October 31 - CH 13 Quiz and Lecture #10

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to finally see all you beautiful people!  It has been a rough time not being able to work with you and help you all!  I hope that you have done well in my absence.  Today in class we will start talking about Unit 5!  This is one of my favorite Units as it covers the causes of the Civil War, the War itself, and Reconstruction afterward.  All of these are so important to this nation's history, even influencing the world we see today.  I am so happy to be here!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Identify and illustrate 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. Mapping Activity
5. Closure #2

Homework:

1. Chapter 14 Quiz on Thursday
2. 2nd Annotated Bibliography due November 12
1. ACC do not do this one
3. Outside Reading Project due December 6
4. APUSH Exam May 8

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you all enjoyed having me back, I know I am so much happier being with you all again.  Happy Halloween!  Have a great rest of your evening and take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-31-2019 PPT

October 29 - Unit 4 DBQ Exam and Unit 5 Introduction

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and hope that every one of you beautiful people is doing fantastic!  I am sad that once again I will be missing you all.  Today in class you have your DBQ exam for Unit 4.  This is your first time working on a DBQ so do your best to practice those HIPP analysis skills that we have been practicing all semester!  I hope that you all feel well and prepared for this.  I am excited that I will get to see you finally on Thursday!  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 on Thursday
2. 2nd Annotated Bibliography due November 12
1. ACC do not do this one
3. Outside Reading Project due December 6
4. APUSH Exam May 8

That's all for the day folks!  I am so excited that I will finally get to see you all on Thursday!  We are also starting one of my favorite Units, on the topic of the Civil War!  I can't wait to see you all!  Take care and have a great rest of your day!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-29-2019 PPT

October 28 - Unit 4 Work Day

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and I hope that everyone is doing well!  I am sorry to miss you all once again and look forward to seeing you again on Thursday!  Today in class you will have time to work on any assignments that you have not yet completed for your Unit 4 Packet that is due tomorrow.  I hope that everyone is doing well and ready to go for another day!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Catch up with assignments for Tuesday's Exam

Agenda:

1. Unit 4 Packet Work Day

Homework:

1. Unit 4 DBQ Exam Tomorrow
1. Unit 4 Checklist due Thursday
2. 2nd Annotated Bibliography due November 12
1. ACC do not do this one
3. Outside Reading Project due December 6
4. APUSH Exam May 8

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that everyone is ready for a DBQ tomorrow!  Take care and have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-28-2019 PPT

PS - Some hints about the DBQ Rubric

The first two points are identical to the LEQ.  You must have a thesis with a clear and identifiable claim that can be defended (argued).  If you do not earn this point then there are several other point that you also cannot earn.  The second point is for context, remember that this should be in the introductory paragraph, should be 4ish sentences, and should provide historical information about the time period that the prompt is within (but don't dive into your argument quite yet).

The next 4 points on the rubric are different and bear explanation so pay close attention.

First - you earn one point for simply using 3 documents correctly in your essay (you are able to correctly relate them to the prompt).  This should be an easy point to earn!  (this is a point you can earn even if you do not have a thesis).

Second - you earn another rubric point for using 6 documents to support your claim/argument!  This means that not only do you correctly relate them to the prompt you use them as evidence to support your argument made in your claim.

Third - you earn another rubric point by doing HIPP analysis for 3 documents in your essay.  This one is tricky!  It does not matter which element of HIPP (Historical context, Intended audience, purpose or point of view) you use for each of the 3 documents.  You could do purpose for all 3, your could mix and match, it is up to you!  You need to write it out and make sense.  The trick is that your HIPP analysis should also support your argument!  If you don't do this, then you cannot earn the point!  I recommend doing HIPP for all 6 documents in your essay, this way if one or more do not qualify as HIPP analysis you give yourself more opportunities to earn the point.

Fourth - You earn another rubric point for including at least one piece of evidence that DOES NOT COME from the documents.  That is the main thing to pay attention to, the information cannot be found in the documents or else it does not count!  This also means that if you use 6 documents then at least one of your paragraphs should be a 3-chunk paragraph to account for that outside evidence.  It is up to you on how you want to organize this portion!

Fifth - A final note is that you want to make it as easy as possible on the reader/grader (in this case me).  Anything you do that you think meets the criteria for a rubric point you should cite with parenthetical citations.  So if you use a document then you should put a citation at the end of the sentence (doc 1).  If you do a HIPP analysis with purpose for that document then you should cite that (PUR).  When you drop your outside evidence cite that (OE).  When you place your synthesis (that weird last point for analysis) you should cite that as well (Snyth).  Any time you think you are earning a rubric point cite it!  You may not always get the point that you think you earned but you increase your chances that it will be noticed and considered.

If there are any questions please feel free to email me!  I am sorry I will not be there to do this with you but I have faith in everyone's ability to do this well!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

DBQ Rubric breakdown

Some hints about the DBQ Rubric

The first two points are identical to the LEQ.  You must have a thesis with a clear and identifiable claim that can be defended (argued).  If you do not earn this point then there are several other point that you also cannot earn.  The second point is for context, remember that this should be in the introductory paragraph, should be 4ish sentences, and should provide historical information about the time period that the prompt is within (but don't dive into your argument quite yet).

The next 4 points on the rubric are different and bear explanation so pay close attention.

First - you earn one point for simply using 3 documents correctly in your essay (you are able to correctly relate them to the prompt).  This should be an easy point to earn!  (this is a point you can earn even if you do not have a thesis).

Second - you earn another rubric point for using 6 documents to support your claim/argument!  This means that not only do you correctly relate them to the prompt you use them as evidence to support your argument made in your claim.

Third - you earn another rubric point by doing HIPP analysis for 3 documents in your essay.  This one is tricky!  It does not matter which element of HIPP (Historical context, Intended audience, purpose or point of view) you use for each of the 3 documents.  You could do purpose for all 3, your could mix and match, it is up to you!  You need to write it out and make sense.  The trick is that your HIPP analysis should also support your argument!  If you don't do this, then you cannot earn the point!  I recommend doing HIPP for all 6 documents in your essay, this way if one or more do not qualify as HIPP analysis you give yourself more opportunities to earn the point.

Fourth - You earn another rubric point for including at least one piece of evidence that DOES NOT COME from the documents.  That is the main thing to pay attention to, the information cannot be found in the documents or else it does not count!  This also means that if you use 6 documents then at least one of your paragraphs should be a 3-chunk paragraph to account for that outside evidence.  It is up to you on how you want to organize this portion!

Fifth - A final note is that you want to make it as easy as possible on the reader/grader (in this case me).  Anything you do that you think meets the criteria for a rubric point you should cite with parenthetical citations.  So if you use a document then you should put a citation at the end of the sentence (doc 1).  If you do a HIPP analysis with purpose for that document then you should cite that (PUR).  When you drop your outside evidence cite that (OE).  When you place your synthesis (that weird last point for analysis) you should cite that as well (Snyth).  Any time you think you are earning a rubric point cite it!  You may not always get the point that you think you earned but you increase your chances that it will be noticed and considered. 

If there are any questions please feel free to email me!  I am sorry I will not be there to do this with you but I have faith in everyone's ability to do this well!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Surgery Update

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

I have missed you all this past week and hope that everyone has been able to stay on top of your work without too much trouble.  Unfortunately my surgeon wants me to stay out of work for an additional couple of days so I will not be back at school until Wednesday.  This means I will not see you at all before your DBQ exam on Tuesday so I hope that you are all doing well and getting your work done.  I honestly cannot wait to get back to work and be with you all.  Hope you are doing well!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

October 25 - DBQ Practice

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to have you all!  Happy Homecoming!  Today in class you will have time to continue working on your DBQ Practice Packet and you will also be working on writing a body paragraph for a DBQ where you integrate documents into your paragraph.  This is a very important skill for this part of the AP exam and I hope that you all try your best!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Practice Integrating documents into a body paragraph

Agenda:

1. Practice DBQ on Market Revolution
1. Market DBQ Documents
2. Closure #6

Homework:

1. Unit 4 DBQ Exam Tuesday
1. Unit 4 Checklist
2. 2nd Annotated Bibliography due November 12
1. ACC do not do this one
3. Outside Reading Project due December 6
4. APUSH Exam May 8

That's all for the day folks!  I have missed you much over the past week and I look forward to seeing you all again next week!  Take care and have a great weekend and have fun at Homecoming!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-25-2019 PPT

October 24 - CH 12 Quiz and DBQ practice

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to have all you beautiful people in class!  Today we will be taking our Chapter 12 quiz and then you will have time to work on the DBQ practice packet that you received last week.  Remember that you will be doing a DBQ on Tuesday for the Unit 4 Exam.  Let's get down to business!  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. Practice analyzing primary source documents and outlining a DBQ essay

Agenda:

1. Chapter 12 Quiz
2. Practice DBQ on Market Revolution
1. Market DBQ Documents

Homework:

1. Unit 4 DBQ Exam Tuesday
1. Unit 4 Checklist
2. 2nd Annotated Bibliography due November 12
1. ACC do not do this one
3. Outside Reading Project due December 6
4. APUSH Exam May 8

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you are doing well so far and taking care of all your work!  I miss you all very much.  Take care and have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-24-2019 PPT

October 22 - 19th Century Reforms and Socratic Discussion

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and I hope that everyone is doing well!  Today in class we will be reviewing the 19th century reform movements and participating in a Socratic Discussion.  You will start with some time to do your research/work on your reform poster before we dive into the group discussions.  I hope that everyone is ready to go and excited for some interactive participation.  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. Crash Course Video
3. Review Reform Movements
4. Socratic Debate: Reform Movements
5. Closure #5

Homework:

1. Chapter 12 Quiz Thursday
2. 2nd Annotated Bibliography due November 12
1. ACC do not do this one
3. Outside Reading Project due December 6
4. APUSH Exam May 8

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that everyone is doing well and ready to do some more work this week!  I miss you all.  Take care and have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-22-2019 PPT

October 17 - CH 11 Quiz and Lecture #9

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see all you beautiful people!  Today in class we will be taking our Chapter 11 quiz, we will then be taking notes on Lecture #9, and we will wrap up with a DBQ practice activity to get us thinking about how we attack the DBQ on the AP exam.  This is good practice especially as we will be doing a DBQ for our Unit 4 Test!  Huzzah!  Let's get to work!  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. CH 11 Quiz
2. Lecture #9 - The Market Revolution
3. Practice DBQ on Market Revolution
1. Market DBQ Documents

Homework:

1. Bring AP Exam money to sign up for tests!
2. Chapter 12 Quiz Thursday
3. Last Day to Opt out of the AP Exam October 18 (This Friday)
4. 2nd Annotated Bibliography due November 12
1. ACC do not do this one
5. Outside Reading Project due December 6
6. APUSH Exam May 8

That's all for the week folks!  I hope that everyone has had a good week and feels good about all the hard work you have been putting in!  Just a quick reminder that I will be here on Monday but then will be out for the rest of the week because I am having surgery on Tuesday.  I will be back after that so I hope you all do your best and stay on top of things!  Take care and have a fabulous weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-17-2019 PPT

October 15 - Jackson Pro Se Court

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see all you beautiful people!  Today in class we will be discussing the Age of Jackson and the great changes that took place in America during this time period.  We will start with a quick review of the Jackson presidency.  We will then be participating in a pro se court, where you will be debating the merits of Jackson and his impact on America.  This is one of my favorite activities and I hope that you are all ready to go and excited!  Let's get down to business!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Review the presidency of Andrew Jackson and how he changed the American political system in the mid-19th century

Agenda:

1. Review Jackson's Presidency
2. Pro Se Court: Jackson, man of the people or tyrant president?
1. Resources
1. Andrew Jackson's Shifting Legacy
2. Provides both perspectives
3. Another both sides
4. Modern Perspective
5. Legacy of Jackson
3. Closure #4

Homework:

1. Bring AP Exam money to sign up for tests!
2. Chapter 11 Quiz Thursday
3. Last Day to Opt out of the AP Exam October 18 (This Friday)
4. 2nd Annotated Bibliography due November 12
1. ACC do not do this one
5. Outside Reading Project due December 6
6. APUSH Exam May 8

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you had fun debating one of our more controversial presidents!  I know I had fun observing you!  Take care and have a fabulous rest of your day!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-15-2019 PPT

October 14 - Reform Movement Posters

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see all you fantastic people!  I hope you all had a great weekend!  Today in class we will be spending a few minutes reviewing our long term assignments and then you will get most of the class to work on reform movement posters for the unit packet.  Should be a fun filled day!  Let's get down to business!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Create an 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. Bring AP Exam money to sign up for tests!
2. First Research Paper due October 14 (TONIGHT!)
3. Chapter 11 Quiz Thursday
4. Last Day to Opt out of the AP Exam October 18 (This Friday)
5. Outside Reading Project due December 6
6. APUSH Exam May 8

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that everyone is doing well and having a great start to a new week!  Take care and have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-14-2019 PPT

October 10 - Lecture #8 and Chapter 10 Quiz

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see all you fantastic people!  I hope that everyone is ready to wrap up the week!  I love that we get to talk about more history!  Today in class we will be discussing the 2nd Great Awakening and then we will be taking our Chapter 10 Quiz.  If we have time there is a little art activity that we will be working on.  Sounds like fun!  Let's get down to business!

Objectives:

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

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #5
2. Lecture #8 - The 2nd Great Awakening and 19th Century Reform
3. Chapter 10 Quiz
4. 19th Century Reform Movement Poster
5. Closure #3

Homework:

1. Bring AP Exam money to sign up for tests!
2. First Research Paper due October 14
3. Chapter 11 Quiz Thursday
4. Last Day to Opt out of the AP Exam October 18
5. Outside Reading Project due December 6
6. APUSH Exam May 8

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that everyone has had a great week!  I like you all just the way you are.  Take care and have a great weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-10-2019 PPT

Time to Pay for the AP Exam!

Time top Pay for the AP Exam!  Please bring your check or cash for ALL of the AP tests you plan on taking to me (or any of your AP teachers) on or before October 18!

Important side note please ensure that you are signed up for the AP College Board Classroom as this is the method by which they will register you for the test.

Please see the not below from the administration regarding paying and registering for the tests.

All Leland students taking an AP Test at Leland needs to be registered for the test(s) through myap.collegeboard.org by October 18, 2019. Payment will be collected during AP classes from October 7 –October 18, 2019. $94 for each AP exam ($124 for AP Research & AP Seminar), unless a Free and Reduced Price Meal Application has been filled out for the student by September 25, 2019, then each AP exam will cost $5. Cash or check only. One check can be made for all AP tests being taken.

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

October 8 - Finish Amistad

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see all you amazing people!  It always makes me happier to spend time with you all.  Today in class we will primarily be finishing Amistad and then we will discuss the film.  This is a great movie and I can't wait to hear your thoughts about it!  I hope that everyone is ready to go!  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. Research Paper review
4. Unit Pack Work Time

Homework:

1. Bring AP Exam Money to sign up for tests!
2. Chapter 10 Quiz Thursday
3. First Research Paper due October 14
4. Last Day to Opt out of the AP Exam October 18
5. Outside Reading Project due December 6
6. APUSH Exam May 8

That's all for the day folks!  I can't wait to see you all again shortly!  Remember, I like you just the way you are.  Take care and have a great rest of your day!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-8-2019 PPT

October 7 - Quick HIPP and continue Amistad

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see all you beautiful people!  It is so wonderful to see you all after so long apart!  I hope everyone had a wonderful break and got some rest and relaxation!  Today in class we will be doing our Quick HIPP and continue with Amistad.  I am excited to be with you all once again!  Let's get down to business!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Analyze primary source documents using the HIPP method
2. Examine the events of the Amistad case

Agenda:

1. Unit 4 Quick HIPP
2. Warm-Up #4
3. Continue Amistad

Homework:

1. Chapter 10 Quiz Thursday
2. First Research Paper due October 14
3. Last Day to Opt out of the AP Exam October 18
4. Outside Reading Project due December 6
5. APUSH Exam May 8

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you all are doing well and ready to go for another week.  We are in the grind time of the semester so do your best to stay on top of everything and take care!  Have a great rest of your day!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-7-2019 PPT

AP Test Sign up/Opt out information

Hi all,

Here is the info you need for signing up (or opting out) of the AP Test in May.  Please make sure you follow this information, as this is happening a lot sooner than in the past and there is a penalty if you opt out after the deadline.  I highly encourage you all to take the test as this class (ideally) prepares you for it.  If you have any questions or would like to talk about the test please feel free to email or come in during tutorial and I would love to talk!

Hope you are having a great break!

Mr. Marchetti

The first form is an Opt Out Letter.  If you are enrolled in an AP class but you DO NO want to take the exam, fill it out and turn it in to Mr. Miller or any other teacher ASAP.  At this moment, every student that is in an AP class is automatically signed up.  From what I understand, if you don't Opt Out, you'll be billed $40 for each test you miss by the College Board.  Last day to Opt Out is October 18.

The second form is the Sign Up Sheet.  Place a check next to each test you intend to take.  If your family filled out the form for "Reduced Lunch", each test will cost $5.  If your family didn't fill out the form, you will be paying $95 for each test.  Each AP teacher has a list of who has the $5 or $95 price.  You can pay for all your tests with one check or cash.  Only the people paying with cash will get a receipt.