World History Welcome! Mrs. Mary Fontan Mary.fontan@Cabarrus.k12.nc.us 704-260-6600 Ext. 41902 Please find and fill out the Parent Night Sign-In Form

Course Overview How it All Began: Civilization Putting it All Together: Empire For Better or Worse: Calamity and Prosperity Room for Improvement: Innovation and Reform In Search of More: Expansion and Exchange You’ve Got to Fight for Your Rights: Revolution The Path to War: Global Conflict We’re All in This Together: Interdependence

World History-Expectations My goal is to help your student be able to better filter through the information they are constantly bombarded with, and to become informed citizens with validated opinions. reading and interpreting primary and secondary sources argumentative writing based on mastery of the content included in the North Carolina Social Studies standards. proficiency at reading informational text researching to gain information and evaluate sources justifying reasoning both orally and in writing.

What will they do this semester? Participate in group activities and projects. Complete individual projects. Argue and defend their side in debates. Improve their ability to write and defend arguments.

Helping your World History Student... Students will be expected to read on a daily basis. Daily class schedule and assignments will be posted on my website Class materials will be located on Canvas (check website until Canvas is available next week)

Needed Supplies 3 Ring Binder (my class only) Dividers (9) Pens and Pencils Notebook Paper Colored Pencils/Markers Highlighters Notecards or Post-its (suggested for studying)

If you are willing to help... There are post-its on the cabinet next to the door as you exit with items that students often ask for in my class. If you are willing to supply 1 of these it would be wonderful. I’m looking forward to a great year with your student! Thank you!