Friday, April 28, 2017

LEQ, DBQ, and Short Answer Guides

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Below are hyperlinks to Tom Richey's Rubrics and Short Answer Guide. Great stuff, and I think it is even better that what we have used this year.

LEQ

DBQ

SA

It is worth taking the time to check these out before the AP Exam next Friday.  These rubrics do a good job of explaining the different types of essays a bit better than what we have used this year.

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

April 28

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today is your last day in class to work on your Review Timelines.  It will be very important that you spend your time wisely in class today and get as much work done as possible.  I am looking forward to seeing your finished products!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:
  1. Review the APUSH content and themes through research and production of an interactive timeline
Agenda:
  1. Warm-Up #8
  2. Timeline: Workday #3
    1. Review Timeline
    2. Theme Descriptions
  3. Closure #9
Homework:
  1. Timeline due tonight!
  2. Unit Pack due May 3
  3. AP EXAM MAY 5 (ONE WEEK FROM TODAY!)
That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that you all have a great weekend!  It was a wonderful week together!  Take care everyone!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

4-28-17 PPT

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

April 26

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Wonderful to see you all again!  Today in class we will be taking a multiple choice practice quiz and then you will have time to work on your Review Timelines!  I hope that you are all starting to spend time studying for the AP Exam, this project is simply one way for you to review the APUSH material.  You will need to invest some of your own time to help yourselves be successful as well!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:
  1. Compare content knowledge from the beginning of the school year through a retake of the AP Post Test
  2. Review the APUSH content and themes through research and production of an interactive timeline
Agenda:
  1. Test: AP Post-Test
  2. Warm-Up #7
  3. Timeline: Workday #3
    1. Review Timeline
    2. Theme Descriptions
  4. Closure #8
Homework:
  1. Timeline due Friday
  2. Unit Pack due May 3
  3. AP EXAM May 5
That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  It was so great to see you all and I can't wait to see you again!  Take care and have a wonderful evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

4-26-17 PPT

Monday, April 24, 2017

April 24

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Sorry to be missing you today everyone!  I have a bit of a cold and am exhausted after having fun at Comic Con this weekend, so I decided to take a day and try to rest up.  I will be missing you greatly!  Today in class you will be working on your review timelines.  Remember that these are due on Friday and we will be taking a short multiple choice practice quiz on Wednesday.  Get as much work done together as you can today!  I can't wait to see you all again on Wednesday!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:
  1. Review the APUSH content and themes through research and production of an interactive timeline
Agenda:
  1. APUSH Review Timeline Workday
    1. Review Timeline
    2. Theme Descriptions
Homework:
  1. Review Timeline due Friday
  2. Unit Pack due May 3
That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I miss you very much.  I am looking forward to seeing you all again soon!  Take care and have a wonderful evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

4-24-17 PPT

Friday, April 21, 2017

April 21

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be introducing and starting our Timeline Review Project.  This is your major project to review for the AP Exam that is only a couple of weeks away!  May 5 is far closer than you might think!  This is a group activity so it will be exceptionally important that you delegate your work and collaborate to get it done!  Always great to see you all!  I  hope that you enjoyed playing 1775!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:
  1. Introduce and begin working on Review Timeline Project
Agenda:
  1. Warm-Up #6
  2. Introduce: Review Timeline
    1. Review Directions
    2. Assign Groups
    3. Begin Working!
    4. Theme Descriptions 
    5. Timeline Sample 
  3. Closure #7
Homework:
  1. Unit Pack due May 8
That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that you all are doing well and having a great day!  Take care and have a wonderful weekend!  I can't wait to see you all again!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

4-21-17 PPT

Thursday, April 20, 2017

AP Exam Pre-Administration Information

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Please review the information below.  Today and tomorrow are the only days left to fill out the pre-administration information for the AP Exams you will be taking in May.

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti


Wednesday, April 19, 2017

April 19

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be reviewing the American Revolution by playing a board game!  How about that? 😀  I am so excited to try out this board game with you all and see how you like it!  Hopefully you did your homework because I will be expecting you to jump right into playing pretty much.  I'm so excited!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:
  1. Analyze the role of the Continental Army, Continental Militia, British Regulars, Loyalist Militia, Native Americans, French, and Hessians in the American Revolution through playing 1775: Rebellion
Agenda:
  1. Warm-Up #5
  2. Activity: 1775: Rebellion Board Game
    1. Set-Up
    2. Play
    3. Clean-Up
  3. Closure #6
Homework:
  1. Revolutionary War Board Game Reflection Paper due with Unit Pack
That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  Don't forget to write your reflection paper!  I am very interested in reading those.  Maybe we will play again one of these days.  I can't wait to see you all again on Friday!  Have a wonderful evening ladies and gentlemen!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

4-19-17 PPT



Monday, April 17, 2017

April 17

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

It is so wonderful to see you all again today!  I missed you all very much!  I hope that you had a wonderful break!  Today we are going to spend some time peer grading the Short Answers from the Final Exam.  After this you will have two parts of your final exam graded (The Multiple Choice and Short Answer).  I will get to grading those LEQs and DBQs when I have a chance.  It is so great to see you all!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:
  1. Grade stuff 😃
Agenda:
  1. Review: Short Answers
  2. Review: Multiple Choice
Homework:
  1. Read and Understand 1775 Rules and context
    1. Complete 1775: Check For Understanding Worksheet and bring to class on Wednesday
      1. Read the 1775: Rebellion Rules
      2. Watch the Video Below
That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that you feel good about your Short Answer scores!  This was a tough exam but good practice for the actual AP exam!  It was so wonderful seeing you all ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that you are doing great!  I look forward to seeing you all again soon!  Have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

4-17-17 PPT


Sunday, April 9, 2017

1775 Homework

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Below you will find a homework assignment that is due at the beginning of class on Wednesday April 19.  It is a fairly simply HW assignment.  Read the directions to the board game 1775: Rebellion and complete the worksheet.  Print out the worksheet and bring it to class, as well as turning it in to Google Classroom.  Also watch the video below to get a quick overview of how to play.  I hope you all have a great break!  Sorry I missed you on Friday!  Take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

1775: Rebellion Worksheet

1775: Rebellion Rules Book


Friday, April 7, 2017

April 7

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Unfortunately something happened to my car this morning and I will be unable to be at school with you today.  Make sure you follow all instructions from the substitute and do your best on the exam!  I look forward to seeing you all after break!

Today is Part II of our Final Exam!  That's right folks this is it!  This will be a tough endurance test for you all.  You must write an LEQ and a DBQ in 90 minutes.  I am proud of all the work you have done so far!  Buckle up!  Good luck and I believe in you!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:
  1. Do well 😀
Agenda:
  1. Final: Part II
    1. LEQ
    2. DBQ
Homework:
  1. Unit Pack due May 3
  2. Time Period Review Worksheets courtesy of Adam Norris 😀
  3. Have a wonderful Spring Break! 
That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  It's Spring Break!  I expect you to rest and recover after our long Final Exam Week.  I am proud of everything you have done so far.  Take care and have a wonderful break!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

4-7-2017 PPT

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

April 5

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be taking Part I of our Final Exam!  This is it ladies and gentlemen, between today and Friday you will simulate the actual Final Exam!  Do your best ladies and gentlemen, I believe in you!  Let's do this!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:
  1. Do Well 😀
Agenda:
  1. Final: Part I
    1. M/C
    2. S/A
Homework:
  1. Unit Pack due May 3
  2. Time Period Review Worksheets courtesy of Adam Norris 😀
That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that you feel good about how you are doing so far!  Remember that on Friday we have Part II - the LEQ and DBQ.  I am so proud of you!  I can't wait to see you on Friday, our last day before the break!  Don't worry there is a light at the end of the tunnel!  Take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

4-5-2017 PPT

Monday, April 3, 2017

AP Test Pre-Administration Information


April 3

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be reviewing for the Final Exam!  That's right!  This week is our Final Exam!  I hope that you are preparing for it!  Remember that the Review Packet is due on Wednesday!  We will review the Final and Final schedule.  It is great to see you all today and I am looking forward to this week!  😉  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:
  1. Review APUSH content through collaboration and completing a worksheet
Agenda:
  1. Discuss: AP Test
  2. Closure #5
  3. Activity: Final Review Packet
Homework:
  1. Unit 3 Packet due May 3
  2. Extra Credit Review Packet due Wednesday
  3. Time Period Review Worksheets courtesy of Adam Norris 😀
That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that you all are studying and managing your time well!  Don't cram late Tuesday night!  Get sleep and rest!  Take care!  I can't wait to see you all on Wednesday!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

4-3-2017 PPT

Sunday, April 2, 2017

Tutorial Review Sign Up

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Below find the Tutorial Review sign up sheet.  Please remember to email me if you cannot make it!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti