Instructions for Summer Work--PLEASE READ

1.  Read the post entitled "Instructions for Writing an Amsco Response."
2.  Review the rubric for blog responses to see how you will be graded.
3.  Click on Amsco Ch. 1.
4.  This is the answer you will answer based on your reading.  At the bottom of the page is a box for comments.  When you respond, it will be sent to me for moderation.  I will not post your responses until everyone else has responded.
5.  Make sure you are learning the terms at the end of the Amsco chapters.  You have a test the first day.
Good luck!

Blog Response Rubric

Blog Response Rubric




Seeing that we are now in a very technological world, students must learn how to use and manipulate information on the web in an academic setting. This assignment is designed to get students to think critically, quickly, and informally, about topics and ideas they have read. Students should not think about this as a formal writing assignment, but an extension of classroom discussion and a way for us to get more in depth with the material.
To see how you will be graded, you can access a copy of the rubric for blog responses on my wesite.

http://meanhistoryteacher.weebly.com/

Amsco ch. 4

French and Indian War:

In 1754, the French and Indian War, also called the "Seven Years' War," began when American colonists clashed with French soldiers in a region of the Ohio valley claimed by the French, the colonists, and the local Indians.

Discuss the immdiate impact of this war, including both short-term and long-term results.

Amsco ch. 3

As colonies continued to grow in population and size, changes were also taking place in society. The diversity of new settlers, a shift in focus brought about by the Great Awakening and other events led to a much more "American" society.

To what extent did each of the following contribute to a more democratic colonial society:
a)the Great Awakening
b)the Zenger case
c)immigration

Amsco ch. 2

The early colonists developed various forms of self-government. By the time of the Revolution, distinctly American ideas about what a government should do for its people led to an experiment in democracy. This would leave one to believe that those early forms of self-government were also democratic in nature. To what extent do you see evidence of democracy in the colonies? Focus your attention on the following colonies:

Plymouth

Massachusetts

Virginia

Amsco Ch. 1

Compare and contrast the early English settlements in Virginia with those of

the Spanish in other parts of the New World. Address the following points:

· The characteristics of the settlers

· The colonists' relationship with, and the characteristics of, local Native

American tribes

· The characteristics of the colonies' economies

Instructions for writing an Amsco response

For more information on writing essays see pages xix-xxviii and pages 16-17 in your AMSCO book. Your answer should include the following parts: · A thesis statement: a full sentence that clearly states your main argument and directly responds to the essay question. · Topic sentences: a full sentence for each body paragraph that clearly states the argument for that paragraph. · Supporting evidence: three to six phrases or facts that support the topic sentence of each body paragraph. (These would be bold face words in a regular history book. People, events, places, etc.) · For this exercise, no conclusion is necessary. I am not giving you a number of words or specific length. However, I expect the question to be answered as completely as possible. This is practice for the real thing so make the most of it!!