other primary source collections. Students will also complete intermittent map activities to familiarize themselves with geography, history and expansion. Grading Categories and Weights Tests, DBQs, FRQs, Projects 60% Class work, Readings, Short Answers Quizzes 30% Daily Readings, Bell Ringers, Homework 10% Tests Tests will be a combination of multiple choice and essay. Document-based questions will be given at the end of most units. Projects There will be one project for fall and spring semesters. These projects are designed to evaluate each students understanding and application of the course materials. Quizzes Periodically, verbal or written quizzes will be given to assure the students’ comprehension and retention of reading assignments as well as classroom lectures and discussions. Discussion Questions To direct students’ attention to the major themes of the unit, students will be given certain free response questions. At times, students will be asked to prepare a thesis statement and an essay outline for these questions. Periodically, students will have the opportunity to share their outlines with the rest of the class. Many of the free-response essay questions on the tests will come from these questions. Analyzing Historical Documents Occasionally the instructor will assign Document Based Questions (DBQs). These questions teach students to analyze the point of view of the writer and the historical context of the document. Typically DBQs require 30 minutes of document analysis and 60 minutes of writing time. Sometimes DBQs are only assigned as weekend homework. Comprehensive Class Exam In accordance with school board policy a comprehensive final exam will be given at the end of the semester. HOUSEKEEPING NOTES PARTICIPATION The key to successful classroom discussion will be engaging and thoughtful participation by members of our class. So that we may have this type of discussion, readings must be completed
other primary source collections. Students will also complete intermittent map activities to familiarize themselves with geography, history and expansion. Grading Categories and Weights Tests, DBQs, FRQs, Projects 60% Class work, Readings, Short Answers Quizzes 30% Daily Readings, Bell Ringers, Homework 10% Tests Tests will be a combination of multiple choice and essay. Document-based questions will be given at the end of most units. Projects There will be one project for fall and spring semesters. These projects are designed to evaluate each students understanding and application of the course materials. Quizzes Periodically, verbal or written quizzes will be given to assure the students’ comprehension and retention of reading assignments as well as classroom lectures and discussions. Discussion Questions To direct students’ attention to the major themes of the unit, students will be given certain free response questions. At times, students will be asked to prepare a thesis statement and an essay outline for these questions. Periodically, students will have the opportunity to share their outlines with the rest of the class. Many of the free-response essay questions on the tests will come from these questions. Analyzing Historical Documents Occasionally the instructor will assign Document Based Questions (DBQs). These questions teach students to analyze the point of view of the writer and the historical context of the document. Typically DBQs require 30 minutes of document analysis and 60 minutes of writing time. Sometimes DBQs are only assigned as weekend homework. Comprehensive Class Exam In accordance with school board policy a comprehensive final exam will be given at the end of the semester. HOUSEKEEPING NOTES PARTICIPATION The key to successful classroom discussion will be engaging and thoughtful participation by members of our class. So that we may have this type of discussion, readings must be completed
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