SAQ rubric

Each SAQ had 3 parts= 3 points.  2 SAQs worth max 6 points.  I will use the following rubric to convert scores:
6/6= 100
5/6= 95
4/6= 85
3/6= 75
2/6= 70
1/6= 60
0/6 = 55

Week of 9/30

Packet #3- Revolutionary America
Text- Chapter 5, Chapter 6 pp. 172-183
Period 3 (1754-1800)

Learning Focus: How revolutionary was the American Revolution?

Lessons/ Class Discussions:
9/30-10/1- No school
10/2- Impact of Declaration of Independence, packet 13-15, text 167-168
10/3- Winning the War- Obstacles and Challenges, packet 16-19, text 172-183
10/4- Impact: How revolutionary was the American Revolution? packet pp. 20-23

Written Assignments:
HW 5- Due 10/2, packet pp. 13-19, answer question on p. 19, paragraph form
HW 6- Due 10/4, read 20-23, answer question Zinn thesis, p. 23

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REMINDER!!!!

If you still not done this PLEASE go to: myap.collegeboard.org and use the unique join code to enroll.  Each period as a different join code.  Please do this ASAP:

• Period 3- Join Code:  3RQQ97
• Period 8- Join Code:  WEV3AY
• Period 9- Join Code:  DE6EXY

Tips for Answering SAQs....

You will have a Short Answer Question (SAQ) assessment on Friday.  You will be given 3 questions and you will answer 2.  The questions will reflect topics from chapters 3-5 in text, packets 2,3.  Here are some College Board approved tips:

TIPS FOR ANSWERING THE SAQ

Each question will have three parts: A, B, and C. These parts are each scored separately and count equally in terms of scoring. 

 First, it’s important to understand what an SAQ is NOT: 

• This is NOT an essay. It is simply a series of formulaic tasks that can each be completed by writing three complete sentences.

 • This is NOT about right vs. wrong answers, but about valid vs. invalid answers. When you are given options, none of the options will be any more valid or invalid than the others. Make sure that you understand what the question is asking, and answer the question directly providing valid evidence and analysis to support your answer. 

The best way to answer the SAQ is to be DIRECT and TO THE POINT! Your answer must be supported with factual evidence that directly relates to what the question is asking. Be as specific as possible with your facts. If the question is asking for Progressive reforms that focused on political corruption and you can offer the grader particular names of reforms or amendments and the reformers involved then your answer is stronger than the answer that simply reviews the types of political reforms. 

Write in complete and complex sentences. Each part of the question (there will be three parts) can be fully answered in about 2-3 sentences. You have 23 lines in which to write your entire answer for each SAQ so you need to use the space wisely. Most successful SAQ answers use at least half of the space provided. Writing one sentence for each part will weaken your chances for earning all three points. You do not have to answer the questions in order but it is best to label each answer, with A, B or C, as it corresponds with the question. If you only know the answers for part of the question, then just answer what you know. You will be given one point for each part you answer correctly, so don’t worry if you only know answers for A and B and not C. 

Write in black or blue ink. If your handwriting is messy then print. Each SAQ answer is scanned into a computer and sent to a grader. Pencil does not scan very well and pen is much easier to read on a computer screen. If your handwriting is challenging to read (and you know who you are) then PRINT! Practice printing and space your words out more if you write your words to close together. If you like to write in very small print then please practice writing in a bigger font. Your teacher and the AP grader will thank you. 

Week of 9/23...

Packet #3- Revolutionary America
Text- Chapter 5
Period 3 (1754-1800)

Lessons/Class Discussions
9/23- Case Study: Propaganda and War: The Boston Massacre, packet, p.6, text 149-157
9/24-9/25- The Road to Independence, packet 7-11, text 158-168
9/26- T. Paine and Common Sense, packet 12, text 167-168
9/27- Short Answer Question Assessment- questions will reflect chapters 3-5, packets 2,3

Written Assignments:
HW 3- Due 9/23-  textbook- Interpreting the Past, p. 156, answer the short answer practice questions 1,2 only
HW 4- Due 9/25, p. 8 questions 1-2

Looking ahead:
There are no classes on 9/30 and 10/1.  So....by 10/2, the following must be completed:

• Read Textbook, Chapter 6, pp. 172-183
• HW 5- Due 10/2, packet pp. 13-19, answer question on p. 19, paragraph form

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Thank you.

Week of 9/16...

Completion of Colonial America- packet 2, chapter 4 (text)

Lessons/Class Discussions
9/16- The Great Awakening- Impact
9/17- Expansion of Plantation Slavery- case study: Rice Plantations in South Carolina
9/18- Quiz 1- Periods 1,2, Packets 1-2. Chapters 1-4, Multiple Choice

Packet #3- Revolutionary America
Text- Chapter 5
Period 3 (1754-1800)

Lessons/Class Discussions
9/19- Impact of French-Indian War- packet p. 1, text pp. 142-147
9/20- Unrest in Colonies- Protesting the Stamp Act- packet pp 4-5. text pp. 147-153

Written Assignments:
HW 2- Due 9/20- read pp. 4-5 (packet), answer question p. 5 (paragraph response)
HW 3- Due 9/23-  textbook- Interpreting the Past, p. 156, answer the short answer practice questions 1,2 only

Important Announcements....please read....

1. After some reflection, I've decided to extend our discussions concerning Period 2.  With that said, Quiz 1 will be pushed back until Wed. Sept. 18.  I'll update the blog on Friday.
2. All Students must go to: myap.collegeboard.org and use the unique join code to enroll.  Each period as a different join code.  Please do this ASAP:
• Period 3- Join Code:  3RQQ97
• Period 8- Join Code:  WEV3AY
• Period 9- Join Code:  DE6EXY

Week of 9/9...

Packets 1 & 2- Colonial America
Textbook- Chapters 1-4
Period 1 (1492-1607), Period 2 (1607-1754)

Learning Focus: How did the colonial experience impact the future economic, political, and social structures of the United States?

note:  I recommend perusing and skimming chapters 1-2 over the weekend.

Lessons/Class Discussions:
9/9- Native American culture and perspectives- identifying bias in sources- packet 1, text pp. 10-19
9/10-9/12 Impact of Geography on Colonial Experience- economic, political, social implications- packet 2, text pp.45-53, text chapters 2-3
9/13- The Great Awakening- packet 2, chapter 4


Written Assignments:
HW 1- Due Wed. 9/11- Textbook- pp. 94-95, Thinking Like A Historian: Servitude and Slavery- read/analyze doc. 1-6 and answer the Analyzing the Evidence question 1-5.