Monday 10/29/18

I hope that you had a great weekend and enjoyed homecoming!  Today in class we are going to take it a little easy, we will have time to work on any assignments or activities that are due with the Unit Pack.  I want you to use this time to get ahead on any activities that you have not had enough time to get done before Wednesday. 

Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Catch up with assignments for Wednesday's Exam

Agenda:

1. Unit 4 Packet Work Day

Homework:

1. Unit 4 DBQ Exam on Wednesday
2. 2nd Annotated Bibliography due November 9
   1. Accelerated Students do NOT do this
3. Outside Reading Project due December 7

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Friday 10/26/18

Happy Homecoming! 

Today in class we will be practicing writing a body paragraph for the DBQ and paying particular attention to how to integrate documents.  This is an important aspect of the DBQ exam and so we need to make sure we get it done right. 

Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Practice integrating documents into a body paragraph for the DBQ

Agenda:

1. DBQ Practice
2. Closure #6

Homework:

1. Unit 4 DBQ Exam on Wednesday
2. 2nd Annotated Bibliography due November 9
   1. Accelerated Students do NOT do this
3. Outside Reading Project due December 7

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Unit 4 Assignment Sheet Check List

Let me know if there are mistakes:

Link

Wednesday 10/24/18

Today in class we will be taking our Chapter 12 Quiz and then we will be doing our Pro Se Court.  Remember that the core of this activity is to be able to concisely argue and defend your point, even if it is not the point that you would normally want to defend.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Answer AP style questions to demonstrate content knowledge and practice for the AP Exam
2. Debate the pros and cons of Andrew Jackson's presidency

Agenda:

1. Review LEQ
2. Chapter 12 Quiz
3. Pro Se Court: Jackson, man of the people or tyrant?
   1. Both Sides
   2. Both Sides
   3. Indian Removal (Primary source)
   4. Both Sides
   5. Both Sides (Modern Perspective)
   6. Favoring Jackson (Audio Files)
4. Closure #5

Homework:

1. Unit 4 DBQ Exam on Wednesday
2. 2nd Annotated Bibliography due November 9
   1. Accelerated Students do NOT do this
3. Outside Reading Project due December 7

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Monday 10/22/18

Today in class we will be working on our Market Revolution DBQ Practice. 

We will also be doing the set up work to prepare for the Pro Se Court Activity we will be doing on Wednesday. 

Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Practice the form and style associated with DBQ analysis
2. Prepare to debate the pros and cons of Andrew Jackson's presidency

Agenda:

1. Practice DBQ on Market Revolution
   1. DBQ Practice Packet
2. Closure #4
3. Warm-Up #7
4. Pro Se Court: Jackson, man of the people or tyrant?
   1. Both Sides
   2. Both Sides
   3. Indian Removal (Primary source)
   4. Both Sides
   5. Both Sides (Modern Perspective)
   6. Favoring Jackson (Audio Files)

Homework:

1. Chapter 12 Quiz on Wednesday
2. 2nd Annotated Bibliography due November 9
   1. Accelerated Students do NOT do this
3. Outside Reading Project due December 7

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Wednesday 10/17/18

Objectives:

1. Discuss the 19th century reform movements through student led structured academic conversation and Socratic debate

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #6
2. Review: Reform Movements
   1. Small Groups
3. Socratic Debate: Reform Movements
4. Closure #3

Homework:

1. Chapter 11 Quiz on Friday
2. 2nd Annotated Bibliography due November 9
   1. Accelerated Students do NOT do this
3. Outside Reading Project due December 7

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Friday 10/19/18

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate content knowledge through answering AP style practice questions
2. Analyze the form and function of 19th century economics and the Market Revolution through discussion and writing to a prompt
3. Practice the form and style associated with DBQ analysis

Agenda:

1. Chapter 11 Quiz
2. Lecture #9 - The Market Revolution
3. Lecture Questions
1. A.What were the most significant changes that occurred because of the Market Revolution?
   B.What impact did the Market Revolution have on American society?
   C.What was the role of banks in early 19th century U.S.?  Do you think this was effective?
   I.Answer each question above in at least one two-chunk paragraph.  Make sure to use specific evidence in your responses.
   A.Due with the Unit Packet
    
4. Market Revolution Practice DBQ
   1. Market Revolution DBQ Practice Packet

Homework:

1. Chapter 12 Quiz on Wednesday
2. 2nd Annotated Bibliography due November 9
   1. Accelerated Students do NOT do this
3. Outside Reading Project due December 7

Monday 10/15/18

Today in class we will be going over the Outside Reading Project. We will then review the directions for the 19th Century Reform Movement poster and get some time to work on it in class.  

Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Create and original political cartoon/propaganda poster about one of the 19th century reform movements

Agenda:

1. Intro Outside Reading Project
2. Work on Political Cartoon/Propaganda Poster

Homework:

1. 1st Research Paper due October 15 (TONIGHT!)
2. Chapter 11 Quiz on Friday
3. Outside Reading Project due December 7

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Essay due tomorrow :)

Your first Research Paper is due Monday night BEFORE 11:59pm to BOTH Google Classroom AND Turnitin.com.  

Below are some tips and resources for your first attempt at a major research paper.  Please do your best to follow all guidelines!  

1. Make sure that you know all the requirements in the Research Paper Assignment Sheet
   1. Paper must be 1000-1500 words
      1. This DOES NOT include your title page or your bibliography!
   2. Must be a minimum of 5 paragraphs
      1. It may be more than 5 paragraphs
   3. You will NOT be turning in your Annotated Bibliography with your research paper!
      1. Just make sure you have your sources included in your bibliography
   4. Make sure to follow Chicago Style Guidelines
      1. Follow these Tips for a Superior Essay
      2. Follow these Essay Writing Tips
   5. Make sure you include a Bibliography AND at least 5 footnote citations
      1. Footnotes and Bibliography should follow Chicago Style formatting
2. Start with the Research Paper Template
   1. This will help you properly format your paper
   2. Formatting is an entire section on the rubric
3. Review the research paper Rubric
   1. There are several sections on this rubric and getting anything above a B requires strong critical thinking and writing skills
   2. Review this rubric extensively before writing and/or submitting your paper
   3. Core categories
      1. Academic Skill & Content Knowledge (40 pts)
         1. You need to demonstrate that you are familiar and comfortable with the content information.  Includes details as well as ability to make connections with historical information
      2. Writing Skill Content & Development (30 pts)
         1. Your thesis is key here as well as your ability to maintain focus on your thesis throughout your paper.
      3. Writing Skill Organization (20 pts)
         1. This is all about organization, having a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.  Also your ability to transition between ideas smoothly and logically.
      4. Writing Skill Conventions & Voice (30 pts)
         1. This is where your mechanics matter.  You need to pay attention to your spelling, grammar, word choices, and sentence structure if you want to do well in this category.
      5. Information Literacy (20 pts)
         1. This one is all about formatting.  Did you follow proper formatting guidelines and make few, if any, errors?  This is ALSO about conducting appropriate research!  Did you find appropriate and credible resources?  Did you properly incorporate and cite them in your paper?
      6. Analysis (40 pts)
         1. This is all about you connecting facts with commentary and analysis.  You need to explain how and why your facts are important AND how and why they prove your thesis.  This is one of the most important categories!
      7. Preparation for Lifelong Learning (20 pts)
         1. This should come in your conclusion!  That is where I am looking for this.  This one is all about your ability to demonstrate that you applied yourself in this assignment.  Make connections to events and/or people in the modern world.  Connect various historical examples to other examples.  Demonstrate that you LEARNED something while doing this assignment!
      8. Total point value = 200 pts
   4. This rubric is tough and you need to understand every component if you wish to give yourself the best chance for success!

Updated assignment sheet

Link to assignment sheet

Friday 10/12/18

Objectives:

1. Analyze the impact of the 2nd Great Awakening on American society in the early 19th century

Agenda:

1. New Seats
2. Review Missouri Compromise 
3. Warm-Up #5
4. Chapter 10 Quiz
5. Lecture #8 - The Second Great Awakening and 19th century reform movements
6. 19th century reform movement poster
7. Closure #1

Homework:

1. 1st Research Paper due October 15 (MONDAY NIGHT!)
   1. Has your Annotated Bibliography been approved yet?  If not it needs to be BEFORE you submit your paper!
2. Chapter 11 Quiz on Wednesday
3. Outside Reading Project due December 7

Wednesday 10/10/18

Objectives:

1. Analyze the divisive role of slavery in early 19th century America through a film depicting the Amistad court case

Agenda:

1. Finish Amistad
2. Closure #2
3. Unit Packet Work Time
   1. Work on Unit Vocabulary
   2. Work on Unit AP Readings
   3. Work on Lecture #7 Questions

Homework:

1. Chapter 10 Quiz Friday (adjusted for PSAT)
2. 1st Research Paper due October 15
3. Outside Reading Project due December 7

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Monday 10/8/18

Objectives:

1. Analyze the divisive role of slavery in early 19th century America through a film depicting the Amistad court case

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #4
2. Prompt: Amistad Review
   What has happened in the film so far?  Who are the main characters?  What is the main issue depicted in the film?
    
3. Continue Amistad

Homework:

1. Chapter 10 Quiz Friday (adjusted for PSAT)
2. 1st Research Paper due October 15
   1. Has your Annotated Bibliography been approved yet?  If not it needs to be BEFORE you submit your paper!
3. Outside Reading Project due December 7

Don't forget that Wednesday is the PSAT and so there are many of you that I will not see.  We will be finishing the film and discussing it so if you are taking the PSAT make sure that you finish the film on your own and turn in the discussion sheet.  Take care and have a great day!

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