Review and discuss chapter 33. Focus on New Deal legislation such as Baking Reform Act, Civilian Conservation Corps, National Recovery Act, FDR personality and his presidential legacies.
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
I setup Jess's AP exams at Methacton High School. Jess was a little apprehensive about taking them. I spoke with her mother and she was able to reassure her there is nothing to loose by taking them. We also discussed her plans for next year. She told Cindy she would like to go to Wharton. Cindy told her she will need to take pretty much all AP courses next year and given her GPA, test scores, and her equestrian experience she is a "competitive" candidate. She asked about how to demonstrate leadership and I pointed her in the direction of starting a community service project related to the equestrian community.
-Present the assignment:
.identify the question: Why did the US enter WWI?
.Review the documents attached.
.Begin to collect factual info.
.Develop a thesis
.Identify which documents will be used to support thesis
Assignment
Prepare an essay using the DBQ format presented
Session Minutes
75
Minutes Student Attended
75
Lesson Comments
We spent a few minutes of the class at Sophia's birthday celebration. We did begin the process of preparing for the essay. Brandon was very animated today. We had a great session.
- Review previous lesson:
.causes of the war
.European empires and alliances
.U.S. neutrality
-Outcomes of the war:
.losses
.settlements (Armistice)
.changes in the political/national configuration of Europe and the Middle East.
Assignment
Complete reading of Chapter 21
Session Minutes
75
Minutes Student Attended
75
Lesson Comments
Good session. We completed all of the material. Brandon did seem to be very tired today.
_ Review exam taken and corrected
- Introduce Imperialism
.Using text: Review introduction,chapter summary
.Create outline of the chapter using major topics and events
.Detailed review of the chapter using outline created
-Summary: Apply this process to begin each of the assignments of text reading.
Assignment
none
Session Minutes
75
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
- Charlotte's performance on the exam was not satifactory. In spite of two complete classes of reviewing all of the material, Charlotte scored only a 58% score. We used the class time to demonstrate a process which Charlotte can use to assist her in becoming a more independent learner. It is apparent that she did not prepare for the exam, nor read or review any of the text materials or notes she had taken.
-Present an overview of Chaps. 19 and 20.
.Progressivism as a political ideology in America
Government as guardian of citizens health,safety.
Original "Progressives"
Today's Progressives
-US as an imperial power
.list events
.identify geographic areas
.motives and outcomes
.possessions today
Assignment
Begin reading Chap. 20: WWI
Session Minutes
75
Minutes Student Attended
75
Lesson Comments
Good session. We successfully reviewed the materials. Brandon is extremely receptive and easily understands concepts,trends, and the connections among them.
- Question period
-Administer exam
-Review and correct (time permitting)
Assignment
Begin reading Chapter 19
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Interesting session. Charlotte reacted with some anxiety over the exam. She partially completed the exam with some success. She did not seem prepared in spite of two complete review seesions last week. We will review the exam tomorrow.
