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Welcome to AP US History! Mr. Jager. Answer the following question on a sheet of paper Why do we study History? How does the concept of perspective play a role in the study of History? . Summer Homework… Ohhhh Yeah !. Its time for the Presidents Test!
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Welcome to AP US History!Mr. Jager Answer the following question on a sheet of paper Why do we study History? How does the concept of perspective play a role in the study of History?
Summer Homework… Ohhhh Yeah! • Its time for the Presidents Test! • You have 20 minutes…Relax. You will have one week t to come in and try for 100%... I’m not that mean!
Mr. Jager… Who am I?? • McHenry, Illinois • Marquette University Wasn’t for me, so….
Why I teach… • Not True!!!
Your turn… • Your Name • Best part of the Summer • One thing you learned this summer • One goal you have for this year
Syllabus and Classroom Expectations • 2013-2014 Syllabus • Classroom rules • Be Prepared • Work Hard • Participate • Be Respectful • Keep a positive outlook
Class Structure this year… • 4 days of class focused on content and reading and writing skills (primary soruce analysis will be a BIG part of this) • Fridays are tutorials • We will work on skills on these days. Decoding MC questions and FRQ’s • We will practice writing and revising over and over. • If you can nail the writing you have a great chance of passing the test.