Classroom Norms & Syllabus
Please name one of the general classroom rules that we follow
Read the board for what you need; ask to return to the hallway; be prompt, etc.
Is a textbook chapter written about the Revolutionary War in 2024 a Primary or Secondary source?
Secondary Source.
In the C-E-R writing framework, what do the letters C, E, and R stand for?
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning.
What was the name of America’s very first official constitution/rulebook after the Revolutionary War?
The Articles of Confederation.
What is our official school mascot and what are our school colors?
Vikings, Green, Black/white
Where can you find missed assignments, handouts, or announcements if you miss class?
Schoology Classroom or Physical Copy. Email Mr. Self if unsure
What is the main difference between a Primary Source and a Secondary Source?
A primary source is created during the time under study by someone who witnessed it; a secondary source is created later by someone who did not experience it firsthand.
When you copy a direct quote from a primary source into your writing, what punctuation marks MUST go around the author's exact words?
Quotation marks "..."
Why did early Americans make their central government so weak under the Articles of Confederation?
They were afraid of creating another king or Monarchy government like King George III.
When is the first high school varsity football home game of the season?
Tonight!
True or False: You can write on class instruction/reference handouts whenever you get them.
False. Instruction handouts are reference sheets only—all work goes directly into your Social Studies notebook (or Google Doc when instructed).
Define the term Perspective in historical writing.
Perspective is the viewpoint or angle from which a person sees an event, shaped by their background, beliefs, and experiences. (Point of View)
Which part of C-E-R requires you to explain how your direct quote proves your argument in your own words?
Reasoning.
What armed rebellion in Massachusetts proved to leaders like George Washington and Alexander Hamilton that the Articles were failing?
Shays' Rebellion.
Name two sports, clubs, or after-school activities that have practice or games coming up next week.
Soccer, Cheer, Etc.
What should be at the top of every assignment, notebook page, or Google Doc you submit?
Name, Date, and Class Period.
Why is it dangerous for a historian to rely on only one primary source when trying to figure out what happened in the past?
One source might be biased, inaccurate, or only show one side/perspective of the story.
Give two examples of Cause-and-Effect transition words that you should use in historical writing.
because, as a result, consequently, therefore, leading to, resulted in.
What city and year did delegates meet in to throw out the Articles and draft the new U.S. Constitution? (Name at least one of the two, year or date)
Philadelphia in 1787.
Who is the best 8th-grade social studies teacher you have ever had?
Mr. Self
If you want to be prepared for this class, no matter what materials we need, what would you bring?
Notebook, Pencil, Charged Chromebook, Highlighter
What is Bias?
Bias is positive or negative feelings/opinions about any topic
Combine these two simple facts into one complete cause-and-effect sentence:
Fact A: The central government had no power to tax under the Articles.
Fact B: The national government could not pay off its Revolutionary War debts.
(Example) "Because the central government had no power to tax under the Articles, it consequently could not pay off its Revolutionary War debts."
According to the first three words of the Preamble ("We the People"), where does the government get its power?
The people (the citizens of the nation).