Assignment #1 - Multiple Choice Practice Test
a. Take the next multiple choice test in your practice book at home.
b. Simulate the testing-taking environment as best you can (e.g. in the morning, in a quiet room, at a table, set a timer, etc.)
c. Bring your test with you to turn in on Monday after vacation.
b. Simulate the testing-taking environment as best you can (e.g. in the morning, in a quiet room, at a table, set a timer, etc.)
c. Bring your test with you to turn in on Monday after vacation.
Assignment #2 - History through Movies
Over the week, you will watch a total of six hours of historical entertainment. While you are learning through stories, you will be watching for an historical topic that interests you. It can be any topic that comes from one of the stories. Complete one Historical Research assignment to submit to Turn It In by Sunday night before the end of vacation.
Remember: your priority is to learn some new history first, enjoy yourself second.
DO NOT SUMMARIZE A MOVIE!! You are to report on what you've learned about a history topic.
***IGNORE THE RESEARCH INSTRUCTIONS ON THE DOCUMENT!! FOLLOW THE HISTORY RESEARCH INSTRUCTIONS BELOW***
Remember: your priority is to learn some new history first, enjoy yourself second.
DO NOT SUMMARIZE A MOVIE!! You are to report on what you've learned about a history topic.
***IGNORE THE RESEARCH INSTRUCTIONS ON THE DOCUMENT!! FOLLOW THE HISTORY RESEARCH INSTRUCTIONS BELOW***
Instructions for History Research:
The best writers draw on vast resources of knowledge as they make their arguments. In order to truly appreciate the depth of understand and the profundity found in the best writing, readers must share common knowledge with the writer. As a new academic reader, you will research the examples of history and the allusions that are unfamiliar to you. Your assignment will have three parts:
1. Briefly explain what you have chosen to research. Also briefly explain why you made that selection.
2. In several paragraphs (this is an AP class!!), summarize the new information that you have learned. Include as much new information as you want to. Be curious and satisfy your questions.
This assignment should be written in MLA format. It should be at least two full pages. You must also include a Works Cited page. You only need one resource; however, you are free to use more. You will use Turn It In to submit each assignment.
1. Briefly explain what you have chosen to research. Also briefly explain why you made that selection.
2. In several paragraphs (this is an AP class!!), summarize the new information that you have learned. Include as much new information as you want to. Be curious and satisfy your questions.
This assignment should be written in MLA format. It should be at least two full pages. You must also include a Works Cited page. You only need one resource; however, you are free to use more. You will use Turn It In to submit each assignment.
Assignment #3 - Timed, At-Home Essay
After reading "Proclamation of Thanksgiving" by Abraham Lincoln, you are ready to practice some timed writing. Give yourself NO MORE THAN ONE HOUR to address this prompt: Write an essay analyzing the rhetorical techniques Lincoln uses to convey his attitude toward (subject).