Types of homework
AMSCO Reading:
This is where the majority of your homework will stem from. For each period of history, you have been asked to read the corresponding chapters of the prep book and take notes. Use the class calendar to help you plan for yourself the best reading schedule. All the chapters for each period are due the day we begin that chapter in class.
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Crash Course Video Questions:
I will always try and let you know what crash course videos address the topics we are covering at any point in class. Some videos will be assigned as homework along with a study guide. These study guides can be completed at anytime once they've been handed out, BUT they must be completed and turned in on the date posted on the class calendar. To earn full credit, all questions should be responded to thoroughly and complete sentences. Any video not assigned is highly recommended for viewing, but not credit will be given to these videos. |
Take Home Essays:
Through out each period you will be given a take home essay prompt to complete. The first part of the year will be dedicated to parts of essays, and second half will be focused on complete essays. These assignments are due on their due date, but may be re-written for a higher score. |
End Period Personal Project Checks: By the day of each exam, you are expected to complete the College Board created Personal Progress checks for each of the periods of history being covered on the exam. These can be found online via the code provided to you at the beginning of the year.
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Supplemental Reading:
At times you may be provided a primary or secondary source to read.
At times you may be provided a primary or secondary source to read.
Primary Source:
For these readings you will either be given questions to respond to or asked to complete an analysis worksheet for this source. These will be assigned for documents that will take longer than a class period to read. The analysis is important in order to not only practice this skill, but also to be prepared for an in class discussion. |
Secondary Sources:
A few times in the year, you will be asked to complete an article/essay analysis. These secondary sources provide you an opportunity to gain a perspective beyond your text and prep book and will allow you to practice your writing. The analysis will come in the form of a structured essay. These can be re-written for a higher score. |
Other Helpful Assignments
Textbook Reading:
If you use this website as a guide, you will see that I have provided you with the American Pageant chapters that correspond with your assigned reading. If you come across a topic that you do not feel you understand or you are hoping for more detail about, then use the textbook to find greater depth. |
iScore 5 app for APUSH:
It is important to know that this app does cost $4.99 to use. But, if you are able to purchase this app for yourself, then you will find a great way to practice multiple choice questions, stimuli analysis, the different historical thinking skills, & quiz your content knowledge. |