1. Read

1. History of US – (Book 10)
   Ch 27-28, 128-136
   Ch 36, 170-178

2. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War
Part 3: pg 215-End

2. Watch

Also, please watch the following videos on avoiding plaigarism.

AND … just for fun … enjoy this sketch. (I’ve previewed it and it’s clean.)

3. Research Paper

Finish writing your messy rough draft.

DUE NEXT WEEK!

Here’s the Essay Paper Rubric if you need to reference it or send it to your writing mentor.

As you write, don’t forget to make note of where you are pulling your information so that you’ll be able to cite your sources later.

Check out the full research paper schedule.

1. Read

1. History of US – (Book 10)
   Ch 29, 137-143

2. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War
Part 2: pgs 119-214

2. Watch

Movie: On the Basis of Sex

This movie does a great job of portraying a key point in Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s life. She later become the second women to become a member of the Supreme Court. She died in 2020.

YouTube Videos
History of Women’s Rights and the ERA

The following videos take you through the history of Women’s rights, starting in the middle of the 19th Century up to history that just happened in 2021. We will be doing several activities in class related to this information.

It will take you about 60 minutes to watch all of these videos. There is also a statement to read from 1978 from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints regarding the church’s stance ERA. The church reconfirmed their stance in 2019.

Reading Break

Before you watch the rest of the videos, please read the statement by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints from 1978.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1978/10/news-of-the-church/first-presidency-reaffirms-opposition-to-era?lang=eng

Current History

In 1919, bills were introduced in several states to become the 38th state to ratify the ERA. Utah was one of them. The vote in Utah did not pass.

This video is a news report while the bill was being debated.

NOTE: As you watch, notice that several women from Big Ocean speak out against the bill. Big Ocean is a non-profit run by Carolina Allen, an ASA parent. And Grace Garn (also part of Big Ocean) is a former ASA student.

3. Research Paper

Time to start writing your rough draft!

Your first time through will be MESSY. Don’t feel like you have to start at the beginning and write straight through. Use your outline to figure out where you want to start.

You have two weeks to work on this rough draft. We expect you to have at least 6 pages (double spaced) of rough draft material by then.

As you write, don’t forget to make note of where you are pulling your information so that you’ll be able to cite your sources later.

Check out the full research paper schedule.

1. Read

1. History of US – (Book 10)
   Ch 19-26, 97-127
   Ch 30-34, 144-164

2. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War
Part 1; pgs 1-115

2. Prepare for Document Study

Next week in class, we will be studying the “I Have a Dream” speech by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Please watch him give his speech while you read the speech. (This version has been colorized, and the sound has been amplified. The original is in black and white.

Then reread and annotate the speech. Find as many of the following (or others!) in the document:

• Vocabulary words you look up
• Something you could argue/debate
• A question that you have
• An allusion (subtle reference to something else)
• A connection/application to current day
• An “I wonder” …
• Favorite quote or beauty of language
• Something that shows leadership

3. Watch

Movie: Selma (This PG-13 movie contains quite a bit of language and some strong violence. We strongly recommend watching it on VidAngel.)

OR

Documentary: Bridge to Freedom

4. Research Paper

Create a full outline for your paper. See examples on pgs. 19 & 20 and pg. 38 of your curriculum for examples.

Review your outline with your writing mentor!

Use pg. 21 to guide your evaluation of your outline.

Bring THREE copies of your outline next week. You’ll be doing peer reviews of each other’s outlines in class.

Check out the full research paper schedule.

1. Read

1. History of US – (Book 10)
   Ch 12-16, pgs 64-87

2. Warriors Don’t Cry
Ch 13-End

2. Watch

3. Research Paper

Write a working thesis for your research paper.

** Meet with your writing mentor to review and revise your thesis statement. **

NOTE: You may want to consider sharing your keynotes with your writing mentor ahead of time so they have a chance to review your research. Schedule enough time with your mentor to talk about your research so they can help you revise your thesis.

Bring both your first draft AND second draft of your thesis (before and after you work with your writing mentor).

Check out the full research paper schedule.

1. Presentation

DUE NEXT WEEK!

Research and prepare your presentation.

No more than 5 minutes. Does NOT need to include a “game” or “activity” – but look for ways to keep the class’s interest as you share.

Check what topic you signed up for here.

2. Read

1. History of US – (Book 10)
   Ch 10, pgs 54-59
   Ch 35,165-169

2. Warriors Don’t Cry
Ch 7-12

3. Watch

Movie: Hidden Figures

4. Research Paper

Continue working on your key notes.

DUE NEXT WEEK: Bring a copy of all your key notes to turn in.

Check out the full research paper schedule.

1. Presentation

Sign up for your 1950s/1960s presentation topic. One person per topic.

Presentations are due in class February 17.

2. Read

1. History of US – (Book 10)
    Ch 6-9, pgs 36-53

2. Warriors Don’t Cry
Ch 1-6

3. Watch

ALSO

Documentary: McCarthy

(Can rent from library or pay for a PBS Documentary Subscription on Amazon Prime or PBS Passport subscription)

4. Research Paper

Continue working on your key notes. Notes will be due February 17.

Check out the full research paper schedule.

It’s WINTERIM! Enjoy your holidays and this longer break.

1. Read

1. History of US – (Book 10)
   Preface
   Ch 1-5, pgs 9-35
   Ch 11, pgs 60-63
   Ch 17-18, pgs 88-96
   Ch 27, pgs 128-132

2. Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown by Steve Sheinkin

2. Watch

Movie: Bridge of Spies – Available to rent on Amazon.
This is a FABULOUS true-story movie that stars Tom Hanks.

3. Listen

Podcast: American History Tellers

Find their 6-part series on the Cold War.

You can find the podcast HERE.

If you are new to the American History Tellers or podcasts in general, once you are on that page, you will need to search for the title “Cold War” to find the episodes that you need to listen to.

4. Research Paper

1. Print out your question and purpose statement and put it where you can look at it every time you start doing research

2. Begin researching your paper and work on creating your working bibliography.

3. Start creating key notes based on your research.

NOTE: If your paper purpose statement and question are not solidified, continue to email the mentors for clarification during the break until you get it solid! It needs to be approved before you start to do research.

1. Read

1. History of US –
   (Book 9) Chapters 44 (pp 188-189)
   (Book 10) Chapters 3-5 (pp 23-35)

2. Watch

BONUS VIDEO – Because Gail Halverson is a Utah Native, take a few minutes to get to know him a little bit better.

3. Finalize a Research Topic

Based on the feedback you received in class, refine your topic, research question, and purpose statement.

1. Read

1. Book – Hiroshima – Finish reading the entire book.

2. Watch

1. Video – The Fallen of WWII

Note: This video was made in 2015, so some of the ages listed at the very beginning are out of date. A soldier who fought in WWII would now be in their 90s.

3. Prepare for the Simulation

There are three steps to prepare for the Atomic Bomb simulation:

1. After reading the short summary of the person you are assigned, write a short response ( one paragraph) how you feel about that person’s position about dropping the Atomic Bomb.

2. Research your assigned person and prepare to represent them in the discussion

3. Now that you’ve done research, write a response to your previous paragraph (also one paragraph).

• Do you agree with what you wrote?
• Have you changed any part of your opinion?

(It’s okay if you haven’t, but you still need to write something about what you now think.)

Bring your thoughts to class to turn in.

You do NOT need to share these paragraphs with your Writing Mentor!

4. Pick a Research Topic

Time to pick a topic for the research paper you’ll be writing next semester!

This week, you need decide what you’ll be writing about.

You can pick any topic as long as it meets these criteria:

• Focuses on something in the United States
• Between WWI and the present day
• A History topic and not current events

Review the possible topics we handed out in class.

Remember your research will not just be a summary of events. Instead, you’ll be asking a question, and your paper will “prove” the answer to the question.

After you have a topic, write a purpose statement (on page 9 of your Research Paper workbook).

Bring your Purpose Statement to class. You’ll be meeting with Sister Perkey or Sister Silva individually to review your plan.

1. Read

1. Book – Bomb Part 4, pgs 141-241
2. Book – Hiroshima (Read as much as you can. You’ll finish for homework next week.)

2. Watch

1. Movie – Unbroken

You can rent this movie on Amazon. It’s rated PG-13. There is one moment of male backside nudity. If you want to skip it, it happens between 1:07:40 and 1:08:39 of the movie.

3. Writing

Along with your presentation, you are assigned to write a summary of your American Hero. Your summary will be 3 paragraphs long.

Your summary and presentation are due NEXT WEEK – November 4.

Write your paragraphs using the outline you created from your keynotes in class. Be sure to cite your sources in your paragraphs. You should cite from all 3 sources that you used in your research.

Please include all your sources on your Works Cited page. Be sure to add your Works Cited page at the end of your summary.

All citations and your Works Cited page should be in MLA style.

Be sure to have your Writing Mentor review your work before you bring it to class!

Here are the videos if you need a reminder: