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KMHS American Studies- Summer Assignments

2017-2018

Welcome to American Studies- AP US History and AP English Language and Composition in tandem.

Instructors: Mr. Mayr, AP US History Jeffrey.Mayr@cobbk12.org (You may also call him Coach Mayr) Ms. Aughey, AP English Language and Composition Deborah.Aughey@cobbk12.org. Getting Started: Please join Ms. Aughey’s and Coach Mayr’s American Studies/AP Lang Edmodo Group. Ms. Aughey uses Edmodo every day and posts all notes, assignments, resources, etc. in Edmodo. You will also submit work through Edmodo. Go to https://cobbk12.edmodo.com/ Group Code: qnvvt5 If you already have an Edmodo account, log in and add this group code. Make sure you enter the code exactly

as you see it here.

If you have never set up an account before, on the right side of the Edmodo home page, you will see a form.

Select “Get a Secure Student Account” and complete the information. Include your real name and an email,

even though it is optional. It is required for the class. You can also add a text message number. Use the group

code above and continue through the sign up information. You can personalize it by uploading a picture or

icon. There is an Edmodo APP for your phone as well.

Summer/Pre-Course Assignments and Materials:

1. The United States Constitution- Due Monday, July 31, 2017 to Mr. Mayr

Read the US Constitution and complete the assignment included in this packet (pages 4-13). Download

and print the assignment handout. This is an individual assignment and you must hand write the work

on the handout to turn in. There are many ways to access the US Constitution but this link is for the US

Governmental Archives. http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution_transcript.html

2. Annotation of one-page speech- Due Friday, August 5, 2017 to Ms. Aughey

Print a copy of the speech “Ain’t I a Woman” by Sojourner Truth (page 14). Complete a Close Reading

exercise by annotating the speech as you read it and determining Truth’s purpose and the rhetorical

devices that Truth used to achieve this purpose. If you want to turn in this assignment ahead of time,

you may complete the annotation, write your name on the top of the page in pen or marker so your

name is visible and it cannot be erased. Scan the image or take a picture of it. Upload the image to

Edmodo.

a. Underline and label the rhetorical devices that Sojourner Truth used to achieve her purpose.

You might see imagery, repetition of words, allusions, diction choices and punctuation choices

like dashes. You might want to research “Ain’t I a Woman” and see what credible and valid web

sources say about Truth’s short speech.

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b. Determine Truth’s purpose of “Ain’t I a Woman.” To what audience was she speaking? What

was her intention with this speech? If you write a paragraph on the bottom or back of the

speech. If you upload scanned notes, you can type your comments in the box.

Here is a link to a Youtube video of actress Kerry Washington performing the speech:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq3AYiRT4no

3. View the Film Sea Biscuit (or read the book) and Post a Video Response- Due August 7, 2017

Gary Ross who also wrote the screenplay directs the film. Laura Hillenbrand wrote the book. The film

stars Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges, and Elizabeth Banks. You might want to get together with some of

your friends and host a viewing party over the summer! Alternatively, watch it with your parents as it is

an extremely engaging and interesting film. You may also read the book (Ms. Aughey believes the book

is better than the film.) The film will be shown after school the first week of school for students as well.

Posting to a class forum Go to www.flipgrid.com or download the Flipgrid APP. Set up an account using

your real name. Here is the direct link to the Sea Biscuit discussion area: https://flipgrid.com/477ee9 If

you are using the app, enter this class key: kzcrd5t

Please join the conversation by posting a video comment of at least 90 seconds. You don’t have to

show your face but make sure your video response is respectful and appropriate. You may post a new

thread or respond to someone’s video comment.

4. Multiple Choice Exam over book- Due in January 11/12, 2018

Read the book The Devil in the White City by Eric Larson ISBN # 978-0-375-72560

You may procure a new or used copy from a bookstore or an online store. You may check out the book

from a local library. You may read it on an electronic device or listen to an audio version of the novel.

You might want to read the book with a parent for a family book club! It is a fascinating read. This non-

fiction novel takes place during the 1893 Chicago World Fair and includes the tale of a serial killer!

We will be reading numerous drama, non-fiction and fiction books throughout the year. Please procure a

copy before we begin.

August- The Crucible by Arthur Miller- play (in class)

September- Your choice (from an AP Language list)

October- Walden by Henry David Thoreau (specific chapters)

November- Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be: An Antidote to the College Admissions Mania by Frank

Bruni ISBN # 978-1-4555-3268-1

December- The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson (multiple choice test and discussion)

January- The Awakening by Kate Chopin (in class)

February- The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (in class)

March- Your choice (from an AP Language list)

April- To Be Determined (probably a play- in class)

May- Your choice (a podcast or a book)

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US Constitution: Analysis Name:

Preamble

1. What are the six, stated purposes of the government that are outlined by the Constitution?

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Article 1: _________________________________ Branch

Section 1: Congress

1. The purpose of the Legislative Branch is to __________________ laws.

2. The ________________________________ is made up the

___________________________________________________ and the ____________________________.

Section 2: The House of Representatives

1. How long is a term in the House of Representatives?

2. What are the qualifications to become a member of the House of Representatives?

____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

3. How is the number of representatives for each state determined?

__________________________________________________________________________________________

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Define: 3/5th Clause

4. The House of Representatives has the sole power of

____________________________________________________.

Section 3: The Senate

1. How long is a term in the Senate?

2. What are the qualifications to become a member of the Senate?

_____________________________________________ _________________________________________

_____________________________________________

3. How is the number of Senators for each state determined?

__________________________________________________________________________________________

4. What is the role and the title of the Vice President in the Senate?

__________________________________________________________________________________________

Section 7: How a Bill Becomes a Law

1. A bill to raise money must originate in the

_____________________________________________________________.

2. What are the four ways in which a bill may become a law?

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Section 8: Powers of Congress

1. What are the powers of Congress?

2. Define:

Necessary and Proper Clause

Section 9: Prohibitions

1. Define:

Writ of Habeas Corpus

Bill of Attainder

Ex Post Facto Laws

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Article II: _________________________________ branch

Section 1: Office of President

1. How long is the term of the presidency?

2. What are the qualifications to become president? _____________________________________________

_______________________________________ ________________________________________

Section 2: The Powers of the President

1. What are the powers of the president?

____________________________________________________ ___________________________________

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Article III: _________________________________ branch

Section 1: The __________________________ Court

1. Who is empowered to create the federal courts?

2. What is the term for a federal judge?

3. In what cases will the Supreme Court have original jurisdiction?

____________________________________________________ __________________________________

Define:

Original Jurisdiction

Appellate Jurisdiction

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Article IV: Relations Between the States

Define:

Full Faith and Credit

Extradition

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Article V: Amendment Process

1. What are the two ways in which an amendment may be proposed?

__________________________________________________________________________________________

2. How is an amendment approved?

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Article VI: Relationship between the National Government and State Governments

Define:

Supremacy Clause

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Article VII: Ratification

1. How many states had to approve the Constitution in order for it to become the official government of

the United States?

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General Concepts

Define:

Separation of Powers

Checks and Balances

Limited Government

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Federalism

Bicameral

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Amendments Definition Historical Circumstance

1st Amendment

2nd Amendment

3rd Amendment

4th Amendment

5th Amendment

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6th Amendment

Amendments Definition Historical Circumstance

7th Amendment

8th Amendment

9th Amendment

10th Amendment

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11th Amendment

12th Amendment

Amendments Definition Historical Circumstance

13th Amendment

14th Amendment

15th Amendment

16th Amendment

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17th Amendment

18th Amendment

Amendments Definition Historical Circumstance

19th Amendment

20th Amendment

21st Amendment

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22nd Amendment

23rd Amendment

24th Amendment

Amendments Definition Historical Circumstance

25th Amendment

26th Amendment

27th Amendment

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Name: __________________________________________________ Annotation of the speech, “Ain’t I a Woman” by Sojourner Truth Women’s Convention, Akron, Ohio, 28-29 May 1851.

"Well, children, where there is so much racket there must be something out of kilter. I think that 'twixt the

negroes of the South and the women of the North, all talking about rights, the white men will be in a fix pretty

soon. But what's all this here talking about?

That man over there says that women need to be helped into carriages and lifted over ditches, and to

have the best place everywhere. Nobody ever helps me into carriages, or over mud-puddles, or gives me any best

place! And ain't I a woman? Look at me! Look at my arm! I could have ploughed and planted, and gathered into

barns, and no man could head me! And ain't I a woman? I could work as much and eat as much as a man- when I

could get it- and bear the lash as well! And ain't I a woman? I have borne thirteen children, and seen them most all

sold off to slavery, and when I cried out with my mother's grief, none but Jesus heard me! And ain't I a woman?

Then they talk about this thing in the head; what's this they call it? [Intellect, somebody whispers] That's

it, honey. What's that got to do with women's rights or negro's rights? If my cup won't hold but a pint, and yours

holds a quart, wouldn't you be mean not to let me have my little half measure-full?

Then that little man in black there, he says women can't have as much rights as men, 'cause Christ wasn't a

woman! Where did your Christ come from? Where did your Christ come from? From God and a woman! Man had

nothing to do with Him.

If the first woman God ever made was strong enough to turn the world upside down all alone, these

women together ought to be able to turn it back, and get it right side up again! And now they is asking to do it, the

men better let them.

Obliged to you for hearing me, and now old Sojourner ain't got nothing more to say."