Friday, January 29, 2010

Frederick Douglass Narrative HW

Read: Due Monday, February 1st, 2010
William Lloyd Garrison's Preface
Wendell Phillips Letter

Friday HW:
Be prepared to write 2 mini-reflection essays on both of these readings regarding their point of view about Douglass and his position as a former as well as a fugitive slave. Take notes about Christianity. You will be graded on content as well as your ability to use critical thinking skills. 45 minutes on Monday!

Monday HW:Read chapters 1 & 2 and answer questions (they will be posted by Monday, probably this weekend though). Be prepared to discuss these chapters in class on Tuesday as well as do related activities.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Presentations Due on Thursday

Answer the Question: Did changes in the "New Nation" open doors of opportunity for everyone? If not, who was left out?


Presentations:
  1. Everyone must present (must speak or points will be lost for the whole group)
  2. Include something visual (can be on board or poster board)
  3. Teach your page to the rest of the class (they need to know what you know!
  4. Write all facts and subsections on the board

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

trivia ---phenomenal basketball story

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/post/Video-Prank-goes-awry-when-coach-hits-blindfold?urn=top,215799

APUSH Questions Due Thursday!! Chapter 11 pp.211-232

HW/Due Thursday

Questions for APUSH Chapter11/pp.211-232

1. What was the essential conflict between Democratic-Republicans and the Federalists?? Who were the main leaders?

2. Explain what was Jefferson's vision of an "Empire of Liberty"? What land was purchased/ How much did it cost? What famous expedition happened as a result of this purchase?

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Chapter 8 Quiz on Friday

CHAPTER 8 QUIZ ON FRIDAY!!!!!!!
Make sure you understand chapter 8 ---terms, ideas and the major changes that happened in our nation from 1800-1850

Sophomores week of January 25th, 2010


CHAPTER 8 in American Ideals, APUSH BOOK (your HW book), and the
FREDERICK DOUGLASS NARRATIVE

MAKE SURE YOU COME TO CLASS WITH A BINDER AND APPROPRIATE WRITING UTENSILS!!!! (you will be graded on preparedness)



HW:
MONDAY- Complete open door notes for Chapter 8.
TUESDAY-Find three new facts for your section in your APUSH textbook.
WEDNESDAY-Processing Assignment: Create a door about opportunities today.
THURSDAY-Read Chapter 1 of the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
FRIDAY-Read to Chapter 4 in the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.


Interesting History and new film Trivia---(Johnny Depp will be portraying Pancho Villa in an upcoming movie) http://www.mexconnect.com/articles/1305-francisco-pancho-villa