"The Art of Persuasion" World War I Poster Project

Due Date: Tuesday March 4, 2008

Background: HUGE promotions in 20 major cities, expensive ads in over 10,000 magazines; millions of posters in every corner of the country. Nike vs. Reebok? Coke vs. Pepsi? Nope.

Try World War I.

In April 1917, when President Wilson announced he was sending U.S. soldiers to fight in Europe, he was afraid the people would not support his decision. To help sell the war, he set up the Committee on Public Information, which produced a bunch of posters for the war effort. The goals of these posters were to convince people to support the war by:

1. Buying “Liberty Bonds.” A bond is basically a loan that people that make to the government. When you buy a bond, the money goes to the government. In a few years, after the bond “matures,” you get more money than you paid for it.
2. Conserve food for the soldiers. People were encouraged not to waste food, and to limit their consumption of certain foods (wheat, meats).
3. Join the Armed Forces

Task: Imagine that you are alive during World War I, and are working for the Committee on Public Information. Your task is to design and draw a poster that will convince people to support the war effort. You can design a positive cartoon supporting your side, or a negative cartoon against the other side. Your poster should use pictures and words to get its message across. Listed below are websites where you can see samples of different posters.

http://www.firstworldwar.com/posters/usa.htm: 42 pages of posters from WWI.
http://www.authentichistory.com/images/ww1/ww1_posters/Poster21.html: 4 pages of some really cool posters.
http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/sow-seeds/#documents: These posters relate to conserving food for the soldiers.
http://www.ouboces.org/tclc2002/projects/CoynBorhau/lesson01.htm Examples of actual posters created by students. I think you can do better!

Here's the rubric which will explain how you will be graded. If you have any questions, you can email me at MTessler@schools.nyc.gov. Good Luck!

HW 2/13 and 2/14/07

Hello, Everyone:

Here's a breakdown of the assignments for tonight and tomorrow:

Tonight: Imagine you were president of the US at the time of WWI. Describe how you would have reacted to the start of the war in Europe.

Tomorrow night: READ pp. 583-593.
Complete: Terms and Names on p. 593
Complete: Taking Notes on p. 593.

There will be a short quiz at the start of class Thursday. Make sure you are on time. The quiz will be on America's Entry into WWI.

Mini Test on Imperialism

Review for Mini-Test on Monday!
Good Study Websites: http://regentsprep.org/Regents/ushisgov/themes/foreignpolicy/index.htm

http://regentsprep.org/Regents/core/questions/question.cfmCourse=USHG&TopicCode=4a&QNum=1&Wrong=0

Approx. 35 Questions

• 10 Terms & Names (25 points)
• 20 Multiple Choice (50 points)
• 2 Short Answer Question DBQ (10 points)
• 1 Short Answer Essay (15 points)

Terms and Names Vocabulary Words

Imperialism
Yellow Journalism
Dollar Diplomacy
Open Door Policy
Roosevelt Corollary
Boxer Rebellion
Panama Canal
Alfred T. Mahan
U.S.S. Maine
Monroe Doctrine

Multiple Choice Questions

What were the annexation of Hawaii, the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine, and Dollar Diplomacy all examples of (expansion of US Power)?

What did the Foreign Policies of Presidents Taft, Monroe and Reagan all have in common? (HINT: THINK LATIN AMERICA!)

What idea, or principle did the Roosevelt Corollary establish?

What were the arguments FOR imperialism?

Why did the US intervene in Latin America?

Why did the US support a rebellion in Panama against the Colombian gov't?

Why did the US announce the Open Door Policy

What was the goal of the US's foreign policy towards Latin America from 1900-1920?

What was the purpose of "dollar diplomacy?"

What was the goal of the "big stick" and "dollar diplomacy" policies?

Short Answer/Essay: The Spanish American War

Write about:

1. The time period when it took place
2. ONE cause of the United States' involvement
3. ONE effect of the US involvement.

A Word About Posts

Hello, Everyone:

In going over some of the posts to the blog, I think it's important that we're all on the same page about what we should and should not be posting.

When you're posting, you are supposed to making comments on a question, or idea that's been given out to the group for discussion.

The blog really isn't supposed to be the place where you post questions like "can I hand in my homework tomorrow?" or "what's going to be on the test?" those type of questions are better left for the classroom, or for email. You can email me at MTessler@schools.nyc.gov for things like that.

Thanks, and happy posting!

HW assignments 2/5-2/9/07

In case you've missed HW, or would like to stay on schedule

Monday's HW: Read Ch. 18 Sect 2. Complete "Terms and Names" and "Critical Thinking" #4.
Tuesday: Read Ch. 18, Section 4. Complete "Terms and Names" and "Evaluating Decisions."
Wednesday: Begin Reviewing for test on Imperialism (details to follow)
Thursday: Study for test on Imperialism
Friday: Read Ch. 19 Sections 1. Complete "Terms and Names" p. 586, "Analyzing Issues," P. 586.

Imperialism Notes

In case you missed class notes from the past two days:

Imperialism A belief that a nation’s power comes from taking over other nations

Why did the US adopt this idea?
1. Economy:
- The US needed markets for goods, and raw materials to make them
2. Protection:
- Keep foreign countries out of US territory
3. Culture:
- People in foreign countries would benefit from contact with Americans

The Spanish American War (SPAM)

When? 1898
Where? Cuba, Phillipines
Who? Spain, US
Why? To Help Free Cuba, Protect American Business
Why is it important?
1. US Becomes a World Power
2. US gets Phillipines, Puerto Rico, and Guam
3. US controls Pacific, and Latin America

Causes of the SPAM WAR
1. Social: Sympathy for the Cubans
2. YELLOW JOURNALISM: Exaggerated stories; made people angry towards Spain
3. CASH: US had lots of $ invested in Cuba, didn’t want trade cut off
4. Sinking of the Maine: Spain was blamed

The US and Imperialism

Hello, Everyone:

Here's tonight's HW. Posting must be received by 11:00 PM Sunday in order to receive credit.

Should the United States, once a colony of a foreign country itself, have adopted the policy of imperialism (the colonizing of other nations)?

Write at least 100 words. Make sure your work is:

• Spell-Checked
• Related to the topic
• Appropriate for a forum that can be seen by the entire world

Teacher Assistants Wanted

WJPS is Hiring!
Earn Community Service Credit or Hourly Pay

Job Title: TEACHER ASSISTANT (TA)

Job Description/Responsibilities:

TA's will help teachers by:

• entering information into the school computer system
• grading papers
• organizing classes; filing papers, etc.
• managing classroom technology; laptops, computers, video equipment, etc.

How do I apply?

• Pick up an application in room 351 (Mr. Saltz's classroom)
• Complete the application, and return it to Mr. Saltz NO LATER THAN Monday Feb. 5th!

Multiple Choice Question Links GOOD STUFF!

Here's a link to Multiple Choice Questions for USH. Mr. Tesler goes here to get your questions for your tests!

http://regentsprep.org/Regents/core/questions/topics.cfm?Course=USHG

START STUDYING NOW! Don't Wait till June!

The Next Social Studies Unit - US Foreign Policy

Hello, Everyone:

In the interest of getting everyone ready for the next unit, here's what we're going to be doing next. Hopefully, over the next few days, if you've finished the take-home, you can start working on this .

We're going to be looking at America's Foreign Policy. In other words, the way that our country relates with other nations. We'll be looking specifically at the period from 1850, until about 1945. There's a lot of information there, so it's really important that we're all focused on what we have to do. Here's a link below that will give you information on what we'll be studying.

http://regentsprep.org/Regents/ushisgov/themes/foreignpolicy/index.htm

Hopefully, we'll finish the unit by the end of the month. Some of the ways we'll be checking how well you've learned include, but are not limited to:

• A DBQ Essay Assignment: This one will come from the June 2001 Regents Exam.
• Multiple Choice "Regents Style" Test
• In Class Assignments

We're about 4 months away from the Regents. Keep working hard, and we'll all get there. Good Luck!

School Cancellation - January 30 and 31

In accordance with the DOE policy for Regents Exam week, high school classes will not be in session on Tuesday January 30, and Wednesday January 31st.

As a result, WJPS 9th grade students will not be in attendance on Tuesday and Wednesday. However, all WJPS 9th graders, and all NYC HS students will return to classes on Thursday February 1st.

REMINDER! All work that was due, is still due on the required due dates!

The Small School Experience

Hello, Everyone:

QHST Seniors thanks so much for participating in these discussions with our freshman class. This is a very valuable communication between us, and your comments and insights are very much appreciated.

Like you, our freshman class at World Journalism is the first class in a new small high school. To that end, it would be great if you could share some of your reflections about your experiences in a small high school.

When posting, I'd like you to think of these questions

1. How has this experience helped you as a student, and as a person?
2. How have you contributed to the growth of your school's community?

Your ideas are greatly appreciated. Whatever other information you could or would share would be great as well. Thanks for your help!

An Inconvenient Truth

This is an extra credit assignment, worth up to 20 points.

1) Click on the title of this blog. This will take you to the Queens High School of Teaching blog, for Mr. Brown's Senior Gov't Class.

2) Read the blog carefully. It has to do with the movie "An Inconvenient Truth."

3) After you read the post, post a reply. Anonymous posts will not be given credit. Credit will also not be given for posts that use inappropriate language, or resort to calling people names. Stating that someone is "stupid" will not get you any credit. Reply using your knowledge, and facts.

4) Before you post, make sure you check your spelling. Spelling counts!

Good Luck!

BTW - If you need the link, here it is!

http://qhst-seniors.blogspot.com/2007/01/truth.html

What's Going to be on the Regents Exam, Mr. T?

If you click the title of this post, there's a link to a list of a whole bunch of terms, people, places, etc. that will help you study for the Regents. The link is also listed below.

http://regentsprep.org/Regents/ushisgov/studymaterials/US11Rchecklist/index.htm

While you may not need to know every single one of these things in order to pass, the more of this information you can commit to memory will make it much easier for you to understand the questions, and will increase your scores!

Blog Assignment #3:

For more than 20 years, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's birthday has been celebrated as a national holiday in the United States.

In 1963, King made one of his most famous speeches; the "I have a Dream Speech," delivered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. During that speech, Dr. King spoke of his dream that people would be judged on the content of their character, and that people of all races, religions, etc., would be able to exist peacefully.

It's been nearly 45 years since Dr. King made that speech. However, there are still parts of his dream that remained unfulfilled.

Your assignment: Discuss the parts of Dr. King's dream that remain unfulfilled (hasn't happened yet). Explain why you think those things haven't happened, and what we can do to acheive them.

If you need to review Dr. King's speech, here's a link, which also provides audio as well.

http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mlkihaveadream.htm

Due Date is Thursday for WJPS students. QHST, you're more than welcome to post here as well.

Thanks!

Blog Assignment #3:

For more than 20 years, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's birthday has been celebrated as a national holiday in the United States.

In 1963, King made one of his most famous speeches; the "I have a Dream Speech," delivered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. During that speech, Dr. King spoke of his dream that people would be judged on the content of their character, and that people of all races, religions, etc., would be able to exist peacefully.

It's been nearly 45 years since Dr. King made that speech. However, there are still parts of his dream that remained unfulfilled.

Your assignment: Discuss the parts of Dr. King's dream that remain unfulfilled (hasn't happened yet). Explain why you think those things haven't happened, and what we can do to acheive them.

If you need to review Dr. King's speech, here's a link, which also provides audio as well.

http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mlkihaveadream.htm

Due Date is Thursday for WJPS students. QHST, you're more than welcome to post here as well.

Thanks!

Target Based Instruction Class

CLICK HERE for links to websites you can use to research your project.

Inter-School Blog Assignment: The War in Iraq

You've had a chance to view President Bush's speech. Thursday, we discussed the issue in class.
You're going to be linking to a post of 12th Grade government class at Queens High School of Teaching. Click on the link below. Read the blog, and based on what we've discussed, please leave your comments.

Please note that people from another school will see what you've wrote. You are representing WJPS when you comment. Make sure that you identify yourself. Anonymous comments will not be given credit.

http://qhst-seniors.blogspot.com/2007/01/to-surge-or-not-to-surge.html

Copy and paste, or click on the link.

Posts must be made BY WEDNESDAY!

HW Assignments For the Week of January 8th-January 15th

Hello, Everyone:

As we previously discussed, we're going to try going with a weekly list of assignments, to give you a better chance to plan out your time for this subject, and your other classes.

Assignment #1: Due Next Monday (1/15/07):

1. By next Monday, you will be expected to have read pages 182-205 in your

textbook.

2. Answer "Terms and Names" and "Main Ideas" on page 208 of your textbook.

It is expected that you will be reading in your textbook each night, in order to prepare for the next day's class. It will make things go a lot smoother if everyone does their part and is prepared for class.

Here's the reading assigments for the week.

MONDAY: Read pages 182 to 187 in your textbook.

TUESDAY: Read pages 190-196 in your textbook. FINISH VOTING RIGHTS ESSAY!

WEDNESDAY: Read pages 197-201 in your textbook.

THURSDAY: Read pp. 202-205

In 1971, the 26th Amendment was added to the Constitution. This amendment
lowered the voting age from 21, to 18.

Today, some people are considering lowering the voting age past the age of 18,
to 16, and possibly 14. What do you think? Should the voting age be lowered?

Using the websites listed, research articles related to this topic. Then, based
on your research, create a FIVE PARAGRAPH PERSUASIVE ESSAY that discusses
whether or not you thnk the voting age should be lowered. You must make sure
that your essay has a:

1. Strong Introduction that explains your position clearly

2. Strong Conclusion that accurately summarizes your position

3. A minimum of THREE body paragraphs that help support your position

Assignment Due Date: This assignment is due NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY JANUARY 10, 2007

GRADING: This assignment will be graded as a test, and count towards
your second trimester mark. Students failing to hand in the assignment on, or
before January 10, 2007 will receive a grade of ZERO.

LINKS:

http://www.connectforkids.org/node/3140?&tn=hp/lf/3
http://www.youthrights.org/votingage.php
http://www.freechild.org/SNAYR/suffrage.htm
http://www.voteat16.com/

Good Luck! See you Wednesday!