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                                     Why We Read and Write

  • We live in a time of immense political polarization. For the first time in my lifetime, we are actually arguing over the legitimacy of facts - indisputable, proven facts.
  • As historians, it is our responsibility to learn from the past to best help to shape the current and future political outlook.
  • It is your responsibility as an informed citizen, which is essential for a democracy to succeed, to become civic minded individuals that think deeply and make decisions that are based on a sound assessment of the facts.

 

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 Extra Credit Assignments:

  • Expectations
  • This is an optional assignment
  • All 3 can be completed
  • FRQ grade cannot exceed an 18/18
  • "Right of refusal" applies
  • Due by June 9th

 1920s FRQ Revisions: 

  • You will have the opportunity to sign up for a 15 minute time slot (will be posted 5/8) to discuss your FRQ with me and then turn in a final copy at a later date. It is mandatory for you to complete the steps listed below prior to meeting with me. 
  • (1) Utilize the Feedback Guide (page 2) to review teacher comments. Be prepared with questions for clarification to gain further insight on how to improve your paper.
  • (2) Review and reflect on the steps of the writing process. Be prepared to discuss areas of improvement, as needed, for each step.
  • (3) Focus specifically on Step #3 of the writing process. Prior to meeting, you are responsible for:
    • fixing your thesis statement, as needed.
    • identifying the purpose of each body paragraph.
    • identifying the topic sentence for each body paragraph.
    • reorganizing and/or acquiring additional information to complete the pre-write.
  • Bring in a hard copy of your finalized pre-write (teacher model)

  Homework:

     Thursday (May 4):

    • Unit III Test on WWII 

     Friday (May 5):

    • Option #1: Read & annotate pages #14-16 in the Cold War packet (source).
      • Complete the pre-read and first read through (Slides #2-3) for each reading.
      • Optional: Finish the second read to search for evidence.
    • Option #2: Watch the teacher lecture

     Due Monday (May 8):

    • Read and annotate either the President Truman (p. 23) or General Douglas MacArthur speech (p. 24-25)
      • Complete the pre-read and first read through (Slides #2-3) for each reading.
      • Optional: Finish the second read to search for evidence.
    • Mandatory: 

     May 12th:

     June 9th:

    • Vietnam War FRQ (see slides #75-76 for expectations)
    • No revisions 

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     Unit II:

     Unit III:

     Unit IV:

    • The Gilded Age
    • The Progressive Era
    • The Great Depression
    • Cultural Issues

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