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You are currently enrolled in a course entitled "American Century." Last semester we covered the inception of the United States, the building of this nation by founding fathers and mothers, and the trials, tribulations and triumphs leading Americans up to the Civil War. This semester we will cover Reconstruction through the 20th century. Our blog will serve to keep us up to date on assignments, as a forum for survey and discussion, and as a launching pad to the rest of the web which will help aid our research as historians. Enjoy!

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Due Tuesday Jan. 4th

Finish reading Chapter 11 and taking notes! We will launch right back into content our first class back. I think I may have found my new motto, courtesy of Davy Crockett. Congressman Crockett said, in defense of his opposition to the removal of the Cherokees, "I would sooner be honestly damned than hypocritically immortalized." Wooooo yes I LIKE IT Davy! You tell 'em! If you'd like to read more, visit this article on the Trail of Tears.

Also, you have the opportunity to work on your paper assignment (click the link if you lost your directions) if you so choose. I have posted some links in the right-hand column of the the blog that might help. Please feel free to email me with any questions! Aim to have a draft ready by Friday January 7th.

And for those of you with curious minds, watch the below clips from The Daily Show, and if you're interested in a couple extra points, comment with your thoughts on the Zadroga Bill. What is a filibuster? Why can't this bill pass? What is the senate prioritizing? What is your reaction? Do you think Stewart's coverage was fair? What do you think of the 9/11 first responders' commentary?


Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Due Wednesday Dec. 15th

Block C: Read and take skeletal notes on pg. 298 starting with "Jackson's Rise to Power" through to the top of pg. 307 stopping before "The Nullification Crisis."

Block E: Read and take notes pg. 294 beginning with "The New Political Culture of Democracy" to pg. 298 ending before "Jackson's Rise to Power."

Monday, December 13, 2010

Due Tuesday Dec. 14th

Block C: Read and take notes pg. 294 beginning with "The New Political Culture of Democracy" to pg. 298 ending before "Jackson's Rise to Power."

Friday, December 10, 2010

Extra Credit Opportunity

Due Wednesday Dec. 15th

On a (blank) sheet of paper or on the computer, please create a political cartoon of the 1823 Monroe Doctrine. Feel free to research online, but your cartoon must exhibit creativity and originality. Be thoughtful about symbolism, as part of the fun of political cartoons is figuring out what they mean...it should not be all at once obvious.

On the back of your submission, please include a typed or neatly handwritten explanation of the Monroe Doctrine and the message of your cartoon.

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Due Friday Dec. 10th

Both Blocks: Work on your powerpoint presentations and take a look at the Monroe Doctrine if you have time. I will have a print out of it for you in class tomorrow and we will discuss then!

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Due Thursday Dec. 9th

Hopefully you checked your block specific page...

Block E: Read and take notes on pg. 247 starting with "The Second War for American Independence" through the end of the chapter on pg. 255.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Due Wednesday Dec. 8th

Block C: Read and take notes on pg. 247 starting with "The Second War for American Independence" through the end of the chapter on pg. 255.

Block E: Please read and take notes on pg. 236 starting with "Women's Participation" through the top of pg. 247 stopping before "The Second War for American Independence." This is a big chunk, so work on effective reading skills- check out visuals first, read captions, look for terms in the margin etc. No whining- just make it easier for yourselves!

You will notice there is NO MENTION OF SACAGAWEA which is totally outrageous! Please look her up (using a scholarly source) and create a notecard or section in your notes on her- I will check!

Monday, December 6, 2010

Due Tuesday Dec. 7th

Block C: Please read and take notes on pg. 236 starting with "Women's Participation" through the top of pg. 247 stopping before "The Second War for American Independence." This is a big chunk, so work on effective reading skills- check out visuals first, read captions, look for terms in the margin etc. No whining- just make it easier for yourselves!

You will notice there is NO MENTION OF SACAGAWEA which is totally outrageous! Please look her up (using a scholarly source) and create a notecard or section in your notes on her- I will check!

Friday, December 3, 2010

Due Monday Dec. 6th

You will have an assessment in class on Monday. I am being purposefully vague in regards to what I am calling it because I'm not sure point-wise if it will end up being a quest or test yet. Regardless, you should be equally serious in your approach to studying. I have emailed you the list of terms so that you may create study guides!

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Due Friday Dec. 3rd

Both Blocks: Read and take notes pg. 232 starting with "The Presidency of John Adams" through pg. 236 ending before "Participation in Political Festivals."

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Due Thursday Dec. 2nd

Block E:

1. Finish final drafts of your hometown essays and have ready to hand in at the start of class.
2. Read and take notes on pg. 226 starting with "Hamilton's Financial Program" to pg. 229 ending before "The Emergence of Political Parties."
3. Actively read Washington's Farewell Address.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Due Wednesday Dec. 1st

Block C:

1. Finish final drafts of your hometown essays and have ready to hand in at the start of class.
2. Read and take notes on pg. 226 starting with "Hamilton's Financial Program" to pg. 229 ending before "The Emergence of Political Parties."
3. Actively read Washington's Farewell Address.

Block E: Finish final drafts of your hometown essay and have ready to hand in at the start of class.

*Those of you who are late to complete your Constitution recitations need to do so ASAP!

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Due Upon Your Return!

Good Morning! Change of plans...I would like you to engage in what I feel will be a more interesting, important and fulfilling activity while you are at home. We will address the assessment of Chapters 7 & 8 when you return. You are still responsible for the preamble to the Constitution.

As a class, we have just spent a lot of time talking about the creation of the United States, with a particular focus on Boston. I would like for you now to research the establishment of your hometown and, if a reality, explore it's involvement in the American Revolution era, or looking forward, any other memorable historical events. If you have moved during your lifetime, feel free to research whatever town you most associate with as home, and if you are an international student, you can talk about your own town where you are from, or you can research North Andover or another town you find interesting.

Guidelines:
  • Your paper must be 2 pages in length (no longer than 3). 
  • Include a title, proper heading and page numbers in the lower right hand corner.
  • Default font, margins and double spaced. Paragraphs need to be a minimum of 3 sentences.
  • Include a list of works cited, separated by category and alphabetized using MLA 7th edition.
  • You may use first person, but use it sparingly. You should have a thesis statement with no use of first person found in the introduction that evaluates the importance of your hometown in American history.
Questions to consider:
  • What is the name of your hometown. Has the name ever changed?
  • What is the geographic location of your town?
  • Was there a native population living where your town is presently situated?
  • What year was your town founded and/or incorporated? Who founded it?
  • What was the reason for founding your town- religious or otherwise?
  • What has the population of your town been like over the years?
  • What was your town's involvement in any of the major events concerning the country?
  • What is your town like at present day? How did your family come to live there?
Please have fun with this assignment- it's a good excuse to talk to your family! Email me today with any questions, but after that, I will be on a plane to Europe so use your best judgment. Please have this printed out, stapled and 3 hole punched for class Wednesday morning after your return. The preamble should be recited Tuesday.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Due Friday Nov. 19th

Blocks C & E: Please read and takes notes pg. 205 starting with "From Confederations to Constitutions" through pg. 212 (end of Chapter 8).

Finish your graphic organizers on the Articles of Confederation, Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and The Constitution of the United States of America.

Recitation to be completed Friday or the Tuesday we return from break: the preamble to the Constitution.

Due Thursday Nov. 18th

Block ERead and take notes on pg. 192 to 193 stopping before "The Temptations of Peace." Take a look at the Articles of Confederation.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Due Wednesday Nov. 17th

Block C: Read and take notes on pg. 192 to 193 stopping before "The Temptations of Peace." Take a look at the Articles of Confederation.

Block E: Read and take notes pg. 189 to pg. 192 stopping before "From Congress to Confederation."

Read sections 1, 6 & 7 of "John Adams and the Massachusetts Constitution" and jot down any notes or observations you might have. Browse through the "Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts."

Take the virtual tour of the John Adams Courthouse.

PS. Block pages are updated.

Monday, November 15, 2010

Due Tuesday Nov. 16th

Everyone should go support Elijah & company at their presentations for African and Middle Eastern Week at 6:30 PM in the Dalsemer Room!


Block C: Read and take notes pg. 189 to pg. 192 stopping before "From Congress to Confederation."

Read sections 1, 6 & 7 of "John Adams and the Massachusetts Constitution" and jot down any notes or observations you might have. Browse through the "Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts."

Take the virtual tour of the John Adams Courthouse.

Friday, November 12, 2010

Due Monday Nov. 15th

Reading and notes- finish the chapter! Utilize your expert skim-for-understanding skills (pictures, captions, bold terms etc.).

We are creating a timeline of the battles of the American Revolution to be displayed in our classroom! It will be picking up where we left off after the signing of the Declaration and carrying us through the Treaty of Paris.

Your assignment is to create an 8.5" by 11" visual. It should include, prominently displayed, the name of your battle(s) and the date(s). It should have a graphic component, so either something you draw or print out having to do with the battle or its leaders. Finally, it should have a short summary of what happened that is historically significant.

You have creative license to expand upon these guidelines if you would like (eg. Yorktown & Treaty of Paris could do 2 visuals if it's easier to split them), but it should have at least the bare minimum described above. Think about using Google Docs so you can work on it together from 2 different locations! You must use scholarly sources but you do not need to create a bibliography.

Campaigns in NY & NJ, NYC: Ryan & Diana/CJ & Olivia
Trenton & Princeton: Ellie & Mercer/George & Eliza
Philadelphia, Brandywine & Germantown: Abby & Colie/Julia, Alex & Caroline
Saratoga: Jackie, Haley & Wit/Aidan & Yadira
Charleston, Camden, Cowpens: Mitch, Annie & Lauren/Marty, Rosiee & Matt M.
Yorktown & Treaty of Paris: Elijah, Jessie & Tory/Lilli & Matt D.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Due Friday Nov. 12th

Block C: Finish worksheets on the Declaration of Independence. Read and take notes on pg. 170 starting with "Laying Strategies" through pg. 178 stopping before "The Struggle in the South."

Block E: Read and take notes on pg. 174 starting with "The Turning Point" through pg. 178 stopping before "The Struggle in the South."

* Extra credit recitations of Declaration of Independence due Friday by noon!

Due Thursday Nov. 11th

Block E: Read and take notes from pg. 170 starting with "Laying Strategies" to pg. 174 stopping before "The Turning Point."

Monday, November 8, 2010

Due Wednesday Nov. 10th

Blocks C & E: Read and take notes pp. 163-170, stopping before "Laying Strategies." Actively read the Declaration of Independence to prepare for group work (you should have received a copy in class). See me if you are interested in an extra credit oration opportunity!

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Due Friday Nov. 5th

Change of Plans!

Blocks C & EQuiz on Ch. 6 moved to Monday. Midnight Ride of Paul Revere oration due by the end of the day (memorize title, author, date and one of the highlighted stanzas to be recited to me).

*Have your webquests printed out and ready to hand in, I will collect them tomorrow to be graded.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Due Thursday Nov. 4th

Block E: Reading and notes pg. 155 beginning with "Toward the Revolution" through pg. 159. Begin Midnight Ride of Paul Revere orations (choose one of the three highlighted sections to be memorized). Head's up: quiz on Friday!

Monday, November 1, 2010

Due Wednesday Nov. 3rd

Block C: Reading and notes pg. 155 beginning with "Toward the Revolution" through pg. 159. Finish webquests to be handed in, and begin Midnight Ride of Paul Revere orations (choose one of the three highlighted sections to be memorized). Head's up: quiz on Friday!

Block E: Reading and notes pp. 149-155, stopping before "Toward the Revolution." Head's up: quiz on Friday!

Due Tuesday Nov. 2nd

Block C: Reading/notes pp. 149-155, stopping before "Toward the Revolution."

Reminder that I will not be present in class today as I am attending a history conference in Boston. I'll miss you! Your task is to complete a webquest during our double. I will email you the document so that you may type it, but if you prefer to work by hand, feel free to print it out. This is designed to be completed IN CLASS, and will be collected Wednesday morning. Remember, you still have regular homework!

You may work with a partner but you must each hand in your own copy. Please write in complete sentences, in pen or typed.

*Don't forget to check out election day coverage!

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Due Monday Nov. 1st

Blocks C & E: Reading/notes pp. 146-149, stopping before "The Townshend Acts." Actively read (if you have a printer, print out highlight and use a pen for margin notes, if not, add a section to your notes) Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!"


Your week of homework is up on your block specific pages if you want to work ahead!

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Due Friday Oct. 29th

Both Blocks: Your papers on the French & Indian War! Should be printed, stapled and 3 hole punched, ready to be handed in at the start of class.

Don't forget- if you use an outside source...Link to MLA Citation Info

REMINDER: Test corrections due to me by noon Saturday. In pen or typed on a separate sheet of paper, to be handed in with your test. Mailbox or L30 desk.

Due Thursday Oct. 28th

Block E: Reading/notes pp. 141-146, stopping before "The Beginning of Colonial Resistance." Work on your essays!

Monday, October 25, 2010

Due Wednesday Oct. 27th

Block C: Reading/notes pp. 141-146, stopping before "The Beginning of Colonial Resistance." Work on your essays!

Block E: Reading/notes pp. 137-141Then, make sure to take a look at the map on pg. 142. Work on your essays!

Due Tuesday Oct. 26th

Block C: Reading/notes pp. 137-141Then, make sure to take a look at the map on pg. 142. Start your essay if you haven't yet- you'll thank yourself later in the week! Remember to check your block specific page if you want to work ahead.

Friday, October 22, 2010

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Formal Paper Assignment, Due Fri. Oct. 29th

AR Paper #1

Due Friday Oct. 22nd

Blocks C & E:

1. Please read and take notes starting with "Politics in England and America" on pg. 130 through pg. 134.

2. Also, please read this Examiner article on Glenn Beck's attitude towards the institution of slavery, and make sure to listen to the 4 minute audio clip to help you better understand the opinion piece (slavery comes up around 2:30, be patient, it will help to have the context).



3. Using the "comment" function on this post, please answer the following questions in a minimum of two paragraphs (3-5 complete sentences per pgh). It will be graded.

  • Based on what you have learned, do you think slavery "started with seemingly innocent ideas?" If so, did it ever lose its innocence? When?
  • Do you think that health care reform is reintroducing the institution of slavery to the U.S.? If so, do you see a parallel between the beginning of slavery in the Atlantic slave trade and Beck's idea of slavery today?

*Tomorrow I will introduce an essay to be due next Friday 10/29 and will provide you with a review guide to help you study for your test on Monday.


Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Due Thursday Oct. 21st

Block E: Please read and take notes on Quakers pp. 101-103 and on the Enlightenment pp. 124-127. Read this bio on Mary Dyer.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Due Wednesday Oct. 20th

Block C: Please read and take notes on Quakers pp. 101-103 and on the Enlightenment pp. 124-127. Read this bio on Mary Dyer.

Block E: Read and take notes from pg. 360 starting with "The Peculiar Institution" through pg. 368 ending before "Free Black Southerners." Make sure to take a look at "Daily Lives" on pp. 368-369.

Monday, October 18, 2010

Announcement: Block Specific Pages

In an effort to help you plan ahead, I will post the week of work coming up on your block specific pages (see links on right hand side of home page). I will continue to post the nightly homework with more in-depth directions on the main page in an effort to remind you what's due next class.

Effective immediately- check it out!

Due Tuesday Oct. 19th

Block C (& E for Wednesday): Read and take notes from pg. 360 starting with "The Peculiar Institution" through pg. 368 ending before "Free Black Southerners." Make sure to take a look at "Daily Lives" on pp. 368-369.

Don't kill yourself with notes- definitely take them, but be brief. I am more concerned with you absorbing it to help with discussion tomorrow. Keep in mind we are dealing with a larger time frame as we study the slave trade and slavery- hence you reading part of Chapter 13.

See you tomorrow!

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Due Monday Oct. 18th

To those of you who didn't have your notes from last class, please refer to the earlier post outlining your hw for Friday, and complete them. I will check tomorrow.

In addition, please read and take notes from pg. 121 starting with "Slave Socities in the Eighteenth-Century South" through pg. 124 ending before "Enlightenment and Awakening in America."

Also, please make a map on a regular sheet of paper (8.5" x 11"), using color pencils/crayons/markers- MUST BE IN COLOR- recreating the slave trade map on pg. 69. I am most concerned with the outline of the continents and the arrows delineating what colonial powers exported how many Africans from where and to where (you must included percentages). This will be graded.

Friday, October 15, 2010

An Open Letter to Mercer Knott and Block E

Emergency! I just got emailed these pictures of a baby porcupine and now I'm confused. What's cuter, a baby sea otter or a baby porcupine?! Please comment!

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Due Friday Oct. 15th

So this week is a wash...because Wednesday is Saturday's schedule, I see each US block only twice.

Block C
Tuesday Oct. 12th: Teams will present. I will fill you in on the colonies of Delaware and Connecticut. You will complete your 13 colonies visual organizers in the process. I will finish summing up King Philip's War for you (we ran out of time last week).

Block E
Thursday Oct. 14th: Teams Gardiner & Hooper will present (Team McClelland is slated for Friday). You will complete your 13 colonies visual organizers in the process. Time allowing, we will begin discussion of Salem Witch Trials.

Both Blocks
Friday Oct. 15th: Read and take notes on pg. 67 through pg. 73 on Africa and the Atlantic Slave Trade. We will be discussing the capture, transport, and enslavement of African peoples as related to the Americas.

Don't forget to FINISH 13 colonies visual organizers- I will grade them Friday!

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Welcome Parents! Oct. 9th 2010

Plan for today:
Introduction
Course Overview
Technology in the Classroom
Questions!

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Due Wednesday Oct. 6th

Block C: Work on PowerPoint presentations and catch up on any reading/notes you are missing (aka operation "extraction").

Block E: Notes through pg. 99, read "The Trial of Anne Hutchinson" and complete notecards on characters from King Philip's War. See 2 posts below for directions and links.

Resources on MLA Citation

To help you with MLA citation practices, please visit the following sites:

Diana Hacker Outlines MLA.

Purdue OWL (online writing lab) Outlines MLA.

Knight Cite Enter information and it will help create the citation for you.

Monday, October 4, 2010

Due Tuesday Oct. 5th

Read and take notes on pg. 94 beginning with "Communities in Conflict" through the bottom of pg. 99.

Read "The Trial of Anne Hutchinson." Either print out and actively read, or take notes off of your review of the document online. It is about 8 pages- don't knock yourself out, but read until you gain an understanding then skim.

Complete your assignment on King Philip's War started in class Monday.

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Due Monday Oct. 4th

Block E:

1. You will finish your quizzes on Monday. Be prepared!

2. With the exception of Team Gan (they already answered theirs), you will be answering the questions you created on Google Doc...with a catch! You will be answering the questions of another team.

Team Knott will answer Team Morelos' questions.
Team Morelos will answer Team Gardiner's questions.
Team Gardiner will answer Team Knott's questions.

All 10 on each doc must be completed by class time Monday. It will help you study!

3. If you have not done so already, please review both Winthrop's and JFK's "City Upon a Hill" speeches.


Block C:

1. If you have not done so already, please review both Winthrop's and JFK's "City Upon a Hill" speeches.

2. Read pg. 99 in NN in preparation for tomorrow's class. 

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Due Friday October 1st

Ahh! Already October!

1. Read John Winthrop's "City Upon a Hill" speech from 1630.

2. Listen to JFK's "City Upon a Hill" speech from 1961.

3. Record your thoughts (note form) on the former inspiring the latter and the significance of the message in both instances. We will discuss tomorrow!

4. Study for quiz (Roanoke, Jamestown, Plymouth, Mass Bay).

5. Block E- finish up your Google Doc questions.

In-Class Activity Sept. 30th

Good Afternoon Block E!

So, last week you worked in groups and spent time exploring websites on colonial New England and developing questions- it's time to answer them. I have created Google Doc pages for you to make the process an easy one. Get together with your group and follow the directions I will deliver to you verbally in class.

Team Knott
Team Gan
Team Morelos
Team Gardiner

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Due Wednesday Sept. 29th

Please read and take notes on pg. 88 beginning with "The Founding of New England" through the bottom of pg. 94 ending before "Communities in Conflict." I will check your notes in class.

Looking forwards, be warned that you will likely have a quiz Friday morning on Roanoke, Jamestown, Plymouth and Mass Bay.

FINISH ANSWERING (IN COMPLETE SENTENCES) THE GOOGLE DOC QUESTIONS. I HAVE EMAILED MANY OF YOU AND AM KEEPING TABS ON YOUR WORK TONIGHT!

In-Class Activity Sept. 28th

Block C: Today you are going to have your first Google Doc experience! So if you're reading this ahead of time...remember to bring your laptops to class!

A Google Doc is like a live word document, that because it is being edited on the internet, can be accessed synchronously (at the same time by more than one person).

Your task is to work with your partners create a document containing questions based on the Pilgirms/Puritans/Mayflower/Plymouth websites- each group has a different topic- you read last night (similar assignment to what I gave you about Jamestown, except now the tables are turned). 


Because this is our first time using this technology, you can talk to each other and iron out the wrinkles while you edit synchronously, but in the future, you might be working on a Google Doc for homework and can't all be together in the same place!

Please click on the link featuring your name below.


Aboitiz, Demoulas, Senden, Lawson
Cabot, Motreuil-Ragot, Caulo, Flores, Lawton
Donovan, Smith, Gomez, Wehrle
Dolben, Meyer, Hackler, Maley



Monday, September 27, 2010

Due Tuesday Sept. 28th

Block C: Please print and actively read The Mayflower Compact. It will be part of our discussion tomorrow! Don't forget to complete the homework that you forgot from the weekend (see below). Please bring your laptops to class.

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Due Monday Sept. 27th

Block C:
  • Review your notes on Roanoke and Jamestown! You never know when you might encounter a pop quiz...and before we close out our discussion of Jamestown, I would like you to read this article on Pocahontas
  • Explore this website, a reputable resource providing links to many other educational historical sites. Select the site that you feel is most informative on the subject of Puritans/Pilgrims/The Mayflower/Plimoth Plantation. Bookmark it and bring your laptop to class Monday.

Block E:
  • Review your notes on Roanoke and Jamestown! You never know when you might encounter a pop quiz...
  • Please complete the question set that you began in class and send to me via school email. I should receive this by the end of study hall Sunday night.
Enjoy your weekend!

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Due Friday Sept. 24th

Both Blocks: Please complete filling in your maps and making sure that they look good. Enjoy the warm weather and see you bright and early in the AM!

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Block E: In-Class Activity Sept. 22nd

Block C: As you may have figured out by now, no additional homework tonight.


Block E: Due to my attendance of Mr. Fahey's dad's funeral mass tomorrow, I will sadly be missing our class- it breaks my heart, and I'm sure yours too. Please feel free to show up to the classroom to complete the below activity, or do it wherever you please...just make sure you have it printed out and ready to hand in Thursday. I will put a stack of these handouts on the front table in L30, but you can also click on the link below. Thanks for your understanding!


You will receive a handout with questions. This is building up to "webquests" which you will enjoy in the weeks to come. Please visit the links below to learn more about the settlement of Jamestown, Virginia.

Jamestown Rediscovery: Make sure you that once on the homepage you actually click the box entitled "Jamestown Rediscovery" in the bottom left. 

Secrets of the Dead: Death at Jamestown 


Virtual Jamestown: Click the red box on the map to enter the site.

Monday, September 20, 2010

Due Tuesday Sept. 21st

Block C: Please read and take notes from where you left off on pg. 61 with "English Society on the Chesapeake" through to pg. 65 ending with "Chesapeake Society in Crisis" in NN.

Block E: Same assignment, due Wednesday! I am working on your block-specific pages but I have encountered a glitch...stay tuned.

Friday, September 17, 2010

Formatting Example

Remember, your summer reading assignment is due Monday. For help with formatting your essay, see the example we created in class!

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Due Friday Sept. 17th

1. Owed work- some of you already owe me student profiles and bias papers. Get them in! Also, don't forget to take the poll.

2. Read pages 53 through the top of 61 in Nations of Nations, henceforth referred to as NN. Stop before "English Society on the Chesapeake."

3. If you have one, bring your laptop to class. I would like to make you followers of this blog!

4. Your summer reading assignment will be due Monday September 20th.

Monday, September 13, 2010

Let's Get Started

1. Please partake in the poll regarding summer reading on the right side of this homepage. Don't worry about becoming a "follower" just yet- we will cover it in class.

2. Don't forget to complete your student profile to be handed in at the start of next class.

3. Re-read your handout on fallible eye-witness accounts, social bias and deliberate manipulation. Referring back to our conversation in class, write a one page document examining your own potential biases and how they might affect your learning of history. I will share mine with you when we reconvene!

A couple basics for your informal essay:

  • Please include your name, date and block at the top and title the document. We will nail down proper formatting in classes to come, but provide these basics in the meantime.
  • An essay is typically 3-5 paragraphs, and a paragraph contains 3-5 sentences each.
  • Keep it to a page, I will not read further.
  • Have already printed and ready to go at the start of next class!

American Republic Syllabus I: Expectations

In case you lose your course expectations, click here to review or see below.