A Patriot's History Chapter 1 - 3 Study Guide (Classical Conversations)

Greetings, fellow Ch 3 mamas and Directors! This product is a +/- 20-page (per chapter, 45 total) study guide and answer key to help students recognize and comprehend the key concepts in each chapter of A Patriot's History (all editions). Essential vocabulary, fill-in-the-blank, short answer, matching, T/F, and "Thought and Discussion Questions" (conversation starters) make up the bulk of the guides. Graphics, word searches, activities, and resources are also included depending on chapter content.

IN A NUTSHELL, APH Study Guides help:

- Identify key concepts - Explain new terms and background concepts

- Summarize sections - Engage students via interaction with key concepts

- Assessment tools - Generate conversations with targeted questions

- Note-taking framework - Add activities and some fun to a monumental task

Why would anyone do one more assignment for the debate strand??? To redeem the (substantial) time spent reading this text with tools to enhance understanding, interest, retention, and application. The text is voluminous and verbose with advanced vocabulary crucial for understanding the objectives. Background information is often assumed and can result in students missing key points, and/or the overall objective, and losing interest. Identifying the key topics on which to focus is challenging with the vast number of pages required per assignment.

These study guides began as a mission to ensure my last Challenge III student gleaned – not glossed over - the valuable and profitable concepts between the covers of A Patriot’s History of the United States (PHOTUS). In my 15 years as a CC director, tutor, and mom, I’ve seen this book: (1) read, but poorly understood and retained, (2) partially read, then eventually left behind, and (3) skimmed, with basically zero retention.

This one saga teaches not only history, but educates the student in essential economics, civics, American government, business, politics, warfare, foreign relations, and more. A Patriot’s History assumes certain vocabulary and background knowledge most high school students probably have not yet mastered. With just a little time and energy laying a foundation for these chapters, the understanding of not just what happened, but why it happened and how the events are interrelated can be a fascinating adventure. After dissecting the material presented in this textbook, I truly believe it is VITAL for our students to understand how America was envisioned and designed and also to identify the ideas, beliefs, and actions that resulted in our nation’s current state.

In addition to my own student, many others journeyed through these study guides last year and reported to have understood, retained, and enjoyed the process more than going solo. Feel free to read some of their comments in my Etsy reviews, if you wish.

This journey was and is a work in progress and is not meant to be a perfect workbook, but a passing of knowledge gained from one CC momma to others and their students. Questions, concerns, comments, or kudos are always welcome. Thank you very much for your interest and many blessings for your upcoming school year!

With gratitude,

Tracy