Readings

This section lists all of the required and supplemental readings addressing this topic within this module.

As you read, annotate or take notes in a style of your choice.

Preview the options for the Topic Reflection assignment that you will complete as a final product for this topic. This will help you decide how you want to gather your information. The research (information) you gather from the readings (and the presentation) will be used in creating your final product that requires you to answer the essential question for this topic.

Presentations

Preview the options for the Topic Reflection assignment that you will complete as a final product for this topic to help you decide how you want to gather your information.

OPTIONAL: View one of the following presentations.

Skills Development

The following section material focuses on developing historical thinking and writing skills. You may be asked to simply review the information; you may be asked to review the information and complete a Google Form to submit completion of the task and to submit questions or concerns regarding the process or the strategy; or you may be asked to practice the skill by submitting an assignment to Google Classroom.

Academic Conversation

Participating in an Academic Conversation is a highly encouraged practice for this course. In the live setting classroom, we have academic conversations almost daily. Most of the time is focused on collaborating on conducting research to address an essential question. Then, those findings which includes a thesis statement is shared with other colleagues. During times of distance learning, you will be encouraged to reach out to your colleagues and create your own academic conversation groups (like a study group). Although having a regular group of colleagues to conduct Academic Conversations can be comfortable, you are encouraged to engage in conversations with different individuals to reach beyond your comfort zone and meet new people, to explore diverse perspectives, and to develop collaboration skills. Diversity strengthens the conversations and leads to a deeper understanding of the material. If we are using Congregate.live tables, Shared Google Docs, or Zoom breakout rooms, you may be on occasion randomly assigned to a group or allowed to select your own group.

You can approach the conversation in a couple of ways:

1. Conduct individual research in your preferred format (align to your Topic Reflection assignment) and then discuss your findings

2. As a team using a mutually agreed upon format (align to the Topic Reflection assignment), discuss while conducting research. The Topic Reflection and thesis statement will be a collaboration. Make sure you identify each team members name on the Topic Reflection.

Formats:

• Create a mind map. Write the thesis statement on the top or bottom of the page or as the central idea. This format is very popular for scholars using whiteboards (digital or live).

• Create an infographic. Write the thesis statement on the top of the page. This format has been used on whiteboards and shared documents.

• Create a formal outline. Write the thesis statement on the top of the page or as the header to this section if compiling all notes for this module together. If the file is not setup for collaborators to work on separate pages or sections, this format can lead to frustrating research sessions

• Create a graphic organizer. Write the thesis statement on the top of the page. This format is commonly used by scholars using a shared document.

In a group of 2-4 colleagues, participate in an academic conversation focusing on the following topic/s:

• Topic Essential Question

  • • this will result in a collaborative Topic Reflection and thesis statement which is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

REMINDER: Focus on LEARNING by engaging with the material & others....Work smarter, not harder.

Extended Research

The following activities are considered works in progress. Although progress checks will be completed and feedback provided, you will only officially submit them a few times during the term. This will provide you flexibility in completing them with accuracy, depth, and purpose. Completion of these activities promote long-term preparation for the course and AP exams.

Extended Research files will be provided through our Google Classroom.

Review: Benchmark Review Questions (BRQ)

Log into AP Classroom, your My AP account, to access the assignment. These questions are designed to provide you immediate feedback. Use the feedback to determine if you are ready to proceed to the next topic, if you should review this topic, or revisit this topic at a later date.

Topic Reflection: Answer the Essential Question

Gather and report information (specific, relevant vocabulary, names, dates, and details) that would be used to write a formal response that answers the essential question for this topic. Refer to Topic 1.1 for full assignment details.

**NEW COMPONENT** Develop a thesis statement.

Include in your topic assignment a thesis statement that adheres to the process (X. However, A and B. Therefore, Y.).