Structure of Homework Assignments
A homework assignment consists of a few questions that
address big broad themes in your reading and key terms to
help you get more specific. Key terms can be people, places,
ideas, events. Include all of them in your HW response
You can answer HW questions in paragraph or Cornell Notes
format.
Example HW Question and Response:
Below is a model for how you might answer a HW question in paragraph form
using key terms.
What is the key to a successful and fun year in
World History?
Key terms to use in your answer: pencil, prepared, Ms.
Greenberg,organized, respectful, participate, kind, fun
My sample response
It is definitely possible to have a successful and fun year
in World History and Ms. Greenberg wants you to have
one too! Here are some tips for success: come
prepared with your assignments, a pencil and binder
paper. Stay organized and on top of your work. Be
kind and respectful to others and the classroom. Be
positive and participate in class assignments. Work
hard and have fun!
Why does this response score full credit?
Homework & Reading Quiz Policies in Ms. Greenberg’s World History Class
Every week there will be assigned reading and a short 10 question multiple choice quiz on that reading
Quiz dates are clearly listed on unit outline
You can demonstrate understanding of assigned text reading by either
Answering the three questions listed on the unit outline in a paragraph each (about one page total)
OR
Taking Cornell style notes on the assigned reading section (about one page total)
If you complete either your reading questions or Cornell Notes, you can use this to help with the reading
quiz.
If your HW is not complete, you still need to take the reading quiz
You can turn in a HW assignment late with a late pass up to one week. Homework with no late pass is ½
credit.
You may revise your HW up until the end of the unit if you want to raise your score.
Quiz corrections can be done outside of class time if you score below 7 out of 10.
Cornell Notes Format
HW # & Page Numbers of
Reading
Name, Date, Class Period
ANALYSIS (Do this Second)
A few sentences that:
FACTUAL SUMMARY (Do this First)
Bullet Point notes on:

Summarizing most
important trends in the
whole section in your own 
words

Key words/ideas (especially terms on Unit Outline)
Information/pictures/charts that seems connected to concepts
discussed in class
Reading Questions Sample and Rubric
Homework #1: Pages 2-11
3) In what ways was the Roman
political system similar to the
Athenians and how was it different?
Facts
Analysis
2
1.5
1
.5/0
Substantial,
detailed and
relevant
historical
evidence from
all parts of
required
reading.
Many relevant
historical details
from most parts
of the required
reading.
A few relevant
details from
some parts of
the reading.
Very
incomplete
or
plagiarizes
text
Articulate &
original
comments
explaining
thoughts on
reading.
Some brief
mainly original
commentary on
relevance of
reading.
Mostly
unoriginal or
limited
explanation of
relevance of
reading.
Very
incomplete
or
plagiarizes
text
2
1.5
1
What about class work?
Class work is collected on the day of the written
test in the form of a unit packet.
Not everything is collected, but you don’t know
what I’m collecting until the day it’s due. Keep
all assignments in order in your binder.
Running list on board and on website.