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September 5, 2008

Title of Unit

Colonial America

Lesson Title

Introduction to Advanced Placement United States History

Terms to Learn

Brief Agenda

Framing History
Introduction to the Course and Test
Syllabus
Pair Interviews
Know-Reading/Studying
Comprehension Strategies
Unit 1 Reading Schedule
Overview of Homework

Homework

Read “The Strange Death of Silas Deane”
Get Syllabus Signed
Grade Mrs. Wiles' Essay

Tuesday September 9, 2008

Title of Unit

Unit I Colonial America

Lesson Title

1.2 Rise of the Atlantic World

Terms to Learn

Brief Agenda

Warm Up-“The Strange Death of Silas Dean”
Active Reading
Essays, Mrs. Wiles Essay
Textbook Orientation
Reading for Main Idea: Spain
Venn Diagram: Spain and France
Preview Reading

Homework

Read “1493: The True Importance of Christopher Columbus”

Thursday September 11, 2008

Title of Unit

Colonial America

Lesson Title

1.3 Impact/Interaction with Indigenous Cultures

Terms to Learn

Brief Agenda

Warm Up-True Importance
Reading for Main Ideas
Venn Diagram
Introduction to PERSIA
PERSIA the Venn Diagram
Preview AMSCO Book
Reading Strategies
Completing IDs

Homework

AMSCO Ch. 1 Add to Venn, IDs

Monday September 15, 2008

Title of Unit

Colonial America

Lesson Title

1.4 The Proper Place: The Puritan Way

Terms to Learn

Brief Agenda

Warm Up
Cornell Notes: Lecture on Puritan Background
Primary Sources: Ann Hutchinson
Discussion
Primary Sources: Witchcraft
Cause Chart

Homework

AMSCO Chapter 2
Boyer 53-87
IDs and Colony Chart
Send Mrs. Wiles an e-mail

Wednesday September 17, 2008

Title of Unit

Colonial America

Lesson Title

1.5 Religion and Politics Redefined: The Great Awakening and Enlightenment

Terms to Learn

Enlightenment
American Philosophical Society
Deists
Great Awakening
“Old Lights” and “New Lights”

Brief Agenda

Finish Discussion of Witches
Cornell Notes: The Enlightenment
Agree/Disagree-Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God
Virginia Constitution

Homework

ASMCO Ch. 3

Friday, September 19, 2008

Title of Unit

Colonial America

Lesson Title

Test Review

Terms to Learn

Brief Agenda

I Have History on my Back

Multiple Choice Questions

Homework

Study for Unit 1: Colonial America Multiple Choice and Essay Exam

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Title of Unit

Colonial America

Lesson Title

1.6 Introduction to the FRQ

Major Concepts

Brief Agenda

Clickers: 10 Question Review
Break down 2005 FRQ on Mass and Virginia
-Structure of the Prompt
-Brainstorm/Organize Information to Include
Write Potential Thesis
Evaluate Previous Theses

Homework

Study for the Unit 1 Exam

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Title of Unit

Colonial America

Lesson Title

Unit Test

Terms to Learn

Brief Agenda

Multiple Choice Test

Free Response Questions

Homework

No Assignment

Monday, September 29, 2008

Title of Unit

Unit 2: Revolution and Constitution

Lesson Title

The Road Towards Revolution

Terms to Learn

Brief Agenda

Test Results

• AP Scoring Sheet
• Multiple Choice Scoring
• Essay Scores  
• Essay
• Planning Sheet
• 2 Sample Essays

New Unit Calendar/Overview

Homework

AMSCO Chapter 4
Review: British Legislative Acts