11/30/10

Today's agenda:

1)  Notes ("A Troublesome Property").
2)  Utopian Communities Presentations
--Audience should take recommended class notes on beliefs/practices of each group.  This information is important for the next test on 12/9.
3)  Homework:  Ralph Morrow reading in Blue Reader ("The Proslavery Argument Revisited").

--Handed out a sheet explaining how to insert footnotes in a Word document.  If you haven't done this before, you'll need to do this for the Research Paper.

11/29/10

Today's agenda:

1)  Notes ("The Black Slave Driver").
2)  5 groups:  Utopian Communities of the 1800s (Prep Day).
--Each group member should have a typed visual for the presentation tomorrow.
--The textbook can also be used as an option for information (pages 345-352).
3)  Homework:  Kenneth Stampp reading in Blue Reader ("A Troublesome Property").

--Today begins the 20 point Extra Credit opportunity for early Research Papers (continues through Friday).  Make sure you don't sacrifice quality work for the extra points, though.  It's not a good idea for your overall grade on the paper.
--Handed out the turnitin.com information for submitting your Research Papers online to the plagiarism checker website.  I still need a hard copy of the paper turned in to me.

11/24/10

Today's agenda:

Yesterday (11/23) there was no school due to snow/ice.


1)  Notes--not part of a homework reading--("The Slave South:  A Distinctive Society").
2)  Go over Research Paper expectations again.  Early papers can start being turned in next week (only if they are done well please!).  Make sure to not write your paper until you have cleared your sources and 3 points for Part D with me, as well as understand the paper expectations.
3)  Continue watching the movie "Roots".  1/2 page of notes per day.
4)  Homework:  Randall Miller reading in Blue Reader ("The Black Slave Driver").

11/22/10

Today's agenda:

1)  Notes ("The Women's Rights Movement").
2)  Continuing the movie "Roots".  1/2 page of notes per day.
3)  No homework reading tonight.

11/19/10

Today's agenda:

1)  Part A of the Research Paper due today.  I hope to get them back to you with feedback by Monday.
2)  Notes ("Individualism").
3)  Movie:  "Roots"
--Take notes on specific aspects and characteristics of slavery, slaves, and slaveowners you see in the movie.  1/2 page per day.
3)  Homework:  Textbook, pages 358-359; 362-364 ("The Women's Rights Movement").

11/18/10

Today's agenda:

1)  Notes ("Tippecanoe and Tyler, Too!").
2)  Finish Andrew Jackson Controversial Issues Role Play.
--Hand in "Considering Your Option" and the Evaluation Sheet stapled together.
3)  Homework:  Textbook, pages 342-345 ("Individualism").

--Part A of the Research Paper is due tomorrow.
--Bring the PCC verification sheets showing that you are entered in their computer system.

11/17/10

Today's agenda:

1)  Notes ("Class, Culture, and the 2nd Party System").
2)  Andrew Jackson Controversial Issues Role Play Presentations
--Fill out Evaluation Form while you're in the audience.
--You need to ask at least 2 questions while you're in the audience.
--3 groups will present each day.
3)  Homework:  Textbook, pages 333-335; 338 ("Tippecanoe and Tyler, Too!").

11/16/10

Today's agenda:

1)  Notes ("The Jacksonian Presidency, 1829-37").
2)  Continuing Press Conferences as necessary.
3)  Finish Andrew Jackson Controversial Issues Role Play Prep.
--Present tomorrow and Thursday.  You will be graded on: Presenting, 2 questions from the audience, the "Considering Your Option" sheet, and the Evaluation Form.
4)  Homework:  Textbook, pages 330-333 ("Class, Culture, and the 2nd Party System").

--Handed out the PCC Dual Credit Registration instruction sheet.  This is where you start by registering as a student at PCC.  Please do this as soon as possible, so I know everyone is good to go.  You are not obligated to register for classes in the future.  Registering for classes will come later.  Please print off either the Signature Page which you will see online at the end of the registration process or the Congratulation Letter you be emailed within 2-5 business days.  It doesn't matter which, as long as your name is officially included within the copy.  Bring a copy to me.

11/15/10

Today's agenda:
Start of 2nd Quarter


1)  Notes ("The Rise of Popular Politics, 1820-29").
2)  Went over the expectations for Part A of your Research Paper, which is due on Friday.
3)  Do some more Press Conferences.
4)  Andrew Jackson Controversial Issues Role Play (Prep Day 1 of 2).  6 groups.
--Present on Wednesday and Thursday.
5)  Homework:  Textbook, pages 321-330 ("The Jacksonian Presidency, 1829-37").

11/9/10

Today's agenda:

1)  Test 3.  These should be in eSIS before the end of the long weekend.
2)  Homework:  Textbook, pages 316-321 ("The Rise of Popular Politics, 1820-29").

--This 5-day weekend would be a good time to do your research for the Research Paper.  Go through your sources and take notes on parts you might use. Anything that is quoted or paraphrased from your sources must be cited! Make sure to write down the citation information at the same time, to make it easier for you later.  Email me over the long weekend if you have any questions about the process.  We will be going over the expectations for Part A on Monday when you return.

--Also, remember you do not get transcripted grades for this class at the quarter.  The "grades" you'll get on your 1st Quarter report card for this class will be Progress Report-type grades only.

11/8/10

Today's agenda:

1)  Notes ("Changes in the Social Structure").
2)  Attempt to finish the Early Industrial Revolution Era Press Conferences of Famous Figures.  We will more than likely have to finish some next week, due to the size of our classes.

--Study for Test 3 tonight. Essay question 3 will not be an option.  Send me any outlines or questions before 10:00 p.m.  You can also ask me questions during Access Time tomorrow morning in my room.  Don't forget to study for the Short Identification questions as well as your essay questions.  Making flash cards (or some similar method) of the terms from your class notes is a good technique to try.  Remember that you need to write as much as you can remember for each term (at least a paragraph's worth of important explanation and details).

11/5/10

Today's agenda:

1)  Notes ("The Expansion of Markets").
2)  Early Industrial Revolution Era Press Conference of Famous Figures
--2.5 to 3 minute presentations start today + a maximum of 5 questions asked of each presenter.
--Audience members needs to ask a minimum of 3 questions to the presenters for full credit.
3)  Homework:  Textbook, pages 303-312 ("Changes in the Social Structure").

11/4/10

Today's agenda:

1)  Notes ("The Coming of Industry: Northeastern Manufacturing").
2)  Test 3 Prep Sheet handed out.  Remember to send me outlines of your essay answers either in person or by email if you want feedback prior to the test.  Study the lecture notes for the short identification section.
3)  Early Industrial Revolution Era Press Conference of Famous Figures.
--This will be an individual presentation.
--Today will be a prep day in the computer lab, with presentations tomorrow and Monday.
--Extra credit (up to 5 points) if you have visuals to add to your presentation.
4)  Homework:  Textbook, pages 296-303 ("The Expansion of Markets").

11/3/10

Today's agenda:

1)  Notes ("Aristocratic Republicanism and Slavery, 1780-1820").
2)  Finished last 2 War of 1812 Role Play presentations.
--If we have time, we will go over which positions the individual identities would have chosen.
--Stapled the 2 sheets together and handed in.
3)  Homework:  Textbook, pages 286-288; 290-293; 296 ("The Coming of Industry: Northeastern Manufacturing").

--I handed out another sample paper for the Research Paper Project.  This is from a student last year who did very well and used the bullet-point format in Part B of the paper.  Many students prefer this format because you are more likely to just "stick to the facts" when writing this way.  Remember that Part B is all cited material, nothing about your own thoughts and analysis yet--that comes later in the paper.  Every sentence in Part B needs to be cited, whether it is a direct quote or paraphrased, since it all comes from your sources and you do not want to plagiarize.

11/2/10

Today's agenda:

1)  Notes ("The Capitalist Commonwealth").
2)  Begin the War of 1812 Role Play.  (2 groups present today and 2 tomorrow).
--Handed out "Dining at the Washington Hotel" and assigned individual identities.
--Fill out the Evaluation Form when you are in the audience.  Fill it out for your group, too.
--Ask 3 questions when you're in the audience, 1 per group.
3)  Homework:  Textbook, pages 261-269 ("Aristocratic Republicanism and Slavery, 1780-1820").

11/1/10

Today's agenda:

1)  Notes ("Republican War Hawks").
2)  4 groups:  War of 1812 Role Play.
--Read through the option information and complete "Presenting Your Option".
--Create a transparency for your group's presentation.
--2 groups will present tomorrow and 2 groups on Wednesday.  This is a 20 point assignment.
3)  Homework:  Textbook, pages 241-247 ("The Capitalist Commonwealth").