1. History and Civics

2. Welcome back! Find your assigned seat!
Back to school
rules

3. Today through Friday: Goal: Students will learn about class logistics.
1. Seating
2. rules/ info sheets/ textbooks
3. Overview of SAT/ writing skills if time.
4. Sign on to online textbook. You will get sheet tomorrow.
5. Document for first writing assignment
6. HW: Submit index card

4. Taking Taking notes?

5. Which one are you?

7. Rules
Students will develop a set of classroom rules to promote respect and engagement in learning.
On index card record three ideas: What is expected of student learning?
ON other side: What can you reasonable expect from the teacher?
Small groups- Discuss these expectations and identify some issues in a class that you would like to address/brainstorm.
On additional index cards each student records a different rule and 3 consequences. Next class we will discuss and formalize a few rules via a vote.
Reminder that this does not replace any school rules. Those still apply. This is to help clarify what students expect together in the class.

8. Possible ideas cell phones Interrupting or talking over each other
Not doing HW
Volunteering in class, participating

9. Agenda Introduction to class Syllabus SAT Information
HW: Read and have parent sign/ information sheet by 9/4 Student Profiles / Study Folders
SAT Information
New Format
Skills

10. SAT New Format Total Testing time: Old SAT Testing time
Session
Type of Test
Time
Number of Questions 1
Reading Test
65 minutes
52 questions 2
Writing and Language Test
35 minutes
44 questions 3
Math test - no calculator
25 minutes
20 questions 4
Math Test – calculator
55 minutes
38 questions 5
Analytical Essay
50 minutes
1 question
Total Testing time:
3 hours (plus 50 minutes for optional essay)
Old SAT Testing time
3 hours and 45 minutes (25 minute essay included)

11. SAT Reading and Writing Skills
analyze and use reasoning to comprehend literary and informational texts
command of evidence
words in context (how word choice affects meaning and tone)
analyze data (including data represented graphically)
expression of ideas
Revise and Improve expression of ideas/ sentence mechanics
Ability to identify argument
2. Ability to identify and judge the validity of supporting evidence
3. Ability to identify the development of ideas and connections between claims and evidence
4. Ability to identify stylistic or persuasive elements (word choice, appeals to emotions, structure, etc.)

12. Argumentative vs. Analytical Writing
Taking one side of an issue or topic
Your stance is built into the thesis statement
Biggest goal is to convince your reader to agree with your view by backing up your position with supporting facts from credible sources
Evaluate a topic or piece of writing. DO NOT Summarize
Your thesis presents your topic and shows how you will prove your claim
Biggest goal is to examine aspects of the writing to make a point.
The Format, logical thinking is necessary, smart evaluation of information

13. Essay Format

14. SAT Persuasive Writing Tips
Remember to:
Use the ROWE strategy
(read, organize, write, edit)
Five Great tips for Writing:
Keep it Tidy
Use the space you are given
Indent Paragraphs
Use Specific Supporting Detail
Use your Vocabulary

15. SAT Writing ***Must Haves***
Stay away from ‘I’ ‘you’ ‘we’ - 3rd person is a better score
Proper essay format (focus on good supporting details)
Re-read/ edit. Make small corrections or add a thought
If you do not finish, DON’T PANIC, just write a 1 sentence conclusion

16. How to become a US Citizen
Be a permanent resident.
If you are a green card holder of at least 5 years, you must meet the following requirements in order to apply for naturalization
To apply for citizenship, you must be 18 or older.
Have lived in state for at least 3 months.
Have been a continuous resident of the U.S.
(You must have been physically present in the U.S. for at least 30 months out of those 5 years.)
Learn the language and history. (Citizenship Test)
To become a naturalized citizen, you must be able to read, write, and speak English. You must also possess a knowledge and understanding of U.S. history and government
Be a decent person.
To become a U.S. citizen, you must be a person of good moral character, attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States, and well disposed to the good order and happiness of the United States during all relevant periods under the law.
The Citizenship Test consists of 14 questions (out of a possible 100 currently used in a US citizenship test.) To pass, one needs to answer 10 of 14 questions correctly.
In addition to the questions, there is a reading and writing test for English proficiency.
Questions to determine if you are a decent person:
Are you a member of the Communist Party? Are you a member of a totalitarian party? Are you a terrorist? Between March 23, 1933 and May 8, 1945, did you work for or associate in any way with the Nazi government of Germany? Did you worked at a concentration camp? Are you a polygamist, a drug-smuggler, a felon, or a tax-evader?

17. Questions to ponder
Prior to citizenship test: Predict how many students will pass this test.
After the test: Was your rpediction close? Explain.
What do you think makes a good “ citizen” in the US?
Immigration and citizenship procedures are both hotly debated topics during election years. What are the biggest issues you have been made aware of? What common ground do you see that could provide a realistic solution to the issues?

18. Homework Explanation Reading Homework Notes Section Questions
As you read the text, you should be able to
Understand and apply the key ideas, concepts, people and vocabulary.
Also, you should start to get comfortable with making additional connections to the material in class, and to your life.
When you read a section
Read the title of the section. This is a quick way to know right away what you will be reading.
Read the focus question: Have this in your mind as you read and mentally answer it as you go.
Read the objectives: They tell you exactly what you will learn.
After you read a section, before you move on, take less than 1 minute to ask yourself what was that about? Can you can answer the focus question?

19. Homework Notes Option 1: Take notes in an outline format.
I. Outline format Notes
A. Make sure to put chapter and page number of section.
B. Please be sure to include all section titles in blue, read and
black and fill in main ideas.
C. Events and details that relate to that section. Underline all
vocabulary words in your notes.
i. These notes should be complete, but do not copy complete
sentences out of the book. You should be able to refer to
your notes in order to answer the focus questions.
Option 2: Take Two-Column Notes
Two column notes separate the main ideas of a reading from supporting details or explanations. The act of separating the main ideas from the details strengthens the understanding and memory of the content are. This method requires active reading, and processing for the notes to be taken
Main Idea
Supporting Detail
Two – Column Note-taking
Separating main idea and details
Strengths understanding and memory
Requires active reading
Processing of information must occur