US History II Syllabus Mr. Hill JFK HS

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

Late 19th century to the 1970s Progressivism World War I Time Periods Late 19th century to the 1970s Progressivism World War I Great Depression New Deal World War II Cold War the 1960s Vietnam War

School Wires – Activities,HW Email Approach me for things you missed Attendance Block Periods School Wires – Activities,HW Email Approach me for things you missed Be Responsible

RECOMMENDED: 3 ring binder Be organized!!! Preparation What to bring? book that’s covered Pen or pencil Collateral Notebook RECOMMENDED: 3 ring binder Be organized!!!

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

WHAT SHOULDN’T YOU BE DOING WHEN YOU WALK IN?

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: 1st offense: apology and warning – come up with 3 examples of better language 2nd offense: write 5-7 sentences on a given topic Failure to do so will result in a write-up 3rd offense – blue slip

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

1 homework assignment each week COUNTS AS 2 CLASSWORK ASSIGNMENTS I WILL COLLECT HW THAT IS LATE Each warm-up assignment will count towards class grade Homework

20 points: Entirely complete and turned in on time Point System for HW 20 points: Entirely complete and turned in on time 10 points: Incomplete/ Turned in late 0 points: Neglected to turn the HW in or gave absolutely no effort

HW continued After the 5th homework, the scores are compiled and recorded as a quiz grade. Example: 20(completed) + 10 (Late) + 0 (never turned in) + 20 (completed) + 10 (incomplete) = 60

The Answer We Talkin' about practice

10 questions – multiple choice Can use notes and handouts Notebook Quizzes Every Friday!!! 10 questions – multiple choice Can use notes and handouts 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 10 words Completed before the vocabulary quiz Counts as minor assessment

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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

Analytical Skills What’s that mean? Occupations? 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 Artistic Movements Lunch!!! Why History?

Arguments Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner

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 – 1. WHAT DO YOU SEE? 2. WHAT CAN YOU ASSUME?

a. ask questions about homework/projects/tests Contact Me andrew.hill@woodbridge.k12.nj.us use it to: a. ask questions about homework/projects/tests b. setup tutoring sessions ( usually at work before 7 a.m. except Tues and Fri) c. talk about any problems you are having in class d. request work when absent for a prolonged period of time