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I Can't Believe I'm Already 28.

2/26/2015

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Class time today was spent going over the Chapter 21/22 test and working on a practice short answer question.  Additionally, the new AP Exam review books were distributed.  Don't forget about your weekend reading.  The pages are as follows:

1st/2nd - 672-679
5th - 658-665

Have a great weekend and thanks for making it a fun birthday!
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Chapter 21/22 Test & Reading Homework

2/25/2015

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Class time was spent working on the Chapter 21/22 Test.  The reading homework is as follows:

1st/2nd Period - 667-672
5th Period - 653-658

See you tomorrow.


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Type 2's Over Reading/Progressivism Notes

2/23/2015

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Today in class we went over the Chapter 20 Quiz, had two Type 2's over assigned reading from the weekend, and took some notes on the Progressive movement.  Be sure to keep up on the readings the rest of the week.  Tomorrow, we'll review both chapters in preparation for Wednesday's test.
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Ch. 20 Quiz, Imperialism Notes, Reading Schedule

2/18/2015

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Class time today was spent taking the Chapter 21 Quiz, and an introductory lecture to American expansionism at the turn of the century.  As we embark on another two chapter week, reading everyday will be vital.  The reading schedule for the next week is as follows:

1st/2nd Period
Wed. - 611-621
Thurs. - 621-627
Fri. - OFF
Sat. - 627-635
Sun. - 639-645
Mon. - 645-654
Tues. - 654-664

5th Period

Wed. - 600-609
Thurs. - 609-615
Fri. - OFF
Sat. - 615-625
Sun. - 627-633
Mon. - 633-642
Tues. - 642-651



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Gilded Age Notes, Video, Essay Questions

2/13/2015

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Today we spent class time finishing the Gilded Age Notes, watched The Presidents video on Cleveland's second term and McKinley, and worked on the questions for next week's Long Essay.

A case was made today that the essay questions were too similar to the DBQ.  Upon further reflection, I agree.  With the exception of the first DBQ and Long Essay, all of these essays you are writing are new, they have not been used in my prior nine years teaching this course.  As I've mentioned, the resources available for the resdesigned curriculum are extremely limited and the initial questions selected were a result of those limitations.  However, I recently acquired additional resources from which I selected the new questions. While many people (especially those that did well on the DBQ) would have no problem writing an essay similar to the last DBQ, it's not what's best for you as a writer or as someone preparing for the AP Exam.  So while some might be salty that the switch is being made, it's in your best interest and you still have the questions today given that I have texted them and they are included below. 

**For some reason, the PDF link is not working.  Here are the questions if you're here before I figure out what the issue is:

  1. Analyze the part played by immigration in transforming the urban social fabric of the United States between 1870 to 1900.
      2.  Analyze and explain the role played by railroads in the rapid economic growth of late-nineteenth century
           America.

Feel free to email me any questions or work you've done on these essays over the weekend.








apush_long_essay_#4.pdf
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The Gilded Age

2/12/2015

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Today we went over yesterday's test and took notes on the Gilded Age.  The PowerPoint is included below.  The reading homework for tonight is as follows:

1st/2nd - 589-595
5th - 589-596



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Ch. 18/19 Test & Reading Homework

2/11/2015

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Class time was spent on the Chapter 18/19 test and getting a start on tonight's reading homework which is as follows:

1st/2nd Period - 583-589
5th Period - 573-579


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Chapter 19 Review/Test Format

2/10/2015

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Today's class was spent reviewing Chapter 19.  The format for tomorrow's test will be 12 Stimulus Based multiple choice questions and 41 traditional multiple choice questions.  See you tomorrow.




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DBQ Review/Weekend Reading Pacing

2/5/2015

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Today's class spent going over yesterday's test and working on tomorrow's DBQ.  As requested, I have included a reading schedule for the weekend to get you to Monday.

1st/2nd Period


Thursday - 527-537
Friday - OFF
Saturday - 537-545
Sunday - 549-558

Fifth Period

Thursday - 520-529
Friday - OFF
Saturday - 529-537
Sunday - 539-550

Reading assignments have been designed to coincide with with the sections in your book.  Given the two different versions of the book, your reading assignment may be a page or two longer/shorter than your am or pm peers. 





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Chapter 16/17 Test

2/4/2015

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Today's class was spent taking the Chapter 16/17 Test.  Tomorrow we'll discuss the first Chapter 18 reading assignment and work on Friday's DBQ.  The reading assignment for tonight is as follows:

1st/2nd Period - 519-527
5th Period - 511-519

Additionally, I've included a review guide for Chapters 18/19 that you may find helpful as you tackle these chapters.
chapter_18_&_19.pdf
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