Hello, All:
Below are your HW assignments for the week of 9/16. Please note that unless stated otherwise, homework is assigned every night, and is due by the next class day. In order to receive credit for HW, students must...
1. Complete their homework in ink, or they may print it on a computer.
2. Complete on looseleaf paper if hand-writing.
3. Have a parent sign their HW for credit.
Monday Night - Finish the "What America Means to Me" project by TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 17th.
Wednesday Night -
1. Click here to access the US History and Government Regents Website. .
2. Click on the link for the January 2010 US History Regents.
3. Download, and PRINT the DBQ, which appears on pp. 11 to 20 of the exam. Please note that you do not have to print the entire exam. I am only asking you to print the DBQ.
***IMPORTANT***
Keep the focus on the TASK you are trying to complete. You are discussing how WATER...
1. Influenced the Political Development of the US
2. Influenced the Economic Development of the US
When working on the task, keep these questions in mind...
How did water influence the exploration and settlement of the US?
How did water lead to the expansion westward into the Pacific?
How did water influence Agricultural (farming) and Industrial (machine/factories) development in the US?
How did water influence migration patterns (where people moved)?
What are some environmental concerns regarding water?
After printing out the DBQ section, please complete any questions that we did not finish in class.
Thursday - Begin writing a FIRST DRAFT of your DBQ essay. Your draft must consist of a minimum of FOUR paragraphs, including an introduction, and conclusion.
Friday- After revising your first draft, complete a second draft of your essay.
Monday 9/23 - Complete a FINAL DRAFT of your essay, to be handed in on TUESDAY 9/23.
LISTED BELOW ARE THE GUIDELINES FOR THE ESSAY, AS WELL AS PENALTIES FOR NOT FOLLOWING THE GUIDELINES.
1. PARENTAL SIGNATURE (YOUR ESSAY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT A PARENT'S 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) CLICK HERE IN CASE THE OTHER LINK IS NOT WORKING
7. INCLUDE COMPLETED COPY OF DBQ SHORT ANSWER SECTION (-5 FOR NO DBQ)
8. UPLOADED TO E-PORTFOLIO (+5 Bonus)
9. DBQ Essay Checklist
***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!***
