Posts Tagged ‘grades’

The Institution of Slavery

By TNteam • Jan 14th, 2008 • Category: Academics

What can you say about the institution of slavery?
“Slavery has been of signal importance in American history. During the antebellum period, it undergirded the nation’s economy, increasingly dominated its politics, and finally led to civil war between North and South. After that war, the legacy of slavery continued to shape much of American history, from […]



Algunos Mandatos []

By TNteam • Jan 4th, 2008 • Category: Academics

[verb] [tu+] [tu-] [ud.] […]



Spanish Resource Website

By TNteam • Jan 4th, 2008 • Category: Academics

Alas! There IS a website for our spanish book…who would have known?
Here’s the link:

There are flashcards, self tests, and reviews for your enjoyment! =]



Biology Animation Sight

By TNteam • Jan 4th, 2008 • Category: Academics

A great site that has animations for several topics relevant to Honors, AP, SL and HL Biology.
Biology General



Informal Oral: Getting Started & Following Through

By TNteam • Jan 4th, 2008 • Category: Academics

Writing the IO should be one of your entries on the Winter Break To Do List [its probably under “sleep,” “shop,” and “chill”].
If you find yourself having a hard time getting started, break the giant monster named IO into smaller manageable tasks:
1) If your outline wasn’t very detailed, make it more detailed. The more detailed […]



Mary Rowlandson: Journal Questions

By TNteam • Jan 4th, 2008 • Category: Academics

Here are some possible questions concerning Mary Rowlandson’s Journa:
1) How does Rowlandson use diction and syntax to vilify the Indians?
2) How does Rowlandson use diction, syntax, or Biblical allusions to indicate she is one of the elect (saints)?
3) How does Rowlandson use appeals & rhetorical strategies as propoganda?
4) How does Increase Mather introduce the narrative, […]



Analytical Journals: Tips & Tricks

By TNteam • Jan 4th, 2008 • Category: Academics

Why not make the AJs a little easier and less annoying?
1) Use amazon.com’s search feature on the book:
even if you didn’t sticky-note it, it’s still really easy to find quotes: just type in one or two words that you do remember and it […]



History Quizzes

By TNteam • Jan 4th, 2008 • Category: Academics

How to study for History Quizzes:
There is no way to getting around reading the actual textbook…there is NO substitute for it.
Depending on how well/quickly you retain things…read it at least once, but twice is preferred.
Take notes, or buy a copy of the book so you can highlight important things.
Take good notes…bad notes don’t help.  If […]