1st Semester Podcasts and Movies
Reading Quiz Replacement Option #1:
Listen to one of the podcasts linked below and take notes as you listen (1 page minimum). Then complete a Podcast Notes form (linked below) for each podcast and turn both in to Mr. Pondy for credit. Upon adequate completion of the assignments, Mr. Pondy will give you a Quiz Replacement Coupon to be used on a quiz of your choice. You may use it on a quiz you have already taken or save it for a future quiz. Don't waste my time or yours! Do a good job or you won't get a coupon.
Listen to one of the podcasts linked below and take notes as you listen (1 page minimum). Then complete a Podcast Notes form (linked below) for each podcast and turn both in to Mr. Pondy for credit. Upon adequate completion of the assignments, Mr. Pondy will give you a Quiz Replacement Coupon to be used on a quiz of your choice. You may use it on a quiz you have already taken or save it for a future quiz. Don't waste my time or yours! Do a good job or you won't get a coupon.
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James McPherson discusses the significance of the Battle of Antietam as an important turning point to the American Civil War. (source: https://www.gilderlehrman.org/multimedia?category=28&theme=all&sortby=chrono&length=all&speaker=McPherson#3394)
Noted Abraham Lincoln and Civil War Historian Allen Guelzo from Gettysburg College discusses Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation and it's significance in ending slavery in the United States. (source: https://www.gilderlehrman.org/multimedia?category=28&theme=all&sortby=chrono&length=all&speaker=guelzo#3357)
Reading Quiz Replacement Option #2:
Watch one of the features films or documentaries listed below and take notes as you listen (2 page minimum). Then complete a Movie Notes form (linked below) for each film and turn both in to Mr. Pondy for credit. Upon adequate completion of the assignments, Mr. Pondy will give you a Quiz Replacement Coupon to be used on a quiz of your choice. You may use it on a quiz you have already taken or save it for a future quiz. Don't waste my time or yours! Do a good job or you won't get a coupon.
Watch one of the features films or documentaries listed below and take notes as you listen (2 page minimum). Then complete a Movie Notes form (linked below) for each film and turn both in to Mr. Pondy for credit. Upon adequate completion of the assignments, Mr. Pondy will give you a Quiz Replacement Coupon to be used on a quiz of your choice. You may use it on a quiz you have already taken or save it for a future quiz. Don't waste my time or yours! Do a good job or you won't get a coupon.
movie_notes.pdf | |
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Feature Films and Documentaries (***Available on Netflix)
1492
***The Crucible (1996 version)
1776
Black Robes
***Last of the Mohicans
The Crossing
***The Patriot (not best for historical accuracy, but still a good movie and worth seeing)
Revolution
War of 1812
***Amistad
12 Years a Slave (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, THE BEST HISTORICAL FILM ON THIS LIST)
The Alamo
Dances with Wolves
Gods and Generals
Gettysburg (find Mr. Pondy in the movie and you get an A! And yes, I am happy to sign autographs!)
***The History Channel's documentary Gettysburg (excellent, much like America The Story of US)
Lincoln (CLOSELY FOLLOWS 12 Years a Slave FOR THE BEST HISTORICAL FILM ON THE LIST)
Glory
***Ken Burns The Civil War (2 Episodes of your choice)
***Ken Burns The West (2 Episodes of your choice)
***Death in the Civil War
1492
***The Crucible (1996 version)
1776
Black Robes
***Last of the Mohicans
The Crossing
***The Patriot (not best for historical accuracy, but still a good movie and worth seeing)
Revolution
War of 1812
***Amistad
12 Years a Slave (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, THE BEST HISTORICAL FILM ON THIS LIST)
The Alamo
Dances with Wolves
Gods and Generals
Gettysburg (find Mr. Pondy in the movie and you get an A! And yes, I am happy to sign autographs!)
***The History Channel's documentary Gettysburg (excellent, much like America The Story of US)
Lincoln (CLOSELY FOLLOWS 12 Years a Slave FOR THE BEST HISTORICAL FILM ON THE LIST)
Glory
***Ken Burns The Civil War (2 Episodes of your choice)
***Ken Burns The West (2 Episodes of your choice)
***Death in the Civil War