March 30 - Final Exam Part I

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be taking Part One of the Final Exam.  This is a full practice test so do your best and I hope you have been studying!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Final Part I
1. 55 Multiple Choice
2. 4 Short Answers

Homework:

1. Presidents Quiz due by Friday April 1!
2. Also I will be checking your review packet during the test on Friday so make sure you have done some work!

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Good Luck!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

3-30-2016 PPT

Leland Journalism

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

I am posting this at the request of Leland journalism.  They are looking people who are interested in joining their staff.  If you are interested check it out and fill out an application!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

"Are you a writer, artist, or photographer? Do you want your work to be featured in Leland’s award-winning school newspaper? Leland Journalism is now accepting applications from freshmen, sophomores and juniors who wish to apply as staff writers, photographers, and artists. Journalism is a fantastic way to showcase your talents while also spreading awareness about local and international events. If you are interested, pick up an application in J-5 or print out the attached application below! The application must be turned into J-5 by Friday, April 22. Make sure that your English teacher turns in your letter of recommendation form to Ms. Kelley personally. Good luck with your applications!”

Journalism Application

March 28

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today is our last day together to review and answer any questions you may have for the Final Exam (which is the next 2 block days!).  We will review some of the pertinent information regarding your Finals for the next couple of days and then you will have time to review on your own.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Discuss AP Test
2. Closure #7
3. Activity: Final Review Packet

Homework:

1. Final Exam Wednesday and Friday!
2. Presidents Quiz due by April 1
3. Friday Tutorial Review Session
1. Sign up Below

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Good luck prepping for the Final!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

3-28-2016 PPT

March 25

Hello ladies and gentlemen!

Today in class we will be spending time reviewing for the Final and the AP exam.  The activities we do today will help provide contextualization for the material to better understand how to answer the questions.  Don't forget that next week is our Final exam!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resource for the day.

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #13
2. Final/AP Review Activity
1. Review Packet (due with Unit Packet) 
2. LARGE Review Packet 
1. Lots of Information and activities
3. Kerwin's Review Book! 
1. This is a great source to review connections between historical events and concepts!
4. US Constitution 
5. Supreme Court Cases to Review 
1. Marshall Court Cases - Good to know! 
6. HUGE Encyclopedia of American Political Thought 
7. 284 Things Every US History Student Should Know 
1. If you feel like you need to define stuff, this list is a good place to start
3. Closure #7

Homework:

1. Outside Reading project due Monday! (March 28)
2. Final Exam Wednesday & Friday (March 30 and April 1)
3. Presidents Quiz due by April 1

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I hope you get some work done this weekend, but also do your best to relax!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

3-25-2016 PPT

March 23

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be examining and discussing the USA PATRIOT Act.  We will use the format of a Structured Academic Conversation with which to approach the documents we will be reading.  On Friday we will be reviewing for the Final Exam!  Don't forget that it is next week!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #12
2. Activity: Structured Academic Conversation
1. Topic: The Patriot Act
1. Department of Justice: Patriot Act
2. ACLU: Patriot Act Flyer
3. ACLU: Patriot Act II
4. SAC Graphic Organizer
3. Closure #6

Homework:

1. Tutorial Review Session Friday!
2. Outside Reading project due by March 28 (Monday!)
3. Final Exam March 30/April 1 (Wednesday/Friday!)
4. Presidents Quiz due by April 1 (Friday!)

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I look forward to seeing you all again on Friday!  Bring whatever resources you think you will need to begin reviewing for the Final Exam.

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

3-23-2016 PPT

March 21

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

I apologize for not being here today.  Have to get some work done and I have been feeling ill so trying to rest up!  Today in class you have your Chapter 31 Quiz.  I will be checking your Chapter 31 Reading notes on Wednesday when I return.  Have a great day!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Chapter 31 Quiz
2. After quiz work on Vocabulary, Unfinished Work, Other Homework, Study for the Final Exam next week!

Homework:

1. No more quizzes!
2. Time Period 4 Tutorial Review Session on Friday (Sign up Below)
3. Outside Reading project due by March 28
4. Final Exam March 30/April 1
5. Presidents Quiz due by April 1
6. Don't forget your unit packet!

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I look forward to seeing you all again on Wednesday!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

3-21-2016 PPT

March 18

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will debrief the Carter vs. Reagan activity and then begin a Pro Se court activity examining the presidency of Bill Clinton.  Don't forget the review session today if you signed up!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Debrief/Questions: Carter vs. Reagan
2. Warm-Up #11
3. Pro Se Court: Bill Clinton's presidency
4. Closure #5

Homework:

1. Chapter 31 Quiz on Monday
1. Watch Chapter 31 Video
2. Review Session Today (for those of you who signed up)
1. Another one next Friday!
3. Final Exam March 30/April 1
4. Presidents Quiz due by April 1
5. Outside Reading project due by March 28

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Should be a fun one.  Have a great weekend!  If you go to the Silicon Valley Comic Con at the San Jose Convention Center look for me!  I'll be there all three days.

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

3-18-2016 PPT

Chapter 31 Review Video

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

So here is the Chapter 31 (and Final!) review video!  Make sure you review for the Chapter 31 Quiz on Monday.  Sorry its longer but at least you have something to work with!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

March 16

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be discussing two speeches from Presidents Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan.  You will read and annotate the speech and then discuss with your peers what you think about it.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #10
2. Activity - Carter vs. Reagan
1. Carter Speech
2. Reagan Speech
3. Closure #5

Homework:

1. Chapter 31 Quiz Monday
2. Tutorial Session Friday
3. Unit 9 Packet due March 28
4. Final Exam March 30/April 1
5. Presidents Quiz due by April 1
6. Outside Reading Project due by March 28

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  I won't be here tomorrow because I will be at a Professional Development training.  Have a great day!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

3-16-2016 PPT

March 14

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we simply have our Chapter 30 Quiz!  It is unlikely we will have much time to do anything else so that's all we need to worry about!  Hopefully that Chapter 30 Review Video helped you all out!  Don't forget we have another Review Session this Friday, presented by Mr. Kerwin, and if you want to secure your spot you need to sign up!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Chapter 30 Quiz

Homework:

1. Review Session Friday (Sign up below!)
1. Review Session 2 Sign Up Sheet
2. Chapter 31 Quiz Monday
3. Final Exam March 30/April 1
4. Presidents Quiz due by April 1
5. Outside Reading project due by March 28.

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Don't forget to sign up for the Review Session is you want to guarantee a spot!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

3-14-2016 PPT

March 11

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be finishing our viewing of The Most Dangerous Man in America.  After we finish we will debrief the video and go over our guiding questions.  Afterward we will go over Unit 9 and the last few weeks before the Final and the AP test.  below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Finish The Most Dangerous Man in America
1. Debrief Questions
2. Synthesis Question
2. Introduce Unit 9
3. Collect Unit 8 Packets

Homework:

1. Unit 8 Essay due tonight!
2. Check out the Unit 9 Assignment Sheet
3. Chapter 30 Quiz on Monday
4.  Presidents Quiz due by April 1
5. Outside Reading Project due by March 28

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  I hope you have a great weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

3-11-2016 PPT

Chapter 30 Review Video!!!!

Here it is ladies and gentlemen!

Courtesy of myself and Mr. Thiemann.  Enjoy!

March 9

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be taking our Chapter 29 Quiz and then watching the documentary The Most Dangerous Man in America.  It is a very interesting documentary that definitely requires diligent attention to fully understand  the topic.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Chapter 29 Quiz
2. View: The Most Dangerous Man in America

Homework:

1. Unit 8 Packet due Friday
2. Unit 8 Essay due Friday
3. Don't forget to sign up for the Tutorial Review Session Friday if you wish to guarantee yourself a spot!  Its almost full!
4. Check out Unit 9 Assignment Sheet
5. Presidents Quiz due by April 1
6. Outside Reading Project due by March 28

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  We will be continuing the documentary and discussing it on Friday.

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

3-9-2016 PPT

Election Volunteer Opportunity

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

I mentioned in class that there is an opportunity for you to work as an election day volunteer.  There was a lot of interest so my copies of the application disappeared fast but here is a PDF of the application if you are interested.  Definitely a great opportunity!

Volunteer Opportunity Application

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Friday Tutorial Review Session

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

On Friday I will be hosting a Review Lecture on time periods (units) 1 and 2.  If you are interested in attending please sign the form below to guarantee your spot.  Only those on the list will be allowed in my tutorial on Friday.  I am also opening up this review to the other APUSH students at Leland so let your friends in other classes know (but make sure they sign the list!).  It's time to start getting ready for the APUSH Exam and hopefully this will help you remember items from last semester.

Hope to see you there!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

March 7

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today is a Writing Monday!  We will be practicing writing a thesis today.  We have a lot coming up so make sure you are on top of your work!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Writing Activity #5
1. Write THREE Thesis statements
2. Share with partner
3. Share with class
2. Turn in Writing Activity #5

Homework:

1. Chapter 29 Quiz Wednesday
2. Unit 8 Packet due Friday
3. Unit 8 Outside Essay due Friday
4. Presidents Quiz due by April 1
5. Outside Reading Project due by March 28

This week is the last week to sign up for the AP test!  If you didn't get to sign up last week then make sure you go to the bank this week!

That's it for today ladies and gentlemen!  Hope you all are doing well and I look forward to seeing you all again on Wednesday!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

3-7-2016 PPT

March 4

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today we will be going down to the school bank and registering for the AP Exam!  Woohoo!  Afterward we will debrief the video questions from this week and then if we have time we will work on our next Writing Activity.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Trip to the School Bank
1. Register for the AP Test!
2. Debrief Civil Rights videos
3. Writing Activity #5

Homework:

1. Chapter 29 Quiz on Wednesday!
2. Unit 8 Essay due on March 11
3. Presidents Quiz due by April 1
4. Outside Reading project due by March 28

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Have a great weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

3-4-2016 PPT