History Final Exam Study Tips!

History Final Exam Study Tips!

1. Study
2. Know the Eight Steps.
3. As you study from the 10 Essay Questions on the Study Guide, you'll will automatically be studying for the topic on the Paper 1.
4. Know the Eight Steps.
5. Study
6. Remember, doing average work on Paper 1 and Paper 2 will still earn you a B to B+ so don't sweat the small stuff between now and Monday night. 
7. I'll see you Tuesday! Good luck on your Monday exams.  
8. Know the Eight Steps.
9. Oh, make sure you are familiar with the timeline we went over today! See below.
10. Study

Know your Timeline to do well on ANY question. Definitely KNOW your Eight Steps.

To my juniors SL1 students: I love my job as it is the best in the world because I am able to teach young people a subject I absolutely love - the Cold War! Thank you all for making it such a fun year. I will miss you next year but I know that you will do great when studying the evil dictators of the 20th century.

Period D History SL1

Period E History SL1

Unicorns may be magical but they still need to study for final exams!

Vietnam War: In-Class & Homework Due Wednesday

Vietnam War: 1968 to the End of the Conflict

Back to Google Classroom One More Time!

Please log in to your school e-mail account and complete the following assignment on Google Classroom: "1968: The Turning Point."

Period D you will have Monday and Tuesday to complete this during class. Period E you may begin today and finish it tomorrow in class. Either way it is to be completed by Wednesday at 8:20 a.

Due to unforeseen medical circumstances, I will not be in class Monday or Tuesday. However, I will be here Tuesday morning if you need to see me. Or, simply e-mail me.

There are NO quizzes this week. 

I WILL be in class for ALL of the 

Review Days this week. 

Finish Footnotes - Section F Tonight!!

Finish Footnotes - Section F Tonight!!

Old School jhyer in 2005 Prior to Using Google Docs. Yes, I Used to Write Assignments on the White Board

Finish your footnotes and Section F tonight. Tomorrow, ONCE you've told me that you are ready to submit the formal FINAL FINAL IA, I will share a Template with you. Then, you will copy and paste your information from your working document to the template I've shared with you. 

See you Tomorrow. Happy IA dreams!

Finish Footnotes / Works Cited by Wednesday

Complete your Works Cited page & Footnotes 

by Wednesday at the end of class

- TIPS / REMINDERS BELOW IMAGE - 

Perhaps you can be inspired by this classic comic book cover. Think of your IA as a commie and you are Cap'n 'Merica.  Repeat. Enjoy the release of tension. 

Issue #78. September 1954

- For Works Cited Entries: Use Times New Roman 12 pt. Font
- For Footnotes: Use Times New Roman 10 pt. Font. 

First Citation Reference: Full Record
Second Citation: Last Name, Shortened Title, pg. number

If the second citation immediately follows previous, it is Ibid., pg. number. If it is the same page as the previous then it is Ibid. 

Complete Section E by 8:20 a. Tuesday

By 8:20 a. Tuesday: Finish Your Section E

At this Point Your Entire EE Should be Ready for Final Grading

Finishing Your Section E is like Enjoying Fried Chicken. It's Easy.

Tomorrow we begin going over final formatting. 

The final final copy is due Friday. 

Monday IA DEADLINE: All Sections MUST be Done Except E

Tap Into the Power of The Unicorn as 

You Finish Your IA

Think of unicorns, a smiling jhyer, and cool streams of water as you finish your IA.

Please complete all sections of your IA by Monday prior to class except for Section E. We will go over this simple section Monday. It will be done by Tuesday and we can wrap up these IAs this week.

If you have questions E-mail tonight or Sunday. And/or see me at school as I am available throughout the entire day (including lunch) in the loft or in room 110. 

Due Friday @ 12:30 p.: Full Drafts of C, D & F

Due Friday at 12:30 p. 

COMPLETED DRAFTS of SECTIONS

C - D - F

Tomorrow in class I'll demonstrate how to easily complete 

Section E over the weekend. 

Finish Draft of Sec. D - Clean Up Sec. F by Wednesday 8:20 a.

Finish Draft of Section D - Clean Up Section F

After lengthy analysis her conclusion was that the answer was "yes"!

Need One-on-One HELP!? : All Day Wed. Plus Break & Lunch

I'm either in room 110 or in the Teachers' Loft

HOW & WHY does your evidence in Section B help answer your question in Section A?

HOW & WHY do your Sources in Section C help answer your question?

Suggested Format of Section D

See the Full Instructions on My Website

Historical Context

Write a paragraph demonstrating your understanding of your question in its historical context. 

Significance of Sources from C

Make critical comments on evidence from your sources that helped answer your research question.

Critical examination of one possible answer

Write a paragraph or two that examines evidence from part B that could lead to one possible answer to or interpretation of your research question. Here it is essential you make critical comments based on your evidence. 

Critical examination of a different interpretation(s) 

  

Write a paragraph or two that examines evidence from part B that could lead to a different possible answer or interpretation to your research question. 

Lay the  foundation for conclusion

Write a paragraph that considers the above interpretations and starts to transition toward what you think your conclusion will say.

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ALSO, Make sure Section F is cleaned up:

SECTION F (Works Cited)

Follow the guidelines found on my website.

Your finished Section F should appear to be very similar as this example that contains physical books, books from Questia, journal articles, a YouTube video, a document from a website, and a website.

Analysis (Sec. D) Due 8:20 a. Wednesday!

Finish Draft of Section D by Wednesday

Analyze the evidence you've gathered based on your question. Move Forward!

The TWO best questions you can ask yourself 

when analyzing your evidence are: 

HOW?    --    WHY?

Write your answer and then apply it to section D.

SECTION D (Analysis)

Follow these guidelines on how to properly analysis in your evidence in Section D.

A full draft (550 to 650 words) is due Wednesday at 8:20 a.

ALSO, Make sure Section F is cleaned up:

SECTION F (Works Cited)

Follow the guidelines found on my website.

Your finished Section F should appear to be very similar as this example that contains physical books, books from Questia, journal articles, a YouTube video, a document from a website, and a website.

Clean Up / Finish Section B for Final Grading - Due Friday 11:45 a.

FINAL Draft of Section B Due Friday at 11:45 a.

• Section B (Evidence) needs to be completed by tomorrow before lunch. 
• See information on writing with an ACTIVE VOICE below
• If you have questions, please see me today (afternoon) or Friday morning. If you can't complete this section by Friday you MUST talk to me before 11:45 a.
• Please address and/or resolve all comments in Section B. 
• Make sure you word count is no more than 650 words unless I've told you otherwise based on your topic/question. 
• I will be issuing final grades for them beginning Friday afternoon.

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Active Voice: Clear, Concise Sentences

Most of you need to cut down on your word count in Section B, so try using active voice. How do you do this?

In a sentence written in the active voice, the subject of sentence performs the action. In a sentence written in the passive voice the subject receives the action.

Example: 

Active: jhyer stared down the Communist official who waved the red flag.
Passive: The Communist official, who was waving a red flag, was stared down by jhyer.

Read more about Active Voice at this awesome webpage. 

Continue Fine-tuning Evidence in Section B - Use Active Voice

Continue to Add To / Fine-Tune 

Evidence in Section B

Here is something I did by going over some lines. Ironically there is no B.

Besides going over your evidence, be sure to alphabetize your entries in Section F. Make sure all footnotes have a corresponding entry in F. And, don't forget your two sources in C. Make sure they too are listed in F.

Active Voice: Clear, Concise Sentences

Most of you need to cut down on your word count in Section B, so try using active voice. How do you do this?

In a sentence written in the active voice, the subject of sentence performs the action. In a sentence written in the passive voice the subject receives the action.

Example: 

Active: jhyer stared down the Communist official who waved the red flag.
Passive: The Communist official, who was waving a red flag, was stared down by jhyer.

Read more about Active Voice at this awesome webpage. 

Continue Working on Sections A - B - C

Continue Working on Sections A - B and C

Working on your IA should NOT be this difficult!

While there is NO NEW homework regarding your IA, make sure you have completed FULL drafts of:

1. Section A (140-170 words)
2. Section B (at least 550 words)
3. Section C (Primary and Secondary Source)

4. Alphabetize Section F by author's last name. If no author, alphabetize by the first letter of the title. (not including "the" or "A").

If the above is done for now, wait as I continue to comment on these sections.

Section C (Secondary Source) and Section B Due Friday @ 3:10 p.

Finish Full Drafts of Section C (Secondary Source) and Section B. Both Due Friday @ 3:10 p. 

Evaluation of Sources

Simplified Directions. See my website or the class handout for more details.

1. ORIGIN: Locate the "provenance" of the author early in this process. It can sometimes be difficult. Again, the provenance means the author's origins / credibility / knowledge on the subject matter of the source.
2. PURPOSE: The author's purpose for writing a book is usually located in the preface, introduction or first chapter of the book. Read those carefully so you can save yourself a lot of trouble. There are NO shortcuts to this step. 
3. VALUE: Why has this source been valuable to you in answering your question. 
4. LIMITATIONS: What are TWO issues regarding this source that may limit its usefulness in fully addressing the topic. However, just because it doesn't deal with your question, doesn't necessarily make it a limitation. 

See complete instructions and student examples for

Section C here at jhyer.com.

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Major Due Dates of Complete Section Draft 

Section C: Full Draft of Secondary Source: Friday @ 8:20 a.
Section B: Complete Draft of Evidence (min. 550 words / max. 650 words): Friday @ 3:10 p.
Section C: Full Draft of Primary Source: Monday @ 8:20 a.
No Homework Monday, May 18 and Tuesday May 19. (In-Class Work: Self-Directed)

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In-Class and Homework Schedule

THURSDAY
Thursday Homework: Section C Secondary Source Draft (Due 8:20 a. Friday)

FRIDAY
Friday In-Class Work (E Block): Work on Section C Primary Source Draft & Section B Evidence

Work on Section C Secondary Source OPVL

Continue Working on Section C 

Secondary Source OPVL

Evaluation of Sources

If you know the difference between OS you can OPVL

Simplified Directions. See my website or the class handout for more details.

1. If you are working on a physical book, be sure to bring it in with you Thursday so I can assist you if necessary.
2. ORIGIN: Locate the "provenance" of the author early in this process. It can sometimes be difficult. Again, the provenance means the author's origins / credibility / knowledge on the subject matter of the source.
3. PURPOSE: The author's purpose for writing a book is usually located in the preface, introduction or first chapter of the book. Read those carefully so you can save yourself a lot of trouble. There are NO shortcuts to this step. 
4. VALUE: Why has this source been valuable to you in answering your question. 
5. LIMITATIONS: What are TWO issues regarding this source that may limit its usefulness in fully addressing the topic. However, just because it doesn't deal with your question, doesn't necessarily make it a limitation. 

See complete instructions and student examples for

Section C here at jhyer.com.

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Major Due Dates of Complete Section Draft 

Section C: Full Draft of Secondary Source: Friday @ 8:20 a.
Section B: Complete Draft of Evidence (min. 550 words / max. 650 words): Friday @ 3:10 p.
Section C: Full Draft of Primary Source: Monday @ 8:20 a.
No Homework Monday, May 18 and Tuesday May 19. (In-Class Work: Self-Directed)

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In-Class and Homework Schedule

WEDNESDAY
Wednesday Homework: Work on Section C (Secondary Source) & Continue working on Sec. B Evidence

THURSDAY
Thursday In-Class Work: Work on Section C (Secondary Source) Draft & Begin Sec. C Primary Source
Thursday Homework: Section C Secondary Source Draft (Due 8:20 a. Friday)

FRIDAY
Friday In-Class Work (E Block): Work on Section C Primary Source Draft & Section B Evidence

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Finish Full Draft of Section A by 8:20 a. Wednesday

Finish Full Draft of Section A

Section A Instructions

1. The full draft of Section A (Maximum 150 words) is due Wednesday at 8:20 a.

2. Refer to the handout in class today (or use website) to familiarize yourself with the instructions.

3. Complete the FOUR Steps to a great Section A.

4. Step 4 is the toughest one because it asks you to evaluate your research methods. Think about this today and overnight and use your time in class Tuesday to ask me for some guidance. (You'll probably need it.) Everybody's research project is different so there is no set "formula" for a successful execution of this step.

5. See below for the crucial I.B. command terms to use so you have strong adverbs to describe HOW you are using your sources.

Do NOT Double Space any of your sections for the time being.

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Major Due Dates of Complete Section Draft 

Section A: Full Draft Due Wednesday @ 8:20 a.
Section C: Full Draft of Secondary Source: Friday @ 8:20 a.
Section B: Complete Draft of Evidence (min. 550 words / max. 650 words): Friday @ 3:10 p.
Section C: Full Draft of Primary Source: Monday @ 8:20 a.
No Homework Monday, May 18 and Tuesday May 19. (In-Class Work: Self-Directed)

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In-Class and Homework Schedule

TUESDAY
Tuesday Homework: Complete Section A Draft (Due 8:20 a. Wednesday)

WEDNESDAY
Wednesday In-Class Work: Section C Instruction & Self-directed Work on IA
Wednesday Homework: Work on Section C (Secondary Source) & Continue working on Sec. B Evidence

THURSDAY
Thursday In-Class Work: Work on Section C (Secondary Source) Draft & Begin Sec. C Primary Source
Thursday Homework: Section C Secondary Source Draft (Due 8:20 a. Friday)

FRIDAY
Friday In-Class Work (E Block): Work on Section C Primary Source Draft & Section B Evidence

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I.B. History Command Terms to Use for Step 4

Analyze Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or
structure.

Compare Give an account of the similarities between two (or more)
items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.

Compare and contrast Give an account of similarities and
differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both
(all) of them throughout.

Contrast Give an account of the differences between two (or more)
items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.
Define Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical
quantity.

Describe Give a detailed account.

Discuss Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of
arguments, factors or hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions should be
presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.

Distinguish Make clear the differences between two or more concepts
or items.

Evaluate Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and
limitations.

Examine Consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the
assumptions and interrelationships of the issue.

Explain Give a detailed account including reasons or causes.

Identify Provide an answer from a number of possibilities.

Justify Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or
conclusion.

Week of May 11 Due Dates + Sec. A Instructions

Begin Working on Section A

Familiarize Yourself with this Week's Schedule

There are several sections due by this Friday, May 15. See the schedule below.

Major Due Dates of Complete Section Draft 

Section A: Full Draft Due Wednesday @ 8:20 a.
Section C: Full Draft of Secondary Source: Friday @ 8:20 a.
Section B: Complete Draft of Evidence (min. 550 words / max. 650 words): Friday @ 3:10 p.
Section C: Full Draft of Primary Source: Monday @ 8:20 a.
No Homework Monday, May 18 and Tuesday May 19. (In-Class Work: Self-Directed)

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Section A Instructions

1. The full draft of Section A (Maximum 150 words) is due Wednesday at 8:20 a.
2. Refer to the handout in class today (or use website) to familiarize yourself with the instructions.
3. Complete the FOUR Steps to a great Section A.
4. Step 4 is the toughest one because it asks you to evaluate your research methods. Think about this today and overnight and use your time in class Tuesday to ask me for some guidance. (You'll probably need it.) Everybody's research project is different so there is no set "formula" for a successful execution of this step.
5. See below for the crucial I.B. command terms to use so you have strong adverbs to describe HOW you are using your sources.

Do NOT Double Space any of your sections for the time being.

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In-Class and Homework Schedule

MONDAY
Monday In-Class Work: Section A Instruction & Self-directed Work on IA
Monday Homework: Work on Section A & Continue working on Sec. B Evidence

TUESDAY
Tuesday In-Class Work: Work on Section A Draft
Tuesday Homework: Complete Section A Draft (Due 8:20 a. Wednesday)

WEDNESDAY
Wednesday In-Class Work: Section C Instruction & Self-directed Work on IA
Wednesday Homework: Work on Section C (Secondary Source) & Continue working on Sec. B Evidence

THURSDAY
Thursday In-Class Work: Work on Section C (Secondary Source) Draft & Begin Sec. C Primary Source
Thursday Homework: Section C Secondary Source Draft (Due 8:20 a. Friday)

FRIDAY
Friday In-Class Work (E Block): Work on Section C Primary Source Draft & Section B Evidence


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I.B. History Command Terms to Use for Step 4

Analyze Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or
structure.

Compare Give an account of the similarities between two (or more)
items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.

Compare and contrast Give an account of similarities and
differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both
(all) of them throughout.

Contrast Give an account of the differences between two (or more)
items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.
Define Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical
quantity.

Describe Give a detailed account.

Discuss Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of
arguments, factors or hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions should be
presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.

Distinguish Make clear the differences between two or more concepts
or items.

Evaluate Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and
limitations.

Examine Consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the
assumptions and interrelationships of the issue.

Explain Give a detailed account including reasons or causes.

Identify Provide an answer from a number of possibilities.

Justify Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or
conclusion.

426 Words of Evidence Due Monday @ 8:20 a.

Slow & Steady! Work Smart! Meet Your Deadlines! Win!

By 8:20 a. Monday you need at least 426 words of evidence in Section B. Be sure to address the comments I've made. And, be sure to resolve my comments once you've addressed them in full. 

Take Highway 426.

Besides the above, make sure you've got items #1 - # 5 completed. See Tuesday's blog posting.

Monday @ 8:20 a. = 426+ Words of Evidence

Will you be invited? 

By 8:20 a. Monday you need at least 426 words of evidence in Section B. Be sure to address the comments I've made. Be sure to resolve my comments once you've addressed them in full. 

Take Highway 426.

Besides the above, make sure you've got items #1 - # 5 completed. See Tuesday's blog posting.

Lunchtime Fiesta Takes Place in Room 110 

Please report by 11:50 a. | Party until 12:25p.

Bring your lunch. I'll provide the chips and salsa

Attendees

• Sam
• Jared
• Lauren
• Hannah
• Brett
• Ben
• Matt
• Kyle
• Julia
• Spencer
• Peter 

Make sure You Are All Caught Up by Thursday at 11:59 p.

Make Sure You Are Caught Up!

Please don't be like Mustard :(

Unlike these ladies I want you to catch up!

The Following was Due By Thursday, May 7 at 8:20 a.

3. Including sub-headings, have a minimum of 250 words of evidence in Section B.


4. Locate a MAJOR primary source related to your topic/question. Using Turabian, list the source in Sec. C (Do NOT place in Section F just yet.)

Primary Source: A Civil Defense Poster from the 1950s

5. While evaluating your secondary sources begin to decide which ONE might be a good one to do an OPVL. Using Turabian, list the source in Sec. C and in Sec. F.

Secondary Source: A 1991 look at the Solidarity Movement in Poland

250 Words of Evidence Due 8:20 a. Thursday!! + OPVL Sources

Have You Hugged Your Research Today? 

Your Sources Have Feelings Too! Yes, it got creepier  :)

FIRST: Make sure you've completed Steps No. 1 & 2 that were due Tuesday. Those were your 18 keywords and two academic journals. Click here for details.

NOTE: When citing from a Academic JOURNAL from Questia, you will NOT need to use page numbers. Why? Because in most cases Questia does not list them as they are not required by Turabian or MLA. So use the author's LAST name only.

SECOND: 
By Thursday, May 7 at 8:20 a.

3. Including sub-headings, have a minimum of 250 words of evidence in Section B.


4. Locate a MAJOR primary source related to your topic/question. Using Turabian, list the source in Sec. C (Do NOT place in Section F just yet.)

Primary Source: A Civil Defense Poster from the 1950s

5. While evaluating your secondary sources begin to decide which ONE might be a good one to do an OPVL. Using Turabian, list the source in Sec. C and in Sec. F.

Secondary Source: A 1991 look at the Solidarity Movement in Poland

Getting to Know Your Topic Better

Get to Know Your Topic Better

Have You Hugged Your Research Today? 

By Tuesday, May 5 at 3:10 p.

1. Have at least 18 major and specific keywords listed for your topic / question.

Fill this out with at least 18 major and specific key words

And...

2. Using Questia, find at least TWO academic journals (red) or magazine articles (green) about your topic. Save them to your active project and then create a bibliography entry for them using the same instructions you used for books. See here for a refresher. Post to Section F. Include "JOURNAL:" at the beginning to make it clear it is a journal entry.

A Journal article Lauren might be interested in for the 1980 Olympic Boycott by the U.S.

For example, using the above Questia example circled in red, the bib citation reads:

JOURNAL: Siekmann, Robert C. R. "The Boycott of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games and Detente." The International Sports Law Journal, no. 3-4 (2011): 183+. http://questiaschool.com/read/1G1-352250506/the-boycott-of-the-1980-moscow-olympic-games-and-detente.


By Thursday, May 7 at 8:20 a.

3. Including sub-headings, have a minimum of 250 words of evidence in Section B.



4. Locate a MAJOR primary source related to your topic/question. Using Turabian, list the source in Sec. C (Do NOT place in Section F just yet.)

Primary Source: A Civil Defense Poster from the 1950s

5. While evaluating your secondary sources begin to decide which ONE might be a good one to do an OPVL. Using Turabian, list the source in Sec. C and in Sec. F.

Secondary Source: A 1991 look at the Solidarity Movement in Poland