U.S. History (Period 3) Assignments
- Instructor
- Ms. April Bennett
- Term
- Fall 2017
- Department
- Film/Media Magnet
- Description
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Past Assignments
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**OPTIONAL, EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY**
The Preamble of the U.S. Constitution
- Part 1: Annotate each phrase of the Preamble. Obtain a form for this extra credit assignment from Ms. Bennett. (+8 points)
- Part 2: Memorize and recite the Preamble correctly. You will receive two attempts at this part of the extra credit assignment. (+8 points)
NOTE: You do not have to do both parts of this extra credit assignment, but you must complete Part 1 in order to be allowed to complete Part 2.
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Complete "FIXING RUN-ON SENTENCES" page.
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Use pages 80-81 and 84-85 of your textbook to find information to help you answer the questions below. Complete today's assignment on page N62.
4. Write a short paragraph to explain the system that the federal government established to settle the western lands. Discuss all of the details of this system in your paragraph. Provide at least one small drawing or diagram to illustrate one or more of the details in your paragraph.
5. Write a short paragraph to explain how lands in the Northwest would be governed. Discuss all of the rules and laws that help the citizens govern these newly settled lands.
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***YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO WORK ON THIS ASSIGNMENT OVER THANKSGIVING VACATION.
Complete the Reflection on the Thesis Statement of the Declaration of Independence on pages N56-N57.
Step 1: Find a quote in Part II (on page N52) to answer each of the questions (found in the first column) on page N56. Write the quotes in the corresponding spaces in the second column.
- Which quote from Part II of Declaration of Independence gives you the most pride as an American?
- Which quote from Part II of Declaration of Independence surprised you the most?
- Which quote from Part II of Declaration of Independence applies or relates the most to you personally?
- Which quote from Part II of Declaration of Independence (in your opinion) is unfulfilled or not completely followed in our nation?
- You may use a sentence, a phrase, a few words, or a single word for each quote.
- You may not use a quote more than one time. You must use a different quote for each response.
Step 2: Write the meaning of each of your quotes in the third column. (Translate the quote into modern English. / Write it in your own words.)
Step 3: In the final column, explain why or how the quote answers the question. For example, for the third question, explain how the quote you chose relates to you personally. You may chose to add a sheet of paper to the right side of the page in order to extend the space you have for your answers.
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Complete your annotations for Parts I and II of the Declaration of Independence. Click on the PDF document below for the annotations.
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Complete at least four annotations for the first sentence of Part II of the Declaration of Independence.
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If you have not completed this assignment, then please revise and edit your sentences on pages N48-N49.
Check for:
üCapitalization (beginning of your sentences and proper nouns)
üPunctuation (periods at the end of sentences or commas used correctly within the sentence)
üComplete sentences
üRun-on sentences (fix any sentences that need to be formed into more than one sentence)
üIs everything clearly stated?
üDid you use specific words or ideas? (Do not begin sentences with He, It, They, ect.)
üDid you use your own words?
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Complete your title page on page N26. Remember the title is: The American Revolution
In order to receive full credit, your title page must be:
1. Neat.
2. Colorful or pencil-shaded.
3. Fill up the WHOLE page.
4. The drawing is related to the content of the chapter.
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Conduct your student-led conference with your parents. Follow the prompts on the form and return it signed by your parent. You may turn it in any day between now and Friday, October 27. If you parents have any questions or comments, they may write them on the back of the form or email me at [email protected].
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Complete the steps below to create your final draft of the "Liberty Inspires Independence" paragraph.
1. Revise and Edit your second draft. Continue to use the PDF of the Revising and Editing Check List (see below) to carefully check that you have completed all of the requirements for this paragraph.
2. Write your final draft. Here are your options:
- Write your final draft on a clean sheet of paper in ink pen that is easy to read. (No light colors, please.)
- Use a word processing program such as Google Docs to write your final draft. Make sure you use the Formatting for Word Processing requirements given in class. You can also find these requirements in the Writing section of my page. Locate "Writing" in the green box on my Home page and click on the link.
- Make sure you are using your own words!
3. Turn in your final draft, second draft, and half sheet at the beginning of class on the due date (see above). If you prefer, you may email your final draft (or share if using Google Docs) to me. In order to be counted on time, I must receive it in my email ([email protected]) before the start of class on your due date. You will still need to turn in the hard copies of the second draft and the half sheet.
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Complete your second draft of the "Liberty Inspires Independence" paragraph. (Your first draft is found on pages N32-N33.) Make sure you write your second draft on a separate sheet of paper and you skip lines.
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Complete your diary entry on pages N36-N37. Use these guidelines:
- Step into the role of the colonist you were assigned in class today. Use first person language as you write your diary entry.
- Make sure you include all of the information given on your half sheet that is glued at the top of page N36.
- Everything you write must be historically accurate and sound like a person's diary entry.
- If you need to write past page N37, create a flip page.
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Prepare to tell your story in the role of a colonist. Use all of the information on the half sheet at the top of page N36 to prepare your talk that you will present to the class. Remember to speak in first person and that you are outraged!
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Revise and edit your paragraph on pages N32-N33. Cross out any information you want to change and write the revision on the line above it. If you need to insert anything, use an arrow ( Ù ) in the place where you want to add something and write the words or punctuation you want to add on the line above it.
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Complete VII. and VIII. of your outline of English Traditions in Liberty on pages N28-N30. Use page 46 in the textbook for information on VII. Use page 47 in the textbook for information on VIII. See below for this portion of the outline.
VII. John Locke’s ideas and philosophy challenges old ideas.
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VIII. Montesquieu’s ideas influence the beliefs of the English people.
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Complete the Original 13 Colonies Map and Key. Click on the instructions below. Plan out your map and key so that everything is neat, clear, and understandable.
Glue your map on page N24 and your key on page N25. Its okay to cover up what you have written on these pages. This assignment will not be counted for credit unless both pages are glued in your notebook.
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Review your answers on pages N20-21. If you copied any answers from the textbook, rewrite these answers in your own words. (See the pdf on the assignment dated Wednesday, September 20 for the original instructions of the assignment.)
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Follow the instructions on the pdf (Revise and Edit pages N18-N19) below to revise and edit your paragraphs and question(s) on pages N18-N19.
(Colonial Slavery Reflection Questions.pdf will give you the original assignment questions.)
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Complete pages N20-N21. Click on the pdf below (The 13 English Colonies) for the instructions and questions.
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Complete your answers on page N14. You may continue your answers on page N15, if you need more space. Remember to use complete sentences in each answer. Do not write the questions. The timeline of Anthony Johnson's life and the questions for page N14 are attached as pdf files below.
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- Complete your reflection on page N9. See pdf below.
- What do you already know about slavery? Complete your list on page N10.
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Create a title page for you notebook. Remember, you title page must be:
- Neat
- Colorful (or pencil-shaded)
- Fill up the whole page
- Appropriate for school
- An expression of you and what it means to be an American
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1. Review the course syllabus with your parents. (Keep the course syllabus in your History section of your binder.)
2. Make sure you have completed your answers on the STUDENT RESPONSES form (back of PARENT RESPONSE AND PERMISSION FORM).
3. Have your parents fill out and sign the PARENT RESPONSE AND PERMISSION FORM.
4. Return the PARENT RESPONSE AND PERMISSION FORM to class by Thursday, August 24.
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Gather all materials and bring them to school everyday beginning on Monday, August 21.
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Study notes for Rules and Procedures Quiz on Friday, August 18.