Transcript CLASSROOM PROCEDURES - Onondaga Central School District

WELCOME TO A HISTORY
OF THE VIETNAM WAR
Mr. O’Rourke
Onondaga Central Schools
FOREWORD
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Welcome to Mr. O’Rourke’s class.
My expectation is that you will try your
best at all times, participate in discussions
and be respectful to others.
I am a great teacher, you are all very
smart, together we will learn a lot.
Positive attitude is the key of success.
Let’s keep it all the time.
A History of the Vietnam War
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This is a one semester course on the history of the
Vietnam War.
Students will examine the causes for the Vietnam
War,
The war itself
its legacy, including the wars in Iraq and
Afghanistan.
A History of the Vietnam War
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We will look multiple perspectives using a variety
of sources.
Students will be required to complete projects and
activities that show their understanding of the course
material.
These include movie reviews, book reviews, a Web
quest and analysis of music and poetry from the
era.
A History of the Vietnam War
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The class will consist of video presentations
Lecture
Reviewing documents from the era
These will help us to gain knowledge of why
decisions were made
Why does Vietnam matter?
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The first televised war
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war was fought in American living rooms as much as
it was in the jungles of Southeast Asia
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America’s longest war
Over 59,000 Americans died
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most after WWII
Impacts policy making today
 Most
members of our government were impacted by
the war in some way
Objectives
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To introduce students to fundamental differences
between American and Vietnamese culture and
society
To understand the geography of Southeast Asia and
Vietnam in particular
To examine the effects of the Vietnam War on
American society and culture
To attempt to understand the experience of the
American soldier in Vietnam.
Objectives
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To analyze theories as to why the United States was
unsuccessful in Vietnam
To analyze the major battles of the Vietnam War
To apply the lessons of Vietnam to today’s wars in
Afghanistan and Iraq
To interpret poetry, music and film from the Vietnam
War era.
To analyze Hollywood’s version of the Vietnam War
Student Expectations
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Be on time for class
Bring notebook and folder to class
Be courteous to all students and teacher
Participate in classroom discussion
Complete all projects and activities assigned
Hand in all assignments in a timely fashion
Grading:
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Quizzes and projects 20%
Book and Movie reviews 20%
Class Participation and class work 30%
Final Exam
20%
Web quest
10%
Course Outline:
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Geography and Culture of
Vietnam
Cold War
Roots of the Vietnam War
The first Vietnam War
Ngo Dinh Diem, America’s
Mandarin
LBJ Goes To War: 19641965
America Takes Charge:
1965-1967
America’s Enemy
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Tet: 1968
Vietnamizing the War:
1968-1973
Cambodia and Laos
Peace is at Hand :19681973
Home front USA
The End of the Tunnel:
1973-1975
Legacies
DURING
INSTRUCTION
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Listen to the teacher with full attention.
No pencil sharpening, talking, or whispering.
No bathroom breaks.
Take notes as necessary.
Ask permission to speak by raising your hand.
Ask questions related to the subject. Other
questions which are not related to the subject
can be asked after instruction.
After instruction, make sure you understand the
concept. If not, ask questions by mentioning
which part you didn’t understand.
WHILE YOU ARE
WORKING
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Make sure you read or listen to the directions about your
work and understand them.
If you didn’t understand, ask help from other students
sitting around you. If they also don’t understand, ask to
the teacher to explain it.
If you are asked to help, be polite and kind and offer
your best.
Talking to each other should be no louder than a whisper.
The person sitting on the other side of the room should not
be interrupted by your noise.
Respect each other and be friendly.
Use your time wisely. Put forth your best effort to finish
your work on time.
Movie Reviews
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Each student will choose two movies from the
attached list. Write a one page paper that
includes:
 Short
introduction to the movie (Director, Year,
Fiction/Non-Fiction)
 Review how the movie was critiqued
 Overview of movie
 Explanation of the historical accuracy/inaccuracy of the
movie
 Conclude with opinion on the movie critiques
Book Review
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Each student will write one book review during the semester.
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Students will review the book of their choosing from the list provided.
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A student may pick a different book with teacher approval.
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The book selected must cover some aspect of the history of the Vietnam
era.
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The book review must be approximately 2-3 pages in length.
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review should summarize the contents of the text,
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analyze the author’s intentions and biases
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place the work into some historical context
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critically evaluate the books strengths, weaknesses and ultimate worth.
Other Assignments
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Web quest: We will complete a web quest in the
school library; more details will follow at the time of
the assignment.
There will be three projects assigned during the
semester that will be worked on in and out of class.
Quiz and final exam. We will have periodic quizzes
on the material covered in class. The Final will be
include all material covered during the semester.
DISMISSAL
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We will work up to the bell most days.
Clean your work area and take all garbage to the
trash can.
Wait for Mr. O’Rourke to dismiss you. The ring of the
bell does not dismiss you.
After you get permission to leave, collect your things
and leave quietly.
Thank You.
WHEN YOU ARE
LATE
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Stand by Mr. O’Rourke’s desk.
Inform him of your excuse or give him
your tardy pass.
Go to your seat quietly after you are
given permission to do so.
You will not be excused from any work
you missed. Get the assignment from a
classmate and do it at home.
WHEN YOU ARE
ABSENT
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Get the assignments from your classmates
and any worksheets from Mr. O’Rourke.
Do the work at home.
If you missed a test because of your
excused absence, inform Mr. O’Rourke
and arrange a time to make up the test
after school.
You will not be able to make up any
work if you have an unexcused absence.
You will get a “0” for those assignments.
Classroom Rules
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School-wide classroom rules are in your
planner:
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Bring all necessary materials to class.
Be in your seat when class begins
Always act and speak in an appropriate way.
Sit in your assigned seat everyday
Follow directions the first time they are given
CONSEQUENCES
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Warning
Conference with Student
Detention
Parent Contact
Referral to Administration
Fire Drill
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Relax
Follow directions from teacher
Walk at all times
Stay together
Turn left out of room door
Proceed down stair to outside door
Line up at designated spot outside
Recycling
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All paper and bottles should be recycled
Place all recyclables in blue trash can next to Mr.
O’Rourke’s desk
HAVE A WONDERFUL,
ENJOYABLE YEAR!
Mr. O’Rourke