I apologize for not updating this blog as frequently in recent weeks - things have been quite hectic with midterm exam retakes, parent conferences, and end-of-semester grading.
There is one major deadline and one major test looming for all World History students - these are described below.
First, an important note on participation points. As we are now in our second semester and students have had plenty of time to acclimate themselves to expectations in World History class, I will be grading participation much more rigorously from now on. Every day, I am observing to see whether students are on-task and fully engaged with what they are supposed to be doing. Students have the opportunity to EARN up to 15 participation points each time I enter participation grades, but they cannot take any points for granted. Students who are repeatedly off-task, distracting others, unprepared for class, etc. will lose participation points. In the Honors class, participation counts for 10% of the student's grade in the course; in the Enriched class, participation counts for 20% of the grade.
Also, students are expected to bring their laptops, history binder, paper, and writing utensil to class every day. Students who have to leave class after the bell has rung to get these required materials will be marked tardy.
#1: Premodern Civilizations GRAPES Project - DUE Thursday, 2/3
Directions and rubric can be found here. No excuses related to technology, absent partners, etc. will be accepted. Please ask any last-minute questions you have on Wednesday and come to class prepared to (a) present and (b) turn in research notes on Thursday, 2/3.
#2: Medieval Europe and Premodern Japan Test - Wednesday, 2/9
We will have a substantial test on Medieval Europe and Premodern Japan next week Wednesday. Please start studying for this test now using this study guide, which was handed out in class today.
Have a great day,
Mr. M
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