In Case you Missed It...Obama's Acceptance Speech

"Who am I For?" Essay

For a large quiz grade...30 points...(a change from what I said in 3rd Period)...you will write a 1-2 page essay discussing for which Presidential Candidate you are supporting, John McCain or Barack Obama. To receive full credit, follow the guidelines below:

1. Read and Highlight the Presidential Election Packet that I gave you in class to refresh yourself on the most important issues of this election.
2. In class, outline the essay...showing who you are supporting and 3 solid reasons why you are supporting this candidate. A 3-3-11 essay might be most appropriate.
3. At home, type your essay. You should write this essay as you would an English essay.
4. Make sure that you fully discuss your reasoning behind your support. If you are unsure, say so. Discuss what you like about a candidate and not like. However, in the end make sure that discuss which candidate that you are leaning towards and why.
5. For Extra Credit...Copy and Paste the text of your essay into the Comments section of this post.

HW and Lessons Plans for 9-1 to 9-5

Branches of Government Packet

HW and Lessons Plans for 8-25 to 8-29

Map Quiz Links

Check out these links to help you study for tomorrow's map quiz.
Lizard Point
Maps 101
Extra Practice Sheets

HW-8-18-08-Student Info Sheet

For tonights Homework, complete the attached Student Information Sheet.

HW and Lessons Plans for 8-18 to 8-22

Click on this attached link to view next week's HW and Class Assignments.

Welcome to Modern American History!

Welcome to Modern American History! I am happy to have you in my class. I look forward to an educational, enriching, and exciting experience learning about our nation’s history. This year, we will be exploring Modern American History…from around the 1890s to the Present. Additionally, we will focus on current world and domestic events…including the upcoming election, analyzing the impact on the United States and the world community.