Unit 5 Assignment Sheet

Link to assignment sheet

Monday 10/30/17

Unit 4 LEQ!! Good luck everyone :)

Thursday/Friday 10/26/17-10/27/17

First, we will be discussing the merits of Andrew Jackson's presidency through small group discussion and debate. After that, we will prep for our first whole LEQ through discussion and some practice of skills.


Agenda (PPT)

Pro Se Court: Jackson, man of the people or tyrant?
Closure: #5
Practice: LEQ (See PPT for details)

Homework: Study for Unit 4 Exam (Monday), Unit 4 Pack (Please check to make sure this is correct!)

Tuesday/Wednesday 10/24/17-10/25/17

A few different things going on today. First we will finish our film and then get into our CH 12 quiz.

After that we will transition into our study of the Jackson presidency. I would ask you to access your Ch 10 notes for this activity and possibly add to them!



Agenda (PPT)

Finish: Amistad
Chapter 12 Quiz
Warm Up: #6
Quick Research: Jackson Presidency
NEXT CLASS
     Pro Se Court: Jackson, man of the people or tyrant?
     Closure: #5

Homework: Study for Unit 4 Exam (Monday)

Quick Links for Jackson: 

•Introductory Tasks

1.Research each of the links below (also available on the blog) and create your stance/questions based on this information.

1.Both Sides https://www.gilderlehrman.org/history-by-era/age-jackson/essays/andrew-jackson%E2%80%99s-shifting-legacy 

2.Both Sides http://www.trinityhistory.org/AmH/Jackson_legacy.pdf

3.Indian Removal (Primary Source) https://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/intrel/andrew.htm

4.Both Sides http://www.trinityhistory.org/AmH/HoweTheAgesofJackson.pdf

5.Both Sides (Modern Perspective) http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2015/06/andrew-jackson-twenty-dollar-united-states-great-118840?o=0

6.Favoring Jackson (Audio Files) http://www.npr.org/2009/02/03/99915988/examining-the-fiery-legacy-of-andrew-jackson

2.How does Jackson’s handling of each event reflect his beliefs on presidential power?

Monday 10/23/17

Watch Amistad

Wednesday/Thursday 1018/17-10/19/17

Today in class we will be taking our Chapter 11 Quiz and also starting the movie Amistad.  There are some great actors and the story is powerful and moving.  I hope you are ready for as much fun as I am!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate content knowledge on the changing social structures of the mid 1800s
2. View and analyze the film Amistad in order to gain historical perspective on the institution of slavery

Agenda:

1. Chapter 11 Quiz
2. View: Amistad
   1. Amistad Discussion Questions

Homework:

1. Chapter 12 Quiz on Monday!

Monday/Tuesday 10/16/17-10/17/17

Block 1 – DBQ Practice-The Market Revolution

Today in class we are going to discuss the DBQ Exam!  We will also be practicing a DBQ on the Market Revolution.  Don't forget that your research papers are due tonight!!!  I am looking forward to reading them!   Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Practice DBQ prompts with the use of HIPPO graphic organizers

Agenda:

1. Discuss: DBQ Rubric
2. Practice Market Revolution DBQ
3. Documents
4. Closure #4

Homework:

1. Chapter 11 Quiz on Wednesday
2. Return Amistad Permission Slip ONLY IF YOU CANNOT see the movie
3. First Research Paper due TONIGHT!
   1. Before 11:59pm
   2. To BOTH Google Classroom AND Turnitin.com

Paper writing tips from Mr. Marchetti

So 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!  This paper is worth 200 points and follows a fairly comprehensive rubric that will be difficult to master.   Have a great weekend everybody!  Happy Writing!

1. Remember that your essay should start from your Annotated Bibliography
   1. There are still a few of you who have not resubmitted your Annotated Bibliographies and gotten approval.  Remember that I WILL NOT accept your Research paper if you did not get your Annotated Bibliography approved.
2. 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
3. Start with the Research Paper Template
   1. This will help you properly format your paper
   2. Formatting is an entire section on the rubric
4. 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!

Block II Thursday/Friday 10/12/17-10/13/17

We will take another quiz today.

More importantly we will discuss the DBQ. This is a heavily weighted part of the AP test and is something we need to understand in greater depth.


Agenda (PPT)

Warm-Up #5
Discuss: Market Revolution
Chapter 10 Quiz
Practice: Market Revolution DBQ
     Packet
     Documents
Closure #4

Homework: Nightly readings

Tuesday/Wednesday 10/10/17-10/11/17

Objectives:

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

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #4
2. Prompt: Reform Posters / Political Cartoons
   What is something you learned about your reform movement?
    
3. Review: Reform Movements
   1. Small Groups
4. Socratic Debate: Reform Movements
5. Closure #3

Homework:

1. Chapter 10 Quiz on Block 2!

Monday 10/9/17

Welcome back from our Fall Break! Today in class we will be working on those Reform Movement Posters that we didn't get to before break.  We will also be discussing the Outside Reading Project (due in December).  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

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

Agenda:

1. Intro: Outside Reading Project
   1. Outside Reading project Form
   2. Outside Reading Project Book List
2. Finish: Political Cartoon/Propaganda Poster

Homework:

1. Finish your poster/political cartoon for Block One!