Course Title: Honors World History

Teacher: Rod Chassot

Room: B1.23

E-Mail: rod_chassot@eu.odedodea.edu

Course Description: [primary text – World History – Connections to Today]

COURSE TITLE: Honors World History/Literature GRADE LEVEL: 10

CODE: SSW471 COURSE LENGTH: 36 weeks

PREPARATION: Language Arts 9 or Honors English 9

Major Concepts/Content: This is an integrated course for students

interested in taking 10th grade Honors Social Studies and English. The

course uses the chronological study of world history from 1500 to the

present and covers the themes of culture, science and technology,

economics, and government. The content integrates readings and writings

that focus on exploring, interpreting, and analyzing literature and other

readings that extend and support the world history discussions and

research. The course is a demanding study of world history and literature,

requiring students to understand, analyze, and interpret the connections

between major historical events and the writings of the time. Critical

thinking, philosophical discussion, concept attainment, vocabulary

development, language usage, and research will be stressed. The development

of discussion and presentation skills will focus on analysis,

interpretation, and evaluation.

Major Instructional Activities: Instructional activities will be provided

using the content of World History. Students will read and critically

respond to a wide spectrum of challenging literary selections that mirror

the cultures, themes and times of the period from 1500 to the present.

Students will conduct in-depth research on topics relative to major

historical events, people, and regions. Many of the learning activities

will culminate in shared products for Social Studies and English.

Major Evaluative Techniques: Students will participate in various types of

assessments: vocabulary tests, essay tests, research projects and

presentations, group activities, oral and written reports, numerous formal

writings, and a culminating project that is an original production based on

student research. Students will receive a grade in both English 10 and

World History.

Essential Objectives: Upon completion of the Honors World History and

Literature course, students should be able to:

* Analyze the historical development of major world problems.

* Analyze a wide spectrum of world literature.

* Interpret the impact of major historical events on the literature of

various periods.

* Evaluate the impact of major personalities on world history.

* Write formal compositions that analyze, interpret, and evaluate

literature, essays, speeches, commentaries, and news reports.

* Compare and contrast the development of culture, science and

technology, economics, and government throughout the world.

Make and critique formal and informal oral presentations.

CSP Goal:

AFNORTH International Middle/High School’s CSP (Continuous School Progress) goal is All students will improve their written communication skills across the curriculum. The 6+1 Trait is the model selected to improve school-wide writing in all subject areas. The 6+1 Trait writing framework is a powerful way to learn and use a common language to refer to characteristics of writing as well as establish a common vision of what “strong” writing looks like. Teachers and students will use the 6+1 Trait model to identify areas of strength and weakness as they continue to strive towards continued writing improvement. Success of all students requires that the 6+1 Trait become a consistent and integral component of each course taught at AFNORTH Intl. MS/HS.

Therefore, we will incorporate the concepts and terminology of 6+1 Trait

Methodology as we strive to improve our writing skills in this class.

Course Grading/Assessment:

The course will be graded on points. Exams and major papers are worth 100-200 points. Homework assignments will range from 20-50 points, depending on length and difficulty of the assignment. Other forms of assessment will include quizzes and shorter writings, with the point value announced when the assignment/quiz is given. At the end of each semester, the quarters will count 40% of the grade and the semester “exam” will count 20% of the grade.

As this is one half of a combined History/English course, the grading will be conferenced with the English instructor to reach a shared average. In other words, the grade in each section will be the same.

Classroom Expectations/Consequences: [see Parent / Student Handbook]

Respect yourself by doing your work, listening and participating.

Respect the instructor by being cooperative and attentive.

Respect your school by taking acre of materials and using them properly.

Respect your peers by being quiet when others are talking and doing your share in discussions.

Supplies:

Pens with black or dark blue ink, loose-leaf paper and/or a clean tear notebook.

Recommended: highlighter, pencil, and a good dictionary.

Make up work policy:

If you are absent [excused], you have as many days as you were absent to make up assignments. It is your responsibility to get your work when you have been absent. If you miss class on A day and are in school on the following B day, then you should be prepared for the next class meeting. Make up work should be handled as soon as possible during seminar, unless other arrangements are made. For unexcused late work, you will be assessed –25% for each day [not class!] that it is late. You must keep up with assignments to be successful.