AP US HISTORY
Summer Reading
Mr. Galligan
AP US HISTORY-SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENT
Reasoning:
In order to prepare you for the Advanced Placement Exam in US History, you must come prepared to school in September having a knowledge of pre-Columbian, Columbian, and early American history before the revolution. It is vital that you complete the summer reading assignments. If you fail to complete the summer reading assignments, I will ask that you leave the class immediately.
Assignment:
You will complete the following assignments prior to the 1st day of school (Tuesday, August 30th, 2011).
- Textbook: Out of Many-A History of the American People
- Read Chapters 1-5 (pages 1-159)
- Complete the following Document Based Essays-from the attached packet
- Chapter 2-page 12
- Chapter 4-page 30
- Chapter 5-page 36
-In total you will write 3 essays
DBQ’s or Document Based Questions-Essays and AP Level Reading
Attached here are guidelines for writing a Document Based Essay, an example of a well-written essay, and two articles that provide general study skills and tips for reading and writing. Adhere to these guidelines in your preparation throughout the course. Additionally, here are some formatting requirements for your essays.
- All essays must be typed and labeled appropriately
- Type should be 12pt times New Roman Font
- Essays should be double spaced
- Your name should appear along the top right hand corner with each page of the document (ex: Galligan, 1----Galligan, 2----Galligan, 3)
- Each essay should follow the pattern of the example included here (5 paragraph format) Remember—these are timed essays on the actual test. You have 1 hour to write the DBQ—it would be helpful to time yourself on this assignment as well.
Reflection
This is a challenging, but rewarding course. I am looking forward to teaching it and to your participation! Have a great summer!
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