September 30

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be taking a look at the reform movements that spun out of the Second Great Awakening.  You will be working on a mini reform poster, researching one of the reform movements of the era.  This is an important topic that often makes an appearance on AP Exams so definitely make sure you pay attention!  Its also super interesting and fun! : )  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate content knowledge on the changing economy of the mid 1800s
2. Create an original political cartoon/propaganda poster about one of the 19th century reform movements

Agenda:

1. Quiz: Chapter 9
2. Warm-Up #3
3. Discuss: Second Great Awakening
4. Political Cartoon/Propaganda Poster: Early 19th Century Reform Movements
5. Closure #2

Homework:

1. Have a Great Break!

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I sincerely hope that you have a restful and relaxing break!  I hope that you take the time to do NOTHING school related and recharge your brains!  Take care and I can't wait to see you all again soon!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-30-16 PPT

September 28

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be discussing the Missouri Compromise!  Woohoo!  This is an interesting little episode in U.S. history that will help lead us down the path to the Civil War, which, with the American Revolution itself, is the most significant event in the first 100 years of U.S. history.  I'm stoked!  If we have time I still want to do the Constitution Scavenger Hunt!  Might be able to squeeze it in today ; )  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1.  Discuss the context of the Missouri Compromise
2. Analyze primary source documents to better understand the impacts of the Missouri Compromise

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #2
2. Discuss: Missouri Compromise
3. Document Activity: Missouri Compromise
1. Map
2. 3 Primary Source Analyses
4. Closure #1

Homework:

1.  Chapter 9 Quiz

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Hope that you are all doing well and having a great week before break!  Don't forget our Chapter 9 Quiz on Friday and we have so much more history to discuss!  I'm so excited!  I just can't hide it!  Take care everyone!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-28-16 PPT

Weekly Announcements

September 26

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be taking our Chapter 8 Quiz.  That's probably about it as today is a Monday schedule.  I hope that everyone is doing well!  Always wonderful to see you all and so excited to jump into Unit 4.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Respond to multiple choice and short answer style questions

Agenda:

1. Quiz: Chapter8

Homework:

1. Theme Essay due tonight!
2. Chapter 9 Quiz Friday

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  As always it warms my heart to see you all.  I hope that everyone has a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-26-16 PPT

September 23

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be taking our Unit 3 Test!  Ahhhh!  Crazy right?  It will be ok, I believe in you all!  We will wrap up our Louisiana Purchase activity before hand, then turn in the Unit Packet and take the Test.  Afterwards we will discuss Unit 4 briefly before wrapping up for the weekend.  I hope that you are all doing well.  Bit of a busy few days in this class so stay on top of everything!  You are all great!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Create a response to an essay prompt with a thesis statement, evidence, and analysis
2. Examine the content of Period 4 through questioning and discussion

Agenda:

1. Finish Louisiana Purchase Activity
2. Closure #4
3. Turn In: Unit Pack
4. TestL Unit 3
5. Warm-Up #1
6. Intro: Unit 4

Homework:

1. Download and Print Unit 4 Assignment Sheet
2. Chapter 8 Quiz on Monday
3. Unit 3 Theme Essay due Monday night to Turnitin.com

 That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  See!  That test wasn't so bad, right?  I have faith in you all.  I hope you have a wonderful weekend and I look forward to seeing you all again soon. 

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-23-16 PPT

Updated Unit Packet Checklist

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

I apologize for the inconvenience but I noticed a couple of items were missing on the Unit 3 Checklist that I posted earlier.  So here is an updated version that has everything you are required to turn in.  Make sure you check it out and get everything together for tomorrow. 

Updated Unit 3 Packet Checklist

I can't wait to see you all again tomorrow!  Have a good evening (hopefully not too stressful)!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

September 21

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be discussing the first twenty years of U.S. history under the Constitution.  I love this time period and subject!  I think it is fascinating to examine how the founders essentially created our Federal government out of almost nothing, and did so successfully.  Its so cool!  Afterwards we will be taking a look at the Louisiana Purchase through a document activity.  Don't forget we have our Unit 3 Test on Friday!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Discuss the issues of early American politics and the post-Constitution government
2. Analyze primary source documents to understand the discontent of Federalists with President Thomas Jefferson

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #3
2. Discuss: America's First Decades
3. Reading Activity: Louisiana Purchase
4. Closure #4

Homework:

1. Study for Unit 3 Test
1. Remember two prompts provided, you choose ONE and then outline the essay
2. Assemble Unit 3 Packet

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  If there is anything we don't get to finish today we will finish it before the test on Friday.  I love working with you all!  Hope you have a good couple of days and I look forward to  seeing you all again soon!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-21-16 PPT

Weekly Announcement

September 19

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

It is wonderful to see you all again today!  I hope that you had a great and restful weekend! :)  Today we only have time to take our Chapter 7 Quiz and then (hopefully) do a little Constitutional scavenger hunt.  The Unit 3 Test is at the end of the week and I hope that you all feel prepared!  Make sure that if you need any help or have any questions you come in at tutorial and ask me.  I'm here for you!  Remember you need to email me ahead of time if you wish to come in on Tuesday.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate content knowledge about Period 3 through multiple choice and short answer responses.

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #3
2. Quick Review: Constitution USA
3. Quiz: Chapter 7

Homework:

1. Keep up on readings
2. Email me if you wish to come to tutorial tomorrow
3. Unit 3 Test on Friday!
1. Same format --> two prompts, you choose one, and complete an essay outline for it.  Work to improve your score!
4. Unit 3 Packet Checklist 

 That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that you are all doing well!  I always miss our time apart.  Have a wonderful day ladies and gentlemen

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-19-16 PPT

September 16

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be taking our Chapter 6 quiz and then reviewing our unit 2 tests and theme essays!  I haven't finished grading all the theme essays yet (hoping to do that this weekend!) but wanted to briefly discuss some observations before we get too much further along.  After we finish all that we will be discussing the Constitution!  One of my favorite topics :)  It also happens to be Constitution Day!  I hope that everyone is doing well!  Don't forget that today is the last day to designate as Accelerated!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Review essay writing skills and expectations for writing in APUSH
2. Describe the attributes of the U.S. Constitution and evaluate the decisions made by the founding fathers

Agenda:

1. Quiz: Chapter 6
2. Review
1. Unit 2 Test
2. Theme Essays
3. CL: #3
4. View and Think: Constitution USA

Homework:

1. Chapter 7 Quiz on Monday

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  It is always wonderful to see and work with you all.  I hope you have lovely weekends and are able to do something either fun and/or restful!  Take care you all!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-16-16 PPT

Constitution USA Video

Assistance for Chapter 7 (and the quiz)

Excerpts from the John Adams audiobook

XYZ Affair #1


XYZ Affair #2


Timothy Pickering


Alien and Sedition Acts

September 14

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be participating in a mini debate activity regarding the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation (our first national government).  This is a topic that particularly interests and fascinates me so I hope you bring your A game and have some good stuff ready to discuss!  Always wonderful to see you all!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Debate the validity and effectiveness of the AOC through a mock court experience

Agenda:

1. Finish: American Revolution
2. Warm-Up #2
3. Strengths and Weaknesses: Articles of Confederation
4. Pro Se Court: Articles of Confederation
1. Graphic Organizer
2. Worksheet
5. Closure #2

Homework:

1. Keep up with readings and unit assignment sheet tasks
1. New AP Readings!
2. Chapter 6 Quiz on Friday!

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that everyone enjoyed our activity and I can't wait to see you all again!  You are amazing and I hope we keep going strong!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-14-16 PPT

ASB Weekly Update

September 12

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be taking a little pre-AP quiz to see how much you know so far and to also give you a good idea of what quiz questions will look like on the actual AP exam.  This is not something that is scored based on how well you do but rather based on your participation.  We will take this quiz again right before the actual AP exam and see if you have improved!  I hope that everyone had a good weekend.  I missed you all!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Respond to questions that are representative of the real AP test to show growth over time

Agenda:

1. Test: AP Pre-Test
2. Quick Lecture: American Revolution
3. Workday: Readings and other Unit Assignment Sheet Tasks (if there is any time left)

Homework:

1. Keep up with readings and other unit Assignment Sheet Tasks
2. Chapter 6 Quiz on FRIDAY (moved back from Wednesday)

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  I hope that everyone is doing well and having a good start to the week.  I know this class is tough but I am always here for you if you need help.  I care about your success and your well being so don't be afraid to ask for help!  Take care everyone!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-12-16 PPT

 

September 9

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today we will be taking our Chapter 5 Quiz and finishing our discussion of the road to the American Revolution.  This is one of my favorite topics so I hope that you all enjoy it as much as I do!  Don't forget that your Unit 2 Theme essay is due tonight to Turnitin.com.  I look forward to reading your first forays into research writing!  So excited!  Below you will find our agenda, resources, and homework for the day.

Objectives:

1. Discuss the legislation that eventually led to the revolution
2. Work collaboratively to identify the characteristics of various taxes put in place after the French and Indian War leading up to the constitution

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #1
2. Finish: Road to Independence
1. Puzzle Activity
3. Closure #1
4. Quiz: Chapter 5

Homework:

1. Unit 2 Theme Essay due tonight to Turnitin.com by 11:59pm!
2. Chapter 6 Quiz on Wednesday

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that everyone has a great weekend!  I look forward to seeing you all again soon!  This unit is so fun!  :)

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-9-16 PPT

September 7

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be outlining an LEQ as our Unit 2 test and then jumping right into Unit 3!  Huzzah!  Unit 3 will slow down some and the pacing for quizzes and tests will begin to normalize a bit, so that we are not doing them virtually every day!  Unit 3 is one of my favorites so I hope you all are ready to go.  I know I am!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1.  Demonstrate LEQ writing ability through outlining a potential essay with a complex thesis statement

Agenda:

1. Turn in Unit 2 Packet
2. Check in: Short Answer Responses, Note Taking, and Quiz M/C
3. Unit 2 Test: LEQ outline
4. Review: Theme Essay Guidelines
5. Preview Unit 3 Assignment Sheet
6. Discuss: Road to Independence
7. Closure #1

Homework:

1. Access the Unit 3 Assignment Sheet
2. Study for Chapter 5 Quiz on Friday
3. Unit 2 Theme Essay due to Turnitin.com on Friday (at 11:59pm)!
4. Don't forget you have until Friday September 16 to switch to Accelerated!
1. Those of you who are considering may want to talk to me sometime before then!

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that you are all doing well and getting along ok in this course so far.  I care about you all and hope that you are doing well so far!  I look forward to seeing you all again soon!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-7-16 PPT

PSAT Info

Just an FYI.  Those of you interested in registering for the PSAT.  They can only accept 200 Juniors so make sure you put this on your calendar!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Tutorial Update

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

So this week I will be missing school on Thursday due to a mandatory meeting for History teachers at the District Office.  Because of this I will not be here for tutorial on Thursday (your designated day) and as a result I will be opening my tutorial to APUSH students today (Tuesday).  If you need help or just need a place to work feel free to come by!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Turnitin.com Registration

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Your outside essays are required to be turned 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 = 13442687
Password = marchetti1

Period 4 - Class ID = 13442694
Password = marchetti2

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

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Unit 2 Checklist

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Hope you are having a good weekend!  Here is the Unit 2 Checklist due Wednesday.  I look forward to seeing you all again soon!  Remember that if you wish to come to my tutorial on Tuesday you need to email me ahead of time!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

September 2

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

All we are doing today in class is taking our Chapter 4 Quiz!  Joy!  I hope that you are all starting to settle into the groove of this course.  We will be moving on to Unit 3 here shortly and it is in that Unit that we will begin to slow down and go over the content materials a bit more carefully.  I hope that you are all doing well and I hope you enjoy your three day weekend!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate content knowledge about early America through responding to select response questions and short answer prompts

Agenda:

1. Chapter 4 Quiz

Homework:

1. Study for Unit 2 Test on Wednesday
2. Complete Unit Pack
1. Will be posted over the weekend - Look for it!

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Hope that you are all doing well and getting used to the pace of this course.  I have faith in you all!  Have a wonderful weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-2-16 PPT