November 30

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be wrapping up our discussion of Frederick Jackson Turner and his Frontier Thesis, as well as taking our Chapter 17 Quiz.  Turner and his Thesis are pretty important to this era of history and also important to understanding our modern identity in the United States.  Hope you all enjoy it as much as I do!!!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate content knowledge about the U.S. economy of the late 1800s from the perspectives of both the laborers and the owners of corporations
2. Analyze Turner's Frontier Thesis through review of guided questioning and group discussion

Agenda:

1. Chapter 17 Quiz
2. Discussion/Activity: Frederick Jackson Turner
1. Limerick Article (She really hates Turner and his Thesis)
2. List of Support and Refutation
3. Closure #1

Homework:

1. Continue with nightly readings
2. Opt Out Permission Slip (Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee) - due Friday 
1. Turn in if you ARE NOT able to watch the film

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Hope that you had fun and are ready to do more on Friday, we will be discussing the U.S. Indian policy of the late 19th century, one of my all time favorite topics, although it is crazy depressing.  Have a wonderful evening!  I will miss you all!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

11-30-16 PPT

Weekly Announcements

November 28

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!  Its great to see you all again!  Today in class we will be watching videos on our Chromebooks and answering some questions about Frederick Jackson Turner's Frontier Thesis.  He was an important American Historian from the late 19th century and his frontier thesis is an interesting topic to check out and discuss.  It also is fascinating to reflect on how his thesis may or may not apply to the world today.  We will continue discussing the Thesis on Wednesday.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Analyze Turner's Frontier Thesis through review of guided questioning and group discussion

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #1
2. Discussion/Activity: Frederick Jackson Turner
1. Edpuzzle Activity

Homework:

1. Chapter 17 Quiz Wednesday

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that you are all doing well and ready to go to the end of the semester.  No more breaks until finals so buckle up!  I'm always happy to see you all.  Have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

11-28-16 PPT

Tutorial Lecture Survey

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Would you be interested in a Special Topic Lecture this Tuesday during tutorial?  If so, take the survey below.

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

November 23

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be taking our Chapter 16 Quiz and that's about it!  It is a minimum day and that is most likely all we have time for.  So enjoy it!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Objectives:  Demonstrate content knowledge about the American west in the late 1800s.

Agenda:

1. Chapter 16 Quiz

Homework:

1. Theme Essay due tonight

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  I hope that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!  I will miss you all so much!  Take care everyone!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

11-23-16 PPT

Weekly Announcements

November 21

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be taking our Unit 5 LEQ Exam and you will crush it!  I am looking forward to reading these ;)  Do your best!  We will also be starting Unit 6, we will take a look at the assignment sheet and do a short content introduction.  It's Thanksgiving week!  Short and sweet.  Have fun today!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Write a timed essay in alignment to the AP rubric on the topics of Civil War and Reconstruction

Agenda:

1. Turn in Unit Pack
2. Unit 5 Test: LEQ
3. Preview: Unit 6 Assignment Sheet
4. Preview: Unit 6

Homework:

1. Review Unit 6 Assignment Sheet
2. Chapter 16 Quiz Wednesday
3. Unit 5 Theme Essay due Wednesday

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Hope you enjoyed today!  Have a wonderful evening ladies and gentlemen!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

11-21-16 PPT

Unit 5 Checklist

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Here is the Unit 5 Checklist that is due on Monday.  Have a wonderful weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti!

November 18

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will review the Emancipation Proclamation and also the LEQ.  After that we will finish our Structured Academic Conversation on Reconstruction.  Lots to cover today so hope that everyone is ready to go!  I can't wait to hear your thoughts!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Discuss the reconstruction era through the examination of documents and the use of a Structured Academic Conversation

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #5
2. Review: Emancipation Proclamation
3. Review: LEQ Writing
4. Finish:  SAC Reconstruction
1. Organize Evidence
2. Discuss
3. Reach Consensus
5. Closure #5

Homework:

1. Assemble Unit Pack

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Always a pleasure to see you all!  I hope that you enjoyed today and I hope that you all have a wonderful weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

11-18-16 PPT

November 16

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be discussing Reconstruction in the American South.  We will be doing this through a Structured Academic Conversation (SAC), which will involve some research and analysis ahead of time.  The actual SAC will take place on Friday, today we will be doing the preparation.  Reconstruction is a complicated but very interesting topic so if something is confusing please let me know and I will do my best to help you!  I love this stuff!!!!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Discuss the Reconstruction era through the examination of documents and the use of a Structured Academic Conversation

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #4
2. Start: SAC Reconstruction
1. Read and Discuss: Reconstruction Documents
1. Document D
2. Research: Outside Evidence

Homework:

1. Emancipation Proclamation Assignment
1. For the Emancipation Readings, please do the following:
   
1. Read the documents
2. Summarize the documents in your own works (3-5 sentences for each reading)
1. Determine the purpose(s) of the Emancipation Proclamation and the intentions of Lincoln regarding abolition based on the documents
1. In your unit pack you will submit a paper that has 3 summaries and the answer to that last question!
2. I will stamp these on Thursday, so please do it!!! 
2. Unit 5 Test Monday
1. Unit 5 Packet due Monday (Checklist coming soon)
3. Chapter 16 Quiz Wednesday (November 23)

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  I hope that you understand everything and are ready to discuss the documents when we return on Friday.  Don't forget your homework!  Always a pleasure to see you all, I hope that you have a wonderful evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-16-16 PPT

Weekly Announcements

November 14

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we are simply taking our Chapter 15 Quiz.  Not much else to do as it is a Monday schedule.  If you are interested in doing a Special Topic Lecture during Tutorial tomorrow complete the survey below to let me know if you can make it and if you would be interested.  ope everyone had a good weekend and is ready to get back to work!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate content knowledge on Reconstruction and its impact on America

Agenda:

1. Chapter 15 Quiz

Homework:

1. Unit Test is moved to Monday, November 21
1. It will be another LEQ

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  It was lovely seeing you all today and I hope that you have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

11-14-16

Special Topic Lecture Survey

November 9

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Its the day after the election!  Wow that was crazy don't you think?  I wonder who won...(I'm writing this Tuesday afternoon hehe)...  Today we will spend some time examining the Civil War in closer detail.  We will be discussing the War and also working on a guided notes sheet that you will be completing, printing, and turning in with the Unit Pack.  This is my favorite topic so I hope that you enjoy it as much as I do!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Discuss the major aspect of the Civil War through lecture, questioning, and guided notes

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #3
2. Discuss: The Civil War
1. Activity: Guided Notes Graphic Organizer
3. Closure #4

Homework:

1. Chapter 15 Quiz on Monday

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  There are a lot of resources available to you on the Guided Notes sheet so make sure you examine them and thoughtfully answer the questions.  We won't see each other until Monday so i hope that you all have a wonderful weekend!  Take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

11-9-16 PPT

Special Topic Lecture

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

For those of you who couldn't attend the lecture today here is a copy of the PPT as well as the Primary source documents we reviewed.  Hope you all are having a great day!

Emancipation and the Reconstruction Amendments

Primary Source Documents

Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Weekly Announcements

November 7

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be taking our Chapter 14 Quiz and then participating in a Socratic Seminar where you will be encouraged to freely discuss the topic of the Civil War and why it erupted and tore our nation apart.  This is by far one of my favorite topics and I hope that everyone enjoys the discussion!  I can't wait to hear what you think about my favorite subject!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Determine, through Socratic Discussion, the primary cause of the Civil War

Agenda:

1. Chapter 14 Quiz
2. Socratic Discussion: Civil War
1. Socratic Seminar Worksheet 
2. Civil War Readings 
3. Closure #3

Homework:

1. Continue Readings
2. Chapter 15 Quiz Monday

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that you enjoy this subject as much as I do!  Its Civil War time!  I hope that everyone is doing fantastic and as always it is wonderful to see all you beautiful people!  Have a great day!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

11-7-16 PPT

PS - I will be giving a Special Topic Lecture tomorrow (Tuesday) during Tutorial.  The topic that was most requested was Emancipation and the Reconstruction Amendments.  I may also add a few other things to the discussion based on the survey results.  Please let me know if you are planning on attending.  

November 4

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be discussing and mapping the road to the Civil War as well as taking the Chapter 13 Quiz.  This is an important element to master in order to understand why the United States split in two and fought the bloodiest war in U.S. history.  I hope that you are working diligently as we are moving through this semester at a quick pace!  I love studying the Civil War!  Huzzah!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Map and analyze the major events that led to the Civil War

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #2
2. Chapter 13 Quiz
3. Mapping Activity
4. Closure #2

Homework:

1. Chapter 14 Quiz on Monday

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that you have a spectacular weekend!  I miss you all already!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

11-4-16 PPT

PS - I need more students to take the Special Lecture Survey so that I can make a decision on whether or not I will be providing one next week!  Survey can be found below!

 

Tutorial Lecture Survey

November 2

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

It is wonderful to see you all again!  I hope that everyone is doing well and is ready to start Unit 5!  This will be a relatively short unit, but it is one of the most important topics in U.S. history (and one of my favorites!), the American Civil War!  Today in class we will introducing and previewing Unit 5 as well as discussing the concept of Manifest Destiny and American Exceptionalism.  Understanding Manifest Destiny is a key part of understanding the pathway to the Civil War.  I can't wait!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Analyze text and images reflecting the concept of Manifest Destiny and compare to the concept of American Exceptionalism

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #1
2. Preview: Unit 5 Assignment Sheet
3. Intro: Unit 5 Content
4. Discuss: Manifest Destiny
5. Main Activity: Manifest Destiny and American Exceptionalism
6. Closure #1

Homework:

1. Chapter 13 Quiz on Friday
2. Finish and turn in Manifest Destiny and American Exceptionalism Webquest (due Thursday evening at 11:59) to Google Classroom

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  Hope that you are as excited for Unit 5 as I am!  Have a wonderful day and I look forward to seeing you all again!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

11-2-16 PPT

Special Topic Lecture Interest

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Hope you had a happy Halloween!  I am curious to see if you all would be interested in me providing a special topic lecture series.  Once a week (during tutorial) I would lecture on a special topic that you would get to select.  I would only be willing to do this if a significant number of students were interested, so let me know in the survey below!  Please answer honestly so that I can decide on whether or not I want to do this for you.  Thanks!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

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