Goal for the day: To appreciate the struggle to pass the 13th amendment to the Constitution
For those seniors not venturing up to Silverton for the day, we'll use our time to watch "Lincoln," an Oscar-winning film that illustrates the struggle to pass the 13th amendment to our Constitution. Directed by Stephen Speilberg, the film's script was written by Tony Kushner and is based on the book Team of Rivals by historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, that describes the inner debates of Lincoln's cabinet.
Daniel Day-Lewis did over a year of research to study the descriptions of Lincoln's mannerisms and especially the distinctive Kentucky-twang of his voice. The film has been criticized for not showing African-American characters in a more active role in gaining their own emancipation. We're watching the film as a follow-up to our discussion about laws, rights, and amendments. The film is 2 1/2 hours and will run from the start of class through lunch.
Assignment for Friday, September 12th
Study for the test. I will be available for test questions during the second half of P1 and can step out of the movie during P2 & P3 and lunch if you are on campus. P5 I have free tomorrow as well and can stay afterschool at 3:15 to answer questions.
I'll also be available during P1 on Friday before the test if you have last minute questions.
Please email me know if you'd like to grab me during these times.
For those seniors not venturing up to Silverton for the day, we'll use our time to watch "Lincoln," an Oscar-winning film that illustrates the struggle to pass the 13th amendment to our Constitution. Directed by Stephen Speilberg, the film's script was written by Tony Kushner and is based on the book Team of Rivals by historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, that describes the inner debates of Lincoln's cabinet.
Daniel Day-Lewis did over a year of research to study the descriptions of Lincoln's mannerisms and especially the distinctive Kentucky-twang of his voice. The film has been criticized for not showing African-American characters in a more active role in gaining their own emancipation. We're watching the film as a follow-up to our discussion about laws, rights, and amendments. The film is 2 1/2 hours and will run from the start of class through lunch.
Assignment for Friday, September 12th
Study for the test. I will be available for test questions during the second half of P1 and can step out of the movie during P2 & P3 and lunch if you are on campus. P5 I have free tomorrow as well and can stay afterschool at 3:15 to answer questions.
I'll also be available during P1 on Friday before the test if you have last minute questions.
Please email me know if you'd like to grab me during these times.