work for next week (6/1-6/5)

Research paper final drafts are due Tuesday 6/2. These need to be printed.  (G block:  since you don't have class, it's up to you to drop off your paper with me at some point during the day on Monday, before 2:45).

Your test on chapter 13 (the Impending Crisis) will be Friday 6/5.  Format is the same as usual (MC and a writing prompt).  Review questions are here.

G block:
You will have Old Hall or a sub on Monday.  Please complete the work given out in class (artwork on John Brown and read through the Secret Lives chapters below).
Here is the PowerPoint with the John Brown artwork in color.
Here are the presidents from this era from The Secret Lives of the American Presidents.

upcoming due dates

Both classes:

Notes on 350-355 due Friday 5/15
Notes on 355-359 due Monday 5/18
Notes due 359-363 due Friday 5/22
Notes on 363-367 due Tuesday 5/26

First draft of research paper due Thursday 5/28.  It must be printed and ready for class - there is no late credit for this step.

to be done in class this week (when directed)

Explore the sites below during this class period in the order they are listed.  You need to answer the following questions and turn them in for credit before the end of the period.  Any remaining time can be spent working on your research paper. 

 http://www.thealamo.org/

 http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/alamo/

 http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/

 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/ranchhouse/

Questions to answer:

1. What was the basis of the Texas economy in in the early-to-mid 19^th century?
2. Who was Davy Crockett?
3. What was the significance of the phrase “Remember the Alamo!”?
4. What’s something you already knew that one of the sites reinforced, and something you learned?

due next week 5/11-5/15

A block:

Citations are due Wednesday 5/13 - you will get your graded outlines back early next week

Notes on p. 342-350 in the Brinkley book due Thursday 5/14

G block:  same assignments as above, but flip-flop the dates (notes due Wednesday, citations Thursday)

A Block: 5/4 - 5/8 Due Dates

Monday 5/4: Pre-Search page of notes due.*
Tuesday 5/5: Test on economies of North and South
Friday 5/8 Outline and Thesis due*

** Please consult the shared research paper assignment sheet for full expectations for these two parts. Both should be brought to class with you on the day they are due.