AP 2023-24 Modern World History
Semester 1
Mr. MW PHS
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Course Syllabus
Course Syllabus
AP Modern World History
Mr. Morgan-Wilson
AA General Studies, BA Political Science, MA Education, H.F.S.B.GP
I can be reached through e-mail - jon.morgan-wilson@puhsd.org.
Grading: The work you do and the effort you put in will determine your grade.
Grade Scale Categories for points
90% + = A Timed M/C online quiz/test, SAQ on Google Form
80% - 89.9% = B Compositions include short answer, long essay and Document Based Questions
70% - 79.9% = C Assignments in class and at home
50% - 69.9% = D
49.9% or less = F
Final = 10% of final grade
1. Assignments submitted on paper
2. Quizzes and tests administered on paper
3. If you miss an assessment contact teacher on that day via email, the sooner the better! Failure to do so will result in a 0 and no retake option.
4. Grades will be updated on a weekly basis. Give teacher at least 1 week from due date or assessment date to update grades.
5. Mistakes in grading assignments- contact teacher via email as soon as possible. ALWAYS identify what period in subject line when contacting ANY teacher!
6. Late Work- Will lose points for every day late! You will not be considered for full points unless you have communicated with me in advance.
7. There is NO ROUNDING UP for semester grade.
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Create an account and join the class for your period Due Friday
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All incoming work must be correctly formatted
All incoming work must be correctly formatted
*Written assignments must be done in black or blue pen (notes and study materials pencil is fine)
On all work before submitting, ALWAYS PUT:
On all work before submitting, ALWAYS PUT:
1. Your full name
1. Your full name
2. Title "APWH" and assignment number and title
2. Title "APWH" and assignment number and title
3. Period number
3. Period number
Watch this video!
Watch this video!
100% of students that pass class do it!
AP (Always Productive) Modern World History
Training Camp 8/7 to 8/11
Pacing this week
AM Practice PM Cool Down. Do at home simple and relaxing
Mon- Class procedures and info Review SAQ Handbook, Do assignment #1 on paper
Tues- Assignment #1 Due. Peer Grading. SAQ Watch video 1 below 13 min subscribe to Heimler's channel
Wed- Ordeal By Cheque Creative Thinking Watch video 2 below 4 min subscribe to Freeman's channel
Th. - Ordeal by Cheque pt.2 Open AMSCO PDF below #3 and skim first few pages
Fri. AMSCO Prologue. Creating useful reading notes. Watch video 4 below 5 min and then get started!
Weekend 5 pages of AMSCO prologue a day + notes over weekend =10 pages by Monday
SAQ Handbook (Short Answer Questions) Tips
SAQ Handbook (Short Answer Questions) Tips
If you can summarize information and include SPECIFIC facts supported by evidence you will easily pass an SAQ!
What the Short Answer Question IS NOT:
•An essay. It is a series of formulaic tasks that can be completed by writing at least 3-9 complete sentences.
•About right v. wrong answers. There are only two types of answers: those that are backed by sound argument and evidence and those that are not.
How to Answer the SAQ
For each question:
A Answer the question clearly- stay on target. * some questions have multiple parts!
A Answer the question clearly- stay on target. * some questions have multiple parts!
C Cite a specific piece of evidence to support your answer.
C Cite a specific piece of evidence to support your answer.
E Expand your answer by providing analysis.
E Expand your answer by providing analysis.
Answer each part of the question separately. Clearly label your answers for each point with the appropriate letter
Words of Advice
•Answer the question directly. Do not beat around the bush or try to dress up your answers… you don’t have the time.
•If the question asks for ONE piece of evidence, there are no extra points for giving more than that, but the second might be better so add it!
Each task is graded separately for 1 pt. If you can answer A and C but not E, then still go for it!
Assignment 1 Heading a Paper/SAQ practice 1 Due Tuesday
Answer 4 questions in ACE format and turn in on paper. Follow directions on doc for correctly heading your work. Peer grading Tuesday
Wednesday/Th Training- Be on time so we can finish!
Ordeal By Cheque list of transactions
Friday Training Taking Notes:
We talked about process in class and i drew outline below.
Assignment #2
Reading notes up to Early American Civilizations by Monday
Work on it for no more than 1.5 hours minutes total (30-45 min each day)
- At 1.5 total hours if you are close to finishing then finish it.
*If not, take a break and reconsider being in an AP class. Then finish it!
Take reading notes on 5 pages of AMSCO prologue a day over weekend. Yes both days! Do not spend more than 30-45 min each session. Set a timer for your session- try to get faster!
Stop after Byzantine notes! Do not go to the Americas
You can use these notes on first quiz so DO IT WELL! Surprise!
The only step that is different in video above is putting TERMS and vocab you don't know in right margin.
We will use PIECES not SPICEt but they include the same things. This will be explained on Monday.
Do not do the colored pencil part yet but- We will be using the colored pencils as a tool of understanding as well so pay attention to that part
Your reading notes will eventually end up looking similar to this...but you can add your own personal touches.
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