1. Mr. Cass Florida SouthWestern Collegiate High School *** Syllabus Highlights “Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” Vince Lombardi

2. Welcome to Collegiate High School This is NOT Middle School!! You are attending a COLLEGIATE high school on a COLLEGE campus. You are expected to behave in a mature manner. This is an honors course and may seem rigorous to some. Prepare, prepare, prepare – then prepare some more.

3. Class Philosophy “History is now one of the very few GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) exams where pupils are faced with a blank sheet of paper and asked to write down their interpretation of the events that they have studied. In other words, pupils who study history learn to think for themselves.” – Paul Lay, Editor, History Today Your willingness or GRIT to learn how to critically think and connect the events of the past with the events, peoples/nations, cultural landscapes, and global structures of today in writing is integral to success in this class.

4. Homework? Homework: Traditional, nightly homework is rarely given, although you DO have homework every night – Five W’s (see website). In short, your homework is to read and annotate your chapters and supplemental readings, prepare presentations, research, and complete projects.

5. Tests and Quizzes Your chapter test’s multiple choice questions come DIRECTLY from the information found within the text. You are expected to read and annotate all chapters listed above in course outline. Test FRQs (Free Response Questions) and vocabulary will also be derived from the information within the chapters you read plus documentaries/video lectures, and PowerPoint presentations (lectures).

6. TOP 10 WRITING ERRORS Note: This is not in the syllabus 1 point deduction/error that is BOLDED below Not capitalizing proper nouns, countries, cities, concepts, people, etc. Starting a sentence with a lower case letter Not following basic MLA formatting when instructed Subject verb agreement: “He fine!” Writing like you speak or text: “He fine!” “LOL!” “IDK?” Capitalizing for the sake of capitalizing Tense shifting (past tense in one sentence or paragraph, then present tense in the next, then back again…) Not capitalizing words within a title Not punctuating within quotes Run-ons and possessives

7. Assignment Policy I do not give full credit for late work. – All work is due on the assigned date. A letter grade - per day will be deducted until assignment is completed. – After the fourth day, a ZERO will be logged in FOCUS NOTE: If you are present when work is assigned, the work is due ON THE DAY you return. – I will allow two days after an excused absence to make up missed work. If you are absent: – It is your responsibility to obtain missed assignments and information from either me or a trusted classmate. – To get missed work, you may reach me at my email address. Makeup tests/quizzes and quizzes will be taken after school upon student’s return. The test WILL be different than the test given on the assigned date. The test/quiz will be the same content – but a different format.

8. Lending and Extra Credit Policy (Not In Written Syllabus) I do not “lend” pencils, pens, paper, etc. – Come to class PREPARED You may ask a classmate quietly BEFORE the bell. – You know when you have a test, quiz, or in class writing activity. Can you say, “Peer pressure”? Extra credit opportunities GALORE!!! – 5 Ws (1 pt./section of chapter due on test days) – DO NOT ask if you can do extra work to bring your grade up at the end of a quarter or semester.

9. Class Procedures Enter the room quietly, professionally, and respectfully. Do not come behind my desk unless asked – thank you. I do not tolerate cell phone usage, electronic device usage (unless instructed to do so) Cell phones must be turned off and placed in the crate by the front door at the start of class. You may take your phone at the end of class. “Do Now” activities will occur daily throughout the year. – This means you should be answering the question on the screen – not talking – upon arrival. Bathroom breaks are allowed after the first 10 minutes of class and NOT allowed 10 minutes before the end of class. – One person may leave at a time. Bottled water ONLY. Candy, food, and soft drinks are not allowed in class. Remain seated until the dismissal bell. Please refrain from “packing” up and huddling at the door. The bell does not release you; I release you.

10. NOTEBOOK/BINDER The notebook/binder is your life raft. – Provides a study resource of reading and class/lecture notes – Provides an organizational strategy – This “binder” is your class notebook. NOTE: Quizzes and tests may AT ANY TIME be open notes.

11. Course Outline Chapters may be added or subtracted depending on time and pace of the class and year. Unit I: Globalization: Ch. 36 plus Chapters 17, 19, 20 (8 weeks) Unit II: Chapters 21, 22, 23 (8 weeks) Midterm Review: (1 week) Midterm Exam: Chapters 17 and 19-23 *************************** Unit III: Chapters 25, 27, 29 (8 weeks) Unit IV: Chapters 32 and 36 (8 weeks) Final Review: (1 week) Final Exam

12. Websites to Favorite and Email bmcass@fsw.edu Mr. Cass’s class website: – www.saintcass.weebly.com www.saintcass.weebly.com MLA writing format site – http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/ 01/ http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/ 01/

13. IMPORTANT NOTE: Please read the last page of the syllabus, sign, and return by Friday, 14 August 2015 for 2.5 bonus points. Points will NOT be awarded after Friday, but all expectations and policies will be upheld. Please sign that you and your parents have read and understand the information above. Return this page (the last of the syllabus) with signatures and place the rest of this syllabus in the front portion of your binder for future reference. I have read and understand the expectations, procedures, and obligations I have in Mr. Cass’s class. _______________________ ____________________________ Student name (print) Student signature and date _______________________________ Parent(s) Signature(s) and date

14. Finally!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hH2SOGaqqF8 18:56 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hH2SOGaqqF8 Success is addictive – like your cell phone. “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” Ben Franklin The more you succeed, the more your brain retains information to help you succeed over and over again.

15. What is an FRQ? A writing prompt followed by a serious of questions. – All have labeled parts: A, B, C or even D and E ************************************************ Example: Globalization is a driving force that has help shape our world since the Age of European Exploration and continues today through a variety of processes. A.Define globalization and identify two ways globalization occurs. (3 pt.) B.Define Geopolitics and explain one effect and connection Geopolitics has on globalization? (2 pts.) C.Explain how the forces of globalization have shaped the modern world and why some people would argue, “The world is now considered “flat.” Be specific and support your response. (4 pts.)

16. How to Format an FRQ 1.Label each part with the appropriate letter. 2.Respond to ONLY what is asked and identify what you are answering. 3.DO NOT skip lines within your response. 4.SKIP lines between each part. 5.Example (2014 #2): http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/me mbers/exam/exam_information/2004.html http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/me mbers/exam/exam_information/2004.html

17. FRQ Writing Commands and Protocols Low-­Order Commands -­ 1 Point Protocol for IDENTIFY writing prompt: – Simply identify by name the people, place, or event(s), and provide a brief reason for their or its significance. Protocol for LIST writing prompt: – Simply bullet point a list. Complete sentences are not needed. Protocol for DEFINE writing prompt: – Properly write a clear definition of what is asked and include the term. Ex. Federalism is defined as the separation of power between national and state governments.

18. Commands and Protocols cont.… High-­Order Commands -­ 2 or more points Protocol for IDENTIFY AND DESCRIBE writing prompt: – Follow protocol for Identify then Students must write the characteristics of what is being asked, such events, causes and effects, people, or actions. Give an account of what happened – a word picture. Protocol for DISCUSS writing prompt: – Give factual information about the topic asked, then an in depth explanation particular varying points of view in regard to the topic. Protocol for IDENTIFY AND DISCUSS writing prompt: – Use both strategies – in combination for this type of prompt. Protocol for IDENTIFY AND COMPARE/CONTRAST writing prompt: – Follow protocol for Identify then for the purpose of noting similarities or differences between two events, causes and effects, or people Protocol for EXPLAIN writing prompt – Make clear or plain; make clear the causes or reasons for; make known in detail using examples as support; tell the meaning of. Explain when, why, how, and what happened as well as its effects.

19. MLA Format http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/ http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/ What is MLA?: A common writing format for university. Why does Mr. Cass require this formatting if I am not writing in university yet?

20. What does MLA look like? http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/ http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/ In the upper left hand corner of your paper write the following in the exact order and style below. In the upper right hand corner, write your LAST name only and page NUMBER only. – NOTE: When typing an essay or anything requiring MLA, you must double space the heading. – NOTE: Notice the date has NO commas, the day is first, month is second, and year is last. Example: Your Name Powell 1 My Name World History and period number 10 August 2015