Humanities Panels for POL
Research Paper
Checkpoint # 7 - Full Rough Draft
1) 6-7 pages (8-9 if honors) 2) MLA formatting 3) All in-text citations (no works cited yet) 4) Printed copy for editing with teachers 5) No quotes longer than 2-3 lines (anything longer must be edited) Have the text highlighted in the following ways for each page: Thesis: Highlight the Thesis in Red Topic Sentences in Yellow: the first sentence of each paragraph Evidence in Green - each piece of cited evidence in Green |
Sign up in April's room for the Week of May 21st - 24th
Each student will be get 1 - 10 minute slot to have their rough draft reviewed. Submit on April's turnitin.com on the day you signed up for the Rough Draft |
.Checkpoint # 6 - Intro & Background Checkpoints Guide
Intro Example Background Example Remember, the Intro and Background cannot go past page 2 - You must start your arguments by page 3. Paragraph 1 - Introduction Paragraphs 2 & 3 - Background Information |
Due Mon/Tues, May 14th and 15th on turnitin.com
- 9 AM on Barclay's turnitin.com |
Checkpoint # 5 - Outline
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Due Mon/Tues, May 7th and 8th on turnitin.com
- due Mon/Tues. by 9 AM on turnitin |
Checkpoint # 1 - Topic Approval
Due by Thurs/Fri morning at the start of school on turnitin.com List of potential/pre-approved topics |
Have a list of 3 potential paper topics AND a one paragraph analysis to WHY you want to write that paper.
1) What is the topic AND what is the argument 2) Why you want to write that paper Repeat 3 times |
Supreme Court Analysis (Due by the end of the period on turnitin.com) - Period 10/12 - Due Friday, March 16th at 9:59 AM Did the United States make the right decision dropping the Atomic Bomb? 1) Yes or No - AND WHY? Paragraph 1: Answer the following question using: 1) Research and evidence presented at trial - At least one piece of evidence 2) One Supreme Court Final Decision Paper - At least two pieces of evidence Paragraph 2: Did your opinion change based on the trial? 1) Use specific ideas from the trial to defend your argument 2) No direct evidence here, only ideas 3) Be sure it is a complete paragraph |
Heading
Thesis: Answer the prompt and state why Evidence in Green 1 - (Prosecution) (Defense) 2 - (Justices Last Name) Did your opinion change or not? 1 - Only the Topic Sentence of this paragraph in Yellow |
The Atomic Bomb Trial
The Prosecution & The Defense
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The Supreme Court
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Week Three Agenda
1) Main Argument & Counter Argument Lawyers a) Agenda for Mon/Tues class b) Be sure to fill out the sheets that are assigned to your role 2) DA & LDA a) Mon/Tues Tracker for Teams b) HOM for Mon/Tues class Final Rubric for Trial Presentations a) Mon/Tues - Prosecution Arguments b) Wed/Thurs - Defense Arguments Trial Graphic Organizer for the day you do not present |
Week Three Agenda
1) More Perfect Podcast - American Pendulum I a) Podcast Questions 2) Discussion Question with Barclay after the Podcast a) During times of war, should the President have the ultimate authority to make decisions for national defense? Example Decision Papers Example 1 - Rodriguez Decision Example 2 - Prado Decision Period 5/7 & 9/11 - Due Monday, March 12th by 8:59 AM Period 2/4 & 10/12 - Due Tuesday, March 13th by 8:59 AM |
Week Two Agenda and Documents
1) Research Sheet Due in class Tues/Wed. (HOM # 4) 2) Presentations in class Thurs/Friday (Content # 2) a. Supreme Court Cases Organizer (HOM # 5) |
Refugees
In class DBQ - Monday/Tuesday February 5th/6th in class
Four Articles
Pro Syrian Refugees 1) Huffington Post - Four Reasons the US should support Syrian Refugees 2) Washington Post - Syrian Refugees could help America Anti Syrian Refugees 1) Time Magazine - Ben Carson: The US must not accept any Syrian Refugees 2) Townhall - Islamic Refugee Problem Terrifying Europeans |
Refugee Checkpoint # 1 - Due at the end of class Wed/Fri
- Habits of Mind Grade Use the following sheet to document TWO pieces of evidence from each source Pro Syrian Refugees - Two reasons WHY we should support them coming to the United States Anti Syrian Refugees - Two reasons WHY we should not support them coming to the United States |
World War II
Lessons:
January 16 & 17 - How the Great Depression caused WWII Notes a. How did the Great Depression help cause WWII? January 18 & 19 - Japanese American Notes a. Munson Report b. Korematsu Supreme Court Ruling January 22 & 23 - Jewish Refugee Notes a. How and Why were we silent on the Jewish Refugee question? January 24 & 25 - JLA Notes a. Chuck Yamamoto b. Jorge Shimabukuro |
WWII Quiz
Monday & Tuesday - January 29 & 30 in class a) One 3 x 5 notecard - handwritten only b) Notecard will be collected in class after the quiz Study Guide for Quiz |
Final POL Paper
**Update** - New paper length requirements
Regular Paper - 3-4 pages in length
Honors Paper - 5-6 pages in length
Regular Paper - 3-4 pages in length
Honors Paper - 5-6 pages in length
The New Deal DBQ
You will need to use the following tax documents in your answer
Current Tax Plans Huey Long (Socialism) Tax Plan Federal Tax 0-75,000 = 55% 75,000-150,000 = 60% 150,000 - above = 75% State Tax = 0% Social Security Tax = 8% Medicare = 2% Retirement = 0% Supreme Court (Conservative) Tax Plan Federal Tax 0-25,000 = 0% 25,000-50,000 = 10% 50,000-150,000 = 20% 150,000 - above = 25% State Tax = Same as your first sheet (Modern Tax Plan) Social Security = 0% Medicare = 0% Retirement = Whatever amount you choose |
The Great Depression Unit
Your Portfolio Categories
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Use the following categories to select your investments as a team - Use this to fill out the sheet below
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First Day Investment Strategies
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Use the Portfolio Categories above to fill out the following charts in class on Oct 18/19 for your first HOM for the investing project
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Exhibition Documents
History Research - Due in class on October 18th/29th
Muckraking Unit
Quiz 1 Study Guide
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Quiz 1 is on Monday/Tuesday - October 9th/10th
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Week 4 - Last Week Tonight Extra Credit
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Due Monday on Turnitin.com
Bring your hard copy to class |
Week 3 - "War in the Middle East" Notes in class. This will be ID # 3 & #4 on the exam
Socratic Seminar Rubric
Socratic Seminar will be on Mon/Tues in class next week. Be sure to check the rubric for details on grading. Use the four questions on my Weebly to prepare your annotations. You will be turning in your articles for a grade. Must have annotations and questions ready for the discussion. |
Torture at Abu Ghraib Article
Questions to be prepared for: 1) Who was in the prisons? 2) What acts were the prisoners forced to endure? 3) Why did the M.P’s (guards) commit these actions? 4) Who is responsible for these actions? You will have one secret question given to you on your Discussion Day |
DBQ 2.1 Re-submissions - Due Monday/Tuesday September 25 or 26 at the start of class
- Be sure to submit on turnitin.com as well
- Be sure to submit on turnitin.com as well
Week 2 - "Watergate" Notes in class This will be ID # 2 on the exam
DBQ 2.2 - Muckraking Politics - due by the end of the day on Friday on turnitin.com
You are writing a report muckraking a politician, political scandal, political conspiracy in US history. You must get this topic approved by me! |
How to write a research report
1) Choose a topic 2) Find information (use the internet) 3) State your thesis (first sentence) 4) Outline your writing 5) Type your final paper |
Week 1 - "The Jungle" Notes in class - This topic will be ID # 1 on the exam
DBQ 2.1 - The Jungle - due by the end of the day on Friday on turnitin.com
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Please remember the RULES TO WRITING
1) Heading? 2) Double Spaced? 3) Cited Evidence? 4) SAQs? 5) Citation style (Sinclair) - Use his last name after each citation 6) THESIS - Does it answer the WHY? |
DBQ 1.1 Revisions - Due Wednesday/Thursday at the start of class
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Read the following document and make sure you have both hard copies for me at the start of class.
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"SELF" Project Planner
DBQ 1.1 - Read the following article on the SAT vs ACT and submit your first written response supporting your thesis.
1) Must have perfect header to be accepted 2) At least two pieces of evidence |
Due by Friday, September 8th on turnitin.com
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Here is what the PPT or Google slide should look like
Here is a breakdown of what to put in the slides and what to say Here is the rubric I will use on your presentation day Use the college attractiveness score after you completed your resume and add up your final score. Must be on your POL |
Period 2/4 Presentation Schedule
Period 5/7 Presentation Schedule Period 9/11 Presentation Schedule Period 10/12 Presentation Schedule |
Check the day you present - Remember 5 minutes total
No more, no less - so be ready to explain your slides & action plan |
Assignment # 7 - Resumes - Use the resume packet to complete your final resume for your POL
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Assignment 7 is due on turnitin.com on Friday by 11:59 PM - Your final resume for the POL
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Assignment # 5 - College Profiles - Using Naviance.com (or google) – find the data needed to fill out your college profile sheet
•One In-State School Public School •One Private School Assignment # 6 - Top Career Choice & College Majors - Using payscale.com – find the data needed on your career choices to fill out your Career and Majors sheet •One Career from your first list •One Career from your personality test •One Wild Card (have fun with a third career) |
Assignments 5 and 6 will be checked off for completion in class on Wednesday/Thursday, August 30th/31st for Habits of Mind credit.
**Must have 2 universities for Assignment 5 **Must have 3 careers for Assignment 6 |
Assignment # 2 - Self Research - Use Power School or your old schools system to research your old grades & GPA.
Assignment # 3 - What is your personality? - Use the website provided to find out your personality and what the program says about you. Fill out the sheet provided based on your results. Assignment # 4 - Career Paths - Use the website provided to research Career Paths based on your "Four Letter Personality Code." Fill out the sheet provided based on your results. |
Assignments 2,3, and 4 will all be checked off for completion on Friday, August 25th in class for Habits of Mind credit
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Assignment # 1 - Career Goals - Due on www.turnitin.com by Wed./Thurs. morning (depending on the day you have USH class)
You MUST register for my class on Turnitin.com (Check Syllabus) |
Submit your top career choice(s) in numerical order.
+ must have at least two career options + maximum five career options |
You must have the correct heading to receive credit for the assignment
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Here is an EXAMPLE of a paper formatted with the correct heading
Rules to writing:
Must have 1" margins Must have size 12 font Must be Times New Roman font |
Be sure to check the Syllabus for your turnitin.com login information and passwords to sign up for the class.
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