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=**MR. VILLAMAGNA'S APUSH**= =CYPRESS WOODS HIGH SCHOOL= =CYPRESS, TEXAS= george.villamagna@cfisd.net

=APUSH Culminating Project=

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=Spring 2017 Syllabus= =

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=DBQ Rubric=



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=Final Exam Review=

=APUSH drop policy - needs to be signed and returned=



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In your response you should do the following: **Thesis:** Present a thesis that makes a historically defensible claim and responds to all parts of the question. The thesis must consist of one or more sentences located in one place, in the introduction. (1 point) **Application of Historical Thinking Skills: Change and Continuity over Time** Describes historical continuity AND change over time (1 point) Explains the reasons for historical continuity AND change over time (1 point) **Supporting the Argument with Evidence:** Addresses the topic of the question with specific examples of relevant evidence (1 point) Utilizes specific examples of evidence through analysis and explanation that justifies and defends your stated thesis (1 point) **Synthesis:** Extend the argument by explaining the connections between the argument and ONE of the following. (1 point) A development in a different historical period, situation, era, or geographical area that relates to your thesis. A course theme and/or approach to history that is not the focus of the essay (such as political, economic, social, cultural, or intellectual history) **Mechanics of Writing:** Writes in past tense, Separate: introductory paragraph, body paragraphs (at least two), conclusion, Clear and understandable syntax that uses historical language and writing styles modeled in Foner and in class. (1 point)

=**Oral History Interview**=

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=**ACCESSING THE FONER TEXTBOOK** = =**USE THE CODE GIVEN TO YOU IN CLASS** =

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= = =RELEASED EOC EXAM= [] =EOC People Review= [|EOC Test - Important People] = = = =
 * At the top of that page, type in STAAR EOC US History for more study materials

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 * Essay Writing Guidelines**

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=What to look for when reading Frederick Douglass= William Lloyd Garrison Essay in the Preface The Autobiography - "I was born in Tuckahoe..." The Appendix Pay attention to Garrison's thoughts after first meeting Douglass Whenever Garrison expresses opinions about the realities of slavery The messages he leaves the reader with The story of his life including his parents and the defining events of his early life The realities of the relationships between slaves and masters The first plan of escape His life after the escape The overall message
 * What You Read**
 * Garrison Essay**
 * The Autobiography**
 * The Appendix**


 * 1. __Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: An American Slave, Written by Himself__**– **Try** **[|www.amazon.com]** **for this or a local bookstore. We have seen the entire text online in the past.** *Douglass wrote a number of autobiographies. Make sure you get this particular autobiography**.**

ISBN-10: ** 0312257376 ** ISBN-13: ** 978-0312257378 ** OR ISBN-10: ** 0393969665 ** ISBN-13: ** 978-0393969665 = = = =

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Online Text - A People's History (Howard Zinn)
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