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").