Today we took quite a bit of time to discuss document analysis skills essential to constructing history and historical arguments. We specifically looked at applying these skills to the writing of a DBQ essay to prep for tomorrow's DBQ. We also looked at documents related to Reconstruction to discover some of the history of that period. We will return to the topic of Reconstruction briefly next week in class. The Rubric for tomorrow's DBQ can be found under APUSH Exam Review/Writing Tips. The DBQ is worth 50 points! I would review the two readings on Women's issues from Wednesday as well as any other documents and notes on this topic tonight. Good luck!
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Today we were in the Computer Labs working on a couple of activities related the the Civil War. First you had two reading selections which can be found under Period 5: Women in the Civil War and the Cult of Domesticity. Notes over these reading go in your Content Block. The second activity today was the Civil War Webquest. This will be due tomorrow.
I also handed back the LEQ's for you to look at then collected then to file. If you want to look at them more or talk to me about them for notes and feedback, come to any tutorial or after school tomorrow. H Today we didn't meet in class because of the ACT Exam. Tomorrow we will be in the computer lab. 2nd period will be in M4-R3 and 3rd period in the Media Center.
H Today we took the Chapter 18 & 19 Quiz then worked on learning stations over the Civil War. These stations should become part of your Content Block. Tomorrow all Juniors will be taking the ACT Test, so we will not be meeting.
H We brought our examination of Slavery in America to a close today with a DocBlock by Hinton Helper, a SkillBlock on the Underground Railroad, Slavery Fast Five presentations, and critique and rewrites of some sample thesis statements. Don't forget to finish the thesis rewrites over the weekend and complete your reading notes on Chapters 18 & 19!
H Today we conducted a variety of activities trying to catch up from yesterday's interruption. 2nd period covered a little bit more of the work than 3rd. If you were in 3rd period, make sure you do the "Blessings of Slavery" document HAPP in your DocBlock tonight. 2nd period, make sure you come to class ready to finish up your VoiceThread assignments.
H So today was a weather disaster, ugh. We will catch up on everything tomorrow :)
The attached PDF has the points you earned in class on the first scored discussion. See the previous post for details.
After taking a few minutes to explore the concept of Manifest Destiny through a couple of primary sources (an image and the transcript of a speech) we held our first scored discussion today. I was pleased with the conversations generated for your first discussion, as we continue through the semester, I am sure they will only get better! I will post your in-class points later this evening so you know if you need to do more online contributions to get full credit. The requirements for the online portion are posted on the discussion board. The discussion board is located under Period Materials/Period 5/Scored Discussion 1. You have until next Wednesday to complete your online discussion submissions. I will also post pictures of the Theme Team posters we created for Period 4 today later this evening. you will need to use that information to complete a Unit Summary chart for Unit 4. I have linked the chart file below again for your reference. :) H
Today we explored the Market Revolution through some data and primary sources. I also gave you a map of Antebellum American Expansion, which will be the topic of conversation tomorrow. Be prepared for the first scored discussion over the Howard Zinn reading! Your written response will be due tomorrow as well! directions and the reading can be found under Period 5.
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