MT. SINAI BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT!! Global History 9R Stephen Sallese

The Sallese File: WELCOME!! About me: Product of Miller Place Went to Hofstra BA & SUNYSB MA 15th Year at Mt. Sinai teaching Global/World History

Course Description Breadth  The history of the world up until 1750. Everywhere. Eras 5-8 will be covered in 10th grade… Unit 1: Ancient World-Civilizations and Religions (BCE 4000 - 500 CE) Unit 2: Expanding Zones of Exchange and Encounter (500 - 1200) Unit 3: Global Interactions (1200- 1650) Unit 4: The First Global Age (1450-1770)

What’s the Regents exam like? Material from ninth and tenth grade 50 Multiple Choice Questions & 2 ESSAYS Example: One way in which the Meiji Restoration in Japan & the Golden Age of India are similar is that in each region these events led to the persecution of minority peoples periods of rapid change the rise of feudalism as the dominant political system governments ruled by limited monarchs

REGENTS ESSAY TYPE 1: THEMATIC ESSAY

REGENTS ESSAY TYPE 2: DOCUMENT BASED QUESTION

Mr. Sallese ONLINE! For the course description (in detail), access the district web page, go to course descriptions and look for Global History 9R I have a website that can be accessed through the Mt. Sinai HS Homepage website. I post topics, homework and upcoming tests/quizzes. - Show course descriptions

GRADING PROCEDURE EXTRA HELP Upon request 1 or 2 days before tests Quizzes – 25% HW / CW – 25% ** Projects will count as test or quizzes EXTRA HELP Upon request 1 or 2 days before tests - Multiple sessions before the Final in June

GOALS & EXPECTATIONS Global History 9R - Improve reading comprehension skills - Learn to break down reading passages and outline! - Writing: Persuasive expression of thought - Become Articulate and Convincing - Empathy: Put themselves in another’s shoes - Maturity & Responsibility - Do well on the Final Exam - Be prepared for next year’s Regents Exam - Become knowledgeable and tolerant citizens - Learn to act like respectful colleagues

General Expectations… OF THE STUDENTS: Responsibility/taking ownership for work & decisions! Missed pickups, tests/quiz makeups, work ethic) OF ME (THE TEACHER): Extra Help- posted via website, in room 502 Positive Support/Communication

GOODNIGHT THANKS FOR COMING