MRS. MARCANTONIO

US History II Honors Periods 1,6 & 8

COURSE DESCRIPTION• This course provides a

comprehensive survey of American History beginning with Reconstruction and concluding with the current role the US plays in world affairs.

- Special emphasis is placed upon the political, social and economic factors affecting our national development.

INSTRUCTIONAL EMPHASIS

• Critical Thinking

• Critical Reading

• Critical Writing (analytical, persuasive essay &

research based).

• Sources: • Primary Source Readings/Historical

Documents/ Political Cartoons/Photographs

• Voices of Freedom-Volume II-Eric Foner. –Textbook-A History of the United States-

Boorstin & Kelley.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

• 60% Assessments for Learning-standard style tests, quizzes,

argument essays, research papers, poster projects, group presentations, political cartoons, map projects, etc..-- Rubrics are used for all projects and papers.

40 % Participation, Preparation & Homework- Class Participation-Evaluated by teacher

& student.- Homework-10-20 points per assignment.

- (Friday/Holiday policy).

EVALUATION CRITERIA

• Additional assistance is available ANY DAY before or after school.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS• An overall average of 60 or better.

• Summer Reading-Reconstruction DBQ analysis.

• Four Research Projects: Assignments will vary…..• Historical non-fiction reading & analysis• Research Paper and/or Project• Group Research Presentation and/or DBQ paper

• The Mid-Term exam (1/10th) of overall grade.

• The Final exam (1/10th) of overall grade.

PROGRESS

• Progress reports will be sent midway through each marking period.

• Special requests for progress reports may be made through the guidance office.

Thank You !!!