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Guidelines for paper
Guidelines for writing your paper:
-Read through all of your notes and sparks that you want to use information for.
Highlight all of the information that you want to use… I will give you highlighters.
Make notes to yourself for things that you will want to use.
-Read through all of your notes and sparks that you want to use information for.
Highlight all of the information that you want to use… I will give you highlighters.
Make notes to yourself for things that you will want to use.
-Begin with a brainstorm of ideas that will support your paper.
Include pieces of information that you plan on using
You are trying to find evidence that will support a specific claim.
- A claim can be something like: “The relationships between the European colonists and the Native Americans have overall been good”.
-Once you have established a claim you should continue building evidence.
A piece of evidence can be something like: The first Thanksgiving is a great example of the trusting relationship that existed between the natives and the Colonists.
The more evidence that you have will make your paper better.
-You may need new information for this project. I am confident that if you were in class every day and have been following along with the class there should be plenty of information to pull from. However, if you feel like you need additional information to support your claim then you may use the internet to do so.
Other Requirements:
-You should have an introductory paragraph that outlines your claim and briefly discusses some of the evidence that you plan on using. This should be a minimum of four complete sentences.
One thesis statement… your claim
Factual information that you plan on using
-There should be at least 3 body paragraphs that contain eight sentences each. Each body paragraph should outline one idea. So, for example you may have one paragraph dedicated to violent conflicts… or peaceful gatherings depending upon your claim.
The body paragraphs should be set up as follows
1. Introductory sentence
2. Detail/factual information
3-4. Two pieces of commentary for the detail
5. Detail/factual information
6-7. Commentary for the detail
8. Conclusion sentence… What does this all mean?
-A conclusion paragraph should reference the information from the body paragraphs and leave the reader with a sense that a point has been proven. This should take at least 4 to 5 complete sentences.
Example: “So, after all of the evidence has been presented it seems clear that the relationships between the two groups have been…”
-Read through all of your notes and sparks that you want to use information for.
Highlight all of the information that you want to use… I will give you highlighters.
Make notes to yourself for things that you will want to use.
-Read through all of your notes and sparks that you want to use information for.
Highlight all of the information that you want to use… I will give you highlighters.
Make notes to yourself for things that you will want to use.
-Begin with a brainstorm of ideas that will support your paper.
Include pieces of information that you plan on using
You are trying to find evidence that will support a specific claim.
- A claim can be something like: “The relationships between the European colonists and the Native Americans have overall been good”.
-Once you have established a claim you should continue building evidence.
A piece of evidence can be something like: The first Thanksgiving is a great example of the trusting relationship that existed between the natives and the Colonists.
The more evidence that you have will make your paper better.
-You may need new information for this project. I am confident that if you were in class every day and have been following along with the class there should be plenty of information to pull from. However, if you feel like you need additional information to support your claim then you may use the internet to do so.
Other Requirements:
-You should have an introductory paragraph that outlines your claim and briefly discusses some of the evidence that you plan on using. This should be a minimum of four complete sentences.
One thesis statement… your claim
Factual information that you plan on using
-There should be at least 3 body paragraphs that contain eight sentences each. Each body paragraph should outline one idea. So, for example you may have one paragraph dedicated to violent conflicts… or peaceful gatherings depending upon your claim.
The body paragraphs should be set up as follows
1. Introductory sentence
2. Detail/factual information
3-4. Two pieces of commentary for the detail
5. Detail/factual information
6-7. Commentary for the detail
8. Conclusion sentence… What does this all mean?
-A conclusion paragraph should reference the information from the body paragraphs and leave the reader with a sense that a point has been proven. This should take at least 4 to 5 complete sentences.
Example: “So, after all of the evidence has been presented it seems clear that the relationships between the two groups have been…”
Alternative Assessment
READ THER GUIDELINES FOR THE PAPER FIRST!
Alternate/Supplemental Assignment for determining relationships between Natives and Europeans.
1. You are still going to need to make a list of the good and the bad… if you already have this then you don’t need to do it again.
2. Use the computer to find paintings or photos that represent the good or the bad.
3. Re-create the drawing or sketch to the BEST of your ability.
4. The number or sketches will depend on how much effort you put into it. If I can see that you are working hard trying to re-create the sketch then only 3 sketches are necessary.
5. Write a description of how the picture represents the relationships
Alternate/Supplemental Assignment for determining relationships between Natives and Europeans.
1. You are still going to need to make a list of the good and the bad… if you already have this then you don’t need to do it again.
2. Use the computer to find paintings or photos that represent the good or the bad.
3. Re-create the drawing or sketch to the BEST of your ability.
4. The number or sketches will depend on how much effort you put into it. If I can see that you are working hard trying to re-create the sketch then only 3 sketches are necessary.
5. Write a description of how the picture represents the relationships
Sparks can be found here!
US HISTORY SPARK
“Discovering America”
Christopher Columbus is often credited with “discovering” America, although the land he discovered was already inhabited. Imagine you are one of the Native Americans who was living in North America when Columbus arrived. You later learn that he has taken credit for the “discovery” of your home. Write a response to his claim.
“Forced to Eat Dogs”
The first permanent English settlement in North America was Jamestown, Virginia. The conditions were bad: settlers clashed with Native Americans and, once the food ran out, were forced to eat rats, mice, dogs and cats. Imagine you are a settler dealing with these troubles. Write a letter to your family back in England describing your situation.
“Native American”
Who was Squanto, and what is he remembered for?
SPARK: 9/15/09 “A War Against the Native Americans”
During the Pequot War, American settlers burned a Native American village. The fire killed hundreds of Native Americans including women and children. Imagine that you are a survivor of this fire who lives in the devastated village. Write an account of what happened.
http://pequotwar.com/
Youtube Clip: Mystic Voices: The Story of the Pequot War
SPARK: 9/16/09 US History “Not One Community But Many”
Some of the first colonies in North America were founded by people looking for a place to practice their religion freely. But instead of creating a large community, open to all faiths, the first settlers created a number of different religious communities. List 5 reasons why you think this happened this way?
SPARK: US History 9/21/09 “A Few Trinkets”
In a remarkable transaction, the Dutch West India Company bought what is now Manhattan, NY (all 22,000 square acres of it) from the Native Americans living there for about a few items that were worth about $24. Do you think this transaction was fair? What do you think the items were? Do you think this transaction would hold up in court? Why/why not?
Spark: US History 9/24/09 “Fire and Brimstone”
A religious revival called the “Great Awakening” swept across the colonies in the 1730s and 1740s. With their, “hellfire and brimstone” sermons, preachers ignited scores of followers, some of whom tried to convert the natives and slaves that had brought over from West Africa. A great divide took place between the traditional members of the church and these new radicals. How do you think the traditionalists viewed this revival?
SPARK: Goods and Crops 9/29/09
According to the theory of mercantilism maintained by the British colonists before the American Revolution, colonies existed solely for the economic benefit of the mother country.
Why would it benefit Britain if colonies only trade with them and no other countries? Is this a win-win situation for both the colonies and Britain? Explain.
SPARK: US History October 7th 2009 “All For One?”
If you were in charge of an independent country, what would be the benefit of banding together with other countries around you? Would you be more concerned with maintaining personal identity or with the benefit of the whole? Would you want a currency that goes throughout all of the countries or one of your own? Would you draft your own military or rely on one military for the whole? Would there be one ruler for everyone or an individual from each country? List at least three things that you would not want others to control. What would you do if other countries did things that you didn’t agree with? (Slavery, child labor, etc.)
Spark: US History October 8th “What a shock!”
What was the most shocking or interesting piece of information that we have discussed in this class so far? Look back through your notebooks and read through what you have written. Why was this event, situation or information such a shock to you?
US History Spark: October 13th 2009 “Rocky Relationships”
Describe a relationship that you have had that had great times and terrible times. What were some of the good times? Describe how this person/these people made you feel. What were some of the bad times? How were you affected by this? Describe any lasting feelings that you have from this. How do you resolve situations with people that you love, care about, or want to keep in your lives that have done you wrong?
(If you want to use fake names to make sure that identity is not revealed that is fine.)
US History Spark October 15th 2009 “A Cause for a Celebration?”
Monday was Columbus Day, which is a federally observed holiday. After reviewing some of many encounters with the Native Americans and how Columbus viewed the Natives, do you think it is appropriate to have a holiday in his honor? Why do you think he has maintained such fame over the years?
If you were going to have a holiday in someone’s honor who would you celebrate? Why?
Spark: US History October 19th 2009 “Who’s Revolution?”
A revolution is defined as being radically new or innovative; outside or beyond established procedure, principles. Why are some revolutionaries (people that have these ideas and act upon them) treated like heroes while others are demonized? What are some elements, qualities or characteristics that make a person a revolutionary? Describe a revolutionary with good qualities/intent.
Spark: US History October 21st 2009 “Let’s Make it Interesting”
Describe a person that you know that is always saying something interesting or funny… anything that gets your attention. What is it that they do that makes them so interesting or fun to be around? Conversely, describe a person that you know that seems to never have anything interesting to say. They just sit around and don’t do anything.
“Discovering America”
Christopher Columbus is often credited with “discovering” America, although the land he discovered was already inhabited. Imagine you are one of the Native Americans who was living in North America when Columbus arrived. You later learn that he has taken credit for the “discovery” of your home. Write a response to his claim.
“Forced to Eat Dogs”
The first permanent English settlement in North America was Jamestown, Virginia. The conditions were bad: settlers clashed with Native Americans and, once the food ran out, were forced to eat rats, mice, dogs and cats. Imagine you are a settler dealing with these troubles. Write a letter to your family back in England describing your situation.
“Native American”
Who was Squanto, and what is he remembered for?
SPARK: 9/15/09 “A War Against the Native Americans”
During the Pequot War, American settlers burned a Native American village. The fire killed hundreds of Native Americans including women and children. Imagine that you are a survivor of this fire who lives in the devastated village. Write an account of what happened.
http://pequotwar.com/
Youtube Clip: Mystic Voices: The Story of the Pequot War
SPARK: 9/16/09 US History “Not One Community But Many”
Some of the first colonies in North America were founded by people looking for a place to practice their religion freely. But instead of creating a large community, open to all faiths, the first settlers created a number of different religious communities. List 5 reasons why you think this happened this way?
SPARK: US History 9/21/09 “A Few Trinkets”
In a remarkable transaction, the Dutch West India Company bought what is now Manhattan, NY (all 22,000 square acres of it) from the Native Americans living there for about a few items that were worth about $24. Do you think this transaction was fair? What do you think the items were? Do you think this transaction would hold up in court? Why/why not?
Spark: US History 9/24/09 “Fire and Brimstone”
A religious revival called the “Great Awakening” swept across the colonies in the 1730s and 1740s. With their, “hellfire and brimstone” sermons, preachers ignited scores of followers, some of whom tried to convert the natives and slaves that had brought over from West Africa. A great divide took place between the traditional members of the church and these new radicals. How do you think the traditionalists viewed this revival?
SPARK: Goods and Crops 9/29/09
According to the theory of mercantilism maintained by the British colonists before the American Revolution, colonies existed solely for the economic benefit of the mother country.
Why would it benefit Britain if colonies only trade with them and no other countries? Is this a win-win situation for both the colonies and Britain? Explain.
SPARK: US History October 7th 2009 “All For One?”
If you were in charge of an independent country, what would be the benefit of banding together with other countries around you? Would you be more concerned with maintaining personal identity or with the benefit of the whole? Would you want a currency that goes throughout all of the countries or one of your own? Would you draft your own military or rely on one military for the whole? Would there be one ruler for everyone or an individual from each country? List at least three things that you would not want others to control. What would you do if other countries did things that you didn’t agree with? (Slavery, child labor, etc.)
Spark: US History October 8th “What a shock!”
What was the most shocking or interesting piece of information that we have discussed in this class so far? Look back through your notebooks and read through what you have written. Why was this event, situation or information such a shock to you?
US History Spark: October 13th 2009 “Rocky Relationships”
Describe a relationship that you have had that had great times and terrible times. What were some of the good times? Describe how this person/these people made you feel. What were some of the bad times? How were you affected by this? Describe any lasting feelings that you have from this. How do you resolve situations with people that you love, care about, or want to keep in your lives that have done you wrong?
(If you want to use fake names to make sure that identity is not revealed that is fine.)
US History Spark October 15th 2009 “A Cause for a Celebration?”
Monday was Columbus Day, which is a federally observed holiday. After reviewing some of many encounters with the Native Americans and how Columbus viewed the Natives, do you think it is appropriate to have a holiday in his honor? Why do you think he has maintained such fame over the years?
If you were going to have a holiday in someone’s honor who would you celebrate? Why?
Spark: US History October 19th 2009 “Who’s Revolution?”
A revolution is defined as being radically new or innovative; outside or beyond established procedure, principles. Why are some revolutionaries (people that have these ideas and act upon them) treated like heroes while others are demonized? What are some elements, qualities or characteristics that make a person a revolutionary? Describe a revolutionary with good qualities/intent.
Spark: US History October 21st 2009 “Let’s Make it Interesting”
Describe a person that you know that is always saying something interesting or funny… anything that gets your attention. What is it that they do that makes them so interesting or fun to be around? Conversely, describe a person that you know that seems to never have anything interesting to say. They just sit around and don’t do anything.
US History, aka History II
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