HW 10/11 Foner Ch. 5, Sec. 3 & 4

Read: Eric Foner, Chapter 5, Sections 3 & 4, “The Coming of Independence” and "Securing Independence" p. 190-209 ; packet distributed in class. 
Task: Annotate as you read and complete the graphic organizer provided in class. Guidelines provided below
Due: Monday, October 15, 2012 

Annotation Guidelines:

1. Read FIRST, then annotate
2. Write one annotation note per paragraph. I recommend annotations that summarize each paragraph.
3. Your underlining/highlighting should be the line, sentence or quote that SUPPORTS your annotation summary.
4. DO NOT highlight until you have read the entire paragraph. Once you have read the paragraph, then you can go back and select the items that are worthy of being highlighted for later reference.
5. Identify any words that may be key vocabulary terms or words that you need to look up
6. Developing your own annotation system is acceptable and encouraged (ex: green highlight = vocabulary; blue highlight= important people; [brackets around a sentence]= thesis or big idea; *star= this was discussed in class)

HW 10/9 Foner Ch. 5 Sec. 1 & 2

Read: Eric Foner, Chapter 5, Sections 1 & 2, “The Crisis Begins” and "The Road to Revolution" p. 176-191 ; packet distributed in class. 
Task: Annotate as you read and complete the graphic organizer provided in class. Guidelines provided below
Due: Friday, October 12, 2012 

*** You should also be completing a study guide for Chapter 4, as our exam is on Thursday, October 11th.*** Study Guides should follow the format suggested in Exam Announcement post on 10/3

Annotation Guidelines:

1. Read FIRST, then annotate
2. Write one annotation note per paragraph. I recommend annotations that summarize each paragraph.
3. Your underlining/highlighting should be the line, sentence or quote that SUPPORTS your annotation summary.
4. DO NOT highlight until you have read the entire paragraph. Once you have read the paragraph, then you can go back and select the items that are worthy of being highlighted for later reference.
5. Identify any words that may be key vocabulary terms or words that you need to look up
6. Developing your own annotation system is acceptable and encouraged (ex: green highlight = vocabulary; blue highlight= important people; [brackets around a sentence]= thesis or big idea; *star= this was discussed in class)

HW 10/5 Foner Ch. 4, pgs 158-161

Read: Eric Foner, Chapter 4, “The Great Awakening” p. 158-161 ; packet distributed in class. 
Task: Annotate as you read and complete Cornell Notes. Guidelines provided below
Due: Tuesday, October 9, 2012 

*** You should also be completing a study guide for Chapter 4, as our exam is on Thursday, October 11th.*** Study Guides should follow the format suggested in Exam Announcement post on 10/3

Annotation Guidelines:

1. Read FIRST, then annotate
2. Write one annotation note per paragraph. I recommend annotations that summarize each paragraph.
3. Your underlining/highlighting should be the line, sentence or quote that SUPPORTS your annotation summary.
4. DO NOT highlight until you have read the entire paragraph. Once you have read the paragraph, then you can go back and select the items that are worthy of being highlighted for later reference.
5. Identify any words that may be key vocabulary terms or words that you need to look up
6. Developing your own annotation system is acceptable and encouraged (ex: green highlight = vocabulary; blue highlight= important people; [brackets around a sentence]= thesis or big idea; *star= this was discussed in class)

Cornell Notes Guidelines:

1. Read FIRST, then decide which ideas to record in your Cornell Notes

2. The size of the space that I have provided for you should indicate to you how many or how few notes you should include.

3. This is where you should record details that support the heading. Your readings will be collected in class, so these notes will your primary reference for class discussions. 

4. As we progress through the year, you should get better and better at identifying which details are worth recording for later reference.

5. Generate your own Cornell Notes pages using the link on the side bar -->

HW 10/4 Foner Ch. 4 p. 150-158

Read: Eric Foner, Chapter 4, “The Public Sphere” p. 150-158 ; packet distributed in class. 
Task: Annotate as you read and complete Cornell Notes. Guidelines provided below
Due: Friday, October 5, 2012 

***ELECTION PORTFOLIO- First Debate discussion will be on Friday; we will use the debate format in your Election Portfolio packet to review the debate***

Annotation Guidelines:

1. Read FIRST, then annotate
2. Write one annotation note per paragraph. I recommend annotations that summarize each paragraph.
3. Your underlining/highlighting should be the line, sentence or quote that SUPPORTS your annotation summary.
4. DO NOT highlight until you have read the entire paragraph. Once you have read the paragraph, then you can go back and select the items that are worthy of being highlighted for later reference.
5. Identify any words that may be key vocabulary terms or words that you need to look up
6. Developing your own annotation system is acceptable and encouraged (ex: green highlight = vocabulary; blue highlight= important people; [brackets around a sentence]= thesis or big idea; *star= this was discussed in class)

Cornell Notes Guidelines:

1. Read FIRST, then decide which ideas to record in your Cornell Notes

2. The size of the space that I have provided for you should indicate to you how many or how few notes you should include.

3. This is where you should record details that support the heading. Your readings will be collected in class, so these notes will your primary reference for class discussions. 

4. As we progress through the year, you should get better and better at identifying which details are worth recording for later reference.

5. Generate your own Cornell Notes pages using the link on the side bar -->

HW 10/3 Foner Ch. 4, Sec 3 and Debate Viewing!

Read: Eric Foner, Chapter 4, “An Empire of Freedom” p. 145-150; packet distributed in class. 
Task: Annotate as you read. Guidelines provided below
Due: Thursday, October 4, 2012 

***ELECTION PORTFOLIO- First Debate is tonight 10/3- you will use the debate format in your Election Portfolio packet to review the debate***

Note: Chapter 4, Section 4 will be due on Friday 10/5, and Chapter 4 Section 5 will be due on Tuesday 10/9- we will be doing Cornell Notes and Annotations for those sections. Additionally you will be required to make a study guide for Chapter 4, as your exam for Chapter 4 will be on Thursday, 10/11

Annotation Guidelines:

1. Read FIRST, then annotate
2. Write one annotation note per paragraph. I recommend annotations that summarize each paragraph.
3. Your underlining/highlighting should be the line, sentence or quote that SUPPORTS your annotation summary.
4. DO NOT highlight until you have read the entire paragraph. Once you have read the paragraph, then you can go back and select the items that are worthy of being highlighted for later reference.
5. Identify any words that may be key vocabulary terms or words that you need to look up
6. Developing your own annotation system is acceptable and encouraged (ex: green highlight = vocabulary; blue highlight= important people; [brackets around a sentence]= thesis or big idea; *star= this was discussed in class)

Cornell Notes Guidelines:

1. Read FIRST, then decide which ideas to record in your Cornell Notes

2. The size of the space that I have provided for you should indicate to you how many or how few notes you should include.

3. This is where you should record details that support the heading. Your readings will be collected in class, so these notes will your primary reference for class discussions. 

4. As we progress through the year, you should get better and better at identifying which details are worth recording for later reference.

5. Generate your own Cornell Notes pages using the link on the side bar -->

Exam Announcement Chapter 4

Exam Content: Foner Chapter 4:

Exam Format: 20-30 multiple choice questions
Exam Date: Thursday, October 11, 2012

Study Guide Suggestions:

• Review Study Space Questions on Foner's website, which is linked in the side bar -->
• Review Vocabulary on LGT and as flashcards on Foner's website
• Review Graphic Organizers from classwork
• Practice answering Aims (listed in graphic organizer packets
• Students should be able to answer the aims using your graphic organizer packet

Study Guide Creation Guidelines:

• 1 page, front and back NO MORE. 
• Include major themes identified in Foner Ch. 4 based on classwork
• Include vocabulary words that you are challenged by
• Include answers to class Aims (in graphic organizer packet)

HW 10/1 Foner Ch. 4, p 130-145

Read: Eric Foner, Chapter 4, “Slavery Empire” p. 130-141 AND "Slave Cultures and Slave Resistance" p. 141-145; packet distributed in class. 
Task: Annotate as you read; complete Cornell Notes for both sections. Guidelines provided below
Due: Wednesday, October 3, 2012 

***ELECTION PORTFOLIO- First Debate is on Wednesday 10/3- you will use the debate format in your Election Portfolio packet to review the debate***

Annotation Guidelines:

1. Read FIRST, then annotate
2. Write one annotation note per paragraph. I recommend annotations that summarize each paragraph.
3. Your underlining/highlighting should be the line, sentence or quote that SUPPORTS your annotation summary.
4. DO NOT highlight until you have read the entire paragraph. Once you have read the paragraph, then you can go back and select the items that are worthy of being highlighted for later reference.
5. Identify any words that may be key vocabulary terms or words that you need to look up
6. Developing your own annotation system is acceptable and encouraged (ex: green highlight = vocabulary; blue highlight= important people; [brackets around a sentence]= thesis or big idea; *star= this was discussed in class)

Cornell Notes Guidelines:

1. Read FIRST, then decide which ideas to record in your Cornell Notes

2. The size of the space that I have provided for you should indicate to you how many or how few notes you should include.

3. This is where you should record details that support the heading. Your readings will be collected in class, so these notes will your primary reference for class discussions. 

4. As we progress through the year, you should get better and better at identifying which details are worth recording for later reference.

5. Generate your own Cornell Notes pages using the link on the side bar -->

HW 9/27 Takaki Chapter 3

*Create Study Guide for Foner Chapter 3 Exam on Tuesday, October 2, 2012*

Read: Takaki, All of Chapter 3 p. 49-71
Task: Annotate the reading IN THE BOOK. Guidelines provided below
Due: Monday, October 1, 2012 

Annotation Guidelines:

1. Read FIRST, then annotate
2. Write one annotation note per paragraph. I recommend annotations that summarize each paragraph.
3. Your underlining/highlighting should be the line, sentence or quote that SUPPORTS your annotation summary.
4. DO NOT highlight until you have read the entire paragraph. Once you have read the paragraph, then you can go back and select the items that are worthy of being highlighted for later reference.
5. Identify any words that may be key vocabulary terms or words that you need to look up
6. Developing your own annotation system is acceptable and encouraged (ex: green highlight = vocabulary; blue highlight= important people; [brackets around a sentence]= thesis or big idea; *star= this was discussed in class)

Candidate Profile/ Election Portfolio Announcement

Please scroll down to the next post to see the homework that is due on Thursday, 9/27.

This is a formal reminder that the only piece of the election portfolio that is due in class on Friday is the Candidate Profile. The due dates for each item of the Election Portfolio are identified on the cover page of the Election Portfolio packet.

HW 9/25 Foner Ch. 3 p. 110-127

Read: Eric Foner, Chapter 3, “Growth of Colonial America” p. 110-117 AND "Social Classes in the Colonies" p. 122-127; packet distributed in class. You do not need to read the section labeled "Voices of Freedom"
Task: Annotate as you read; complete Cornell Notes for both sections. Guidelines provided below
Due: Thursday, September 27, 2012 

***ELECTION PORTFOLIO- Candidate Profiles due Friday 9/28***

Annotation Guidelines:

1. Read FIRST, then annotate
2. Write one annotation note per paragraph. I recommend annotations that summarize each paragraph.
3. Your underlining/highlighting should be the line, sentence or quote that SUPPORTS your annotation summary.
4. DO NOT highlight until you have read the entire paragraph. Once you have read the paragraph, then you can go back and select the items that are worthy of being highlighted for later reference.
5. Identify any words that may be key vocabulary terms or words that you need to look up
6. Developing your own annotation system is acceptable and encouraged (ex: green highlight = vocabulary; blue highlight= important people; [brackets around a sentence]= thesis or big idea; *star= this was discussed in class)

Cornell Notes Guidelines:

1. Read FIRST, then decide which ideas to record in your Cornell Notes

2. The size of the space that I have provided for you should indicate to you how many or how few notes you should include.

3. This is where you should record details that support the heading. Your readings will be collected in class, so these notes will your primary reference for class discussions. 

4. As we progress through the year, you should get better and better at identifying which details are worth recording for later reference.

5. Generate your own Cornell Notes pages using the link on the side bar -->