Wednesday, November 28, 2012

HW 11/28 Foner Ch. 9, Sec. 3


Read: Eric Foner, Chapter 9, Section 3, “Free Individuals” p. 337-344- You do not need to read the "Voices of Freedom" pages
Task: Annotate as you read See Guidelines Below
Due: Thurssday, November 29, 2012 
*Section 4 on Friday, if you want to get ahead.

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)

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

HW 11/27 Foner Ch. 9, Sec. 2


Read: Eric Foner, Chapter 9, Section 2, “Market Society” p. 328-337- You do not need to read the "Voices of Freedom" pages
Task: Annotate as you read See Guidelines Below
Due: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 
*Section 3 on Thursday, 4 on Friday, if you want to get ahead.

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)

Monday, November 26, 2012

HW Foner Ch. 9, Section 1


Read: Eric Foner, Chapter 9, Section 1, “A New Economy” p. 317-328- You do not need to read the "Voices of Freedom" pages
Task: Annotate as you read See Guidelines Below
Due: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 
*Section 2 will be due on Wednesday, 3 on Thursday, 4 on Friday, if you want to get ahead.

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)

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

HW 11/20 ALL Foner Ch. 8


Read: Eric Foner, Chapter 8, All Sections p. 280-end.
Task: Annotate as you read See Guidelines Below
Due: Monday, November 26, 2012 
*This assignment was announced and given out on Tuesday, 11/20

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)

Friday, November 16, 2012

HW 11/16 Takaki Ch. 3 Jefferson and Slavery


Read: Review you annotations of Takaki, Chapter 3 p. 49-71with a special focus on p. 62-71 about Thomas Jefferson and Slavery
Task: Complete the summary questions below on a separate sheet of paper
Due: Monday, November 19, 2012 

Summary on Jefferson:
What were Jefferson's views on slavery?
In what way were his ideas contradictory?
In what ways did Jefferson's views on slavery shape public opinion about slavery?

Thursday, November 15, 2012

HW 11/15 Bill of Rights Themes


Materials Needed:
  • US Constitution: Everything You Need to Know Packet
If you have lost your copy or did not bring your copy of the EYNK packet home, please email Ms. Hanemann

In the Everything You Need to Know Packet 
Identify the theme of each Amendment in the Bill of Rights on page 6 & 7 of the packet

Due: Friday, 11/ 16

Heads Up: Mid-Term: 11/21 LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE ABSENT!

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

HW 11/14 Constitution and Bill of Rights Key Terms


Materials Needed:
  • US Constitution: Everything You Need to Know Packet
  • Access to the Internet
If you have lost your copy or did not bring your copy of the EYNK packet home, please email Ms. Hanemann

On a Separate Sheet of Paper, Define: 
Key Terms of the Constitution (p. 5)
Key Terms of the Bill of Rights (p. 6)

Where to Find Definitions: 
Regentsprep.org
Foner's Website for Chapter 7 vocabulary
(both are linked in the right side-bar ------>)

Due: Thursday, 11/ 15

Heads Up: Mid-Term: 11/21 LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE ABSENT!

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

HW 11/13 EYNK Questions Preamble, Article I, III-V

Materials Needed:

  • Big Ideas in the Constitution Packet
  • US Constitution: Everything You Need to Know Packet
  • Summary from Weekend to help you remember what's in each article

Complete Questions for: PreambleArticle I, III-V of the U.S. Constitution in the Everything You Need to Know (EYNK) packet given in class. If you've lost your copy of the constitution click here to retrieve the same copy we are using in class.  If you need a copy of the questions, please email Ms. Hanemann
Due: Wednesday, 11/ 14

Heads Up:  Mid-Term: 11/21 LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE ABSENT!

Friday, November 9, 2012

HW 11/9 Articles 3-7 of the US Constitution.


Read: Articles III-VII of the U.S. Constitution; packet given in class. If you've lost your packet click here to retrieve the same copy we are using in class. 
Task: Summarize each article and each section of the Constitution on a separate sheet of paper
Due: Tuesday, 11/ 13

Summary Guidelines:

1. Read FIRST, then summarize.
2. Read the whole ARTICLE then summarize the ARTICLE in 2-3 sentences
2. Read each SECTION, then summarize the SECTION in 1 sentence.
3. IF you are going to highlight, DO NOT highlight until you have read the entire Article. Once you have read the Article, 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)

Thursday, November 8, 2012

HW 11/8 Foner Ch. 7 Sec. 4


Read: Eric Foner, Chapter 7, Section 4, “We the People” p. 272-end.
Task: Annotate as you read See Guidelines Below
Due: Friday, November 9, 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)