Omnibus III B Week 11

Nov. 11-15, 2013 Classwork Topics

Mrs. Moore dmoore@veritasca.com www.historydiva.com Homework America: A Narrative History (A) O Pioneers!(O) Stock Market Simulation- (SMS)

Monday

Veterans Day
no school O Pioneers! Discussion O: Read Part II, chps. 1-3. Answer in writing:

Wednesday

Stock Market Game for 1870s. Continue Big Business and

Chapter One 1. Who are Bohemians? What is the connotation of the word today? Why do you think Cather made Marie, Bohemian? 2. What do you learn about Alexandra? What is your take on the kind of person she is? Support from the text. Chapter Two 1. How are old world customs conflicting with new in Alexandras world? Why is this happening? Chapter Three 1. List the issues raised in the political discussion between Carl and Alexandras brothers. Check your America text for background. List 5 things you have learned about pioneer life in this time, in this section. Pay special attention to what human characteristics which separated those who stayed and those who left.

Organized Labor.

GoldNotes, Big Business and Organized Labor. Complete as directed. Due on Friday, Nov. 15 before the quiz on the material.
Stock Market Simulation- (SMS Make a shopping list. Remember the companies described in the Stock Prospectus 1871 were real and the information provided is historically accurate. Begin keeping your diary of why you made the purchases you did and

the outcomes. Just add the information on the log you are keeping.

Friday

QUIZ over GoldNotes, Big

O: Read Part II, chps. 4-5. Chapter Four/Five Answer in writing: 1. The land did it. It had its little joke. It pretended to be poor because nobody knew how to work it right; and then, all at once, it worked itself. Explain the effect of Cathers use of personification. Now look at the quote. How does it apply to Alexandra herself? 2. Contrast Carl and Alexandra on at least 3 points using examples from the book. Stock Market Simulation- (SMS) With your earnings from the Outcomes for 1871 (Remember these are historically accurate outcomes), plan your stock purchases for the next round. Continue diary of why you made the purchases you did and the outcomes. Just add the information on the log you are keeping.

Business and Organized Labor.

O Pioneers! Discussion Stock Market Game Outcomes

Note: The assignment was changed on Friday so instead of GoldNotes, please read Yes, Your Honesty. If you do not have a hard copy, there is a copy on the IIIB Blog for Week 11. A: GoldNotes, Emergence of Urban America. Complete as directed. Due on assessment day.
Notes:
Unless otherwise noted, assignments are due following the class meeting assigned.