Welcome to world history! Ms. Greenberg – Fall 2016

LETTER TO ME: DUE Friday 8/19 I am so excited to have you in my World History class! On your desk is a letter I wrote to you about me, I would like you to write me one back so I can get to know you better. Around one page Handwritten or typed Syllabus Signature – DUE FRIDAY

WHY STUDY HISTORY? “Three quarters of the miseries and misunderstandings in the world would finish if people were to put on the shoes of their adversaries and understood their points of view” - Mohandas K. Gandhi Perspective – understanding differing points of views on the past. Why people did what they did and different ways we view those events. Connection– using past events to understand the present Application to our lives - Understanding the past hopefully makes us better global citizens in the world today!

World History sKills Reading your textbook. There is MORE of this than you did in 9th grade. Be prepared. Writing: Essay writing – both long and short Collaboration- working with your peers

What is expected of you

What I expect you not to do

Other syllabus Highlights Grades… Attendance and make-up work….

Welcome to world history Welcome to world history! I love teaching at redwood and I’m so excited to have you in class

HOW DOES SOMEONE DEVELOP A POINT OF VIEW??

LEVELS OF ME: HOW IS YOUR PERSPECTIVE SIMILAR AND DIFFERENT TO OTHERS IN THE ROOM You will brainstorm 6 things about yourself: Things that have influenced your POV or show your POV. For example things you like, experiences you have had. You will have to predict what perspectives and life experiences you have IN COMMON with your classmates and those that are unique to you and your own life. You will go in order from MOST in common to LEAST in common. You may be surprised – less or more people might share your perspectives and preferences than you might have guessed!

LEVELS OF MS. GREENBERG: PREDICTIONS EVERYONE: I wake up pretty early in the morning MOST: I like pizza. HALF: I like swimming. SOME: History is my favorite subject A COUPLE: I am afraid of horses. UNIQUE: I am a teacher