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KMHS American Studies- Summer Assignments
2017-2018
Welcome to American Studies- AP US History and AP English Language and Composition in tandem.
Instructors: Mr. Mayr, AP US History [email protected] (You may also call him Coach Mayr) Ms. Aughey, AP English Language and Composition [email protected]. Getting Started: Please join Ms. Aughey’s and Coach Mayr’s American Studies/AP Lang Edmodo Group. Ms. Aughey uses Edmodo every day and posts all notes, assignments, resources, etc. in Edmodo. You will also submit work through Edmodo. Go to https://cobbk12.edmodo.com/ Group Code: qnvvt5 If you already have an Edmodo account, log in and add this group code. Make sure you enter the code exactly
as you see it here.
If you have never set up an account before, on the right side of the Edmodo home page, you will see a form.
Select “Get a Secure Student Account” and complete the information. Include your real name and an email,
even though it is optional. It is required for the class. You can also add a text message number. Use the group
code above and continue through the sign up information. You can personalize it by uploading a picture or
icon. There is an Edmodo APP for your phone as well.
Summer/Pre-Course Assignments and Materials:
1. The United States Constitution- Due Monday, July 31, 2017 to Mr. Mayr
Read the US Constitution and complete the assignment included in this packet (pages 4-13). Download
and print the assignment handout. This is an individual assignment and you must hand write the work
on the handout to turn in. There are many ways to access the US Constitution but this link is for the US
Governmental Archives. http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution_transcript.html
2. Annotation of one-page speech- Due Friday, August 5, 2017 to Ms. Aughey
Print a copy of the speech “Ain’t I a Woman” by Sojourner Truth (page 14). Complete a Close Reading
exercise by annotating the speech as you read it and determining Truth’s purpose and the rhetorical
devices that Truth used to achieve this purpose. If you want to turn in this assignment ahead of time,
you may complete the annotation, write your name on the top of the page in pen or marker so your
name is visible and it cannot be erased. Scan the image or take a picture of it. Upload the image to
Edmodo.
a. Underline and label the rhetorical devices that Sojourner Truth used to achieve her purpose.
You might see imagery, repetition of words, allusions, diction choices and punctuation choices
like dashes. You might want to research “Ain’t I a Woman” and see what credible and valid web
sources say about Truth’s short speech.
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b. Determine Truth’s purpose of “Ain’t I a Woman.” To what audience was she speaking? What
was her intention with this speech? If you write a paragraph on the bottom or back of the
speech. If you upload scanned notes, you can type your comments in the box.
Here is a link to a Youtube video of actress Kerry Washington performing the speech:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq3AYiRT4no
3. View the Film Sea Biscuit (or read the book) and Post a Video Response- Due August 7, 2017
Gary Ross who also wrote the screenplay directs the film. Laura Hillenbrand wrote the book. The film
stars Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges, and Elizabeth Banks. You might want to get together with some of
your friends and host a viewing party over the summer! Alternatively, watch it with your parents as it is
an extremely engaging and interesting film. You may also read the book (Ms. Aughey believes the book
is better than the film.) The film will be shown after school the first week of school for students as well.
Posting to a class forum Go to www.flipgrid.com or download the Flipgrid APP. Set up an account using
your real name. Here is the direct link to the Sea Biscuit discussion area: https://flipgrid.com/477ee9 If
you are using the app, enter this class key: kzcrd5t
Please join the conversation by posting a video comment of at least 90 seconds. You don’t have to
show your face but make sure your video response is respectful and appropriate. You may post a new
thread or respond to someone’s video comment.
4. Multiple Choice Exam over book- Due in January 11/12, 2018
Read the book The Devil in the White City by Eric Larson ISBN # 978-0-375-72560
You may procure a new or used copy from a bookstore or an online store. You may check out the book
from a local library. You may read it on an electronic device or listen to an audio version of the novel.
You might want to read the book with a parent for a family book club! It is a fascinating read. This non-
fiction novel takes place during the 1893 Chicago World Fair and includes the tale of a serial killer!
We will be reading numerous drama, non-fiction and fiction books throughout the year. Please procure a
copy before we begin.
August- The Crucible by Arthur Miller- play (in class)
September- Your choice (from an AP Language list)
October- Walden by Henry David Thoreau (specific chapters)
November- Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be: An Antidote to the College Admissions Mania by Frank
Bruni ISBN # 978-1-4555-3268-1
December- The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson (multiple choice test and discussion)
January- The Awakening by Kate Chopin (in class)
February- The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (in class)
March- Your choice (from an AP Language list)
April- To Be Determined (probably a play- in class)
May- Your choice (a podcast or a book)
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US Constitution: Analysis Name:
Preamble
1. What are the six, stated purposes of the government that are outlined by the Constitution?
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Article 1: _________________________________ Branch
Section 1: Congress
1. The purpose of the Legislative Branch is to __________________ laws.
2. The ________________________________ is made up the
___________________________________________________ and the ____________________________.
Section 2: The House of Representatives
1. How long is a term in the House of Representatives?
2. What are the qualifications to become a member of the House of Representatives?
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
3. How is the number of representatives for each state determined?
__________________________________________________________________________________________
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Define: 3/5th Clause
4. The House of Representatives has the sole power of
____________________________________________________.
Section 3: The Senate
1. How long is a term in the Senate?
2. What are the qualifications to become a member of the Senate?
_____________________________________________ _________________________________________
_____________________________________________
3. How is the number of Senators for each state determined?
__________________________________________________________________________________________
4. What is the role and the title of the Vice President in the Senate?
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Section 7: How a Bill Becomes a Law
1. A bill to raise money must originate in the
_____________________________________________________________.
2. What are the four ways in which a bill may become a law?
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Section 8: Powers of Congress
1. What are the powers of Congress?
2. Define:
Necessary and Proper Clause
Section 9: Prohibitions
1. Define:
Writ of Habeas Corpus
Bill of Attainder
Ex Post Facto Laws
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Article II: _________________________________ branch
Section 1: Office of President
1. How long is the term of the presidency?
2. What are the qualifications to become president? _____________________________________________
_______________________________________ ________________________________________
Section 2: The Powers of the President
1. What are the powers of the president?
____________________________________________________ ___________________________________
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Article III: _________________________________ branch
Section 1: The __________________________ Court
1. Who is empowered to create the federal courts?
2. What is the term for a federal judge?
3. In what cases will the Supreme Court have original jurisdiction?
____________________________________________________ __________________________________
Define:
Original Jurisdiction
Appellate Jurisdiction
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Article IV: Relations Between the States
Define:
Full Faith and Credit
Extradition
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Article V: Amendment Process
1. What are the two ways in which an amendment may be proposed?
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2. How is an amendment approved?
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Article VI: Relationship between the National Government and State Governments
Define:
Supremacy Clause
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Article VII: Ratification
1. How many states had to approve the Constitution in order for it to become the official government of
the United States?
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General Concepts
Define:
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Limited Government
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Federalism
Bicameral
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Amendments Definition Historical Circumstance
1st Amendment
2nd Amendment
3rd Amendment
4th Amendment
5th Amendment
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6th Amendment
Amendments Definition Historical Circumstance
7th Amendment
8th Amendment
9th Amendment
10th Amendment
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11th Amendment
12th Amendment
Amendments Definition Historical Circumstance
13th Amendment
14th Amendment
15th Amendment
16th Amendment
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17th Amendment
18th Amendment
Amendments Definition Historical Circumstance
19th Amendment
20th Amendment
21st Amendment
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22nd Amendment
23rd Amendment
24th Amendment
Amendments Definition Historical Circumstance
25th Amendment
26th Amendment
27th Amendment
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Name: __________________________________________________ Annotation of the speech, “Ain’t I a Woman” by Sojourner Truth Women’s Convention, Akron, Ohio, 28-29 May 1851.
"Well, children, where there is so much racket there must be something out of kilter. I think that 'twixt the
negroes of the South and the women of the North, all talking about rights, the white men will be in a fix pretty
soon. But what's all this here talking about?
That man over there says that women need to be helped into carriages and lifted over ditches, and to
have the best place everywhere. Nobody ever helps me into carriages, or over mud-puddles, or gives me any best
place! And ain't I a woman? Look at me! Look at my arm! I could have ploughed and planted, and gathered into
barns, and no man could head me! And ain't I a woman? I could work as much and eat as much as a man- when I
could get it- and bear the lash as well! And ain't I a woman? I have borne thirteen children, and seen them most all
sold off to slavery, and when I cried out with my mother's grief, none but Jesus heard me! And ain't I a woman?
Then they talk about this thing in the head; what's this they call it? [Intellect, somebody whispers] That's
it, honey. What's that got to do with women's rights or negro's rights? If my cup won't hold but a pint, and yours
holds a quart, wouldn't you be mean not to let me have my little half measure-full?
Then that little man in black there, he says women can't have as much rights as men, 'cause Christ wasn't a
woman! Where did your Christ come from? Where did your Christ come from? From God and a woman! Man had
nothing to do with Him.
If the first woman God ever made was strong enough to turn the world upside down all alone, these
women together ought to be able to turn it back, and get it right side up again! And now they is asking to do it, the
men better let them.
Obliged to you for hearing me, and now old Sojourner ain't got nothing more to say."
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