1. US History II Syllabus
Mr. Hill
JFK-Iselin HS

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

3. 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

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

7. RECOMMENDED: 3 ring binder Be organized!!!
Preparation
What to bring?
Pen or pencil
Collateral
Notebook
RECOMMENDED: 3 ring binder
Be organized!!!

8. 90s organization

9. 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

10. 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

11. LATE
Don't try it

12. Not an English Class, but Might AS WELL BE
2 RESEARCH PROJECTS
PAGE PAPER
MINUTE PRESENTATION
1 PER MARKING PERIOD
PICK PROJECT CHOICES NOW!!!
AT LEAST 1 WRITING SAMPLE PER MP
MAJOR ASSESSMENTS
DBQ PROJECT
PRIMARY SOURCES
NOT REALLY CONCERNED ABOUT TRIVIAL KNOWLEDGE (DATES AND STATS)
LEARN HOW TO CULTIVATE ARGUMENTS

13. Arguments
Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner

14. The Infamous Cursing Rule
If a person uses an inappropriate word, that person will be required to write 10 sentences on a given topic or do a 3-5 minute presentation.
Failure to do so will lead to a write-up

15. 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

16. At least 3 homework assignments each week
I WILL COLLECT HW THAT IS LATE

17. 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

18. 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

19. The Answer
We Talkin' about practice

20. 10 questions – multiple choice Cannot use notes or handouts
Review Quizzes
Every Friday!!!
10 questions – multiple choice
Cannot use notes or handouts
Concentrated on:
Notes
HW/Classwork Assignments
Readings

21. 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

22. Completed before the vocabulary quiz Counts as 2 HW grades (40 points)
Key Terms
Each chapter
Up to 15 words
Completed before the vocabulary quiz
Counts as 2 HW grades (40 points)

23. Can anybody define these?
XENOPHOBIA
JINGOISM
PLIGHT
EXPATRIATE/ REPATRIATE
LAISSEZ FAIRE

24. Can access the book from the internet login :jfk_student
Textbook
Can access the book from the internet
login :jfk_student
password: mustangs14
Website:

25. Carpe Diem
Textbook Love

26. 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

27. 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?

28. who studied History???

29. 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?

30. ANALYZE THIS SOURCE – WHAT DO YOU THINK IS HAPPENING?
This says “OF THE MONOPOLISTS, BY THE MONOPOLISTS, FOR THE MONOPOLISTS”
This says “PEOPLE’S ENTRANCE”

31. a. ask questions about homework/projects/tests
Contact Me
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
e. Mail me assignments/Projects