US History I Syllabus Mr. Hill JFK HS

Two are true and one is false Handout Two are true and one is false About me

Early Colonization to Reconstruction British colonies Time Periods Early Colonization to Reconstruction British colonies American Revolution Constitution and the Bill of Rights Early Republic Slavery Issue Texas Revolution and Mexican War Civil War Reconstruction

Not an English Class, but Might AS WELL BE 2 RESEARCH PROJECTS 1. 5-7 PAGE PAPER 2. 5-10 MINUTE PRESENTATION 1 PER MARKING PERIOD AT LEAST 1 WRITING SAMPLE PER MP MAJOR ASSESSMENTS DBQ PROJECT PRIMARY SOURCES NOT REALLY CONCERNED ABOUT TRIVIAL KNOWLEDGE (DATES AND STATS) LEARN HOW TO CULTIVATE ARGUMENTS LET’S PICK’EM!!!

“paperless” Class Pilot What does that mean? No printed handouts, readings, or tests Computer generated Do you need a notebook? YES! Why? Notes Writing assignments Download Google Classroom App and other Google Apps

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Preparation What to bring? Pen or pencil Collateral Notebook

90s organization

What do you do when you walk into class? LOOK AT THE BOARD!!!! There will be 3 things on the board: 1. Objective: that’s the focus of the class period 2. Warm-Up: activity to start the day Reading, review question, primary source analysis 3. dates for tests and quizzes

2 Lates = 1 Cut = 3 detentions Tardiness 5 mins to get to class Run a mile? C’mon man! Consequences 2 Lates = 1 Cut = 3 detentions 4 Lates = 2 Cuts = 1 day ACS + Parent Conference 6 Lates = 3 Cuts = 2 days ACS + Loss of Credit in that subject + Parent Conference

LATE Don't try it

The Infamous Cursing Rule If a person uses an inappropriate word, that person will be required to write 10 sentences on a given topic or do a 3-5 minute presentation. Failure to do so will lead to a write-up

Thou art a boil, a plague sore Shakespeare Slings Thou art a boil, a plague sore Would thou wert clean enough to spit upon Would thou wouldst burst! The rankest compound of villainous smell that ever offended nostril Poisonous bunch-backed toad! Thou sodden-witted lord! Thou hast no more brain than I have in mine elbows  I'll beat thee, but I would infect my hands I am sick when I do look on thee

10 questions – multiple choice Review Quizzes Every Friday!!! 10 questions – multiple choice Cannot use notes, handouts, or Google!!! Concentrated on: Notes HW/Classwork Assignments readings

Google Classroom We will have a multitude of assignments on Google Classroom. It is your responsibility to know how to logon, upload required assignments on time, and use it for group assignments. Google Classroom Login

Completed before the vocabulary quiz Counts as minor assessment Key Terms Each chapter 15 words Completed before the vocabulary quiz Counts as minor assessment

Can anybody define these? LAISSEZ FAIRE Coup d’etat precedent Federalism conscription

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Carpe Diem Textbook Love

Make sure I sign your pass Bring your ID to swipe Bathroom 1 person at a time Make sure I sign your pass Bring your ID to swipe

Why History? Analytical Skills What’s that mean? Writing Skills OH Baby! Argumentative Skills Learn to Think Ethical Issues Solve Problems with history Encompasses every subject Maps/Charts/Stock Market – Math Books/Primary Sources/Stories – English Innovations and their impacts – Science Lunch!!!

who studied History???

Modern day Primary source "I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses Black people and people of color. To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder.” - Colin Kaepernick, 8/27/16 -What information can we literally detect from the passage? Background info on the author What are real world examples/ideas/events/movements that we can use that refers to the message in the passage? Any bias? Opinions?

Analyze this source

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