APUSH - Monday's Round Table Discussion - Important Information

APUSHers,

Monday we will meet in the LMC.  The topic of the discussion is:

  Hero or Terrorist? Which title best suits John Brown?

I have attached an example index card that earned full credit from year's past:

Notice that the different sources are noted and it is clear that this student read the articles.  Some quotes from articles are noted.  Some questions are posed as well.

Prepare well and be excited for a lively, smart conversation on Monday.

Here are the guidelines for the Round Table Discussion:

APUSH

Mr. Clark

Round Table Discussion – Policies & Procedures

Objective:       To have students engage in a topic by discussing a variety of viewpoints from history.

Procedure:      Mr. Clark will assign a topic question.  Students will have to read a variety of historical perspectives on that topic.

When arriving to class students will arrange the classroom in a circle.  The topic will be put on the board.  Mr. Clark will initiate the seminar.  Students will participate.

Grading:         All students are expected to participate in the seminar.

Check Plus = Is a valid comment with reference to a writer/historian/document.  Shows a real understanding of the topic.

Check = Is a valid comment and shows a true understanding of the topic.

Check Minus = Is possibly an invalid comment but does demonstrate an effort.

Students should attempt to participate in the seminar on several occasions.  50% of a student’s grade will be the seminar portion of the grade.

All students are expected to complete an index card with supporting notes.  Students can not note-take or underline on the hand-outs.  A completed index card is 50% of the grade.