US History: Cartoon Assignment

Attached is a link for my US History Class (periods 1, 5, &6).
Causes of the AmRev Cartoon Assignment

Sample LEQ. 2017

2017 LEQ Sample

The above link has the samples for your study before Monday's discussion.
Read samples A-C (pp 9-17) and grade them on the AP Rubric:
0-1 Thesis
0-1 Contextualization
0-2 Evidence
0-2 Analysis & Reasoning
6 points total

Dickson Powerpoint Links

Below are the powerpoint links that might be helpful for Thursday's quiz.  Also below are links to chapters 5 & chapter 6.  By the time we get to Chapter 7 I hope we are synced onto OneNote and I will have all the powerpoints available for your perusal.
Henretta Ch 1&2
Henretta Ch 3-4
Henretta Ch 5
Henretta Ch 6

Fall 2017 Calendar

This calendar is subject to change, but it should help you plan for the semester.  This is our first year on the 4x8/every other day schedule, so it might require change.  Also, snow days and administrative changes occur, so it may require flexibility.
Fall Calendar

2017-18 APUSH Course Description

2017-18 Course Description

Optional Reviewing list

Interested in reading or viewing something history-related this summer?  The link below is a list of books and movies that would enhance your understanding of US History.  Enjoy!
Optional Reading &DVD List

2017 Summer Homework

Welcome to Mr. Dickson's APUSH Class.  Please complete the assignments listed in the Summer Homework Link before school starts August 23rd!  Have a great summer in spite or because of this homework!!!!  Call me with any questions you might have-  Papa D.........360-201-5218
Summer Homework Link

Cram Packet Revised (Thanks to Blaze White)

Attached is a link to Blaze White's revision of the Cram Packet.  If it helps you learn the material, have at it!!!!  Thanks, Blaze!! Blaze White Cram Packet

US History: Causes of American Revolution

Attached is a link for US History Lesson: Causes of the American Revolution
Causes of Am Revolution PPT

Fall Calendar

Below are the links for the Fall Calendars for each APUSH Class.  I did these on Outlook 365. Hope this helps to keep you organized and you know what's coming up!

Period 3 Schedule

Period 5 Schedule

Fall Calendar

Below are the links for the Fall Calendars for each APUSH Class.  Hope this helps to keep you organized and you know what's coming up!

Period 3 Schedule

Period 5 Schedule

2016-17 APUSH Summer Homework

Attached is a link that will explain the summer homework for Advanced Placement United States History with Mr. Dickson.  Please have your work ready for the first day of class.  If you have any questions, please call or text Mr. Dickson at 360-201-5218.Summer Homework Page
Charles Mann "1491" Article  1491
Howard Zinn People's History of the USA  read ch 1   People's History of the USA

Optional Summer Reading & Viewing List

Reading List for 2016-17 APUSH students who wish some direction on reading or viewing.

Review Terms

This is a nice list of review terms taken straight from the College Board Concept Outline.
Terms by Period

Great Review Document

This is from a very successful APUSH teacher who has picked out main themes that frequently emerge on the test.  Very helpful Concept Themes!  Concept Outlines Periods1-9

Presidents Powerpoint

I found this powerpoint today.  If I had it before, I would have posted to help for your pukes......oh well, this might be a good review.Presidents Powerpoint- Good Review

Here are some websites that I would consider using for review.  I am sure you will be able to uncover a ton more if you look:

Study Blue Flashcards  some people have found answering actual AP questions better use of their time than trivia.  Jus sayin'.......

Presidential Review-  from a legendary AP teacher in SoCal....Puke assignment on Steriods!

History Terms- from the same legendary SoCal teacher

Visual Literacy Powerpoint-  How many of these historic figures do you know by their picture?

Crash Course US History- John Green-  Really quick and lively 10-15min segments review lecture

APUSH Student Advice

When asked to advise future APUSH students, here are a list of unedited responses by one class:
Student Advice

Mulligan Exemplary Answers

Here are a few samples of excellent Mulligan Essays to help your understanding of how a good essay looks. Hope these examples help you on Wednesday's essay.
Overall Observations & Evidence list
Solid Thesis
Idiot Paragraph
Evidence Paragraph
Thesis & first paragraph
Complete Essay (8)

Scalping Article & Questions

Read this article and answer the questions on the last page for Thursday, September 5.  Pay particular attention to the manner evidence is used by the author to convince the reader.  There is a great variety of  evidence as well as a significant quantity of it.  Scalping Article & Qs