Hello, RUSH students:
For those of you looking to get ahead of the game, here are the HW assignments for the week of February 4th. As previously stated, Mr. Tesler's HW policy is as follows.
1. Homework is assigned every night, unless otherwise noted.
2. Homework is due by the following class period, unless otherwise noted.
3. Homework must be signed by a parent, in order for a student to receive full credit for an assignment's completion.
4. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of homework assignments, and due dates.
5. Homework is essential for learning, and mastering the materials covered in this course.
MONDAY NIGHT -
1. REVIEW your notes, HW and textbook for a QUIZ on Chapter 12. The quiz will consist of matching vocabulary, and multiple choice. You can find multiple choice questions similar to the ones on the quiz by clicking here. The quiz is tentatively scheduled for WEDNESDAY FEB 6th.
2. COMPLETE the in-class packet which we were working on today. You can find the links to the documents by clicking here, for a link to the folder containing the packet. Please note that you've previously received these, via email.
3. PRINT a copy of the Civil War/Reconstruction DBQ
TUESDAY NIGHT - CLICK HERE for the Civil War/Reconstruction DBQ . Complete the DBQ Questions. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE COMPLETING A DBQ ESSAY, RELATED TO THIS TOPIC.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT - COMPLETE A DRAFT OF YOUR DBQ ESSAY
THURSDAY NIGHT - BASED ON PEER REVIEWING, REVISE YOUR ESSAY
FRIDAY NIGHT - COMPLETE A FINAL DRAFT OF YOUR DBQ ESSAY. IT IS DUE MONDAY 2/11/2013. LISTED BELOW ARE THE GUIDELINES FOR THE ESSAY, AS WELL AS PENALTIES FOR NOT FOLLOWING THE GUIDELINES.
1. PARENTAL SIGNATURE (-10 IF YOUR WORK IS NOT SIGNED, -20 FOR A FORGED SIGNATURE)
2. COMPUTER PRINTED, OR NEATLY HANDWRITTEN IN INK ON LOOSELEAF PAPER. (-5 FOR SLOPPY HANDWRITING, OR IN PENCIL)
3. DOUBLE SPACED
4. 12 POINT FONT; BUSINESS FONTS ONLY
5. STAPLED (-5 FOR NOT STAPLED)
6. COPY OF DBQ RUBRIC (-5 FOR NO RUBRIC)
7. INCLUDE COMPLETED COPY OF DBQ SHORT ANSWER SECTION (-5 FOR NO DBQ)
***Please make sure that your work is arranged as follows: 1) Final Draft 2) Rough Draft(s) 3) DBQ Short Answers 4) Rubric. Make sure all work is stapled!***
***PENALTY FOR LATE WORK***
IF YOU HAND THE ESSAY IN ON TIME, THERE IS A +5 BONUS!
IF YOU ARE ONE DAY LATE: -10
IF YOU ARE TWO DAYS LATE: -15
IF YOU ARE THREE DAYS LATE: -20
IF YOU ARE FOUR DAYS LATE: -25
***ANY STUDENT HANDING IN THE ESSAY MORE THAN FIVE DAYS LATE WILL RECEIVE A MAXIMUM GRADE OF 65. ANY STUDENT THAT DOES NOT HAND IN THE ESSAY AT ALL WILL RECEIVE A GRADE OF ZERO. PLEASE NOTE THAT A ZERO GRADE ON THIS ASSIGNMENT WILL SEVERELY JEOPARDIZE YOUR CHANCES OF PASSING FOR THE SEMESTER.***
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
HW Assignments Week of 1/28/2013
Hello, RUSH students:
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 1/28/2013. As previously stated, Mr. Tesler's HW policy is as follows.
1. Homework is assigned every night, unless otherwise noted.
2. Homework is due by the following class period, unless otherwise noted.
3. Homework must be signed by a parent, in order for a student to receive full credit for an assignment's completion.
4. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of homework assignments, and due dates.
5. Homework is essential for learning, and mastering the materials covered in this course.
MONDAY NIGHT 1/28 - Finish the take home Midterm for WEDNESDAY! Make sure that you hand in the following. Make sure that all material is stapled together when handed in!
TUESDAY NIGHT 1/29 - Complete the MIDTERM for WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY 1/30
1. READ CHAPTER 12 SECTION 1 of the textbook The Americans
2. Complete the Chapter 12 Section 1 Reading Study Guide
THURSDAY 1/31
1. READ CHAPTER 12 SECTION 2 OF THE TEXTBOOK THE AMERICANS
2. COMPLETE CHAPTER 12 SECTION 2 READING STUDY GUIDE
FRIDAY 2/1
1. READ CHAPTER 12 SECTION 3 OF THE TEXTBOOK THE AMERICANS
2. COMPLETE CHAPTER 12 SECTION 3 READING STUDY GUIDE
3. COMPLETE CHAPTER 12 SUMMARY
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 1/28/2013. As previously stated, Mr. Tesler's HW policy is as follows.
1. Homework is assigned every night, unless otherwise noted.
2. Homework is due by the following class period, unless otherwise noted.
3. Homework must be signed by a parent, in order for a student to receive full credit for an assignment's completion.
4. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of homework assignments, and due dates.
5. Homework is essential for learning, and mastering the materials covered in this course.
MONDAY NIGHT 1/28 - Finish the take home Midterm for WEDNESDAY! Make sure that you hand in the following. Make sure that all material is stapled together when handed in!
- Multiple Choice Answer Sheet
- Two completed essays (Thematic and DBQ)
- Completed DBQ Short Answers
- Two Rubrics
- If you fail to complete the multiple choice on the answer sheet: -5 points
- Missing Rubric: -5 for each missing rubric
- Missing DBQ Short Answer: -10
- Missing Parent signature: -5 points
TUESDAY NIGHT 1/29 - Complete the MIDTERM for WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY 1/30
1. READ CHAPTER 12 SECTION 1 of the textbook The Americans
2. Complete the Chapter 12 Section 1 Reading Study Guide
THURSDAY 1/31
1. READ CHAPTER 12 SECTION 2 OF THE TEXTBOOK THE AMERICANS
2. COMPLETE CHAPTER 12 SECTION 2 READING STUDY GUIDE
FRIDAY 2/1
1. READ CHAPTER 12 SECTION 3 OF THE TEXTBOOK THE AMERICANS
2. COMPLETE CHAPTER 12 SECTION 3 READING STUDY GUIDE
3. COMPLETE CHAPTER 12 SUMMARY
Thursday, January 17, 2013
RUSH Take Home Midterm
RUSH'ers:
As you may be aware, next week begins Regents week for HS students. To that end, HS classes will not be in session.
While classes may not be conducted, this is by no means a vacation. There will be an assignment for this class during Regents week.
You will have a take-home midterm exam. The exam will be structured exactly like a US History/Government Regents exam. It will be based on the the Constitution; basically, everything that we've done in our review sessions the last two weeks.
Click here for the link to the Exam, and all materials.
You will be responsible for completing
1. Multiple Choice questions
2. Thematic Essay
3. DBQ Short Answers
4. DBQ Essay
Normally, you have three hours to complete this exam, in one sitting. You will have from now, until Wednesday, January 30, to complete it. Additionally, you have your notes, as well a host of materials on-line. Look below to a link for some really good stuff!
You will be responsible for turning in
1. The multiple choice answer sheet (included in email)
2. The Thematic/DBQ Essay
3. The DBQ short answers. You may elect to complete the DBQ's on looseleaf, or directly on the documents themselves.
4. Rubrics for both essays.
CLICK HERE for a list of excellent resources!
Please make sure all work is STAPLED, and SIGNED by a parent.
Good Luck.
Sunday, January 13, 2013
RUSH Assignments Week of 1/14/2013
Hello, RUSH Students:
Listed below are your HW assignments for the week of 1/14/2013. As stated in previous posts, Mr. Tesler's policy regarding Homework is as follows:
1. Unless specifically stated otherwise, Homework is assigned EVERY NIGHT, and is due NO LATER than the next class period.
2. Homework must be completed on looseleaf paper, in ink. Students may also be required to print out worksheets, etc., related to the assignments.
3. Homework must be accompanied by a parent signature, in order for students to receive full credit for their assignment.
4. Homework is an essential part of learning and mastering the material covered in this course!
Monday Night: Due TUESDAY 1/15/2013.
1. Finish the CHECKS AND BALANCES DBQ, assigned on Friday. It will be collected, and graded. Students may print out the DBQ, and complete their answers on the worksheet, or they may answer the questions, in ink, on looseleaf paper.
Tuesday Night:
1. Print out and read the "Early 1800's" reading. You should also highlight, and outline the reading.
2. Complete the "Early 1800's Review Questions"
Wednesday: Due Friday
1. Read: Civil War, Reconstruction & Westward Expansion
2. Complete the corresponding worksheet (packet p.9)
Listed below are your HW assignments for the week of 1/14/2013. As stated in previous posts, Mr. Tesler's policy regarding Homework is as follows:
1. Unless specifically stated otherwise, Homework is assigned EVERY NIGHT, and is due NO LATER than the next class period.
2. Homework must be completed on looseleaf paper, in ink. Students may also be required to print out worksheets, etc., related to the assignments.
3. Homework must be accompanied by a parent signature, in order for students to receive full credit for their assignment.
4. Homework is an essential part of learning and mastering the material covered in this course!
Monday Night: Due TUESDAY 1/15/2013.
1. Finish the CHECKS AND BALANCES DBQ, assigned on Friday. It will be collected, and graded. Students may print out the DBQ, and complete their answers on the worksheet, or they may answer the questions, in ink, on looseleaf paper.
Tuesday Night:
1. Print out and read the "Early 1800's" reading. You should also highlight, and outline the reading.
2. Complete the "Early 1800's Review Questions"
Wednesday: Due Friday
1. Read: Civil War, Reconstruction & Westward Expansion
2. Complete the corresponding worksheet (packet p.9)
Sunday, January 06, 2013
HW Assignments Week of 1/7/13
Hello, RUSH students:
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 1/7/13. As mentioned previously, HW is...
1) assigned every night, and due by the next class session, unless specifically mentioned otherwise.
2) to be accompanied by a parental signature, in order for you to receive full credit.
3) essential to this course, in order for you to learn, and master the material covered.
MONDAY - Due Wednesday
COMPLETE THE WINTER BREAK Assignment!: To review, you are completing TWO of the FOUR essays assigned. Each essay must be
Here are your HW assignments for the week of 1/7/13. As mentioned previously, HW is...
1) assigned every night, and due by the next class session, unless specifically mentioned otherwise.
2) to be accompanied by a parental signature, in order for you to receive full credit.
3) essential to this course, in order for you to learn, and master the material covered.
MONDAY - Due Wednesday
COMPLETE THE WINTER BREAK Assignment!: To review, you are completing TWO of the FOUR essays assigned. Each essay must be
- Computer Printed.
- 12 Point Font
- DOUBLE SPACED
- Stapled, if greater than 2 pages
- Proper Heading
- Your name
- Date
- Class Period
- Printed copy of Rubric must be included. Click here for the rubric. You must print TWO copies of your rubric (one for each essay)
Any student who fails to complete the assignment will receive a grade of ZERO.
WEDNESDAY DUE FRIDAY
READ the handout "Constitutional Conflicts" . Although you're not required to do so, it would be a good idea to print this out, so you can highlight and outline it. You can also do this, if you save the file as a PDF.
COMPLETE The Early Republic worksheet
COMPLETE The Early Republic worksheet
FRIDAY -
1. Review the job of each branch of the government by clicking here
2. Review the system of checks and balances by clicking here.
3. Complete the Checks and Balances DBQ Please print a copy, as it will be handed in, and graded as a quiz! Due MONDAY!
1. Review the job of each branch of the government by clicking here
2. Review the system of checks and balances by clicking here.
3. Complete the Checks and Balances DBQ Please print a copy, as it will be handed in, and graded as a quiz! Due MONDAY!
Friday, January 04, 2013
The Donner Party - Extra Credit Assignment
Background: Three years before the Gold Rush, 87 pioneers took a shortcut westward to California, only to get caught in the snows of the Sierra Nevada. The emigrants' fateful journey culminated in death and cannibalism.
Watch the Movie Here!
Answer the questions based on the movie. Your answers should be at least ONE (1) paragraph in length for you to receive credit.
WARNING: If you are squeamish, and easily "grossed out," it is strongly advised that you DO NOT watch this movie!
Here are the questions...
Watch the Movie Here!
Answer the questions based on the movie. Your answers should be at least ONE (1) paragraph in length for you to receive credit.
WARNING: If you are squeamish, and easily "grossed out," it is strongly advised that you DO NOT watch this movie!
Here are the questions...
1. What reasons led James Reed and George Donner to take Hastings’ Cutoff? Why was their decision unwise?
2. What other factors contributed to the failure of their venture?
3. Was Lansford Hastings to blame for what happened to the Donner Party? How?
4. What traits did members of the Donner and Reed families possess? Support your answer with examples from the film.
5. How did people in the 1840s view the American West? How did the story of the Donner Party help to strike down the myth of frontier idealism?
Tuesday, January 01, 2013
HW Assignments Week of 1/2/13
Hello, RUSH Students:
Here are your HW Assignments for the week of 1/2/13. As previously discussed, HW is...
1. Assigned every night, unless noted otherwise.
2. Due by the next class session, unless noted otherwise.
3. Must be signed by your parent/guardian in order for you to receive full credit.
4. Is essential to your ability to learn, and master the material in this course!
This week, as we return to school, we'll begin with a review of the material we've covered to date. Click each of the links below, and read the brief outlines of the topics. Then, based on your readings, as well as your knowledge of these topics, complete the review sheet that follows.
Wednesday Night - Due FRIDAY 1/4/13
Read the following
Here are your HW Assignments for the week of 1/2/13. As previously discussed, HW is...
1. Assigned every night, unless noted otherwise.
2. Due by the next class session, unless noted otherwise.
3. Must be signed by your parent/guardian in order for you to receive full credit.
4. Is essential to your ability to learn, and master the material in this course!
This week, as we return to school, we'll begin with a review of the material we've covered to date. Click each of the links below, and read the brief outlines of the topics. Then, based on your readings, as well as your knowledge of these topics, complete the review sheet that follows.
Wednesday Night - Due FRIDAY 1/4/13
Read the following
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Complete the accompanying worksheet
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