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The boy asked, "What do you think is the biggest waste of time?"
The boy asked, "What do you think is the biggest waste of time?"
The mole said, "Comparing yourself to others"
The mole said, "Comparing yourself to others"
Daily Plans
Daily Plans
Fri, May 23
Memorial Day Assemblies:
8:30 and 9:30
WMS auditorium
Class meets during 3rd Block
Final project discussion
HW: Do something worthwhile to honor the service of Veterans
Mon, May 26
Memorial Day, no school
Tue, May 27
Work on final project
Wed, May 28
Work on final project
Thur, May 29
no class, Day 6 schedule
Fri, May 30
Work on final project
Mon, Jun 2
Memorial Day, no school
Tue, Jun 3
Work on final project
Wed, Jun 4
no class, special MCAS schedule
Thur, Jun 5
Presentations start. See Google Classroom for presentation order.
Fri, Jun 6
Presentations continue. See Google Classroom for presentation order.
Mon, Jun 9
Presentations continue. See Google Classroom for presentation order.
Tue, Jun 10
Presentations continue. See Google Classroom for presentation order.
Wed, Jun 11
APUSH final activity
Google Classroom:
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Class website:
https://sites.google.com/a/watertown.k12.ma.us/kraig-gustafson/?usp=sharing
Textbook site:
Go to: https://digital.wwnorton.com/givemeliberty6ap
Follow the instructions on the right --> to register your code.
Use your school email address
Your student registration code is: PYH-FMC-EKN
AP Classroom - Register on your own here:
https://myap.collegeboard.org/login
Class code is: 32Z73Y
Overview
The purpose of this class is to prepare you to pass the AP test.
Consistent preparation
Cooperation/partnership with classmates
Questioning each other and me
Contribute to discussions and share observations/parallels
Why you should not take “shortcuts”
The AP test:
Grading scale: 0-5
Grading and rubrics
Tests and quizzes
Appropriate notes (PERSIA)
E: economic
S: social
P: political
Daily participation
Reasoning & Historical Thinking Skills (no need to guess, these will be explicitly stated in the prompt)
Three Reasoning Processes: Compare, Causation, Continuity/Change
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Heimler's thoughts on contextualization. And, from the College Board: "The response must relate the topic of the prompt to broader historical events, developments, or processes that occur before, during, or continue after the time frame of the question. This point is not awarded for merely a phrase or a reference."
Watch Heimler's DBQ video: https://youtu.be/IHDsTD5Rdpc?feature=shared
The AP Exam Overview
The AP U.S. History Exam measures students' knowledge of U.S. history and their ability to think historically. Questions are based on key and supporting concepts, course themes, and the disciplinary practices and reasoning skills outlined in the course and exam description.I encourage you to visit the AP United States History student page for exam information and exam practice.AP Exam Format
Section I: Part A
Multiple Choice—55 Questions | 55 Minutes | 40% of Exam ScoreQuestions appear in sets of 2 to 5.Students analyze historical texts, interpretations, and evidence.Primary and secondary sources, images, graphs, and maps are included.Section I: Part B
Short Answer—3 of 4 Questions | 40 Minutes | 20% of Exam ScoreAnalyze historians' interpretations, historical sources, and propositions about history.Questions provide opportunities for students to demonstrate what they know best.Some questions include texts, images, graphs, or maps.Students will be choose between two options for the final required short-answer question, each one focusing on a different time period.Question 1 (required) secondary source: periods 3-8Question 2 (required) primary source: periods 3-8Question 3 (choice); periods 1-5 or periods 6-9Section II: Part A
Document Based—1 Question | 60 Minutes (includes 15-minute reading period) | 25% of Exam ScoreAssess written, quantitative, or visual materials as historical evidence.Develop an argument supported by an analysis of historical evidence.Focus on topics from periods 3 to 8.Section II: Part B
Long Essay—Choose 1 of 3 Questions | 40 Minutes | 15% of Exam ScoreExplain and analyze significant issues in U.S. history.Develop an argument supported by an analysis of historical evidence. The question choices allow students to select among three options, each focusing on a different range of time periods:Option 1: periods 1-3Option 2: periods 4-6Option 3: periods 7-9Timeline:
•Sept-April: AP preparation.•May: AP test then Memorial Day Assembly•June: final projectPage updated
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