Internet Activity
"One Day, Now Broken in Two," Anna QuindlenImages, Broken in Two
Anna Quindlen uses the image of a fragile broken bowl that has been glued together to depict the United States after 9-11. Other artists have worked with photographs, words, sculpture, or song to show their view of the effect 9-11 had on our society.
Choose three pictures or images from an Internet search. The first should represent the United States before 9-11. The second should represent 9-11. The third should represent the United States after 9-11. The goal is to have these three images tell the story of how you believe 9-11 affected the United States people; how that day affected our perception of ourselves.
Key Words:
September 11
After 9-11
Building on Ground Zero
The images you select do not have to be images of New York or ground zero. After you have selected the three images, write a brief paragraph explaining what each image represents and why you think it is a good representation of the United States at that time.
If possible, post your images with the explanatory paragraph to a class or school Web site.
Tips for an Effective Internet Search
Be aware that Search engines present pages in descending order of relevancy; the most useful pages will be at the top of the list.
To help determine whether the Web page is a reputable source, note the URL endings. Sites ending in .edu are maintained by educational institutions, sites ending in .gov are maintained by government agencies, sites ending in .org are maintained by nonprofit organizations, and sites ending in .com are commercially or personally maintained.
Be sure to respect copyrighted material.
For more help using the Web, see the Handbook at the back of your textbook.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Internet Activity The Gettysburg Address and "Letter to His Son" due 10/28
Internet Activity
"The Gettysburg Address," Abraham Lincoln
"Letter to His Son," Robert E. LeeCompare Letters
President Lincoln offered Robert E. Lee the command of the Union Army; Lee declined. In 1861, Robert E. Lee resigned his United States Army command, returned to his home in Virginia and accepted the command of Virginia's military and naval forces. Many of Lee's letters, like the one to his son, describe his own conflict over the direction the country had taken. However, his later letters make it clear that he took his command of the Northern Virginia army very seriously, and committed his years of military experience and his life to its success.
Read several of the letters that Lee wrote after he took command of the Southern forces. Then, choose one letter that demonstrates his dedication to his new task. Write a brief paragraph comparing the two letters. Post the "Letter to his Son" (January 23,1861), the letter you have chosen, and your paragraph of explanation on your class Web site. Invite a history class to read your comparison paragraph and add their own comments.
Key Words and Phrases:
Washington and Lee University: Robert E. Lee Papers Collection
Robert E. Lee Letters for the years 1848 thru 1868
Recollections and Letters Robert E. Lee
Be careful about…
Although college and university Web sites generally are reliable, check the source of the information. Is this a student post? Is this opinion or reviewed theory?
Is the Web site hosted by an organization that has a bias?
Tips for an Effective Internet Search
Be aware that Search engines present pages in descending order of relevancy; the most useful pages will be at the top of the list.
To help determine whether the Web page is a reputable source, note the URL endings. Sites ending in .edu are maintained by educational institutions, sites ending in .gov are maintained by government agencies, sites ending in .org are maintained by nonprofit organizations, and sites ending in .com are commercially or personally maintained.
Be sure to respect copyrighted material.
For more help using the Web, see the Handbook at the back of your textbook.
"The Gettysburg Address," Abraham Lincoln
"Letter to His Son," Robert E. LeeCompare Letters
President Lincoln offered Robert E. Lee the command of the Union Army; Lee declined. In 1861, Robert E. Lee resigned his United States Army command, returned to his home in Virginia and accepted the command of Virginia's military and naval forces. Many of Lee's letters, like the one to his son, describe his own conflict over the direction the country had taken. However, his later letters make it clear that he took his command of the Northern Virginia army very seriously, and committed his years of military experience and his life to its success.
Read several of the letters that Lee wrote after he took command of the Southern forces. Then, choose one letter that demonstrates his dedication to his new task. Write a brief paragraph comparing the two letters. Post the "Letter to his Son" (January 23,1861), the letter you have chosen, and your paragraph of explanation on your class Web site. Invite a history class to read your comparison paragraph and add their own comments.
Key Words and Phrases:
Washington and Lee University: Robert E. Lee Papers Collection
Robert E. Lee Letters for the years 1848 thru 1868
Recollections and Letters Robert E. Lee
Be careful about…
Although college and university Web sites generally are reliable, check the source of the information. Is this a student post? Is this opinion or reviewed theory?
Is the Web site hosted by an organization that has a bias?
Tips for an Effective Internet Search
Be aware that Search engines present pages in descending order of relevancy; the most useful pages will be at the top of the list.
To help determine whether the Web page is a reputable source, note the URL endings. Sites ending in .edu are maintained by educational institutions, sites ending in .gov are maintained by government agencies, sites ending in .org are maintained by nonprofit organizations, and sites ending in .com are commercially or personally maintained.
Be sure to respect copyrighted material.
For more help using the Web, see the Handbook at the back of your textbook.
Internet Activity from Civil Disobedience Due 10/21/11
Internet Activity
from Civil Disobedience, Henry David ThoreauWrite a Position Paper on Manifest Destiny
Civil Disobedience reflects Henry David Thoreau's opposition to the Mexican American War (1846–1848). Many people in power in the United States at the time regarded territorial expansion as a religious and ethical responsibility. This attitude was known as manifest destiny.
Use the key words below to further explore the Mexican American War and to understand the concept of manifest destiny. Then write a position paper in which you express your opinion of manifest destiny.
Key Words:
the U.S. Mexican War
index on manifest destiny
Collect information that supports or opposes the ideas inherent in manifest destiny and territorial expansion in the nineteenth century. Then, write a position paper in which you attempt to persuade readers to accept your views on manifest destiny and the Mexican American War. Begin by stating your position, and then address any arguments against it. By refuting opposing views, you will make your argument stronger. Be sure your paper includes adequate support in the form of examples, quotations, and historical data. Present your speech to your American literature or history class.
Tips for an Effective Internet Search
Be aware that Search engines present pages in descending order of relevancy; the most useful pages will be at the top of the list.
To help determine whether the Web page is a reputable source, note the URL endings. Sites ending in .edu are maintained by educational institutions, sites ending in .gov are maintained by government agencies, sites ending in .org are maintained by nonprofit organizations, and sites ending in .com are commercially or personally maintained.
Be sure to respect copyrighted material.
For more help using the Web, see the Handbook at the back of your textbook.
from Civil Disobedience, Henry David ThoreauWrite a Position Paper on Manifest Destiny
Civil Disobedience reflects Henry David Thoreau's opposition to the Mexican American War (1846–1848). Many people in power in the United States at the time regarded territorial expansion as a religious and ethical responsibility. This attitude was known as manifest destiny.
Use the key words below to further explore the Mexican American War and to understand the concept of manifest destiny. Then write a position paper in which you express your opinion of manifest destiny.
Key Words:
the U.S. Mexican War
index on manifest destiny
Collect information that supports or opposes the ideas inherent in manifest destiny and territorial expansion in the nineteenth century. Then, write a position paper in which you attempt to persuade readers to accept your views on manifest destiny and the Mexican American War. Begin by stating your position, and then address any arguments against it. By refuting opposing views, you will make your argument stronger. Be sure your paper includes adequate support in the form of examples, quotations, and historical data. Present your speech to your American literature or history class.
Tips for an Effective Internet Search
Be aware that Search engines present pages in descending order of relevancy; the most useful pages will be at the top of the list.
To help determine whether the Web page is a reputable source, note the URL endings. Sites ending in .edu are maintained by educational institutions, sites ending in .gov are maintained by government agencies, sites ending in .org are maintained by nonprofit organizations, and sites ending in .com are commercially or personally maintained.
Be sure to respect copyrighted material.
For more help using the Web, see the Handbook at the back of your textbook.
Speech to the Convention and Speech to the Virginia Convention Internet Activity Due 10/14/11
Internet Activity
"Speech in the Virginia Convention," Patrick HenryCreate a Display of Famous Speeches
Patrick Henry's "Speech in the Virginia Convention" is one of the most famous speeches in American history. This and other famous speeches share the ability to move people to action. Such powerful speeches help to persuade people to fight, to make peace, or to unite.
Choose six speeches that you find particularly moving or persuasive to arrange in a display. First, you will need to identify the speeches you want to include. Check out the following key words on the Internet.
Key Words:
Douglass Archives of American Public Address
women's Speeches from around the world
multicultural diversity speeches
After you have identified six speeches, print or copy each and attach it to background paper. Then write a brief introduction for the display that explains why you have chosen the speeches. Also, attach a brief explanation to each speech giving your reasons for including it. Have your teacher display the finished speeches on the class bulletin board.
Tips for an Effective Internet Search
Be aware that Search engines present pages in descending order of relevancy; the most useful pages will be at the top of the list.
To help determine whether the Web page is a reputable source, note the URL endings. Sites ending in .edu are maintained by educational institutions, sites ending in .gov are maintained by government agencies, sites ending in .org are maintained by nonprofit organizations, and sites ending in .com are commercially or personally maintained.
Be sure to respect copyrighted material.
For more help using the Web, see the Handbook at the back of your textbook.
"Speech in the Virginia Convention," Patrick HenryCreate a Display of Famous Speeches
Patrick Henry's "Speech in the Virginia Convention" is one of the most famous speeches in American history. This and other famous speeches share the ability to move people to action. Such powerful speeches help to persuade people to fight, to make peace, or to unite.
Choose six speeches that you find particularly moving or persuasive to arrange in a display. First, you will need to identify the speeches you want to include. Check out the following key words on the Internet.
Key Words:
Douglass Archives of American Public Address
women's Speeches from around the world
multicultural diversity speeches
After you have identified six speeches, print or copy each and attach it to background paper. Then write a brief introduction for the display that explains why you have chosen the speeches. Also, attach a brief explanation to each speech giving your reasons for including it. Have your teacher display the finished speeches on the class bulletin board.
Tips for an Effective Internet Search
Be aware that Search engines present pages in descending order of relevancy; the most useful pages will be at the top of the list.
To help determine whether the Web page is a reputable source, note the URL endings. Sites ending in .edu are maintained by educational institutions, sites ending in .gov are maintained by government agencies, sites ending in .org are maintained by nonprofit organizations, and sites ending in .com are commercially or personally maintained.
Be sure to respect copyrighted material.
For more help using the Web, see the Handbook at the back of your textbook.
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