Bell-Ringer: Please log-on to your computer and visit the class wiki (CHSWHAP.wikispaces.com). Click on the “Unit 1 Resources” page and locate the Unit 1 Vocabulary Review game at the bottom of the page. You have the first 10 minutes of class today to review the assigned unit vocabulary. You may also use your study stack site to review, or continue to create your flashcards. Monday, January 14 th

Daily Agenda: Bell-Ringer: Vocabulary Review Word of the Day  Housekeeping Open Compare and Contrast Organizer Writing Workshop: The Comparison Essay Introduction to Tutorials Essential Question: What is a civilization and what are its defining characteristics? Homework: Read review packet handout and complete Tutorial Request Form (due when you walk in to class tomorrow).

Housekeeping: Review Emergency Drill Procedures Reminder: Wiki Reflection #1 due by Midnight tonight Tutorials begin this week… more about them later In-class essay on Wednesday --- Unit 1 Mini-test on Thursday! Dodgeball game on Friday at 5:30 PM Easiest homework nights are Tuesday and Wednesday this week

Binder Organization: 5 Sections work well: 1. Handouts 2. Assignments 3. Notes 4. Bell-Ringers 5. Review Materials

Group Comparison: Working in your new partner, complete the Open Compare and Contrast worksheet to compare any two river valley civilizations society. Be sure that your differences are direct comparisons. Assigned Partners Maria and Chris Anna and Jame Charlotte and Sam Cassie and Dallas Jessica and Austin Christian and Mackenzie John and Josh Cameron B. and Barbara Devon and Cameron G.

Essay Prompt Analysis Why is it important to break down an essay question into it’s basic parts?

Question Analysis: Keyword: What directional term is given? What are they asking you to do? Topic: What general (broad) issue/event are they asking you to write about? Essence: What specifically do they want to know about the topic? Plan of Attack/Roadmap: How will you go about trying to respond to the question? How will you set up your essay?

Question Analysis Analyze the cultural and political changes and continuities in ONE of the following civilizations during the last centuries of the classical era. Chinese, 100 C.E. to 600 C.E. Roman, 100 C.E. to 600 C.E. Indian, 300 C.E. to 600 C.E. Compare and contrast the goals and outcomes of the revolutionary process in TWO of the following countries beginning with the dates specified. Mexico 1910 China 1911 Russia 1917

Question Analysis Analyze the social and economic trans-formations that occurred in the Atlantic World as a result of the new contacts among Western Europe, Africa, and the Americas from 1492 to Compare and contrast the political and economic effects of Mongol rule on TWO of the following regions. China Middle East Russia

The Comparison Essay Guidelines and Expectations for Good AP Writing

Compare and Contrast

Know the Rubric Comparison means to say what is the same and what is different. This says at LEAST on – you need THREE – Rule of 3!!! Analyze means to say why – why is there a difference or similarity

Tackle the Question

Brainstorm Quickly

Format of Essay Remember you only get points for pointing out the similarities and differences. Consider the following…

If you do the following… Where are you going to compare and contrast???

The following also has some issues Can work, but not always

Best format to get POINTS This requires a lot of prewriting – if you have time, do this!!!

Use Outline Thesis – Same as before – answer question, use groups, and give hints Political Goals and Outcomes Economic Goals and Outcomes Military Goals and Outcomes Evidence (at least 3 detailed examples) Conclusion

Common Problems Describing the two things/events separately (with great evidence) but never comparing and/or contrasting – NO POINTS FOR DESCRIBING Confusing dates, people, and places Running out of time and not finishing

Thesis and Introduction Length: 3-7 sentences Organization: Background Argument Roadmap Background: Attention-Getter (prove you understand history/set the stage) Argument: Must be explicit, comparative, and avoid restating question. Roadmap: Indirectly describe how you will support your thesis (can be part of thesis)

Body Paragraphs Length: About 7 sentences Organization: Topic sentence, evidence, analysis (repeat the last two three times) DON”T just talk about one, then talk about the other (parallel structure) Make DIRECT comparisons, and use effective transitions Use body paragraphs to prove or support your thesis Explain, don’t just list similarities and differences (analysis)

Conclusion No points can be taken off for not having a conclusion But, it is your final chance to make sure that your argument is not lost (back-up thesis?) This is your chance to show you recognize the significance of your argument (Your answer to “So What?”)

General Writing Tips Can’t get a 9 with improper grammar, spelling, and punctuation Use active and descriptive language; avoid passive voice Asset Grading = Can’t be penalized for wrong info, only credited for good info Effective transitions (Similarly, likewise, along the same lines, in contrast, however, etc.)go along way to establishing a good comparative tone

Take a moment to fill in the heading on the tutorial request form provided (name and date). While you wait, look over the form silently on your own. What is a Tutorial?

AVID Tutorials: Tutorials were designed by the AVID program as a means of using questioning to assist students in coming to their own conclusions about questions they were unsure of. First, identify a question that you are struggling with. Note, this is not the same thing as a question you can’t answer. This should be a question that you have studied and researched, but are still unsure of or unclear about. It cannot be a question that you can merely look up in the book or your notes (that is your responsibility). Next, attempt to solve the problem using the TRF form. In the process, identify where (at what point or step) you are having confusion. Then, rewrite the question to reflect and focus on this point of confusion. During the tutorial, you will present your question to the rest of your group. Rather than merely telling you’re the answer, your group members will ask you questions to assist you in reaching your own conclusion to the question. Finally, you will recap your understanding of the answer and identify the steps that you used to solve the question. This works very well for three reasons: (1) It forces you to recognize the process you are using to solve challenging questions; (2) It draws your attention to critical thinking questions, not just memorization of names, dates, and events; and (3) it forces you to answer the question, instead of someone else doing it for you and then just trying to memorize their answer. Your tutorial questions may come from any academic subject you are currently taking, though you are strongly encouraged to focus on AP World History

Please read packet on Ancient China and India. Take time to highlight important concepts (think about the GRAPES categories we discussed) and circle important terms, people, and events. In addition, you need to complete the front of your Tutorial Request Form (due when you walk into the room tomorrow). Homework: