HOJ+S1+2015

HOJ S2



__Due Wednesday 6/1__
 * Choose 2 important terms from the year**
 * Prepare an ID for each (what is the term? why is it** **important)**

__Due Thursday 5/26__ (ex. Camera, Wall, Chickens, Sons...) __Due Before Friday 5/20__
 * Sample:**
 * Pick a symbol from the film and write a paragraph about it**
 * Send me a summary of R. Benjamin's presentation**
 * Email follow-up questions to RB an cc me**

__Due Tuesday 5/17__ Look up the "exodus" What does 'exodus' mean? Where did "the exodus" occur? Who was the main leader? What did he do? Where did he lead his people?

__Due Monday 5/16__
 * Reflection- What can we learn about Jerusalem from our activities in class over the last 2 days? How does talking about things that are important to us relate to the city?**

__Due Friday 5/13__
 * Review your notes from class today.**
 * Choose 1 or 2 words that are shared between all the talks OR 1 or 2 words that were unique to one of the talks**


 * --> Write about why you think those words appeared**

__Due Wednesday 5/11__ __Due Tuesday 5/10__ Brainstorm places or things that are important to you and who you are as a person
 * Read the pages about Abraham's sacrifice in the book**

__Due Monday 5/9__
 * Choose 1 of the 3 texts on the document below. **
 * Describe how the same text could be used to **
 * a. Promote and support zionism **
 * b. Criticize zionism **

__Due Friday__ **Look at the texts. Identify a part of the text that** **a. looks back at a tradition or history** **OR** **b. looks ahead hopefully** __Due Wednesday__ __Due Tuesday 5/3__
 * Choose one of the other texts from class and answer the questions on the worksheet **
 * -Key terms **
 * -References to History **
 * -References to Zionism **
 * Send your summary and questions (if you have not already done so) **
 * Respond to the question: "To you, What about Ms. J's Identity impacted her experience? How do you know?" **
 * Find the answer: What is Zion? **

__Due Monday 5/2__ Summary of Ms. Jesseman's talk- emailed to me Questions for Ms. J Emailed to her (cc me please)

__Due Friday 4-29__ Write 3 questions for Ms. Jesseman who will visit on Friday

__Due Wednesday 4-27__ __Due Monday 4-25__ Why do you think the EU would pass a law requiring products produced on settlements to be labeled as such?
 * P. 83- What do we learn about Gaza? **
 * Define **
 * a. PLO **
 * b. Fatah **
 * c. Hamas **

[|Article and video 1] [|Shorter Article 2]

__Due Wednesday 4-20__ **Schedule and prepare for your discussion with a teacher**

__Due Tuesday 4-19__ **Please read the checklist here:**
 * Continue to prepare for your discussion with a teacher. **

__Due Monday 4- 18__ Choose to focus either on your text excerpt or on your graphics __** Explore and start to answer the following questions/ prompts **__ __ Pictures: __ 1) Make specific observations 2) Draw inferences from those observations ?- What is the message/ feel of this visual? ?- What makes the image compelling? ?- Why do you think the authors included this image?

__ Text: __ Who is the speaker? What is their stance on settlements? How can you tell? Is it stated as opinion or fact? How can you tell? (if fact, what opinion does it support) What is the message of the excerpt? Where does this passage fit in the context of the larger article?

__Connections__ Does the graphic support or refute the text? How? Why did the authors choose THIS graphic (as opposed to another)?

__Due Tuesday 4-12__
 * Look at the chart "annual growth in population in settlements in the West Bank" **
 * 1) In your own words what does the chart say/ suggest **
 * 2) What are some possible criticisms of Netanyahu as a result of the data in this chart? **
 * 3) What are some possible mis interpretations of the data in this chart? **

__Due Friday 4-8__ [|NYT settlements article]

__Due Wednesday 4-6__ Read article Analyze the tone- who are the writers? who is the audience? what is the goal?

__Due Tuesday 4-5__ read: "the settlement across the way" up to the end of the chapter Pages 54-58 Try to understand the arguments on page 57- What is the logic behind each person's comment?

__Due Thursday__ **Written Speech (1 minute) for Both Sides of the Debate**

“Checkpoints such as qalandia are justified and necessary to maintain security and they protect everyone”

“Checkpoints such as qalandia are not justified jeopardize security and protect no one”

**Speeches must include** **2) Concise statement of your position** **3) Evidence from at least 2 sources (book, radio, youtube)- Quotes or paraphrasing** **4) Clear reasoning that connects your position to your evidence** **5) Conclusion**
 * 1) A definition of security that supports your position **

**example:**
 * For this debate, my team will define security as a feeling of safety and a lack of violent attacks from outsiders. We believe that checkpoints help maintain Israeli security and Palestinian security. In the radio program, "ice cream and tear gas" we heard that many Palestinians pass through Qalandiya everyday. While tear gas is regrettable, it does not represent a violent attack. If many palestinians can pass through everyday without violence, then the checkpoint is working. We also heard Israeli's on the YouTube say that there are fewer terrorist attacks because of the wall. This does not only mean that Israelis are safer. If there are fewer attacks, there is less fear on the Israeli side, this helps protect Israelis AND Palestinians because Palestinians do not need to fear that Israelis will seek revenge for attacks because they aren't happening as frequently. Therefore, we believe that the checkpoints and the wall are protecting both Palestinians and Israelis. **

__**Due Tuesday 3/22**__ Reflect on the cycles we discussed today. In what ways can the cycle be broken? What are some possible solutions?

__**Due Monday 3/21**__ __ Outline the radio program: __ __ [] __

__ question from class: __
 * Is "security" a 'zero-sum game'? In other words, in order for one group to feel safe, is it necessary for another group to feel fear? **
 * -Write a few paragraphs in response. Give examples and justification for your perspective. **

__**Due Tuesday 3/15**__ What does it do when anyone, innocent or guilty, can be awakened by the military in the middle of the night? __**Due Monday 3/14**__ Review the Qalandiya chapter (38-49) What are the humorous moments?

__**Due Friday 3/10**__ What unites what these people say? What is unique about each person's statement? [|What do you think about the wall?] [] __**Due Tuesday 3/8**__ Read 36-50 Take careful notes/ annotate the pages

[|Capital?] __**Due Monday 3/7**__ Reaction to the debates: Which arguments were most compelling? Why?

What was it like to debate on a topic in which we are not "directly involved"? How do you think your argumentation would have changed if you were involved?

__**Due Wednesday 3/2**__ Write 2 pro arguments and 2 con arguments in response to the question "should the marathon occur" pro: the marathon should occur con: the marathon should not occur

__**Due Tuesday 3/1**__ Start to write pro/ con arguments "should the Marathon occur?"

Read/ Review: Apple: __ [] __

__ [] __

__**Due Monday 2/29**__ 1) Read the Jerusalem marathon article and identify stakeholders, claims, evidence, stake. (see your email for the chart) 2) Rank the stakeholders in order of importance. You determine the criteria of importance.

[|__Marathon__]

__**Due Tuesday 3/1**__ "should the Jerusalem marathon occur?" 1 pro argument 1 con argument [|__Marathon__]

See also the following 2 articles: Apple: __ [] __

__ [] __

__**Due Friday 2/26**__ What is it like in the west part of Jerusalem? Specific scenes. __**Due Wednesday 2/24**__ What is it like in E. Jerusalem? Find specific frames/ pages that show what life is like. __**Due Friday 2.19**__ Read 1-34 Choose 2 scenes/ pages and complete a reading matrix

__**Due Tuesday 2/16**__ Introduction to the text due by 4 PM. (Hard copy in my hands or on my desk please!) __**Due Friday 2/12**__ Rough Draft due Friday The more complete your draft is the better your feedback will be!!! __**Due Wednesday 2/10**__ Examine and read pages 6 and 7 Start work outlining and writing a draft of your introduction DUE FEB 16 __**Due Tuesday 2/9**__ Examine pages 1-5 Write after observing



__**Due Monday 2/8**__ 1. Set a timer- Spend 10 minutes looking at the different images on the front and back cover. (spend at least 90 secs per image) 2. 10 minutes writing As you observe the images, write about them for an equal amount of time. (eg. 90 secs observation, 90 secs writing)

--> These notes, observations, and reflections will be the basis for your introduction essay __**due on Feb 16**__

__**Due Friday 2/5**__ 1- Questions/ Observations from the Film 2- React to the quote- what are the implications "This is where the end will come. In the beginning all three faiths shared stories prophets and an undying devotion to these holy places and yet it is a law of physics that two objects cannot occupy the same place at the same time. In Jerusalem the conflict continues while the mysteries of these sacred sites date from biblical times probably to the end of time itself." 3- Identify themes from the film that spoke to you

__**Due Wednesday 2/3**__ Look up a holy site in Jerusalem __**Due Tuesday 2/2**__ Look at your notes: what do we know about Jerusalem? What is missing from our description? Thought activity: If you were to describe DC, what would you include? how does your description of DC compare to our current description of Jerusalem?

__**Due Monday 2-1-2016**__ Do multiple (sometimes differing) perspectives mean that there is no truth? -Use examples from the clock activity and from the interviews to discuss how different perspectives affect our understanding of truth.

This is another way of asking "Since there are so many different perspectives, can we ever know anything true about Jerusalem?"

__**Due Friday 1-29-2016**__ Ask someone the following questions and record notes to present to the class a. What do you think of when you think about Jerusalem? b. Would you go to Jerusalem? c. Why/ Why not?

HOJ __**Today's:**__

__**Last year's**__ __**Wednesday 20**__ Exam __**Due Tuesday 19**__ Study for exam 1) Outline your essay 2) Write practice IDs __**Due Friday 15**__ Read documents on Zionism Answer Questions __**Due Jan 13**__ 3 IDs-- Define the term and State the Significance (hint the significance - globally- for all 3 is similar) A- Solomon's Temple B- The Ark of the Covenant C- The Dome of the Rock

__**Due Jan 12**__ Read p. 138 What happened at Mt Moriah? Describe it in your own words 1st...then...then...then... __**Due Monday Jan 11**__ continue to search the text for references to religious history Find 2 specific references and read the chapter 1. Abraham 2. The Ark of the Covenant __**Due Friday Jan 8**__ Search the text- up to January- to find references to Abraham and other religious figures/ stories

__**Due Wednesday Jan 6**__ Written response following today's discussion: 1) Is DC Holy? -Does it have Holy Sites? -Does it have Pilgrims?

__**Due Tuesday Jan 5**__ Choose a quote from today's class. In 1/2 page- 1 page describe how the quote might relate to your feelings/ attitudes about DC (don't be afraid to stretch your thinking here)

__**Due Friday Dec 18**__ 1) Review your notes 2) Find the common themes and comment on words

__**Due Wednesday Dec 16**__ Choose a place, activity, object it must: 1) Be important to you 2) Have a story behind it about which you can answer questions

--> Come to class prepared to present and discuss

__**Due Tuesday Dec 15**__ Look for references to settlements throughout the text In what circumstances does Guy mention the settlements? __**Due Tuesday Dec 8**__ Do you want cooperations (ex. Nike, Chik-fil-a) to be involved in Moral or Political issues? Why/ Why not?

__**Due Monday Dec 7**__ P. 57- Should Guy purchase products from the settlement?

1 paragraph saying 'yes' 1 paragraph saying 'no'

__**Due Thursday December 3**__ Read: http://www.gojerusalem.com/items/272/Pisgat-Zeev/

Find the sections that use history to deliver a message __**Due Tuesday, December 1**__ Read pages 54-58 Complete a reading matrix

__Friday in class: Reflections on the debates__ **Write full length answers to the questions provided and discuss the debates with your classmates, Mr. D, and Ms. Hamd** __Due Wednesday November 18__
 * Debates on Wednesday- Your team will debate both sides **
 * 1. Edit your speeches based on feedback from today **
 * 2. Add to your speech based on your speaking role **
 * 3. Anticipate questions and counter arguments **

Debates (20 min each) Team A vs. B Team C vs A Team B vs C


 * Speakers **
 * A. Layout the argument (introduction, definition of security, thesis) **
 * B. Add evidence and answer questions (body paragraphs) **
 * C. Reaffirm your argument and respond to the other team- Tell the judge why you won! (Conclusion) **

__Due Tuesday November 17__
 * Add your warmup from today to your speeches **

__Due Monday November 16__ **Written Speech (1 minute) for Both Sides of the Debate**

“Checkpoints such as qalandia are justified and necessary to maintain security and they protect everyone”

“Checkpoints such as qalandia are not justified jeopardize security and protect no one”

**Speeches must include** **2) Concise statement of your position** **3) Evidence from at least 2 sources (book, radio, youtube)- Quotes or paraphrasing** **4) Clear reasoning that connects your position to your evidence** **5) Conclusion**
 * 1) A definition of security that supports your position **

**example:**
 * For this debate, my team will define security as a feeling of safety and a lack of violent attacks from outsiders. We believe that checkpoints help maintain Israeli security and Palestinian security. In the radio program, "ice cream and tear gas" we heard that many Palestinians pass through Qalandiya everyday. While tear gas is regrettable, it does not represent a violent attack. If many palestinians can pass through everyday without violence, then the checkpoint is working. We also heard Israeli's on the YouTube say that there are fewer terrorist attacks because of the wall. This does not only mean that Israelis are safer. If there are fewer attacks, there is less fear on the Israeli side, this helps protect Israelis AND Palestinians because Palestinians do not need to fear that Israelis will seek revenge for attacks because they aren't happening as frequently. Therefore, we believe that the checkpoints and the wall are protecting both Palestinians and Israelis. **

__Due Friday November 13__
 * In class we discussed the cycle (fear-->anger-->attack-->fear) **
 * Show how this cycle is not NECESSARILY always true. Use evidence from all 3 sources last week (text, radio programs, youtube video) **

__Due Wednesday November 11__
 * Is "security" a 'zero-sum game'? In other words, in order for one group to feel safe, is it necessary for another group to feel fear? **
 * -Write a few paragraphs in response. Give examples and justification for your perspective. **

__Due Tuesday November 10__
 * Reflect on last week: **
 * What do you want to discuss? What questions do you still have? What do you need in order to prepare yourself for the "security debates" **

__Mon Nov 2:__ In class: Answer comprehension questions

At home: For tuesday- choose 3 scenes or pages (38-49) and complete a reading matrix

__Tuesday Nov 3__ In class: What do you think about the barrier? See the video: __[]__ And: Listen to the report: __[]__

At Home: (For Wed) Choose 2 people at the checkpoint and write a report from their perspective

__Wednesday Nov 4__ In class: Share your reports with the class Listen and take notes: __[]__ Respond to questions

At Home (for Friday): Finish: "is mapping justified?"

__Friday Nov 6__ In Class: Share "is mapping justified?" Write defenses (1 for each) to the following: “Checkpoints such as qalandia are justified and necessary to maintain security and they protect everyone”

“Checkpoints such as qalandia are not justified jeopardize security and protect no one”

At home (For Monday): Check out videos from Qalandiya: __[]__

OR

[|Qalandiya when Guy was there]

__**Due Friday 10-30**__ Close reading p. 38-49-

__**Due Wednesday 10-28**__ Begin reading September __**Due Monday**__ 1) Look up the terms from the film that you did not know 2) Do a reading matrix for the page you selected in class (17,19,20,26,27,29,30,31) __**Due Friday**__ **23-10** (Porcelli out) Make sure you have completed your meeting with a teacher before 27-10 In class you will be watching the documentary film "Secrets of Jerusalem's Holy Sites"

__**Due Wednesday 21-10**__ 1) Read your email 2) Review the rubric

__**Due Tuesday 20-10**__ Review August- in particular the pages 32-33

Contact the teacher you selected by email You need to meet your teacher before 10-27 The meeting needs to last at least 20 minutes so be sure to request the time.
 * __Due Friday 16-10__**

__**Due 12-10**__ a. Finish "august" b. Use the close reading matrix for at least 3 scenes of interest. c. Schedule your discussion with a faculty member.

In class 7-10 : @http://www.algemeiner.com/2012/07/26/countering-bbc-israeli-athletes-affirm-jerusalem-as-israel%E2%80%99s-capital-video/

__**Due 7-10**__ 1) Re-read p.15 in the book 2) Study for the quiz. You will be asked to write about the different perspectives regarding the status of Jerusalem -Review the chart from class -Re-read the articles (Marathon and 2 i-Phone articles)

__**Due 6-10**__ Use your iPhone world clock app to look up "jerusalem" Then, if you can't explain what happens, read the following articles: __ [] __ __ [] __

__**Due 5-10**__ Finish watching the film "lemon tree" on Amazon. Choose 2 questions to answer: -How many "sides"/ "stakeholders" are in the film? Justify each answer by giving an example from the film. -How are we (the audience) meant to view Palestinians? How are we meant to view Israel? Justify each answer with an example. -What are we (the audience) supposed to think about each of the main characters? -@ 23 minutes the director juxtaposes a dream of the grove to a picture of the wall, why do you think the director chose to contrast these 2 images?

__**Due 30-9**__ Who has the most legitimate claim (defend your answer)? Who is the most important stakeholder? Why, in your opinion, is their stake most important? __**Due 29-9**__ 1)Make a copy (go to "file" and click make a copy) 2) Fill in the chart without ranks or evidence: __**[|Marathon Stakeholders]**__ __**Due 28-9**__ Write a response to the debate and the points made by your team or the other team- agree/ disagree comment/ question.

__**Due 25-9**__ Write you speech for the debate on Friday. "Should they run the marathon?" Remember- 2 (or 3) members of your group must present arguments from the article 2 members must explain WHY the arguments matter- Why does anyone care?

You will be graded on 1) Quality and clarity of your arguments- try summarizing your arguments to someone who does not know the issue 2) Quality of your speaking- try practicing your speech out loud __**Due 23-9**__ Re-read the article. Decide, "should they run the marathon?" Why or why not?- Come to class prepared to support one side or another.

__**Due 22-9**__ Read and annotate the following article. Look for important terms and references to different perspectives. [|__Marathon__]

See also the following 2 articles: Apple: __ [] __ __ [] __

__**Due 21-9**__ A. Email Ms. Jesseman your questions. Cc me. B. Answer the following questions based on evidence in the book: 1) How does Guy's Apartment resemble Jerusalem? How is it different? 2) How does Guy reveal the layers/ spectrum of Jerusalem? __**Due Friday 18-9**__ 1) Prepare for Ms. Jesseman's visit to class 2) Choose a set of two pages (8,9,10/ 11,12/ 13,14) to analyze using the matrix we worked on in class 3) Continue reading to page 20 (we will not discuss until next week) __**Due Wednesday 16-9**__ Reading through page 15

__**Due Tuesday 4:00 PM**__ Final Introduction Bring your books to class __**Due Monday 14-9**__ Final draft introduction. Typed- MLA format. See Library Wiki for MLA format guidelines.

__**Due Friday 11-9-2015**__

Make observations and then draw inferences. Write an Introduction to the text based on the cover and first 3 pages (stop at "august") -Who is the audience? -Who is the author? -What is he going to tell us about? -What background knowledge does he expect us to have? -What is he telling us about Jerusalem from the pictures? -What are your expectations? What are his expectations? -Anything else? __**Due Wednesday 9-9-2015**__ Look up your birthday according to the Hebrew calendar Further: Look up your birthday according to the Islamic calendar-- look up your name in Hebrew and Arabic

__**Due Tuesday 8-9-2015**__

__**--> MODIFIED: Read Guy Delisle's Entry on Wikipedia**__

Mr. Benjamin's Lecture 2014

1) []

2) [|__https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jmloh0WUuAU__]

3) [|__https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwXWwVsRuro__]

4) [|__https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSD-8E_CJHU__] __**Due Friday 9-4-2015**__ -->email Benjamin questions. CC me.

A. List of Terms Any terms that were important (either terms you already know, terms that were defined, OR terms that were not defined)

B. Reflections from Mr. Benjamin's presentation. 1) Write what was most interesting/ surprising to you. Why? 2) Did he make any statements that seemed controversial? Which ones? 3) Did he make any statements that revealed his personal perspective? Which ones? 4) How did he navigate nuance ( subtle differences) ? Give an example

__**Due Wednesday 9-2-2015**__ Wednesday, Mr. Benjamin will visit our class to speak about his birthright trip. Please do some background research on "birthright" to be prepared for the presentation. Come prepared with at least 5 questions for Mr. Benjamin.

__**Due Tuesday 9-1-2015**__ 1) Write a list of reasons why people would travel to Jerusalem. 2) Examine the list. What is missing?

__**Due Monday 8-31-2015**__ Create a reflection on week 1. You may write, draw a picture, create a playlist, take a photo that captures your reactions to week 1 On Monday we will share our reflections and continue our "would you travel to Jerusalem?" conversation.

__**Due Friday 8-28-15**__ Find an article, picture, cartoon, or other reference to Jerusalem and practice curiosity by identifying words, references, images etc. that are not familiar.

__**Due**__ **__Thursday 8-27-15__** Write a list of nicknames for you, your city, and your country

__**Due Wednesday 8-26 -15**__ If you witness a conflict, what would make you want to intervene? What would make you want to avoid or "stay out" of the conflict? Write 2 paragraphs in which you explore WHY you would intervene or avoid and what motivates your response.

__**Due Tuesday 8-25-15**__ 1) Ask someone "would you travel to Jerusalem?" 2) Practice curiosity and ask follow-up questions. Examples: "why?" "what do you mean by...?" "What makes you say...?" 3) Write a summary of your conversation. Include the answers you heard and the questions you asked. Be sure you are ready to speak about your conversation tomorrow in class.

__**SUMMARY ORDER:**__ Camille Megan Nima Kwakou EKB Theo Juel Crute Bria Porcelli