Welcome to World History II!

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Welcome to World History II!

• Have a seat. There are NO other handouts!
  Everything is online ?

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What do We Do?

• This course covers world history from
  approximately 1450- present
• I use different learning methods- slide shows,
  reading, note-taking, web searches,
  presentations, and other hands-on activities

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What Skills are We Working on?

• Emphasis on reading and understanding the
  textbook
• Interpreting primary and secondary sources
• Focus on writing as a way to articulate ideas

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Course Grading

• Summative Assessments 90
• Formative Assessments 10

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Summative Assessments 90

• Prove that you know it!
• Tests, Quizzes, Notebook
• Retakes allowed on all tests only if all
  formative assessments are complete. No retakes on
  quizzes
• Must be done by the end of each quarter
• HINT TO KEEP TRACK OF EVERYONES RETAKE
  POLICIES, MAKE AN EXCEL SPREADSHEET!

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Formative Assessments 10

• Practice toward mastery!
• Includes Homework, Classwork

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SOLs

• Students are required to take and pass the
  Virginia SOL for Modern World History in May
• New SOL requires higher level thinking skills and
  analysis

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How Can I Support My Child?

• Check the web site for homework assignments and
  upcoming assessments
• Time management and organization
• Use the Internet to explore topics (there are
  links on my web site)
• Read the textbook with your child and have
  him/her summarize it

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How do You Reach Me?

• Email Sarah.Jedrzejczak_at_lcps.org
• Phone PFHS [phone]