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Class #1 - Introduction to the Course (August 11th) **Prior to class, you should:** 1. Figure out where Room H208 is :)

**In-Class Activities** 1. Go through introductions, procedures, syllabus, etc. 2. Explain the "50-Word Sentence Assignment" 3. Answer the following question in a single sentence of no more than 50 words: "Why are you taking AP US History and what do you hope to get out of this class?

Class #2 - What is APUSH and Introduction to US History (Block D - August 12th, Block F - August 13th) **Prior to class, you should:** 1. Complete your 50-word sentence from the previous class and have it ready to turn in. 2. Complete the "Getting to Know You" sheet - handed out in class (If you want to see my answers, see the following attachment) 3. Send Mr. Wood an email, introducing yourself (include which class you are in) to dwood@kis.or.kr [|here.] **In-Class Activities** 1. Discuss "What is APUSH? How is it different from other US History classes?" 2. Pick up textbooks 3. Complete the following form: [|Contact Information] 4. Discuss APPARTS and use it to interpret a primary document 5. Read pages 4-11 in AP (American Pageant) 6. Answer the following question in a single sentence of no more than 50 words: " In examining various Native American cultures prior to exploration, do you believe that European colonization would be more of a help or a hindrance to their culture? Why??

Class #3 - Impact of Exploration on Native Americans (Block D - August 16th, Block F - August 17th) **Prior to class, you should:** 1. Complete your 50-word sentence from the previous class and have it ready to turn in. 2. Completed the reading assignment from the previous class (pg. 4-11)

**In-Class Activities** 1. Bell work: Read the following news article by clicking [|here.] Then, answer the question on the class blog pertaining to that question. (Block D - click [|here], Block F - click [|here.] 2. Reading Q&A and Discussion  3. Unit Quiz (Multiple Choice)  4. Writing Workshop - Thesis Statements - Practice as a group

Class #4 - Writing Workshop (August 18th) 1. Brainstorm any questions you have about the unit. 2. Review the potential essay questions that could come up on this topic, found here. 3. Read Zinn, Chapter 1
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Discussion of unit material (especially potential essay questions from the aforementioned link) 2. What makes for a good essay? - Discussion, along with introduction to the "free-response question" 3. Your first FRQ!!!
 * In-Class Activities**

Study Aids AP Topics - Unit 1

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