Sunday, February 28, 2016

February 29, 2016

Group One and Two Define each word

Group three

Define each word and Use each vocabulary words and write it in complete sentences. 



benumbed

Disarray
excruciating
gangrene

immolate
 
 


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February 26, 2016


Group One:

1. How long does Dr. Sasaki work? How much sleep does he get?


Group Two

1. How long does Dr. Sasaki work? How much sleep does he get?


2. Why do officers draw their swords on Father Kleinsorge? 47



Group Three:

1. How long does Dr. Sasaki work? How much sleep does he get?


 2. Why do officers draw their swords on Father Kleinsorge? 47

3.  What happened to Miss Sasaki's leg?


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February 25, 2016

Group One

1. What announcement does the young officer make? Is it true? 42


Group Two

1. What announcement does the young officer make? Is it true? 42
 
2. Why does Mr. Tanimoto become sickened in the sandspit? 45


Group Three

1. What announcement does the young officer make? Is it true? 42
 
2. Why does Mr. Tanimoto become sickened in the sandspit? 45

 
3. What are Dr. Fujii’s injuries? 46
 
 
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February 24, 2016

If you were Mr. Tanimoto and you were writing letters to your friend in America, the Reverend Mr. Marvin Green, what would you tell him in the aftermath of the bombing?

Write three letters on various days that explain what you are seeing and feeling.



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February 23, 2016

Pretend you are one of the survivors of the bombing.

Write ten journal entries and explain what you are seeing and feeling at strategic points of the bombing.





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Tuesday, February 9, 2016

February 12, 2016

Group One and Two
Define each word

Group three



Define each word and Use each vocabulary words and write it in complete sentences. 

contusions

deterrence

grotesque

incapacitated

apricious



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February 11, 2016

Group One and Two

The United States government and military carefully considered the use of atomic weapons against Japan and, ultimately, decided to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

 What are some of the things that politicians and military strategists likely considered when making those decisions?


Group Three

The United States government and military carefully considered the use of atomic weapons against Japan and, ultimately, decided to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

 What are some of the things that politicians and military strategists likely considered when making those decisions?

If you were part of the decision making, what would you say


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February 10, 2016


Group One and Two

To date, only two atomic detonations have been used in military operations against urban centers—namely, the destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. Do you think that atomic weapons will eventually be used a third time?


Group Three

To date, only two atomic detonations have been used in military operations against urban centers—namely, the destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. Do you think that atomic weapons will eventually be used a third time? If, so, why? Why not?

Monday, February 1, 2016

February 9, 2016

 
Group One
Miss Sasaki and Mrs. Nakamura are the two women among the six main characters.
1) Compare and contrast the characters of Miss Sasaki and Mrs. Nakamura. How are they different? How are they the same?
 
Group Two
Miss Sasaki and Mrs. Nakamura are the two women among the six main characters.
1) Compare and contrast the characters of Miss Sasaki and Mrs. Nakamura. How are they different? How are they the same?
2) How do these women's lives turn out in the end?
 
Group Three
Miss Sasaki and Mrs. Nakamura are the two women among the six main characters.
1) Compare and contrast the characters of Miss Sasaki and Mrs. Nakamura. How are they different? How are they the same?
 
2) What are Mrs. Nakamura's major struggles following the bombing? What are Miss Sasaki's major struggles? How do these women's lives turn out in the end?



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February 5, 2016

Monday February 8. 2016,  NYC Public Schools are close. 

Group One and Two

1.  Why are we having a day off?

2.  Which group of people does this day important to?

Group Three

1.  Why are we having a day off?

2.  Which group of people does this day important to?

3.  Research online, as to how these people celebrate this day.

Whoever gets the answer correctly or comes close to it will get a price!

Good Luck!


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February 4, 2016

Group One and Two 
In chapter one:
1.  In general, who works harder, Dr. Sasaki or Mr. Tanimoto? Cite three examples from the book to support your case.
 
Group Three
In chapter one:
1.  In general, who works harder, Dr. Sasaki or Mr. Tanimoto? Cite three examples from the book to support your case.
2.  How are the two men affected differently/similarly by what happens to Hiroshima? Cite examples from the book.


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February 3, 2016


Group One

After the bomb drops, Dr. Sasaki and Mr. Tanimoto put a great deal of efforts in helping others.

Describe how they help others. You may sketch it out or written in outline form.

Group Two

After the bomb drops, Dr. Sasaki and Mr. Tanimoto put a great deal of efforts in helping others.
In a complete sentence. Name two things that they did to help others. 
Group Three

After the bomb drops, Dr. Sasaki and Mr. Tanimoto put a great deal of efforts in helping others.
Part 1) Compare and contrast the characters of Dr. Sasaki and the Reverend Mr. Tanimoto. How are they the same? How are they different?

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February 2, 2016

Chapter One - Noiseless Flash
 
Group One
1.  At what time does the atomic bomb flash above Hiroshima?
2. On what day is the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima?
 
Group Two
1.  At what time does the atomic bomb flash above Hiroshima?
2. On what day is the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima?
3. What is Miss Toshinki doing when the bomb drops?

Group Three
1.  At what time does the atomic bomb flash above Hiroshima?
2. On what day is the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima?
3. What is Miss Toshinki doing when the bomb drops?
4. What is Mr. Masakazu Fujii doing when the bomb drops?



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February 1, 2016

Book of the Month - Hiroshima by john Hersey

Group One

What is WWII?
 
Why did it happened?

Group Two

What is WWII?

Why did it happened?


Which countries are involved in WWII?

Group Three

What is WWII?

Why did it happened?

Which countries are involved in WWII?

In the book Hiroshima, which two main countries are involved?



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