AP United States History Assignments
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- Spring 2008
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- Social Studies
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Welcome to Advanced Placement United States History. Throughout the summer, students can check this page for summer reading assignments, relevant newspaper articles, presentations, and tips to aid students as they prepare for the fall semester.I would encourage students to begin following current events in the United States and around the globe. This is a crucial period in American history, and any time you spend following domestic and international events will be invaluable in both your education and future as citizens.As always, you can contact me at [email protected] for any additional information.
THE SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENTS ARE LOCATED IN THE "HOMEWORK" SECTION.New Advanced Placement students: A major part of AP History is reading and analyzing Document Based Questions, or DBQ's. Please take a second to look at a sample DBQ I have provided, and read the Powerpoint Presentation entitled "DBQ's."
The United States Advanced Placement Exam is May 9th, 2009.
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ESSAY PROMPT: UNCLE TOM'S CABIN
Compare and contrast Tom's three owners in the novel--Shelby, St. Clare, and Legree. How are they alike? How are they different? Do they appear in the novel according to any particular sequence, and if so, how does this progression relate to the general themes of the book?
Essays must be no fewer than 750 words, no more than 1000 (3-4 pages). Use the essay rubric available for download on my webpage. Please cite examples from the book.
Compare and contrast Tom's three owners in the novel--Shelby, St. Clare, and Legree. How are they alike? How are they different? Do they appear in the novel according to any particular sequence, and if so, how does this progression relate to the general themes of the book?
Essays must be no fewer than 750 words, no more than 1000 (3-4 pages). Use the essay rubric available for download on my webpage. Please cite examples from the book.
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Essay Prompt: The Grapes of Wrath
Discuss the development of Tom Joad as a character. How does he grow throughout the book? What effects do Jim Casy's imprisonment and death have on his development?
Essays must be no fewer than 500 words, no more than 600 (2-3 pages). Use the essay rubric located on my webpage for guidance. Please cite examples from the books.
Discuss the development of Tom Joad as a character. How does he grow throughout the book? What effects do Jim Casy's imprisonment and death have on his development?
Essays must be no fewer than 500 words, no more than 600 (2-3 pages). Use the essay rubric located on my webpage for guidance. Please cite examples from the books.