1. World History Welcome! Mrs. Mary Fontan Mary.fontan@Cabarrus.k12.nc.us
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2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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)

6. 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)

7. 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!