HW

Good morning,

Claim: Class was interesting and we learned a lot.

Evidence:  You guys did an amazing job with your final projects.

I know it wasn't easy and you had to write a lot, but I am proud with what you produced.

Your homework for tonight:
Option one:
1.  What is the difference between a persuasive essay and an argumentative essay?

2.  Why is it important for an argumentative essay to be well organized?

Option two:
In a well developed paragraph answer the following question.  In your final project you were asked to make a claim and back it up with evidence.  For homework, you will make a counter claim to your thesis.

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any 
questions or comments please feel free to 
comment on the bottom of this page. I will 
reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your 
comments.

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

What a great class today!  Shout out to Terrell for his interesting insights into culture!

Your homework for the weekend is:

Option one:
1. What do people eat in Japan?

2.  How did Mrs. Namakura feel about the atomic bomb?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Many Japanese people felt indifferent about the ethics of using the atomic bomb.  How does Japanese culture play into that feeling of apathy?

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any 
questions or comments please feel free to 
comment on the bottom of this page. I will 
reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your 
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Have a great weekend,
Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

If you come to school every day and work very hard, what can you infer?

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1. What is an inference?

2.  How many stages are in radiation sickness?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Describe the three stages of radiation sickness.

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any 
questions or comments please feel free to 
comment on the bottom of this page. I will 
reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your 
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See you tomorrow,
Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

Happy Tuesday!  I am proud of the work you did today.

For those of you who have been taking an extended vacation, it is time to come back to school. It is time to make coming to school a habit.  It only takes 22 days to make something a habit.  You can do it!

Your homework for tonight:
Option one:
1.  What was the rumor that was circulating around Hiroshima?

2.  Why did this rumor create such hatred for America?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Describe how the bomb cast strange shadows over the city of Hiroshima.

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any 
questions or comments please feel free to 
comment on the bottom of this page. I will 
reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your 
comments.

See you tomorrow,
Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

Welcome back to school!  It was really fun to see you this morning.  Great job with the lesson.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1. What were some of the signs of radiation sickness?

2.  Describe Miss Sasaki's symptoms.

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Women who were visibly burned often weren't able to get married.  Based on this, what can you infer about Japanese culture?

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any 
questions or comments please feel free to 
comment on the bottom of this page. I will 
reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your 
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See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

Remember, no school next week!  Stay warm and get some rest.

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1.  What was the Emperor's name?

2.  What was the Emperor's message?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Why were Japanese Americans interned and not German Americans and Italian Americans?

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any 
questions or comments please feel free to 
comment on the bottom of this page. I will 
reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your 
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See you on February 22,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

Today we started talking about right and wrong.  As we discovered, the idea of right vs. wrong can be easily debated.

It is important that you wear a winter coat when it is extremely cold out.  Please, take care of yourselves.


Option one:
1. What was one reason that Harry Truman decided to use the atomic bomb on Japan?

2.  What happened to Miss Sasaki's leg?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Do you think the United States was justified in dropping the atomic bomb?

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any 
questions or comments please feel free to 
comment on the bottom of this page. I will 
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comments.

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

Thank you for paying attention and giving thoughtful answers during class.  Remember, don't be afraid to raise your hand and answer a question!

Your homework for tonight:
Option one:
1.  How did the Japanese broadcast describe the bomb?

2.  Why were there such a shortage of doctors?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Pretend you are Mr. Tanimoto.  Write a letter to the doctors of Hiroshima asking for help.

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any 
questions or comments please feel free to 
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See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

Special shout out to Naetasha who was focused and polite for the academic lesson.  Great job, Naetasha!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1.  Einstein is considered a pacifist.  What is a pacifist?

2.  Describe the injuries after the bomb was dropped.

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Why do you think Einstein felt guilty after we dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any 
questions or comments please feel free to 
comment on the bottom of this page. I will 
reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your 
comments.

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Happy snowy Friday!

What a treat it was to wake up in a blanket of snow.  Thank you for making it to school on time and ready to learn today.  Remember, when it's cold outside, please wear your winter coats.  If you do not have winter coats, let me know.

Your homework for tonight:
Option one:  Find the missing angle
1.

Option two:

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Have a great 3-day weekend,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

Thank you for a relaxing and productive class this morning.   We make predictions every day without even thinking about it.  For example: "What will the lesson be today?"  "What will happen to Father Kleinsorge?" "What will Ms. Betsy have for lunch?" etc. 

Remember to reflect back on a prediction and ask 'does this make sense?'

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1. Describe Hiroshima after the bomb

2.  Make a prediction about what will happen next.

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Why are predictions important?

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any 
questions or comments please feel free to 
comment on the bottom of this page. I will 
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See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

The teacher walked into the classroom singing a Justin Beiber song.  What does that tell us about her?
Hopefully you can draw conclusions about personality based on indirect characterization at this point.  If you missed the last two lessons, please see me for make up work.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RAYVEN!

Your homework for tonight:
Option one:
1.  Why was Father Kleinsorge in frail condition?

2.  Why did Miss Toshiko Sasaki wake up so early the day the bomb was dropped?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  What is xenophobia?  Why was Father Kleinsorge hyper aware of xenophobia?

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any 
questions or comments please feel free to 
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See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

Thank you for sticking it out today as we waded through very dense text.  It wasn't easy and I appreciate you trying, even when it got hard.

Your homework for tonight:
Option one:
1. What is direct characterization?

2.  Give one example of indirect characterization from the text.


Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  What kind of man is Dr. Fujii?  Describe Dr. Fujii using direct evidence from the text.

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any 
questions or comments please feel free to 
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See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

I hope you are as excited about Hiroshima as I am!

Hector had all the right answers today!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1.  Why did the USA drop the bomb?

2.  Who is the author of Hiroshima?

Option two:

In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Why do you think America decided to use the atomic bomb and not some other kind of weapon?

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any 
questions or comments please feel free to 
comment on the bottom of this page. I will 
reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your 
comments.

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy