Skills to be developed:
* Essay Writing - - developing evidence - developing organization - proper paragraphs - Thesis generation * Cooperation and collaboration skills * note - taking skills (Cornell Notes *Reading for information - identify main ideas - use facts and own ideas to generate conclusions * organize and present ideas * research skills - using appropriate sources - creating a bibliography * Historical concepts: - Historical Significance - Cause and Consequence - Continuity and change |
Class Expectations
Please Respect . . . * The rights of others to speak by listening carefully * Anyone who has the courage to answer a question, even if they are wrong * Other opinions, even if you disagree * Other students’ personal space * The property of others (no stealing pens!) It is your Responsibility . . . * To follow class rules and accept the consequences if you choose not to * To hand in all work on time, completed to the best of your ability * To ask for help if you need it * come to class prepared * To use your class time efficiently Supplies to bring to class . . . * pen and pencil * glue stick * 140 page coil notebook * 3-ring binder * Crossroads Textbook |
Course Outline
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