Submit your final draft Sunday night to www.turnitin.com by 11:59 pm.
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Week 33 April 11-15, 2022 Planning Your Week: W 4/13--Unit 5/6 Test 1750-1900 TEST F 4/15--Things Fall Apart Part 3 analysis completed on your document; Entire analysis due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm Th 4/21--Quiz History Ch. 27.3-5, 28, & 29 F 4/22--Things Fall Apart literary analysis essay due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm
Monday, April 11
Literature Discussion: TFA Part 3 Essential Questions
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Week 32 March 28-April 1, 2022 Planning Your Week: M 3/28--Quiz history ch. 24 & 26 Th 3/31--Khan Academy 6 items--Japan and the Pacific S 4/4--Things Fall Apart Part 2 analysis completed on your document. Be sure the document is shared with Tatum. She will be checking your progress during spring break. F 4/16--Things Fall Apart Part 3 analysis completed on your document; Entire analysis due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm F 4/23--Things Fall Apart literary analysis essay due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm
Read History textbook Earth and its Peoples pp. 554-555: Part VI: “Revolutions Reshape the World, 1750-1850” NOTE: We will skip ch. 22 for now. We will come back to it later.
Week 26 February 28-March 4, 2022 Planning Your Week: W 3/2:MyAPClassroom Extra Creditdue to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm; Progress Check MCQs for Units 3 & 4 in AP Classroom TH 3/3: Unit 3 & 4 Test: Renaissance/Reformation/Absolute Monarchs/Latin America/Atlantic Trade Systems/Gunpowder Empires/Ming
Planning Your Week: W 2/16: History ch. 19 quiz in class AND Submit October 11, 1491 by Ursula LeGuin the TPCASSTT to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm.. S 2/20--Read and complete the Candide satire chart for section 3 (ch. 21-30). Submit complete chart (sections 1-3) to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm. S 2/27: Submit Gunpowder Empires Webquest to CTLS W 3/2:MyAPClassroom Extra Creditdue to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm TH 3/3: Unit 3 & 4 Test: Renaissance/Reformation/Absolute Monarchs/Latin America/Atlantic Trade Systems/Gunpowder Empires/Ming China
Planning Your Week: M 2/7--History Ch. 18 quiz W 2/9-- Read and complete the Candide satire chart for section 1 (ch. 1-10) F 2/11--BEFORE CLASS BEGINS Submit your Latin America Leader skit to Flipgrid; AND 3 Videos in Khan Academy S 2/13--View 2 videos in AP Classroom World History Modern (Unit 3.2 Video #2; Unit 3.3 Video #2) by 11:45 pm M 2/14--Read and complete the Candide satire chart for section 2 (ch. 11-20) W 2/16--Quiz History Ch. 19; October 11, 1491 by Ursula LeGuinTPCASSTT due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm. S 2/20--Read and complete the Candide satire chart for section 3 (ch. 21-30). Submit complete chart (sections 1-3) to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm.
Monday, February 7
AP Classroom reminders: 2 videos in AP Classroom World History Modern (Unit 3.2 Video #2; Unit 3.3 Video #2) to be viewed by Friday.
Week 23 January 31- February 4, 2022 Planning Your Week: S 1/30 Sonnets and Science Renaissance Readings due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm T 2/1: History Ch. 16 quiz F 2/4--Khan Academy 10 items in European Renaissance W 2/9--Read and complete the Candide satire chart for section 1 (ch. 1-10) M 2/7: History Ch. 18 quiz M 2/14--Read and complete the Candide satire chart for section 2 (ch. 11-20) S 2/20--Read and complete the Candide satire chart for section 3 (ch. 21-30). Submit complete chart (sections 1-3) to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm.
Due Dates: M 1/10--Khan Academy (9 items--Medieval Japan & China) W 1/12--Bring to class a printed copy of your DBQ essay and multiple highlighter colors Th 1/13-- Unit 1/2 B Test: Medieval Asia and Americas F 1/14-- Test Corrections in class; Revised DBQ essays due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 T 1/18-- Quiz ch. 14.3-14.4 & 17 F 1/21--Long Weekend AP Classroom Homework
Thursday, January 13 Unit 1/2 B Test: Medieval Asia and Americas
Friday, January 14
Test Corrections: Unit 1/2 B Medieval Asia and Americas
Revise DBQ essays (due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 tonight).
Week 19 January 5-7, 2022 Due Dates: Th & F 1/6 &7--Bring your laptops to class for completing a DBQ essay. F 1/7--Khan Academy (12 items--Indigenous Americas) M 1/10--Khan Academy (9 items--Medieval Japan & China) Th 1/13-- Unit 1/2 B Test: Medieval Asia and Americas M 1/17-- Quiz ch. 14.3-14.4 & 17
Wednesday, January 5
Read scoring notes and samples from the 2019 DBQ and 2021 DBQ essays. Then, write a 15 word definition of DBQ from your perspective.
For a look at how to incorporate historical content within your literary analysis, see these peers' papers. Study for the Unit 1/2A test in AP Classroom
Read the professional comparison article: Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta: The Merchant and the Pilgrim. As you read this comparison, annotate the following: contextualization, thesis, topic sentences, evidence, comparison phrases/words.
Week 11 October 18-22, 2021 T 10/19--History ch. 10 quiz T 10/19--Chinese Philosophy LEQ Turnitin Feedback Study due by 11:59 pm T 10/26--Early Islamic Empires Exhibition M 11/1--QUIZ over The Earth and its Peoples ch. 9 and 15.1 - 15.4 S 11/28--Thanksgiving Break extra credit due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm. No late work accepted.
Monday, October 18 Early Release Schedule 2nd 9:09-9:52; 3rd 9:58-10:41 Opener:
Review notes from Empire of Faith
Work Session:
Finish viewing Empire of Faith and gather notes for your project.
Due Dates: M 10/11--Come to class having read Siddhartha chapters 5-8. Be prepared to discuss questions. Th 10/14--Come to class having read Siddhartha chapters 9-12. Be prepared to discuss questions. S 10/17--Submit Siddhartha Map Assignment to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm S 10/17--Submit the Chinese Philosophy LEQ Turnitin Feedback Study to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm M 10/18--History ch. 10 quiz S 11/28--Thanksgiving Break extra credit due to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm. No late work accepted.
Humanities 2021-2022 Unit 0B: c. 600 BCE- c. 600 CE
Week 9 October 4-8, 2021 Due Dates: W 10/6--Come to class having read Siddhartha chapters 1-4. Be prepared to discuss questions. Th 10/7--Unit 0B Test F 10/8--Unit 0B Test Corrections M 10/11--Come to class having read Siddhartha chapters 5-8. Be prepared to discuss questions. Th 10/14--Come to class having read Siddhartha chapters 9-12. Be prepared to discuss questions. S 10/17--Submit Siddhartha Map Assignment to Turnitin.com by 11:59 pm. Need examples? Click HERE.
Monday, October 4 Meet in a LAB today. 2nd pd--816; 3rd pd Tatum--816; 3rd pd Herndon 417. Opening:
PSAT is next Wednesday, October 13. Please open the link for an Introduction to Khan Academy PSAT READING practice. Save it to your own account. Complete these tasks BEFORE next Wednesday. Remember that these strategies will help you on any AP-style test!
Gather information and complete the graphic organizer. While we are not writing this essay, the skills you gather will help you on the test! Hint. Hint.
Week 8 September 20-24, 2021 Due Dates: M 9/20--Quiz: History Ch. 7-1 and 7-2 W 9/22--Chinese Philosophy Comparison Essay. Submit to Turnitin by 11:59 pm TH 9/23--Siddhartha slide deck background notes five CEI style handwritten questions submitted in class F 9/24--Khan Academy-Bamiyan Buddhas, Beliefs of Hinduism, The Historical Buddha, Introduction to Buddhism, The Stupa, Shiva as Lord of Dance, Taj Mahal
Week 7 September 13-17, 2021 Due Dates: TH 9/16 by 11:59 pm--Khan Academy Chinese art items: Terracotta Warriors, Lady Dai’s Funeral Banner, Jade & Gold Crowns of Silla F 9/17--Quiz: The Earth and its Peoples History Ch. 7-1, 7-2. Take notes before Friday’s quiz. Su 9/19--Chinese Philosophy readings and essay due by 11:59 pm to Turnitin.com Head’s up: After fall break, we will begin reading the novel Siddhartha. This link is a pdf of the book, but you may want to purchase a used copy or borrow one from the library. You are welcome to get a head start on reading over the break if you have time.
Begin writing your Chinese Philosophy Comparison Essay. Submit to Turnitin by 11:59 pm on Sunday 9/19.
Closer
Head’s up: After fall break, we will begin reading the novel Siddhartha. This link is a pdf of the book, but you may want to purchase a used copy or borrow one from the library. You are welcome to get a head start on reading over the break if you have time.
Week 6 September 6 - 10, 2021 Due Dates: W 9/8--Complete Khan Academy items for Colosseum, Alexander Mosaic, Pantheon, Head of Roman Patrician; Augustus of Prima Porta; House of the Vettii F 9/10--Quiz: History Ch. 6 plus Greek & Roman art (Acropolis, Parthenon, Anavysos Kouros, Peplos Kore, Niobides Krater, Doryphoros, Winged Victory, Seated Boxer, Colosseum, Alexander Mosaic, Pantheon, Head of Roman Patrician; Augustus of Prima Porta; House of the Vetti) Take notes before Friday’s quiz. F 9/17--Quiz: History Ch. 7-1, 7-2. Take notes before Friday’s quiz.
Monday, September 6 - No School Labor Day Announcements:
QUIZ this Friday over The Earth and its Peoples Chapter 6 plus Greek & Roman Art (Acropolis, Parthenon, Anavysos Kouros, Peplos Kore, Niobides Krater, Doryphoros, Winged Victory, Seated Boxer, Colosseum, Alexander Mosaic, Pantheon, Head of Roman Patrician; Augustus of Prima Porta; House of the Vettii).
Khan Academy items for Roman Art due Wednesday.
Tuesday, September 7 Opener
Art Analysis: Roman Art Colosseum; Pantheon (slides 1-16)
Work with your Greek family on Antigone Performance preparations. Performance date: Friday, September 3. Submit family deliverables for Antigone Performance tonight by 11:59 pm
Friday, September 3 Opener
Prepare evaluation forms for viewing another family’s work
Complete self evaluations. Submit individual deliverables and evaluations by 11:59 pm tomorrow.
Due Dates at a Glance: M 8/23 -Open Note Reading Quiz: The Earth and its Peoples Ch. 5-2, 5-3, 5-4 pp. 120-138. Brief notes about the names, definitions, etc. inside boxes. T 8/24--Khan Academy: View Acropolis and Parthenon by 11:59 pm Th 8/26--Khan Academy: View Anavysos Kouros, Peplos Kore, Niobides Krater, Doryphoros, Winged Victory, Seated Boxer by 11:59 pm F 8/27--Greek Theatre Webquest due by 11:59 pm to Turnitin.com F 9/3--Antigone Performance date
Week 4 August 23-27, 2021
Monday, August 23 HOYA PRIDE PJ DAY Early Release 1st 8:20- 9:03; 2nd 9:09- 9:52; 3rd 9:58-10:41; 4th 10:47- 11:30 Opener
Assignment: Antigone Performance Make a plan to share contact information and a Google doc with your Greek family. Performance date: Friday, September 3
Closer
Prep for meeting in lab tomorrow to complete Greek Theatre Webquest due by 11:59 on Friday, 8/27.
Wednesday, August 25 HOYA PRIDE jERSEY DAY 2nd period ALL meet in lab 9129. 3rd period Tatum roster meet in 9129; Herndon roster meet in 113.
Review your notes for any topics you did not know on the test.
If you have time after the test, begin reading The Earth and its Peoples Ch. 5-2, 5-3, 5-4 pp. 120-129. The open note Ch. 5 Reading Quiz will be given on Monday 8/23/21.
Friday, August 20
Opening
Introduce test correction protocols
Work Session:
Complete 0A test corrections
Closing:
Begin reading The Earth and its Peoples Ch. 5-2, 5-3, 5-4 pp. 120-138. The open note Ch. 5 Reading Quiz will be given on Monday 8/23/21.
WEEK 2 August 9-13, 2021 Monday, August 9
Opening
The Mesopotamians by They Might Be Giants is a fun little video reminder of four important Mesopotamian figures: Sargon, Hammurabi, Ashurbanipal, and Gilgamesh. Enjoy!
Write a thesis statement and supply at least two pieces of evidence that answer the following prompt. Develop an argument that evaluates the social and political importance of King Hammurabi’s claim of divine kingship. Be sure to explain how the evidence proves your thesis.
Closing: Share paragraphs and submit.
Wednesday, August 11
Opening:
Review The Earth and Its Peoples Section 2-2 p. 45
Art Analysis: Early Egyptian Civilization Palette of King Narmer; Seated Scribe; Great Pyramids of Giza; King Menkaura and his Wife; Akhenaton, Nefertiti and Three Daughters, Tutankhamun’s inner coffin
Closing: By Thursday, read The Earth and its Peoples Chapter 2-3 Indus Valley pp. 45-49. Take brief notes about the names, definitions, etc. in boxes along the sides of the chapter pages. These will be very valuable on open-note quizzes.
Write a thesis statement and supply at least two pieces of evidence for the following prompt: Compare the social, cultural, and environmental concerns of the ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian societies. Consider the sins mentioned in the Book of the Dead and the rules set out in Hammurabi’s code. Note that comparison essays look at both similarities and differences. Be sure to explain how the evidence proves your thesis.
Closing: Submit your thesis and evidence.
Friday, August 13
Opening
Read The Earth and Its Peoples Section 2-3 p. 45-49
Work Session
River Valley Civilizations (Indus Overview) Art & Architecture: Mohenjo Daro
Answer multiple choice questions #1-10 pp. 49A-49B.
Homework: Complete Digital Platforms sign ups before class on Friday, August 6.
Tuesday, August 3
Opening
Q&A concerning the syllabus, pre-course, digital platforms, how to find your textbooks. (In CTLS, go to the course title that says "AP World History Textbook for Humanities" or "World Literature SpringBoard Textbook for Humanities." In the course, on the left panel, click Resources.)
Closing: Begin reading The Earth and its Peoples Part I Introduction pp.2-3 and Chapter 1 pp. 4-25. Complete multiple choice questions #1-10 pp. 25A-25B. Due Thursday, Aug. 5 in class.
Review multiple choice questions #1-10 pp. 25A-25B. Examine AP strategies for reading multiple choice questions #1-10 pp. 25A-25B. What did you miss? What can you learn about tackling AP MC questions?
Homework: By Tuesday, read The Earth and its PeoplesChapter 2-1 Mesopotamia 1 pp. 26-38 and Chapter 2-2 Egypt pp. 38-45. Take brief notes about the names, definitions, etc. in boxes along the sides of the chapter pages. These will be very valuable on open-note quizzes. Due by class time on Tuesday, August 10.