution and we received our packets for the Chinese Revolution.
I announced during Daily Announcements that we successfully reached our quota of paragraphs to bring back the power points! Way to go Period 5!
-I
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
March 19, 2014
Today we reviewed for the test on the Russian Revolution, which is tomorrow.
At 1:12, we went over control methods. There are many different ways to control people that leave them unaware that they are being controlled. Do you know if you what is controlling you and how it is controlling you? That's certainly something to think about. In Russia, their main newspaper was a method of controlling the public. It claimed to tell the truth but really, it was merely government propaganda.
At 1:24, we started watching the "Twilight Zone" episode, "The Obsolete Man." I took note of some interesting quotes from the episode. The first quote was at 1:31: "Logic is an enemy and truth is a menace." This quote refers to the government controlling what information gets out to the public. The government, known as "The State" in the episode, does not want the public to think logically and figure out the truth that the media hides.
The second quote was at 1:36, spoken by the librarian. "If I speak on thought aloud, that thought remains even after I am shoveled into my grave." This is similar to Napoleon, who believed that history is only what is written. It also relates to what Mr. P. keeps saying about things only happening if they have been written down. That's what the class history is for, to remember everything that happens in P-Ville. We should always write down what happens, so we can look back and remember everything.
-I
At 1:12, we went over control methods. There are many different ways to control people that leave them unaware that they are being controlled. Do you know if you what is controlling you and how it is controlling you? That's certainly something to think about. In Russia, their main newspaper was a method of controlling the public. It claimed to tell the truth but really, it was merely government propaganda.
At 1:24, we started watching the "Twilight Zone" episode, "The Obsolete Man." I took note of some interesting quotes from the episode. The first quote was at 1:31: "Logic is an enemy and truth is a menace." This quote refers to the government controlling what information gets out to the public. The government, known as "The State" in the episode, does not want the public to think logically and figure out the truth that the media hides.
The second quote was at 1:36, spoken by the librarian. "If I speak on thought aloud, that thought remains even after I am shoveled into my grave." This is similar to Napoleon, who believed that history is only what is written. It also relates to what Mr. P. keeps saying about things only happening if they have been written down. That's what the class history is for, to remember everything that happens in P-Ville. We should always write down what happens, so we can look back and remember everything.
-I
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
March 18, 2014
At the beginning of class today, the gulag list was read off once more.
The first presentation we had today was the presentation for education. The entire class ended up doing the "Pledge of Allegiance" as an example of indoctrination.
At 1:20, the next group went and presented propaganda. They also mentioned indoctrination, which, in case you forgot, is to repeat and repeat until what you say becomes the truth. This group presented the "sad grandpa story," (Chris Hsiao) a story about a boy who's grandfather came in at night, turned out the light, and told him about the revolution. What the boy did not realize at the time, but realized when he wrote the story, was that, on that night, his grandfather was arrested and taken to the gulags, and that he had most likely been crying when he told the story.
At 1:44, we talked about "Pravda," (Mariam Parks) which is the main newspaper in Russia at the time of the Revolution and gave basically only propaganda controlled by Stalin. In Russian, "Pravda" means "Truth."
-I
The first presentation we had today was the presentation for education. The entire class ended up doing the "Pledge of Allegiance" as an example of indoctrination.
At 1:20, the next group went and presented propaganda. They also mentioned indoctrination, which, in case you forgot, is to repeat and repeat until what you say becomes the truth. This group presented the "sad grandpa story," (Chris Hsiao) a story about a boy who's grandfather came in at night, turned out the light, and told him about the revolution. What the boy did not realize at the time, but realized when he wrote the story, was that, on that night, his grandfather was arrested and taken to the gulags, and that he had most likely been crying when he told the story.
At 1:44, we talked about "Pravda," (Mariam Parks) which is the main newspaper in Russia at the time of the Revolution and gave basically only propaganda controlled by Stalin. In Russian, "Pravda" means "Truth."
-I
March 17, 2014
Today we announced who would be sent to the gulag, and Ivan read off "apologi[es] from other periods." (Jordan Wilder) I sent out the petition today, and we reached our quota! Way to go guys!
Around 1:35, we started totalitarianism presentations with NeKendra's group. At 1:37, the had to act out collective farming, and did a good job. NeKendra went around the room, collecting the goods, then went back around, distributing them to everyone except the Ukrainians, who were left to starve. Propaganda regarding collective farming made collective farming seem positive, however, the reality was grim, many Ukrainians left to starve.
At Stalin time, we learned that "RELIGION GOES AGAINST SCIENCE!!!!" (Brandon Chung). This is because science refutes the belief that there is a "god." Stalin did not approve of religion and made it public that he would discriminate against all religion and attempt to eliminate it.
-I
Around 1:35, we started totalitarianism presentations with NeKendra's group. At 1:37, the had to act out collective farming, and did a good job. NeKendra went around the room, collecting the goods, then went back around, distributing them to everyone except the Ukrainians, who were left to starve. Propaganda regarding collective farming made collective farming seem positive, however, the reality was grim, many Ukrainians left to starve.
At Stalin time, we learned that "RELIGION GOES AGAINST SCIENCE!!!!" (Brandon Chung). This is because science refutes the belief that there is a "god." Stalin did not approve of religion and made it public that he would discriminate against all religion and attempt to eliminate it.
-I
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
March 14, 2014
Today we found out that period three got our powerpoints taken away......thanks a lot. Every time is Stalin time!!!!!! Some of the groups went to do their presentaions on the patterns of change: totalitariamism.
ALL HAIL STALIN!!!!!!!
-T
Thursday, March 13, 2014
March 13, 2014
Today we had our announcements, as per usual. However, this time, there was something at stake. If the announcements weren't good, the announcer (me) and I'm assuming the people who read off the quotes, facts, weather etc. would be sent to the gulag, which, in case you don't remember, is a Russian labor camp that Stalin created.
At 1:06, in order to support Comrade Stalin and Mother Russia, we became the "red machine." (Mark Finkenbeiner)
At Stalin time (1:12), we started talking about "cameras [being] everywhere" in a totalitarian government. Mr. P. was implying that cameras are everywhere by trying to deny the fact in a very obviously fake way, instead pointing out places where the cameras are. THE GOVERNMENT IS WATCHING YOU.
At Stalin time (1:26), we talked about the Stalin art contest and the REQUIRED essay. The drawing contest is optional, the essay is REQUIRED. THE ESSAY IS REQUIRED. THE ESSAY IS REQUIRED.
The act of repeating things over and over in order to get it stuck in someone's head so they won't forget it, is called indoctrination. Stalin used this method to educate people.
At Stalin time (1:39), we learned that "Stalin always lived in violence" (Ariel Rubin) because his father was an abusive alcoholic.
At Stalin time (1:43), we started talking about "Karl Marx" (Jordan Wilder) and how he influenced Lenin.
At Stalin time (1:49), we talked about Trotsky being assassinated in his home with an ice pick.He had steel doors installed in his home after Stalinists opened machine gun fire (60+ bullets and yet he wasn't hit) but that did not stop people from silencing the anti-Stalinist.
Don't forget about the group work that will be done tomorrow and to read the documents on Mr. P.'s power point so everyone is ready to present tomorrow, otherwise comrade Stalin will be very disappointed.
Also, don't forget: Big Brother (Stalin) is watching you.
-I
At 1:06, in order to support Comrade Stalin and Mother Russia, we became the "red machine." (Mark Finkenbeiner)
At Stalin time (1:12), we started talking about "cameras [being] everywhere" in a totalitarian government. Mr. P. was implying that cameras are everywhere by trying to deny the fact in a very obviously fake way, instead pointing out places where the cameras are. THE GOVERNMENT IS WATCHING YOU.
At Stalin time (1:26), we talked about the Stalin art contest and the REQUIRED essay. The drawing contest is optional, the essay is REQUIRED. THE ESSAY IS REQUIRED. THE ESSAY IS REQUIRED.
The act of repeating things over and over in order to get it stuck in someone's head so they won't forget it, is called indoctrination. Stalin used this method to educate people.
At Stalin time (1:39), we learned that "Stalin always lived in violence" (Ariel Rubin) because his father was an abusive alcoholic.
At Stalin time (1:43), we started talking about "Karl Marx" (Jordan Wilder) and how he influenced Lenin.
At Stalin time (1:49), we talked about Trotsky being assassinated in his home with an ice pick.He had steel doors installed in his home after Stalinists opened machine gun fire (60+ bullets and yet he wasn't hit) but that did not stop people from silencing the anti-Stalinist.
Don't forget about the group work that will be done tomorrow and to read the documents on Mr. P.'s power point so everyone is ready to present tomorrow, otherwise comrade Stalin will be very disappointed.
Also, don't forget: Big Brother (Stalin) is watching you.
-I
March 12, 2014
Well, since the recent time change every one is really tired...but anyways time to talk about history.
We started class by talking about how the Czar had to abdicate the throne.
At 1:20, we learned that "soldiers protect the Czar" when the peasants wanted to riot outside the Czar's palace (Lauren Nuchols).
At 1:31, we learned that Rasputin was a drunk monk that "healed" the Czar's son and did some shady things. He later survived an assassination attempt by the Czars soldiers and then died by drowning.
-T
We started class by talking about how the Czar had to abdicate the throne.
At 1:20, we learned that "soldiers protect the Czar" when the peasants wanted to riot outside the Czar's palace (Lauren Nuchols).
At 1:31, we learned that Rasputin was a drunk monk that "healed" the Czar's son and did some shady things. He later survived an assassination attempt by the Czars soldiers and then died by drowning.
-T
March 11, 2014
Today in class we had our usual announcements and following that was a mini test on the Russian Revolution.
After the quiz, Mr.P told us that in the eastern part of Russia, three different parts are referred to as a "Gateway to death" (Elizabeth Gomez).
At 1:30, we went over the rulers of Russia from the first Czar (king) to the modern day president. Mr.P got Russian nesting dolls with the features of the leaders of Russia. "Russian dolls are so cute!" (Rebecca Nunez). At 1:47 we learned about the capitalism that took place in Russia and that there were about "100,000,000 peasants" (Halie Gagnon).
-T
After the quiz, Mr.P told us that in the eastern part of Russia, three different parts are referred to as a "Gateway to death" (Elizabeth Gomez).
At 1:30, we went over the rulers of Russia from the first Czar (king) to the modern day president. Mr.P got Russian nesting dolls with the features of the leaders of Russia. "Russian dolls are so cute!" (Rebecca Nunez). At 1:47 we learned about the capitalism that took place in Russia and that there were about "100,000,000 peasants" (Halie Gagnon).
-T
March 10, 2014
Today in class we started the Russian Revolution. And apparently summer is on its way.
At 1:20 we learned that "Africa is larger than what it actually is" (Dania A). Also that Russia and the U.S have the most nuclear weapons and can launch them to any place on the earth! DO NOT PISS OFF RUSSIA!!
At 1:40 we talked about the leaders of Russia and the main ones are Putin and Medvedev. And those two will just keep taking turns ruling Russia.
-T
At 1:20 we learned that "Africa is larger than what it actually is" (Dania A). Also that Russia and the U.S have the most nuclear weapons and can launch them to any place on the earth! DO NOT PISS OFF RUSSIA!!
At 1:40 we talked about the leaders of Russia and the main ones are Putin and Medvedev. And those two will just keep taking turns ruling Russia.
-T
Friday, March 7, 2014
March 7, 2014
Today was the World War 1 exam. Most people rated it to be easy.
Period 6 bought us cookies today! Thank you Period 6!
The homework for today is to ENJOY LIFE.
Have a nice weekend everyone!
-I
Period 6 bought us cookies today! Thank you Period 6!
The homework for today is to ENJOY LIFE.
Have a nice weekend everyone!
-I
Thursday, March 6, 2014
March 6, 2014
Today was a really tough lesson, dealing with the reality of war.
We watched excerpts from the film "Gallipoli". It's not like a Disney movie, which you can watch half-heartedly and forget within a few weeks. "Gallipoli" is a movie that will stay with you for your entire life.
"Gallipoli" deals with World War 1, specifically the Australian contribution to the battle at Gallipoli. The movie stars two young Australian sprinters who sign up for the war. One wants to fight, while the other was simply bored.
I cannot describe this movie. This movie will mess with your emotions. It's a film that is absolutely worth watching.
Occasionally, Mr. P. would have us pause and discuss what had happened. We saw a prime example of propaganda when a woman in the film spouted out that the Germans were crucifying kittens on church doors. She most likely got this from newspapers that were spreading lies about Germany in order to make Australians hate Germany and want to fight in the war against Germany.
The propaganda certainly worked. When a desert hermit asked the blonde sprinter why the war was happening, he answered: "I don't know, but it's the German's fault." The blonde sprinter was not there when the war was declared and has probably never spoken to someone on the German side. He only knows what the propagandists in Australia and Britain want him to know. The worst thing is, he didn't question the information, just like people nowadays don't question any information given to them. They eat it up without any second thoughts.
At the end of the movie, the blonde sprinter dies. The film ends there, like life ends when you get shot and fall. It doesn't have a happy ending. War doesn't have a happy ending. War ends in people dying needlessly. Why do people go to war? Propaganda. Propaganda, peer pressure, transfer, conformity, and many other reasons end in people enlisting in the war. Do you know what happens to those people? They die. They run straight into battle and die. They're life is taken away by a few bullets fired by people who are just as scared as the dying soldiers on the battlefield.
Nobody really wants to be there. That's the thing about war: nobody ever really wants to be there. They might think that they want to be there when they enlist, they might think that they're ready, but the moment they are on the battlefield and about to go off and die, they realize they made the biggest and last mistake of their lives.
Propaganda is dangerous, war is stupid, and lives are wasted by people who have too much power and do not value human lives.
"Murder of 1 Million=Statistic... Murder of 1=Tragedy." - Stalin. Consider this the next time you look at how many people died in a war. Think about those people. All of them had lives. All of them had families, friends, people who cared about them, people they care about. Every last one of them had a future before they entered the war. Once they enlisted and left home, their future was taken away. Their lives were over before they set foot on the battlefield.
-I
We watched excerpts from the film "Gallipoli". It's not like a Disney movie, which you can watch half-heartedly and forget within a few weeks. "Gallipoli" is a movie that will stay with you for your entire life.
"Gallipoli" deals with World War 1, specifically the Australian contribution to the battle at Gallipoli. The movie stars two young Australian sprinters who sign up for the war. One wants to fight, while the other was simply bored.
I cannot describe this movie. This movie will mess with your emotions. It's a film that is absolutely worth watching.
Occasionally, Mr. P. would have us pause and discuss what had happened. We saw a prime example of propaganda when a woman in the film spouted out that the Germans were crucifying kittens on church doors. She most likely got this from newspapers that were spreading lies about Germany in order to make Australians hate Germany and want to fight in the war against Germany.
The propaganda certainly worked. When a desert hermit asked the blonde sprinter why the war was happening, he answered: "I don't know, but it's the German's fault." The blonde sprinter was not there when the war was declared and has probably never spoken to someone on the German side. He only knows what the propagandists in Australia and Britain want him to know. The worst thing is, he didn't question the information, just like people nowadays don't question any information given to them. They eat it up without any second thoughts.
At the end of the movie, the blonde sprinter dies. The film ends there, like life ends when you get shot and fall. It doesn't have a happy ending. War doesn't have a happy ending. War ends in people dying needlessly. Why do people go to war? Propaganda. Propaganda, peer pressure, transfer, conformity, and many other reasons end in people enlisting in the war. Do you know what happens to those people? They die. They run straight into battle and die. They're life is taken away by a few bullets fired by people who are just as scared as the dying soldiers on the battlefield.
Nobody really wants to be there. That's the thing about war: nobody ever really wants to be there. They might think that they want to be there when they enlist, they might think that they're ready, but the moment they are on the battlefield and about to go off and die, they realize they made the biggest and last mistake of their lives.
Propaganda is dangerous, war is stupid, and lives are wasted by people who have too much power and do not value human lives.
"Murder of 1 Million=Statistic... Murder of 1=Tragedy." - Stalin. Consider this the next time you look at how many people died in a war. Think about those people. All of them had lives. All of them had families, friends, people who cared about them, people they care about. Every last one of them had a future before they entered the war. Once they enlisted and left home, their future was taken away. Their lives were over before they set foot on the battlefield.
-I
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
March 5, 2014
Today, there was a Supreme Council meeting at lunch regarding the P-Olympics. Period 5 is sponsoring the water balloon toss and the limbo competition. Anyone can sign up to be photographers (though those positions may already be taken), broadcasters, or helpers.
Afterwards, we learned about the Battle of Somme. In a five mile area, which is from West to Best Buy, a battle happened, and "a lot of people died in [that] one battle." (Paul Ji) More than 1,000,000 soldiers died in that battle.
As we were going over what to do for the worksheet and were about to start reading document A, at 1:16, Mr. P. remembered about the Academy Awards for the World War 1 play actors. Remember, nominations are 100 points each, and winning a category is 300 points. Because of the awesome actors, actresses, and narrators, our stock went up 11 points! Way to go Period 5 Green Machine!
At 1:27, we read through Document A and discussed the questions along the way. The homework for that is to finish reading the other articles and answering the questions. Don't forget to write ONE LARGE paragraph on the back; it's due tomorrow WHEN THE BELL RINGS.
After that, we continued going over the propaganda worksheet. I don't have quotes or times for this because the class history stopped going around at 1:43... Guys, please stop doing that. It impairs this blog every time there is little information or the log stops going around.
-I
Interesting SWEN to read:
Afterwards, we learned about the Battle of Somme. In a five mile area, which is from West to Best Buy, a battle happened, and "a lot of people died in [that] one battle." (Paul Ji) More than 1,000,000 soldiers died in that battle.
As we were going over what to do for the worksheet and were about to start reading document A, at 1:16, Mr. P. remembered about the Academy Awards for the World War 1 play actors. Remember, nominations are 100 points each, and winning a category is 300 points. Because of the awesome actors, actresses, and narrators, our stock went up 11 points! Way to go Period 5 Green Machine!
At 1:27, we read through Document A and discussed the questions along the way. The homework for that is to finish reading the other articles and answering the questions. Don't forget to write ONE LARGE paragraph on the back; it's due tomorrow WHEN THE BELL RINGS.
After that, we continued going over the propaganda worksheet. I don't have quotes or times for this because the class history stopped going around at 1:43... Guys, please stop doing that. It impairs this blog every time there is little information or the log stops going around.
-I
Interesting SWEN to read:
Iraq is also continuing to see increased levels of violence. The United Nations confirmed more than 700 people died in Iraq in February alone, most of them civilians, a higher toll than the same month last year. The total does not include nearly 300 deaths reported in Anbar province where security forces are fighting rebels.
President Obama’s meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu came as Israeli government figures showed Israel initiated more than twice as many West Bank settlement homes last year than it did the previous year. Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics said construction began on more than 2,500 settlement housing units in 2013, compared to just more than 1,100 the year before. Last year’s number is the highest in a decade. In the West Bank’s Jordan Valley, Palestinian residents and local officials say Israel has demolished hundreds of homes.
Ali Ka’abneh, Jordan Valley resident: "The Israeli occupation forces came here on the 29th. They came in the morning, of course, while we were sleeping, at 6:30 with their bulldozers and their soldiers. They gave us 10 minutes to leave the buildings we lived in, and then they demolished them all at once, without any warning at all."
Arif Daraghmeh, head of Al-Maleh Council: "The occupation has demolished more than 500 structures in the past year alone in this area, and now the Israeli army and occupation is carrying out all these policies in order to pressure the people and drive them out. They have demolished these tents and driven out the inhabitants, and they plan to have exercises in this area and to build more settlements and military camps."
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
March 4, 2014
Upon entering class today, we all received some rather grim news. Our stocks have dropped to half of what they used to be because of the great shame of Period 3 and Period 6. I will be writing a blog post about this as soon as I have some information from the sources.
We did the play today, however, I can't write much about it because a certain someone (you know who you are) did not pass on the class history for half an hour. That being said, there isn't much to say about the play, other than we have some very good actors.
Kent did really great today. He played President Wilson, who died of a stroke. He fell straight to the ground and pretended to be dead. President Wilson didn't die then, he actually died later, after his wife had taken over and was pretending to ask him for his solutions to problems the public brought.
The play ended at 1:39. We went over many of the questions on the green sheet.
To explain why the results were negative for the Germans, Mr. P. had Bryant, who had played Germany in the play, fall down as Germany had during the war, and pretending to kick him, to explain the expression "kicking someone while they're down."
Relating to this, at 1:43, Mr. P. said something that I thought was very important, so I wrote it down. The quote was: "You have the power to stop horrible things from happening, but your silence allows it." -Mr. P.
I think this is something we all need to remember, like the East Board lesson.
Towards the end of class, at 1:50, we went over worksheet 9, that deals with propaganda. An important quote to remember about propaganda is: "No matter how flat a pancake is, there's always 2 sides." (Hailei Gagnon) Thank you Mr. P. for yet another important quote. "Don't let propaganda change you." (Lauren Nuchols) It is everywhere, but you choose what influences you.
-I
We did the play today, however, I can't write much about it because a certain someone (you know who you are) did not pass on the class history for half an hour. That being said, there isn't much to say about the play, other than we have some very good actors.
Kent did really great today. He played President Wilson, who died of a stroke. He fell straight to the ground and pretended to be dead. President Wilson didn't die then, he actually died later, after his wife had taken over and was pretending to ask him for his solutions to problems the public brought.
The play ended at 1:39. We went over many of the questions on the green sheet.
To explain why the results were negative for the Germans, Mr. P. had Bryant, who had played Germany in the play, fall down as Germany had during the war, and pretending to kick him, to explain the expression "kicking someone while they're down."
Relating to this, at 1:43, Mr. P. said something that I thought was very important, so I wrote it down. The quote was: "You have the power to stop horrible things from happening, but your silence allows it." -Mr. P.
I think this is something we all need to remember, like the East Board lesson.
Towards the end of class, at 1:50, we went over worksheet 9, that deals with propaganda. An important quote to remember about propaganda is: "No matter how flat a pancake is, there's always 2 sides." (Hailei Gagnon) Thank you Mr. P. for yet another important quote. "Don't let propaganda change you." (Lauren Nuchols) It is everywhere, but you choose what influences you.
-I
March 3, 2014
The Supreme Court case was supposed to take place today, however, since only Mr. Welch submitted a brief for the court case, it couldn't. The Supreme Court meeting was canceled and Periods 3 and 6 dropped in stock. I'm not going to go into detail about this on this blog because there's a post on the Winter Blog about it. Please check it out! http://p-villewinterquarternews.blogspot.com/
In the news, there is trouble in China! A mass stabbing happened at a subway station in China. I'll put the link to the article I found at the end of this post.
At 1:17, we "started the play." (Mariam Parks) We got to the part where the Croats and the Bosnians spoke "sarcastically" to each other in front of the Big Four, trying to prove who had the right map and how the land should be divided.
At 1:25, "President Wilson talked about the 14 points." (Brandon Chung)
At 1:38, Mr. P. made a joke out of explaining mandates, by saying that it was when women took guys out on dates.
Not much else to report...
-I
China article on NPR:
http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2014/03/03/285271135/whos-behind-the-mass-stabbing-in-china
In the news, there is trouble in China! A mass stabbing happened at a subway station in China. I'll put the link to the article I found at the end of this post.
At 1:17, we "started the play." (Mariam Parks) We got to the part where the Croats and the Bosnians spoke "sarcastically" to each other in front of the Big Four, trying to prove who had the right map and how the land should be divided.
At 1:25, "President Wilson talked about the 14 points." (Brandon Chung)
At 1:38, Mr. P. made a joke out of explaining mandates, by saying that it was when women took guys out on dates.
Not much else to report...
-I
China article on NPR:
http://www.npr.org/blogs/parallels/2014/03/03/285271135/whos-behind-the-mass-stabbing-in-china
February 28, 2014
Today was the day we started our World War 1 play! Some people wrote that they didn't their parts, or that they had large part to do. Generally, everyone was nervous, some more prepared than others.
Our play officially began at 1:21, with Moira narrating.
I'd say that the play went rather well. A few people had very soft voices and had to be asked several times to raise the volume.
One great performance was Brandon, who stormed out of the class. He played Italy, and when it came time for Italy to leave, he said his line with power, threw down his script (so hard that the last page detached!) and stormed out of the room. Great performance Brandon!
At 1:53, Italy left the conference too. Not as dramatic, but also good.
Not much to report since you guys didn't write much about the play, just constant pointing out that we are doing a play. I think the point was made with the first couple people who said that... Please try to write stuff I can use...
-I
Our play officially began at 1:21, with Moira narrating.
I'd say that the play went rather well. A few people had very soft voices and had to be asked several times to raise the volume.
One great performance was Brandon, who stormed out of the class. He played Italy, and when it came time for Italy to leave, he said his line with power, threw down his script (so hard that the last page detached!) and stormed out of the room. Great performance Brandon!
At 1:53, Italy left the conference too. Not as dramatic, but also good.
Not much to report since you guys didn't write much about the play, just constant pointing out that we are doing a play. I think the point was made with the first couple people who said that... Please try to write stuff I can use...
-I
February 27, 2014
At 1:07, we learned about the wonderful, famous Christmas truce of 1914. That happened when both sides of no man's land made a truce on Christmas. They drank together and sang. After Christmas the truce continued, and they found they did not want to fight each other. Upon hearing this, the generals sent out new troops to fight. If only something like this could happen now, would that be incredible?
At 1:12, we learned about Laurence of Arabia, who was a a hero to some, and a terrorist to others, depending on who you spoke to. Despite his name, "Laurence is from Great Britain." (Elisabeth Gomez)
At 1:16, we went over vocab and learned about how Ottomans wanted to stop British from bringing supplies to Russia.
At 1:25, we learned that the main reason the US joined the war was the "sinking of the Lusitania." (Eugene Kang) the Lusitania had been a large cruise she that was sunk after unrestricted submarine warfare was institutionalized. Bombs had been hidden below the decks. The US had been trying to sneak bombs to their allies.
Meanwhile, with the US unable to ship weapons, the British had to go through a very long and treacherous route in order to get cargo to the Russians so they could hold off the Germans.
At 1:35, we learned about how Americans intercepted the "Zimmerman note." (Breanna Arnolds) We got to look at a lovely poster made by elder Nader.
At 1:40, we learned that "Czar Nick doesn't want to be king!" (Paul Ji) The only reason he took over the throne was to keep his family in power. That was the reason why he allowed the throne to be taken from him without much resistance.
At 1:46, Mr. P. told us about an old woman he met. He was filming when an elderly woman came up to him, claiming to be a Russian princess. He asked her many questions and she answered them correctly.
At 1:51, we learned when World War 1 ended. It ended on the "11th month, 11th day, 11th hour" (Chris Hsiao) in 1918. To honor the people who died in World War 1, we get a day off from school in early November.
-I
At 1:12, we learned about Laurence of Arabia, who was a a hero to some, and a terrorist to others, depending on who you spoke to. Despite his name, "Laurence is from Great Britain." (Elisabeth Gomez)
At 1:16, we went over vocab and learned about how Ottomans wanted to stop British from bringing supplies to Russia.
At 1:25, we learned that the main reason the US joined the war was the "sinking of the Lusitania." (Eugene Kang) the Lusitania had been a large cruise she that was sunk after unrestricted submarine warfare was institutionalized. Bombs had been hidden below the decks. The US had been trying to sneak bombs to their allies.
Meanwhile, with the US unable to ship weapons, the British had to go through a very long and treacherous route in order to get cargo to the Russians so they could hold off the Germans.
At 1:35, we learned about how Americans intercepted the "Zimmerman note." (Breanna Arnolds) We got to look at a lovely poster made by elder Nader.
At 1:40, we learned that "Czar Nick doesn't want to be king!" (Paul Ji) The only reason he took over the throne was to keep his family in power. That was the reason why he allowed the throne to be taken from him without much resistance.
At 1:46, Mr. P. told us about an old woman he met. He was filming when an elderly woman came up to him, claiming to be a Russian princess. He asked her many questions and she answered them correctly.
At 1:51, we learned when World War 1 ended. It ended on the "11th month, 11th day, 11th hour" (Chris Hsiao) in 1918. To honor the people who died in World War 1, we get a day off from school in early November.
-I
Monday, March 3, 2014
February 25, 2014
As we walked into class today, we saw that the parts for the play had been assigned. For the play, Mario and myself will be speaking in the foreign languages that correspond to our parts. Everyone else is asked to attempt accents for their respective parts.
At 1:50, Mr. P. finally got to do his demonstration for the "The Black Hand[s]" organization. In fact, Mario donated a black glove to Mr. P.!
At 1:53, we went over the dominoes worksheet. It's on Mr. P.'s website for the people who have yet to complete it.
At 1:57, we talked about how "Serbia turns to Mother Russia." (Tailer Shintani) This has to do with language, of course. In case you don't remember, Serbia and Russia both speak Slavic languages. Naturally, they side together. To help out the Austria-Hungary Empire, "Germany declares war on Russia." (Mariam Parks) However, since the Russians mobilize very slowly from lack of technology and advancements in transportation. While Russia is mobilizing, Germany decides to attack France by being a "big bully to Belgium" (Moira Camacho) and crossing the border between Belgium and France to sneak into France and attempt to take Paris. Thankfully for France, two soldiers "stole Germany's plans." (Jordan Wilder) This allowed France to defend themselves against Germany's "surprise" attack.
Have you read the book All Quiet on the Western Front? It's about World War 1, specifically a group of German soldiers on the Western Front. If you haven't already, try reading the book and relating it to what we're learning, it gives a lot of insight.
At 2:15, we learned about the use of airplanes. They were mainly used for spying back then. The planes would fly out after an artillery shell would be shot up to see if it landed in the right area. They would then return to their launching area and would drop a note over the area to alert the launchers whether they went to far, or not far enough. The people in the enemy area would attempt to shoot down the planes before they could send the note back. It was a very dangerous job.
At 2:24, we learned that "submarines were invented by Germans." (Yousef B.) Submarines were used to destroy the cargo ships. Eventually, when America started sneaking weapons and other items on cruise ships, German issued unrestricted submarine warfare and started shooting down cruise ships as well.
At 2:27, we learned that it was Germany who invented poison gas. Fortunately, poisonous gas only caused 4% of the deaths during World War 1. It forced people to wear masks and check for wind direction. Out of all the fighters, "Russia lost most people with poison gas." (Amanda Laurenco)
At 2:31, we learned that the "British invented the tank." (Breanna Arnold)
At 2:33, we moved on to talking about the after effects of the war. "People get screwed up in war" (Brittany Kernodle) and end up with shell shock, now known as PTSD. We talked about a surgeon who reconstructed faces back in the time and learned that "you can't help everyone." (Ivan Dextre)
Did you know people on both sides believed God was on their side? That was why "people got confused on who's side God was on." (Dania A.)
A subject that very few people in America know about is the Armenian genocide, which was more or less Hitler's "playbook." America has 9 bases in Turkey, so they do not want to recognize the Armenian genocide for fear that Turkey will refuse to cooperate with America in the future.
-I
At 1:50, Mr. P. finally got to do his demonstration for the "The Black Hand[s]" organization. In fact, Mario donated a black glove to Mr. P.!
At 1:53, we went over the dominoes worksheet. It's on Mr. P.'s website for the people who have yet to complete it.
At 1:57, we talked about how "Serbia turns to Mother Russia." (Tailer Shintani) This has to do with language, of course. In case you don't remember, Serbia and Russia both speak Slavic languages. Naturally, they side together. To help out the Austria-Hungary Empire, "Germany declares war on Russia." (Mariam Parks) However, since the Russians mobilize very slowly from lack of technology and advancements in transportation. While Russia is mobilizing, Germany decides to attack France by being a "big bully to Belgium" (Moira Camacho) and crossing the border between Belgium and France to sneak into France and attempt to take Paris. Thankfully for France, two soldiers "stole Germany's plans." (Jordan Wilder) This allowed France to defend themselves against Germany's "surprise" attack.
Have you read the book All Quiet on the Western Front? It's about World War 1, specifically a group of German soldiers on the Western Front. If you haven't already, try reading the book and relating it to what we're learning, it gives a lot of insight.
At 2:15, we learned about the use of airplanes. They were mainly used for spying back then. The planes would fly out after an artillery shell would be shot up to see if it landed in the right area. They would then return to their launching area and would drop a note over the area to alert the launchers whether they went to far, or not far enough. The people in the enemy area would attempt to shoot down the planes before they could send the note back. It was a very dangerous job.
At 2:24, we learned that "submarines were invented by Germans." (Yousef B.) Submarines were used to destroy the cargo ships. Eventually, when America started sneaking weapons and other items on cruise ships, German issued unrestricted submarine warfare and started shooting down cruise ships as well.
At 2:27, we learned that it was Germany who invented poison gas. Fortunately, poisonous gas only caused 4% of the deaths during World War 1. It forced people to wear masks and check for wind direction. Out of all the fighters, "Russia lost most people with poison gas." (Amanda Laurenco)
At 2:31, we learned that the "British invented the tank." (Breanna Arnold)
At 2:33, we moved on to talking about the after effects of the war. "People get screwed up in war" (Brittany Kernodle) and end up with shell shock, now known as PTSD. We talked about a surgeon who reconstructed faces back in the time and learned that "you can't help everyone." (Ivan Dextre)
Did you know people on both sides believed God was on their side? That was why "people got confused on who's side God was on." (Dania A.)
A subject that very few people in America know about is the Armenian genocide, which was more or less Hitler's "playbook." America has 9 bases in Turkey, so they do not want to recognize the Armenian genocide for fear that Turkey will refuse to cooperate with America in the future.
-I
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