mrs. marcantonio us history ii honors periods 1,6 & 8
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MRS. MARCANTONIO US History II Honors Periods 1,6 & 8. COURSE DESCRIPTION. This course provides a comprehensive survey of American History beginning with Reconstruction and concluding with the current role the US plays in world affairs. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
MRS. MARCANTONIO
US History II Honors Periods 1,6 & 8
COURSE DESCRIPTION• This course provides a
comprehensive survey of American History beginning with Reconstruction and concluding with the current role the US plays in world affairs.
- Special emphasis is placed upon the political, social and economic factors affecting our national development.
INSTRUCTIONAL EMPHASIS
• Critical Thinking
• Critical Reading
• Critical Writing (analytical, persuasive essay &
research based).
• Sources: • Primary Source Readings/Historical
Documents/ Political Cartoons/Photographs
• Voices of Freedom-Volume II-Eric Foner. –Textbook-A History of the United States-
Boorstin & Kelley.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
• 60% Assessments for Learning-standard style tests, quizzes,
argument essays, research papers, poster projects, group presentations, political cartoons, map projects, etc..-- Rubrics are used for all projects and papers.
40 % Participation, Preparation & Homework- Class Participation-Evaluated by teacher
& student.- Homework-10-20 points per assignment.
- (Friday/Holiday policy).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
• Additional assistance is available ANY DAY before or after school.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS• An overall average of 60 or better.
• Summer Reading-Reconstruction DBQ analysis.
• Four Research Projects: Assignments will vary…..• Historical non-fiction reading & analysis• Research Paper and/or Project• Group Research Presentation and/or DBQ paper
• The Mid-Term exam (1/10th) of overall grade.
• The Final exam (1/10th) of overall grade.
PROGRESS
• Progress reports will be sent midway through each marking period.
• Special requests for progress reports may be made through the guidance office.
Thank You !!!