Participation Statement

How have you participated in strategies which help you learn? Assign yourself points--up to 20--which you feel you have earned through participation in the work which helps you learn.Tell stories; give concrete examples; justify.

Write a page explaining why you have earned the following points: 

10 = classroom work = describe your attendance in class, you readiness (reading & Internet & projects) for the class discussions,  your involvement in the class proceedings by asking questions, guiding texts, being supportive of colleagues, staying awake, listening, etc.

10 = out of class work = describe the conversations you've had about what you have learned of America's past; activities related to this class such as listening to NPR, creating a study group, attending public meetings, etc. Describe how you have connected the issues/ideas/information from this class  with other classes. What you have re-considered; etc?