1. American Studies Thursday, 21 August 2014  Time will pass; will you? 69 days remain in the fall semester.  Today’s Goals:  To understand how, and why, to write an annotated bibliography  To review and discuss 17 th C. life in America, and review for an exam on Unit Two. Quote of the Day: “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

2. Housekeeping and Recognition  The Class WebsiteClass Website  Are you monitoring your grades? Progress reports will be pulled tomorrow morning.

3.  Attention students: No gimmick or catch.. just free braces and a chance for a lifetime of straight and attractive teeth. Dr. Thomas Chamberlain and Chamberlain Orthodontics are making it possible for one HHS student to receive a free treatment of braces. If you feel you qualify, please write a one page essay about your need and what it would mean to you to have your teeth straightened. You can turn this in confidentially to Mrs. Trisha Pavicich in E100. Chamberlain Orthodontics will choose the student, based on need and desire to improve their smile. Due date for this letter is Friday, Sept 5 th. Smile!

4. Homework Reminders  Tomorrow:  Synthesis Writing—Cornell Note/Scoring due  Monday:  Please bring in an interesting piece of visual rhetoric, which supports the position you are taking in your research paper

5. Today’s Class Activities  Unit Two History Test