1. U.S. History I

2. Course Description (syllabus will be forthcoming) United States History (Grade 8) is a survey course that begins with the growth of the thirteen colonies and continues through the Civil War and Reconstruction. The basis for this course is the Maryland Voluntary State Curriculum. This course prepares students to complete United States History, Part II. The course will also address current events and issues.

3. Reading Strategies Question, Answer, Relationship Strategy –Right There According to… How many… Who is… Where is… What is… –Think and Search The main idea is… What caused… Compare/contrast… –Author and You The author implies… The passage suggest… The speaker’s attitude… –On My Own In your opinion… Based on your experience… Think about someone/something you know… LINCS Vocabulary Strategy Term Abbreviated definition Reminding word LINCing story LINCing picture

4. Writing Solid Response –Response relates to the question, draws evidence from the text, additional readings, lectures, or class discussions to support the answer.

5. National History Day Project (Co-Curricular) First Semester This year’s topic: –“Debate & Diplomacy: Successes, Failures, Consequences” All students are encouraged to participate More information will be forthcoming

6. History and Hollywood (Co-Curricular) Second Semester Students will study primary source documents and compare/contrast actual events to Hollywood productions.

7. Contact Information If at any time you have a question or concern please contact me. I can be reached by calling the school between 9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. or via email at gbrown@allconet.org.gbrown@allconet.org