Monday, August 31, 2015

Turnitin.com Registration

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

For your first outside essay you are required to turn it in to turnitin.com.  I will not accept a hard copy (except in previously approved extenuating circumstances).  Please follow the instructions below to create an account and add the class so that you can turn your Essay in on time!

turnitin.com

Period 2 - Class ID = 10552971

Period 4 - Class ID = 10552996

Password for both classes = marchetti1

Thank you ladies and gentlemen.  Remember that you need to turn these essays in ahead of time!  Don't wait till the last minute!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti


August 31

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we have our Unit 2 Test and will be discussing the road to the American Revolution.  Our first major Test will focus on writing a strong thesis and outlining an Essay.  Make sure to apply these skills to your Outside Essay due Friday!  Below you will find our agenda, resources, and homework for the day.

Agenda:
  1. Collect Unit 2 Pack
  2. Check in on Short Answer Questions, Note Taking, and Quiz MC
  3. Unit 2 Test: Essay Outline
  4. Preview: Unit 3 Assignment Sheet
  5. Discuss: Road to Independence
Homework:
  1. Access Unit 3 Assignment Sheet
  2. Study for Chapter 5 Quiz
  3. Due Friday --> Unit 2 Outside Theme Essay
 I can't wait to talk about the American Revolution with you all!!!!  It is one of my favorite time periods in U.S. History.  I hope that you all come prepared to talk it out!

I look forward to seeing you all soon ladies and gentlemen!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Friday, August 28, 2015

August 28

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will finish reviewing our Prompt and Thesis breakdown and then continue our practice with essay writing by completing an essay outline.  This particular essay outline method will be very useful in organizing your thoughts for APUSH essays.  Our Unit 2 Test on Monday will consist of breaking down a prompt, writing a thesis, and outlining the essay.

Agenda:
  1. Chapter 4 Quiz
  2. Review: Prompt and Thesis Breakdown
  3. Practice: Essay Planning/Outline
Homework
  1. Download & Print the Unit 2 Pack Cover Sheet
    1. Collect pieces and bring to class ready to turn in 
  2. Prepare for Unit 2 Test
    1. Write a Thesis 
    2. Outline the essay
  3. Download and print the Unit 3 Assignment Sheet
 That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  Remember that the Unit 2 Test will be suing the same worksheet for outlining the essay and will require you to break down the prompt and write a thesis.  The prompt that you will be given to break down, write a thesis, and outline will come from your prompt and thesis packet (So study that packet for Monday!)

Have a great weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

August 26

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be continuing with a document analysis activity that extends from the discussion on Monday, and then we will be working to finish our Prompt and Thesis Breakdown activity.  Below you will find our agenda, resources and homework for the day.

Agenda:
  1. Chapter 3 Quiz
  2. Colonial Document Analysis Activity
  3. Finish Prompt and Thesis Breakdown
Homework:
  1. Finish Chapter 4 Reading Notes
  2. Study for Chapter 4 Quiz
    1. Just an FYI focus more on the second half of the chapter --> The Great Awakening and French and Indian War (Pro Tip!)
  3. Finish Prompt and Thesis Breakdown Worksheet if you didn't in class!
On Friday we will have our Chapter 4 Quiz and we will be checking in to see how you did on the Prompt and Thesis Breakdown.  After that we will be Extending our workshop on how to write an essay by practicing outlining an essay.

That's all for today!  Have a good one ladies and gentlemen!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Monday, August 24, 2015

August 24

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be having our first lecture/discussion.  Hopefully you have previewed the notes ahead of time as we will be going through the content quickly and then working on a document analysis activity.  Below you will find the agenda, resources, and homework for the day.  I hope that you are all doing well!  Don't forget the Chapter 3 Quiz on Wednesday!

Agenda:
  1. Warm-Up #5
  2. Lecture/Discussion: Development of English Colonies
  3. Document Activity
  4. Closure #1 (Did we do it this time?)
Homework:
  1. Finish Reading Chapter 3
  2. Study for Chapter 3 Quiz
    1. A good idea for studying is to check out the Key Concepts for APUSH and see which ones align with Chapter 3
    2. By the way... if you don't know the answer on a test don't you typically pick C??? (Wink, wink)
That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  On Wednesday we will be taking our Chapter 3 Quiz, and then finishing our Prompt and Thesis Breakdown activity.  Remember that by the end of this you need to be able to write a passable thesis that will earn you points on future writing assignments.

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Friday, August 21, 2015

August 21

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

As usual we had a lot going on today, but on the bright side there is no quiz on Monday!  Woohoo!  Major point of focus is to really be sure you understand and can apply the skills for how to write a thesis.  Below you will find the agenda, homework, and any resources that you need.

Agenda:
  1. Chapter 2 Quiz
  2. Warm-Up #4
  3. Skill Building: How to Write a Thesis
  4. Practice: Prompt and Thesis Breakdown
  5. Closure #1 (Did we get to it today?)
 Homework:
  1. Stay on top of readings and assignments
    1. No quiz on Monday!
 On Monday we will:
  1. Having our first lecture/discussion with some built in document analysis
    1. Review Lecture 1 English Colonial Development for lecture/discussion on Monday
  2. Chapter 3 Quiz is on Wednesday next week
Take care ladies and gentlemen and keep with it!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

August 19

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we have a lot going on!  With a lot on the horizon as well so its important that you take deep breaths and keep up with all the work.  Have no fear I believe in you and know that you can do it!  Below you will find the agenda, homework, and resources for class today:

Agenda:
  1. Warm-Up #3
  2. Review Chapter 1 Quiz
  3. Unit 1 Test
  4. Review Unit 2 Assignment Sheet
  5. Discuss Unit 2
  6. Finish Historiography
  7. Closure #1
Homework:
  1.  Read AH pages 57-75
  2. Study for Chapter 2 Quiz (Chapter 2 Quiz Friday...crazy right?)
On Friday we will be taking our Chapter 2 Quiz and then working on How to Write a Thesis.  Lot going on ladies and gentlemen I hope you can keep up!

I have faith in you :)

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Monday, August 17, 2015

August 17

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

It is wonderful to see you all today after our weekend apart!  I hope that you all prepared yourselves for our first chapter quiz.  Below you will see our agenda for the day as well as any homework for tonight.  I hope that you are all doing well and keeping up with the pace of this class!

  1. Warm-Up #2
  2. Study Skills: Short Answer Writing
  3. Quiz: CH 1 (20 minutes timed)
  4. Review: CH 1 Quiz
  5. Continue Historiography assignment
Homework for tonight (Due Wednesday!)
  1. Study for Unit 1 Assessment
    1. 2 Short Answer Questions from Period 1
      1. Remember some material may be from Chapter 2 (Check your Reading Calendar!)
  2. Download and Print the Unit 1 Packet Cover Sheet
    1. Bring to class with all assignments ready to turn in!
    2. You will need to staple the cover sheet to the front of the packet with all documents stapled in the order they appear on the cover sheet
  3. Download Unit 2 Assignment Sheet and bring to class
  4. Read AH pages 40-56
On Wednesday we will be:
  1. Review the Chapter 1 Quiz
  2. Taking our Unit 1 Assessment (2 Short Answer Questions)
  3. Reviewing the Unit 2 Assignment Sheet
  4. Finish Historiography assignment and submit!
  5. Examining and Discussing Chapter 2
Lots going on ladies and gentlemen.  Keep with it and I know you can succeed!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti


Friday, August 14, 2015

August 14

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

So today in class we accomplished a lot of things (hopefully!).  We reviewed my expectations, tips, and tricks to reading and taking notes from the textbook.  We discussed the AP readings (for AP students only).  And then we began our discussion of historiography with an activity designed to have you examine two historiographical perspectives.  Below you will find the agenda.

  1. Recap: "Why Study History?" discussion
  2. Review: Unit 1 Assignment Sheet
  3. Warm-Up #1
  4. Skill Building: Cornell Notes (Here are some Cornell Note Taking Sheets if you would like to use them)
    1. Remember that Reading Notes must be hand done!
    1. We will discuss different note taking strategies and remember that your Chapter 1 Reading Notes are due on Monday!
  5. Read and discuss: Historiography
    1. For this assignment you will need to make a copy for yourself in order to complete online
      1. After you have opened the link select File --> Make a Copy
      2. Retitle your copy "P(your period)_LastNameFirst Initial_Historiography"
      3. Complete the portion of the assignment that you were assigned (Zinn or Johnson) and come to class ready to share/discuss on Monday
  6. Closure: #1
The only Homework this weekend is to finish reading Chapter 1 (and complete your Chapter 1 Notes) and study for the Chapter 1 Quiz on Monday!  The Chapter 1 Quiz will consist of 10 Document Based Multiple-Choice Questions, and one short answer.  It should take no longer than 20 minutes!  I will check your notes on Monday during the Quiz (Yes you DO get to use your notes on the quiz).

I hope that you are all enjoying the course so far.  I know its a lot of work but if you stick with it you will do well and all will be OK.  I believe it all of you!

Have a wonderful weekend!  If you have any questions email me.

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

August 12

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome to Mr. Marchetti's AP US History Class!  You have to know that you are in for a treat, because I absolutely love U.S. History!  It is and has always been my favorite type of history and I am so excited to be working with you all this year!  Make no mistake this is a rigorous course and we have a lot of work to do so lets get started!

First let's take a look at what we did in class today:
  1. I introduced myself and gave a quick history on Mr. Marchetti 
  2. We distributed textbooks (Don't forget to start reading!)
  3. We reviewed the Syllabus and Curriculum
  Here's what you need to do tonight:
  1. Review the Syllabus with your parents and sign the AP or ACC contract
  2. Read "Why Study History?" and come prepared to discuss it on Friday!
    1. Bring 3 paragraph task to class on Friday
  3. Download and print the Unit 1 Assignment Sheet
    1. AP Readings are not due until the day of the Unit Test.  We will discuss on Friday.
  4. Read pages 6-22 of your textbook and be prepared to review on Friday!
  5. Sign up for a Google Classroom account
    1. You need to sign up using your SJUSD account
      1. username: s(student ID #)@sjusd.org
      2. password: 6 digit birthday
    2. Class Codes
      1. 2nd Period - l1pdg4s
      2. 4th Period - 4ty1ikf
    3. Submit the Sample Assignment 
  6. Bring Textbooks on Friday!
So that's quite a bit.  Make sure to take deep breaths and walk yourself through everything.  We will have a great time together!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti