December 19-20 - Final Exam

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see all you beautiful people!  Welcome to the Final Exam!  I hope that you all feel ready to go!  Today we will be taking Part 1 of the AP Exam as our Fall Final Exam.  Let's get right to it!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate content knowledge as well as skill development by taking an exam aligned with part 1 of the AP US History Test.

Agenda:

1. Final Exam

Homework:

1. Rest, recuperate,and regenerate!
2. Enjoy your holiday!

That's all for today and that's all for the semester!  I am so proud of all the work you have done so far.  We are already more than half way to preparing for the actual AP Test.  I know that if you continue to work hard you will be able to tackle that obstacle and perform admirably.  I encourage you to use the two weeks off as a time to rest, recuperate, and regenerate your stamina before we hit the ground running next semester.  I truly wish you all the best in the world and hope that you have a fabulous New Year.  I will miss you all.  Take care and see you in two weeks!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

December 17 - Final Review Day

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see you all!  Today in class we will continue to spend some time reviewing for the Final Exam.  I encourage you to create a study plan, if you have not done so already, in order to effectively organize your time and prepare for your exams.  I hope that you do not have too much to worry about!  Use this time wisely.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Prepare for Final Exams

Agenda:

1. Study for Final Exam

Homework:

1. Study for Final Exam

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you feel good and ready for your final exams.  Take care and good luck!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

12-17-2018 PPT

December 14 - Review for Finals

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome you beautiful people!  Today in class we will begin reviewing for the Final Exam!  We are here at the end of the semester!  Finally!  This review process will mostly be on your own.  I encourage you to ask me questions as they arise and review your former notes and quizzes.  I hope that everyone is ready to go and happy to be almost done!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Reflect on the DBQ writing process and evaluate errors as well as solutions to improve on DBQ writing in the future

Agenda:

1. Finish DBQ Review
1. Self Assessment
2. Peer Review
3. Reflection
2. Review for the Final!
1. Norris Review Worksheets
1. Unit 1 (1491-1607)
2. Unit 2 (1607-1754)
3. Unit 3 (1754-1800)
4. Unit 4 (1800-1848)
5. Unit 5 (1844-1877)
6. Unit 6 (1865-1898)
2. General Overview of the Time Periods (1-6 are relevant to this final exam!)
3. Key Concept Vocabulary
1. These items have a high probability of showing up on the test
4. Norris Period Review Videos (Remember 1-6 are relevant!)
5. Norris Final Exam Review (the first video covers units 1-5)

Homework:

1. Study for the Final!

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you enjoyed and are ready to review some more on Monday!  Take care and have a fabulous weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

12-14-2018 PPT

December 12 - Unit 6 DBQ "Exam"

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see all you beautiful people!  Today in class we will be taking our DBQ "Exam" for Unit 6.  This is more about the process and doing some self reflection and self evaluation.  I want you to do your best to learn and grow from this experience.  Don't worry about the points!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Reflect on the DBQ writing process and evaluate errors as well as solutions to improve on DBQ writing in the future

Agenda:

1. Submit Unit Pack!
2. Unit 6 DBQ "Exam"
3. DBQ Review:
1. Self-Assessment
2. Peer Review
3. Reflection

Homework:

1. Study for the Final!

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that everyone is doing well and have a great day!  Hopefully this was fairly stress free for you all!  Take care and have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

12-12-2018 PPT

December 10 - Unit 6 Quick HIPP

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see you all!  It's the week before Final Exams!  Ahhhhhhhhh!  Today in class we will be doing our Quick HIPP for Unit 6 and then you will have some time to work on your own on Unit Packet Assignments.  I hope that you are all doing well and ready for things to ease up (sort of a little bit).  Let's do this!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Analyze primary source texts with the use of HIPPO

Agenda:

1. Quick HIPP Unit 6
2. Unit Packet Work Time

Homework:

1. Unit 6 DBQ "Exam" on Wednesday
2. Study for Final Exam

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you were able to get some stuff done!  Take care and have a great rest of your day!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

12-10-2018 PPT

APUSH Final Exam Study Guide

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

So I decided to craft this post with information and resources to assist you in studying for the Final Exam.  Please feel free to use any and all resources here in preparation for the Final.  Also please feel free to ask questions!  I wish you the best of luck and believe in each and every one of you.  You can do this!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Exam Format

• 55 Multiple Choice Questions in 55 minutes

• 3 Short Answers in 40 minutes

There will be no stoppage in time between the MC and SAQ portions (similar to our quizzes).  We will be grading the SAQ portion the day of the Exam.

Review Material

Here are some study materials that may assist you in your efforts to prepare.

Remember for the documents that are all inclusive, we have covered time period 1-6 this semester!

1. Norris Review Worksheets
1. Unit 1 (1491-1607)
2. Unit 2 (1607-1754)
3. Unit 3 (1754-1800)
4. Unit 4 (1800-1848)
5. Unit 5 (1844-1877)
6. Unit 6 (1865-1898)
2. General Overview of the Time Periods (1-6 are relevant to this final exam!)
3. Key Concept Vocabulary
1. These items have a high probability of showing up on the test
4. Norris Period Review Videos (Remember 1-6 are relevant!)
5. Norris Final Exam Review (the first video covers units 1-5)

Marchetti's Study Tips

1. Don't bring all 19 chapters worth of notes to the Final Exam!  It is too much and you will waste time searching for information!
1. YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO USE YOUR NOTES ON THE FINAL EXAM
2. Instead do this:
1. Consolidate your notes into about 2 pages per Unit!
1. Use the Norris Review sheets as a guide
2. What is important from each unit?
3. What has shown up on the quizzes?
4. What information is most relevant?
2. Create Theme Webs
1. Like a concept map but for important themes.  
2. This will help you make connections that are important for the SAQs
3. Start studying now!
1. If you spend 10 minutes a day studying (starting now) you will remember a great deal more than if you cram it all in the night before!
2. This is an amazing habit that few spend the time to master!

Happy Studying!

December 7 - Chapter 19 Quiz and Triangle Fire Video

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see all you wonderful people!  I hope that everyone is doing well!  Today in class we will be taking our Chapter 19 quiz and then we will be watching a video and answering questions on a viewing guide about the Triangle Shirtwaist factory Fire.  We are getting ever closer to the end of the semester and I hope that all of you are doing well!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Deconstruct an argument by reading a primary source text discussing the dangers of child labor practices of the late 19th century

Agenda:

1. Chapter 19 Quiz
2. Warm-Up #3
3. Triangle Fire Viewing Guide
4. Closure #2

Homework:

1. Outside Reading Project due December 7 TONIGHT!
2. Unit 6 DBQ Exam on Monday

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you are all ready for the end of the semester and don't forget about the Outside Reading Project due tonight!  Take care and have a wonderful weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

12-7-2018 PPT

December 5 - Lecture #15

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see all you beautiful people!  I hope that everyone is doing well and enjoying the wind down to the end of the semester.  Today we will be discussing America's first steps onto the World Stage.  American Imperialism shares some important concepts with what you should have learned about last year.  Let's get down to business.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Analyze the Progressive Era in the United States and its impact on reform

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #2
2. Lecture #15 - American Progressivism

Homework:

1. 2nd Research Paper due TONIGHT!
1. Accelerated Students do NOT do this
2. Chapter 19 Quiz on Friday
3. Outside Reading Project due December 7 Friday Night!

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that everyone here enjoyed our lecture!  Make sure you get everything turned in on time tonight!  Take care and have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

12-5-2018 PPT

December 3 - Chapter 18 Quiz

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to all you beautiful people!  Today in class we will only be worrying about our Chapter 18 Quiz!  Should be all that we have time for.  Take care and have a great time!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate content knowledge on the changing American society in the late 1800s wth an emphasis on culture and consumerism

Agenda:

1. Chapter 18 Quiz

Homework:

1. 2nd Research Paper due Wednesday Night!
1. Accelerated Students do NOT do this
2. Chapter 19 Quiz on Friday
3. Outside Reading Project due December 7 Friday Night!

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that everyone here had a good time and enjoys the near end of semester!  Take care and have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

12-3-2018 PPT

Second Research Paper moved to Wednesday

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

I have a weekend treat for you all.  I am moving the due date for the Second Research Paper to Wednesday of next week (that's December 5).  Hope you like this!

Enjoy your weekend!

Mr. Marchetti

November 30 - Chapter 17 Quiz and Lecture #14

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and happy Friday to you all!  Today in class we will be taking our Chapter 17 Quiz and we will also be lecturing on the topic of the Gilded Age.  The Gilded Age was a very interesting but very complex period of political and social corruption in this nation, but also a great period of expansion.  So....yea we are going to try to make sense of all that!  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 perspective of both the laborers and the owners of corporations
2. Analyze the political, economic, and social changes that occurred during America's Gilded Age

Agenda:

1. Chapter 17 Quiz
2. Lecture #14

Homework:

1. Chapter 18 Quiz Monday
2. 2nd Research Paper due December 3 Monday Night!
1. Accelerated Students do NOT do this
3. Outside Reading Project due December 7 Friday Night!

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you learned something new and interesting!  Take care and have a wonderful weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

11-30-2018 PPT

November 28 - Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see you all!  Today in class we will be watching and discussing a topic that is near and dear to my heart, the events surrounding the Native American experience in the late 19th century.  This is an important film and we will be chunking out the clips to watch segments that illustrate various details about that experience and we will be discussing as we go.  I hope that you all find this as interesting and important as I do.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. View and discuss the plight of the American Indians and the U.S. policy towards this group during the late 1800s

Agenda:

1. View Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee

Homework:

1. Chapter 17 Quiz Friday (Adjusted)
2. 2nd Research Paper due December 3
1. Accelerated Students do NOT do this
3. Outside Reading Project due December 7

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you can enjoy the rest of it after the video!  Take care and have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

11-28-2018 PPT


BURY MY HEART AT WOUNDED KNEE FULL MOVIE from Indigenous RPTV on Vimeo.

November 26 - FJT Frontier Thesis

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see you beautiful people!  I hope that you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!  Today in class we will be discussing an important American historian of the late 19th century, Frederick Jackson Turner.  Specifically we will be taking a look at his Frontier Thesis.  This should be a fun time!  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
2. Frontier Thesis
3. Closure #1

Homework:

1. Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee Permission Slip
1. Return only if you CANNOT watch the film
2. Chapter 17 Quiz Friday (Adjusted)
3. 2nd Research Paper due December 3
1. Accelerated Students do NOT do this
4. Outside Reading Project due December 7

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you are all doing well and have a great day!  Take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

11-26-2018 PPT

November 21 - Chapter 16 Quiz

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see you wonderful people!  Today in class we have a minimum day (sort of) and we are only going to be doing our Chapter 16 Quiz.  I hope that you are all ready to go and looking forward to the Thanksgiving break!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate content knowledge about the American West in the late 1800s

Agenda:

1. Chapter 16 Quiz

Homework:

1. Chapter 17 Quiz Wednesday
2. 2nd Research Paper due December 3
1. Accelerated Students do NOT do this
3. Outside Reading Project due December 7

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that everything has been going well.  Take care and enjoy your Thanksgiving Break!  We only have a handful of weeks after we return so buckle down and be ready to go!  Take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

11-21-2018 PPT

November 19 - Unit 5 Exam & Lecture #13

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see you beautiful people!  Today in class we will be taking our Unit 5 LEQ Exam and then we will be doing our Lecture on the 2nd Industrial Revolution.  This is a short week and we are getting closer to the end of the semester so make sure that you stay on task and get your stuff done!  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
2. Analyze the impacts of industrialization on late 19th century American society

Agenda:

1. Turn in Unit Packet
2. Unit 5 LEQ Exam
3. Lecture #13 - the 2nd Industrial Revolution

Homework:

1. Download and print Unit 6 Assignment Sheet
2. Chapter 16 Quiz Wednesday
3. 2nd Research Paper due December 3
1. Accelerated Students do NOT do this
4. Outside Reading Project due December 7

That's all for the day folks!  I look forward to seeing your beautiful faces on Wednesday and then enjoying our Thanksgiving break!  Take care and have a great rest of your day!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

11-19-2018 PPT

November 16 - Reconstruction SAC

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see you beautiful people!  Today in class we will be having a Socratic discussion as a class on the topic of Reconstruction.  In particular we will be discussing whether or not African Americans were truly free during the Reconstruction era.  I am very excited to hear your thoughts and perspectives for this discussion!  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. SAC Reconstruction
1. Read and Discuss Reconstruction Documents
2. Research Outside Evidence
3. Socratic Discussion with another table group
1. SAC Reconstruction Packet
1. SAC Original Documents
2. SAC Edited Documents

Homework:

1. Unit 5 LEQ Exam on Monday
2. Unit 5 Packet Checklist
3. 2nd Research Paper due December 3
1. Accelerated Students do NOT do this
4. Outside Reading Project due December 7

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you all learned a lot today!  Take care and have a fantastic weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

11-16-2018 PPT

13th Extra Credit

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Just thought I would offer a little extra credit to those of you interested in checking out the Netflix Documentary 13th.  This covers the legacy of slavery and race relations in the United States.  If you watch the documentary and want extra credit.  Type answers to the discussion questions below and turn them in on Wednesday before Thanksgiving.  Take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

13th Documentary

Discussion Questions

1. What was your initial reaction after watching 13th?
2. What are your thoughts on the film's argument that people have been subconsciously conditioned to fear black men at the behest of the media?
3. What do you think about the present state of the American prison system?
4. The film argues that there is a direct link between American slavery and the modern American prison system.  What is your take on this argument?
5. Do you see yourself making any personal changes in your life after having watched 13th?  If so, what kinds of changes?

November 14 - Lecture #12 and Chapter 15 Quiz

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see you beautiful people today!  Today in class we will be lecturing on the complicated issue of Reconstruction and then we will be taking our last quiz for the unit, chapter 15. Reconstruction is an important topic for the future of social and racial relations in the United States, as such this is an important one (anyone else starting to feel like everything is important? 😂).  I hope that we are able to get it done today!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate content knowledge of the Reconstruction period through MC and SA responses
2. Analyze federal attempts to reconstruct the South and provide equal rights to African Americans

Agenda:

1. Lecture #12
2. Chapter 15 Quiz

Homework:

1. Unit 5 LEQ Exam on Monday
2. 2nd Research Paper due December 3
1. Accelerated Students do NOT do this
3. Outside Reading Project due December 7

That's all for the day folks.  I hope that you have enjoyed our discussions and quizzes so far!  I know I have 😜!  Take care and have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

11-14-2018 PPT

November 9 - Chapter 14 Quiz and Introduce Reconstruction

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see you all!  I hope that you are ready to go for today!  We will be taking our Chapter 14 Quiz today, on the Civil War, and then we will be talking about Reconstruction and taking a look at some documents!  Fun stuff!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Analyze four major components of Reconstruction, using documents, research, and questioning

Agenda:

1. Chapter 14 Quiz
2. Reconstruction Analysis Packet

Homework:

1. 2nd Annotated Bibliography due November 9 (TONIGHT BEFORE 11:59pm!)
1. Accelerated Students do NOT do this
2. Chapter 15 Quiz on Wednesday
3. Outside Reading Project due December 7

That's all for the day folks!  I am so happy with how we are going so far!  Take care and have a great weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

11-9-2018 PPT

November 7 - Chapter 14 Quiz and Lecture #11

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see you all!  I am so excited for our Lecture!  Today in class we will start by doing our lecture on the Civil War.  This lecture covers various aspects of the war with visual and audio aids.  Hope you are as excited as I am!  This should be good :)  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

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

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #3
2. Lecture #11 - The Civil War
3. Closure #3

Homework:

1. Chapter 14 Quiz on Friday
2. 2nd Annotated Bibliography due November 9 (FRIDAY!)
1. Accelerated Students do NOT do this
3. Chapter 15 Quiz on Wednesday
4. Outside Reading Project due December 7

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you enjoyed our lecture and learned some new and valuable information.  Take care and have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

11-7-2018 PPT

November 5 - Unit 5 Quick HIPP and Mapping Westward Expansion

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see you beautiful people!  Today in class we will be doing our Unit 5 Quick HIPP (remember to save this for the unit packet!).  We will then have some time to work on the Mapping Westward Expansion Packet that we passed out but did not work on last week.  This is one of my favorite topics and I am super excited to discuss it with you all!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Analyze documents using HIPP analysis

Agenda:

1. Quick HIPP
2. Mapping Westward Expansion

Homework:

1. Chapter 14 Quiz Friday
2. 2nd Annotated Bibliography due November 9
1. Accelerated Students do NOT do this
3. Outside Reading Project due December 7

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you are all doing well and excited for our Civil War Lecture on Wednesday (I know I am!).  Take care and have a wonderful evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

11-5-2018 PPT

November 2 - CH 13 Quiz and Lecture #10

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see you all!  Today in class is the first of our major lessons for Unit 5.  We will be taking our Chapter 13 Quiz and then we will be discussing the concept of Manifest Destiny and expansionism that led to the Civil War.  The causes of the Civil War are important to understand, so that we can evaluate why such bloodshed occurred between Americans.  I am excited to talk about these concepts with you!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Identify and Illustrate the westward expansion during the mid-1800s and make connections between expansion and civil war

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #2
2. Lecture #10 - Manifest Destiny and Expansion
3. Chapter 13 Quiz
4. Start Mapping Activity
5. Closure #2

Homework:

1. Chapter 14 Quiz Wednesday
2. 2nd Annotated Bibliography due November 9
1. Accelerated Students do NOT do this
3. Outside Reading Project due December 7

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you all have a great weekend!  Take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

11-2-2018 PPT

October 31 - Unit 4 Exam and Intro Unit 5

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see you all!  Happy Halloween!  Today in class we will be taking our Unit 4 DBQ Exam and then we will be introducing Unit 5.  This is the first time we are doing a DBQ, remember the tips and skills we have practiced and you should do fine.  Then we will be briefly talking about Unit 5, which is one of my favorite periods in U.S. History!  Yay!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Write an argumentative essay integrating primary and secondary sources in response to a prompt from Unit 4 (1800-1848)
2. Introduce the content of Unit 5

Agenda:

1. Unit 4 DBQ Exam
2. Warm-Up #1
3. Preview: Unit 5 Assignment Sheet
4. Intro Unit 5 Content
5. Closure #1

Homework:

1. Chapter 13 Quiz Friday
2. 2nd Annotated Bibliography due November 9
1. Accelerated Students do NOT do this
3. Outside Reading Project due December 7

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you feel good about your DBQ today!  Take care and have a great Halloween!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-31-2018 PPT

October 29 - Unit 4 Packet Work Day

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see you beautiful people!  I hope that you had a great weekend and enjoyed homecoming!  Today in class we are going to take it a little easy, we will have time to work on any assignments or activities that are due with the Unit Pack.  I want you to use this time to get ahead on any activities that you have not had enough time to get done before Wednesday.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Catch up with assignments for Wednesday's Exam

Agenda:

1. Unit 4 Packet Work Day

Homework:

1. Unit 4 DBQ Exam on Wednesday
2. Prepare Unit 4 Packet
3. 2nd Annotated Bibliography due November 9
1. Accelerated Students do NOT do this
4. Outside Reading Project due December 7

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you were able to use this time well!  I hope that you are ready for the DBQ Exam on Wednesday!  Take care and have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-29-2018 PPT

October 26 - DBQ Practice

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and happy Friday!  Also, Happy Homecoming!  Today in class we will be practicing writing a body paragraph for the DBQ and paying particular attention to how to integrate documents.  This is an important aspect of the DBQ exam and so we need to make sure we get it done right.  I look forward to working with you all!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Practice integrating documents into a body paragraph for the DBQ

Agenda:

1. DBQ Practice
2. Closure #6

Homework:

1. Unit 4 DBQ Exam on Wednesday
2. Prepare Unit 4 Packet
3. 2nd Annotated Bibliography due November 9
1. Accelerated Students do NOT do this
4. Outside Reading Project due December 7

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you are all feeling well prepared for the DBQ on Wednesday.  Take care and have a fabulous weekend!  Enjoy homecoming!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-26-2018 PPT

October 24 - CH 12 Quiz and Pro Se Court

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see you beautiful people!  Today in class we will be taking our Chapter 12 Quiz and then we will be doing our Pro Se Court.  Remember that the core of this activity is to be able to concisely argue and defend your point, even if it is not the point that you would normally want to defend.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Answer AP style questions to demonstrate content knowledge and practice for the AP Exam
2. Debate the pros and cons of Andrew Jackson's presidency

Agenda:

1. Chapter 12 Quiz
2. Pro Se Court: Jackson, man of the people or tyrant?
1. Both Sides
2. Both Sides
3. Indian Removal (Primary source)
4. Both Sides
5. Both Sides (Modern Perspective)
6. Favoring Jackson (Audio Files)
3. Closure #5

Homework:

1. Unit 4 DBQ Exam on Wednesday
2. Prepare Unit 4 Packet
3. 2nd Annotated Bibliography due November 9
1. Accelerated Students do NOT do this
4. Outside Reading Project due December 7

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you enjoyed our activity!  This is often one of my favorite for the year because it is fun to see you defend and debate these issues!  Take care and have a great rest of your day!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-24-2018 PPT

October 22 - DBQ Practice and Star Pro Se Court

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see you all today!  It is always so nice to see you after a weekend apart!  Today in class we will be working on our Market Revolution DBQ Practice.  We will also be doing the set up work to prepare for the Pro Se Court Activity we will be doing on Wednesday.  I hope that you are all ready to go and excited for our day today!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Practice the form and style associated with DBQ analysis
2. Prepare to debate the pros and cons of Andrew Jackson's presidency

Agenda:

1. Practice DBQ on Market Revolution
1. DBQ Practice Packet
2. Closure #4
3. Warm-Up #7
4. Pro Se Court: Jackson, man of the people or tyrant?
1. Both Sides
2. Both Sides
3. Indian Removal (Primary source)
4. Both Sides
5. Both Sides (Modern Perspective)
6. Favoring Jackson (Audio Files)

Homework:

1. Chapter 12 Quiz on Wednesday
2. 2nd Annotated Bibliography due November 9
1. Accelerated Students do NOT do this
3. Outside Reading Project due December 7

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you had a great one!  Take care and have an awesome evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-22-2018 PPT

October 19 - Chapter 11 Quiz and Lecture #9

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and happy Friday to all you beautiful people!  Today in class we will be taking our Chapter 11 Quiz and then we will be talking about a riveting topic...19th century economics!  I find this fascinating and engrossing, but it can also be tough to understand.  I hope that you all can bear with me and learn something new today!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate content knowledge through answering AP style practice questions
2. Analyze the form and function of 19th century economics and the Market Revolution through discussion and writing to a prompt
3. Practice the form and style associated with DBQ analysis

Agenda:

1. Chapter 11 Quiz
2. Lecture #9 - The Market Revolution
3. Market Revolution Practice DBQ
1. Market Revolution DBQ Practice Packet

Homework:

1. Chapter 12 Quiz on Wednesday
2. 2nd Annotated Bibliography due November 9
1. Accelerated Students do NOT do this
3. Outside Reading Project due December 7

That's all for today folks!  I hope that you enjoyed today and have a fabulous weekend!  Take care and see you on Monday!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

19-19-2018 PPT

October 17 - 19th Century Reform Movements Structured Academic Conversation

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see you all!  We have a fun filled block period today where you will take control of the conversation and discuss the relative merits and significance of the reform movements spawned by the Second Great Awakening.  I am excited to hear what you all come up with to defend your ideas and respond to your peers.  Let's do this!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Discuss the 19th century reform movements through student led structured academic conversation and Socratic debate

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #6
2. Review: Reform Movements
1. Small Groups
3. Socratic Debate: Reform Movements
4. Closure #3

Homework:

1. Chapter 11 Quiz on Friday
2. 2nd Annotated Bibliography due November 9
1. Accelerated Students do NOT do this
3. Outside Reading Project due December 7

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you all enjoyed our discussions and came away with a new and better understanding of our society.  Take care and have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-17-2018 PPT

October 15 - LEQ Review and Reform Movement Poster Work Time

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see all you beautiful people!  I hope that you are doing well and I am so happy to see you on this beautiful Monday!  Today in class we will be going over the Outside Reading Project as well as the LEQ.  We will then review the directions for the 19th Century Reform Movement poster and get some time to work on it in class.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Create and original political cartoon/propaganda poster about one of the 19th century reform movements

Agenda:

1. Intro Outside Reading Project
2. Review LEQ Writing
3. Work on Political Cartoon/Propaganda Poster

Homework:

1. 1st Research Paper due October 15 (MONDAY NIGHT!)
2. Chapter 11 Quiz on Friday
3. Outside Reading Project due December 7

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you are all doing well and enjoying our time together.  I hope that you all have a fantastic rest of your Monday!  Take care and have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-15-2018 PPT

Turnitin.com instructions

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

It is required that you submit your Research Paper to Turnitin.com as well as Google Classroom.  Below if the information you need to add yourself to the class for Turnitin.com.  Hope you are having a great weekend!  Let me know if you have any questions.

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Period 2 Enrollment Information

Period 4 Enrollment Information

Research Paper Due Monday

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

So your first Research Paper is due Monday night BEFORE 11:59pm to BOTH Google Classroom AND Turnitin.com.  Below are some tips and resources for your first attempt at a major research paper.  Please do your best to follow all guidelines!  This paper is worth 200 points and follows a fairly comprehensive rubric that will be difficult to master.  Have no fear though!  I believe that if you work hard and try your best you will improve!  Tackle this challenge with effort and perseverance and you will be a champion (eventually 😀 )!  Have a great weekend everybody!  Happy Writing!

1. Remember that your essay should start from your Annotated Bibliography
1. There are still a few of you who have not resubmitted your Annotated Bibliographies and gotten approval.  Remember that I WILL NOT accept your Research paper if you did not get your Annotated Bibliography approved.
2. Make sure that you know all the requirements in the Research Paper Assignment Sheet
1. Paper must be 1000-1500 words
1. This DOES NOT include your title page or your bibliography!
2. Must be a minimum of 5 paragraphs
1. It may be more than 5 paragraphs
3. You will NOT be turning in your Annotated Bibliography with your research paper!
1. Just make sure you have your sources included in your bibliography
4. Make sure to follow Chicago Style Guidelines
1. Follow these Tips for a Superior Essay
2. Follow these Essay Writing Tips
5. Make sure you include a Bibliography AND at least 5 footnote citations
1. Footnotes and Bibliography should follow Chicago Style formatting
3. Start with the Research Paper Template
1. This will help you properly format your paper
2. Formatting is an entire section on the rubric
4. Review the research paper Rubric
1. There are several sections on this rubric and getting anything above a B requires strong critical thinking and writing skills
2. Review this rubric extensively before writing and/or submitting your paper
3. Core categories
1. Academic Skill & Content Knowledge (40 pts)
1. You need to demonstrate that you are familiar and comfortable with the content information.  Includes details as well as ability to make connections with historical information
2. Writing Skill Content & Development (30 pts)
1. Your thesis is key here as well as your ability to maintain focus on your thesis throughout your paper.
3. Writing Skill Organization (20 pts)
1. This is all about organization, having a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.  Also your ability to transition between ideas smoothly and logically.
4. Writing Skill Conventions & Voice (30 pts)
1. This is where your mechanics matter.  You need to pay attention to your spelling, grammar, word choices, and sentence structure if you want to do well in this category.
5. Information Literacy (20 pts)
1. This one is all about formatting.  Did you follow proper formatting guidelines and make few, if any, errors?  This is ALSO about conducting appropriate research!  Did you find appropriate and credible resources?  Did you properly incorporate and cite them in your paper?
6. Analysis (40 pts)
1. This is all about you connecting facts with commentary and analysis.  You need to explain how and why your facts are important AND how and why they prove your thesis.  This is one of the most important categories!
7. Preparation for Lifelong Learning (20 pts)
1. This should come in your conclusion!  That is where I am looking for this.  This one is all about your ability to demonstrate that you applied yourself in this assignment.  Make connections to events and/or people in the modern world.  Connect various historical examples to other examples.  Demonstrate that you LEARNED something while doing this assignment!
8. Total point value = 200 pts
4. This rubric is tough and you need to understand every component if you wish to give yourself the best chance for success!

Best of luck and email me if you have any questions.

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

October 12 - Chapter 10 Quiz and Lecture #8

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back and great to see you all on this beautiful Friday!  How wonderful to have such beautiful people around!  Today in class we will be taking our Chapter 10 Quiz and then we will be doing our lecture on the Second Great Awakening and the reform movements that it spawned.  I am very happy to see all of you who I missed due to the PSAT on Wednesday.  I hope that you all had a great time taking the exam!  Let's get started!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Analyze the impact of the 2nd Great Awakening on American society in the early 19th century

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #5
2. Chapter 10 Quiz
3. Lecture #8 - The Second Great Awakening and 19th century reform movements
4. 19th century reform movement poster
5. Closure #3

Homework:

1. 1st Research Paper due October 15 (MONDAY NIGHT!)
1. Has your Annotated Bibliography been approved yet?  If not it needs to be BEFORE you submit your paper!
2. Chapter 11 Quiz on Friday
3. Outside Reading Project due December 7

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you are doing well and happy that it is Friday!  Don't forget that your first Research paper is due on Monday night!  Take care and have a great weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-12-2018 PPT

October 10 - PSAT Day and Finish Amistad

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back and great to see you all!  I am sad to see our ranks so depleted from the PSAT but good luck to those of you taking it today!  I look forward to seeing you all again on Friday!  Today in class we will be finishing Amistad as well as .  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Analyze the divisive role of slavery in early 19th century America through a film depicting the Amistad court case

Agenda:

1. Finish Amistad
2. Closure #2
3. Unit Packet Work Time
1. Work on Unit Vocabulary
2. Work on Unit AP Readings
3. Work on Lecture #7 Questions

Homework:

1. Chapter 10 Quiz Friday (adjusted for PSAT)
2. 1st Research Paper due October 15
1. Has your Annotated Bibliography been approved yet?  If not it needs to be BEFORE you submit your paper!
3. Outside Reading Project due December 7

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you had a great day and felt well informed after watching this film.  I hope those of you that took the PSAT feel great about your performance!  I know that you did well!  Take care and have a great evening!  I can't wait to see you all on Friday!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-10-2018 PPT

October 8 - Amistad

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back!  It is wonderful to see you beautiful people again after a week apart!  I missed you all!  Today in class we will be continuing the film Amistad.  This will be a fairly nice way to ease back into the school routine as we don't have anything too crazy ahead of us.  I am so excited to see you all again!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Analyze the divisive role of slavery in early 19th century America through a film depicting the Amistad court case

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #4
2. Continue Amistad

Homework:

1. Chapter 10 Quiz Friday (adjusted for PSAT)
2. 1st Research Paper due October 15
1. Has your Annotated Bibliography been approved yet?  If not it needs to be BEFORE you submit your paper!
3. Outside Reading Project due December 7

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you are all doing well and having a great day back!  Don't forget that Wednesday is the PSAT and so there are many of you that I will not see.  We will be finishing the film and discussing it so if you are taking the PSAT make sure that you finish the film on your own and turn in the discussion sheet.  Take care and have a great day!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-8-2018 PPT

September 28 - Chapter 9 Quiz and start Amistad

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see you beautiful people!  Its the day before break!  Huzzah!  Today in class we will be taking our Chapter 9 Quiz and then we will be starting the film Amistad.  Should be an overall pretty chill day, although the film has its moments of intensity.  I am looking forward to our day together before a week apart!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Answer questions aligned with the AP Exam regarding content from Key Concept 4
2. Analyze the events depicted in the film Amistad and how they illustrate the problems of slavery in early 19th century America

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #3
2. Chapter 9 Quiz
3. Start Amistad
4. Closure #2

Homework:

1. Chapter 10 Quiz on Wednesday when we come back
2. 1st Research Paper due October 15
3. Outside Reading Project due December 7

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you enjoyed our day together!  Have a fantastic break!  Take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-28-2018 PPT

September 26 - Quick HIPP and Lecture #7

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see you all!  Today in class we will be doing our Quick HIPP for Unit 4 and also doing our first lecture for Unit 4 (#7 overall).  We will be talking about the cultural and political changes taking place in American society in the early 19th century.  This is some pretty interesting stuff!  Its also a bit long and I promise that I will try to go quickly!  Below you will find or agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Analyze primary source documents related to Women, African Americans, and Native Americans using HIPP analysis
2. Analyze the changing social and political culture of early 19th century America

Agenda:

1. Quick HIPP Unit 4
2. Warm-Up #2
3. Lecture #7
4. Missouri Compromise Activity?
5. Closure #1

Homework:

1. Amistad Permission Slip
1. Return this only if you CANNOT watch the film
2. Chapter 9 Quiz on Monday
3. 1st Research Paper due October 15
4. Outside Reading Project due December 7

That's all for the day folks!  I hope you are excited that we are almost on break!  Take care and have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-26-2018 PPT

September 24 - Chapter 8 Quiz

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see all of you beautiful people!  It is wonderful to see you all!  Today in class we simply have our Chapter 8 Quiz!  Should be oodles of fun 😉.  Remember that each of these is a learning experience and just do your absolute best.  Let's do this!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Examine the content of Period 4 through questioning and discussion
2. Respond to multiple choice and short answer style questions

Agenda:

1. Intro Unit 4
2. Chapter 8 Quiz

Homework:

1. Amistad Permission Slip
1. Return this only if you CANNOT watch the film
2. Chapter 9 Quiz Friday
3. 1st Research Paper due October 15
4. Outside Reading Project due December 7

That's all for the day folks!  Take care and have a wonderful evening!  I can't wait to see you all again on Wednesday!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-24-2018 PPT

September 21 - Unit 3 Quick HIPP and Test

Welcome ladies and gentlemen,

It's great to see you all and happy Friday!  Today in class we will be doing our Quick HIPP before turning in the Unit Packet, then we will be taking our Unit 3 Test!  Huzzah!  I am sure that you are all excited!  Time permitting, we will preview the content of the next unit.  Let's do this!  I believe in you all!  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. Unit 3 Quick HIPP
2. Turn in Unit Packet
3. Unit 3 Test
4. Time permitting
1. Warm-Up #1
2. Intro: Unit 4

Homework:

1. Download and bring to class Unit 4 Assignment Sheet
2. Chapter 8 Quiz Monday
3. 1st Research Paper due October 15
4. Outside Reading Project due December 7

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you are all doing well!  Take care and have a great weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-21-2018 PPT

September 19 - Lecture #6 and Louisiana Purchase Activity

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back and great to see you all!  Today in class we will be discussing the early republic of the United States and also be discussing the Louisiana Purchase.  I am excited!  this is one of my favorite periods in U.S. history and I am excited I get to discuss it with you all!  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 the president Thomas Jefferson

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #3
2. Lecture #6 - Early American Republic
3. Reading Activity: Louisiana Purchase
4. Closure #3

Homework:

1. Study for Unit 3 Test
1. LEQ Rubric
2. Assemble Unit 3 Packet (Unit 3 Checklist)
3. 1st Research Paper due October 15
4. Outside Reading Project due December 7

That's all for the day ladies and gentlemen.  I hope that you are all doing well and have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-19-2018 PPT

September 17 - Chapter 7 Quiz

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back and great to see you all!  I missed you on Friday!  Today in class we will briefly review the Constitution USA video from Friday and then we will also be taking our Chapter 7 Quiz.  I hope that everyone had a great weekend and are ready to go!  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 #2
2. Chapter 7 Quiz
3. Quick Review: Constitution USA

Homework:

1. Unit 3 Test Friday
1. Assemble Unit 3 Packet (Unit 3 Checklist)
2. 1st Research Paper due October 15
3. Outside Reading Project due December 7

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you are all doing well and taking care!  Have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-17-2018 PPT

Football Game in Arizona!

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Just thought I would pass this along to you all.  The school we are playing in Arizona (Liberty HS) broadcasts their games live online.  So I figured if you are interested in seeing our game I would share the link to their livestream page.  If you are interested and have the time, please check it out!

Have a fantastic weekend!

Mr. Marchetti

Liberty HS Livestream Page

September 14 - The Articles of Confederation and Constitution

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back and good morning to you all!  I am sorry to miss you all today but am excited to be traveling to Arizona with the football team.  I hope that you all have a great day without me!  Today in class we will be discussing the Articles of Confederation and beginning to discuss the Constitution.  Be good and I hope you enjoy the discussions and activities today!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Discuss the validity and effectiveness of the AOC
2. Describe the attributes of the U.S. Constitution and evaluate the decisions made by the founding fathers

Agenda:

1. Chapter 6 Quiz
2. Activity: Articles of Confederation
1. AOC Strengths and Weaknesses Reading
2. ART Graphic Organizer
3. Activity: Constitution USA
1. Constitution USA Viewing Guide
4. Finish early?
1. Work on Unit Pack Assignments
1. 1775 Reflection Paper
2. AP Readings
3. Unit 3 Vocabulary
4. Lecture Questions

Homework:

1. Chapter 7 Quiz Monday
2. Today is the deadline to switch to Accelerated!  If you did not talk to me before today OR you did not put your name on the list with Ms. S, and you wish to switch, then please EMAIL ME TODAY
3. 1775 Reflection Paper due with Unit Pack
4. 1st Research Paper due October 15
5. Outside Reading Project due December 7

That's all for the day ladies and gentlemen!  Take care and have a great weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-14-2018 PPT

September 12 - Lecture #5 and Constitution Scavenger Hunt

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back and great to see you all!  I hope that you are doing fantastic!  Today in class we will be discussing the Revolution, Articles of Confederation, and Constitution.  We will also be doing a quick constitution scavenger hunt!  Should be tons of fun!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Analyze the role of the American Revolution in influencing the democratic and republican ideals represented first in the Articles of Confederation and then in the US Constitution

Agenda:

1. Lecture #5 - The American Revolution and Early Government
2. Constitution Scavenger Hunt

Homework:

1. Friday is the last day to switch to Accelerated!  Please see me BEFORE Friday if you wish to put your name on the list.  I will be gone Friday so if you decide to switch then, talk to Ms. S.
2. Chapter 6 Quiz Friday
3. Chapter 7 Quiz Monday
4. 1st Research Paper due October 15
5. Outside Reading Project due December 7

That's all for today folks!  I hope that you enjoyed learning about this stuff!  I know I do!  Take care and have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-12-2018 PPT

September 10 - Chapter 5 Quiz

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see all you beautiful people!  I hope you all had a great weekend!  Today in class we have just enough time for our Chapter 5 Quiz.  I hope that you are starting to hit your groove with these quizzes.  I believe in 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. Chapter 5 Quiz

Homework:

1. Chapter 6 Quiz on Friday
2. Deadline to Switch to Accelerated is Friday September 14!
3. 1775 Reflection Paper due with Unit Pack
4. 1st Annotated Bibliography due Monday night!
5. Outside Reading Project due December 7

That's all for today folks!  Don't forget to turn in your First Annotated Bibliography tonight to Google Classroom!  I look forward to reading this first foray into an academic research paper!  Take care and have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-10-2018 PPT