In this class, we will watch the Ken Burns series “Jazz: A History of America’s Music.” There is an opportunity to earn .25 credit in US History, as well as .25 credit in English, depending on what level you choose to participate.
Please refer to this blog for a blurb about each episode as well as the pertinent homework for each episode/class. Vocabulary terms for each episode should be emailed (or handed to me) each Monday morning at or before check-in.
Level 1: no credit
Come to each class, watch the series and participate in class discussions if you choose.
Level 2: .25 US History Credit
Come to each class, watch the series and participate in class discussions. Research vocabulary words before each class and answer several questions about each episode. The final project will be to research a person – a musician, producer, etc. – and create a biography (written, or in another creative form) of your person.
Level 3: .25 US History Credit & .25 English Credit
Come to each class, watch the series and participate in class discussions. Research vocabulary words before each class and answer several questions about each episode. The final project will be to research a person – a musician, producer, etc. – and create a biography (written, or in another creative form) of your person. You will also be required to read The Great Gatsby and answer several essay questions about the book.
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