APUSH Prep

APUSH PrepDecember 6, 2013Manifest Destiny

Bell Ringer 3 MinutesHow does an individual’s point of

view affect the way they interpret history? Cite evidence from our primary and secondary resources of the week.

Zinn Annotations and MEL-Con should be in the bin

Homework Due December 9, 2013Chapter 13 Cornell Notes, see website for sections to complete!

Completed FRQ if needed

Announcements 2 minutes College Trip #2 Retakes of the Constitution this

Wednesday December 11, with Ms. Chin

Aim I will be able to cite evidence

when making a claim or counter claim in writing in a free response essay, on Manifest Destiny.

CHAMPS C=conversation, we will be sharing out

during group discussion, be RESPECTFUL do not speak over one another and be an active listener.

H=help, please raise your hand A=activity, presenting and listening,

complete rubric M=movement, we are not. P=participation means no heads down, no

cell phones, we are reading and writing.

Interpreting and analyzing the question 5 minutes

Circle the verbs in the promptWhat are they asking you to

do?Analyze the quote (prior

knowledge, people, purpose, main idea)

FRQ Prompt“Although Americans perceived Manifest destiny as a benevolent movement, it was in fact an aggressive imperialism pursued at the expense of other.” Assess the validity of this statement with specific reference to American expansionism in the 1840’s. (1990)

Thesis 5 minutes What is your argument Can be up to 2 sentences Have you completely addressed the

question in the prompt?

Sort and Organize 10 Minutes Revisit your primary and secondary

sources. Find 3 documents that support your

claim Find 2 that go against your claim but

use them to strengthen your claim (explain why this position is wrong)

Organize your essay 5 minutes You need six paragraphs Organize according to S.P.R.I.T.E. Topic sentence for each.

Time to write 20 minutes

Exit Ticket 1 MinuteThumbs up, thumbs down,I feel like I understand how to

organize and write a FRQ