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Do Now: Begin reading overview of course and do now. WELCOME to World History Advanced Placement. Polycentric regions. The Breakdown. Mid-term = 4% of grade Final = 16% of grade Quarter =20% of grade AP Exam on 5/17/18 Final Exam (8% of grade) Regents Exam in June ( 8 % of grade).
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Do Now: Begin reading overview of course and do now WELCOME to World History Advanced Placement
The Breakdown • Mid-term = 4% of grade • Final = 16% of grade • Quarter =20% of grade • AP Exam on 5/17/18 • Final Exam (8% of grade) • Regents Exam in June ( 8 % of grade)
Readings and Quizzes • You must take notes as you read to properly prepare you for daily 10 minute quizzes. • Quizzes may be mini-essays, graphic organizers or multiple choice questions and are heavily weighted.
In order to achieve college credit in most universities, a minimum score of 3 on the AP Exam is required. I will go over the details as the class unfolds. It is important, however, to begin by establishing good habits.
Organization is the key to success • NOTEBOOK ORGANIZATION • NOTEBOOK • 1. Use a three-ring notebook • 2. Bring to class EVERYDAY • 3. Order: • a. Syllabus • b. "Frequently Used Terms" • c. Commonly used "graphic organizers" like Venn Diagrams, etc. • d. Units: Foundations-Prehistory to 600 C.E.; 600 C.E. -1450; 1450-1750; 1750-1914; 1914 to present • e. For each unit divide into Chapters and include: • 1. Guided Reading for each chapter and notes • 2. Lecture/discussion notes • 3. Handouts (except documents and maps) • 4. Worksheets • 5. Quizzes • 6. Returned graded compare/contrast essays and change-over-time essays • 7. Copy of Document Analysis Sheets placed after each document • 8. Maps • f. Graded copies of all essays • g. Unit exam
Review Books? • Good for supplementing the text • I have some you may borrow • Best to get it now
R-E-S-P-E-C-T Find out what it means to me
Expectations • Out of respect for your fellow students, be on time to avoid disrupting the lesson • Address the speech, not the speaker(“I disagree with what was said because…”) • I love it when you have something to say, but please raise your hand if you have something to contribute. Speaking in turn will ensure that everyone is heard clearly. • Please hand assignments in on time. You will lose 5 points for every period missed
Expectations • Stay organized! Copy the lesson’s objective, the question of the day (Q.O.D.), and homework assignments at the beginning of class everyday. • Be in your seat and prepared (with all necessary tools) for class before the bell rings. • Only utilize cell phones/electronic devices when I say its ok!!!!!
Grading • 50% Tests, Quizzes (daily) and Essays • 30% Homework (short term assignments and long-term projects) • 20 % Classwork (work included in class and participation)- all missing work will receive a floor grade until handed in There is no such thing as good writing, only good re-writing. Therefore, you have 24 hours to read my comments, re-write, and re-submit your essays for an improved grade.
I see procrastination as an indication that you are not organized or prioritizing your studies. Please do not expect sympathy for bad study habits. See me if you need time-management tips. Speaking of which, your summer reading is due today!!!!!!
Talk to me • In person: A-207 Per 1,2,4,6, and 8 always available at the start of the day and at lunch • By mail: My mailbox is in North House under “DAVIS,” you may submit assignments and other paperwork there. • By phone: (914) 422-2135 • By Email: Pauldavis65@aol.com, pauldavis@wpcsd.k12.ny.us • My website: https://www.whiteplainspublicschools.org/Domain/303 • Just go onto the High School site, check out staff pages and the Mr. Davis. On the left-hand side see WHAP 10th grade powerpoints
3… the magic number • For our first quiz (they are daily) read your syllabus and identify three ways (with examples) of how the course is broken down. • Start with the thesis: • “The world history advanced placement course is broken down into chronological developments, thematic overviews and regionally through 9 polycentric regions”.
Regions Middle East – Egypt, Israel, Iran, Iraq, Turkey Southeast Asia – Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia Sub Sahara Africa – Nigeria, Sudan, Ethiopia, Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Africa
Cornell Notes Will be utilized as class work and homework Will help guide thesis development Will be partially filled out ( you do the rest) Will help to gather evidence and analysis To support a thesis Will be utilized for daily quizzes