Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Have a lovely break!

Reading over break:
We will come back on an A day. You should have read 566-571.
B day, you should have read 566-571 and 596-610. Some of you will have presentations on Friday, January 4th.

Extra credit over break!

Presentation assignment sheet

If you want something fun to read over break, that correlates to the time period we are reading right now, check out Devil in the White City, by Erik Larson. It's a creepy murder mystery and history learning experience all at once.

You have all done an incredible job so far this semester--I have been really impressed by your work ethic and smarts. Even for those who find the readings and tests a challenge, you've really stuck with it and are doing a great job. So, please take a little time to relax and enjoy the holiday break with your family and friends. Go for a walk, read a book for fun, sleep in, and stay out of trouble. Come back refreshed & healthy in January!

P.S. Did you know that the modern version of Christmas in the US, complete with Santa Claus and commercialized gift exchanges developed during the Gilded Age? Thomas Nast popularized Santa......

6 comments:

  1. wait what do you mean some of will have projects?

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  2. I second the motion presented by the fine specimen aboveth me. Hurrah!

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  3. A Day--don't worry about it until we get back.
    B Day--this should make sense if you were in class on Friday. If you were not, you should probably send me an email.

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  4. This feels like a lot more than 11 pages of notes....

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  5. Should the handout be like bullet points? Paragraphs? ...?

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  6. Whatever you prefer. Make sure the information is there!

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