Mr. Lejano
2015-2016
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AP Macroeconomics Required Summer Assignments Charles Wheelan’s Naked Economics 1. Read the paperback book Naked Economics : Undressing the Dismal Science by Charles Wheelan 2. By **Friday, Aug 14th 10pm**, e-mail a full 2 page (minimum) book review that you have written to
[email protected] . The title of the e-mail must be “AP Econ: ______(Your First and Last Name)” The format of the paper MUST be consistent with the YLHS Research Paper Style Guide (for example, 12 point font, Times New Roman). Suggested items that you might discuss in a body paragraph are: • Issues that Wheelan brings up that you find interesting • Ideas that you disagree with Wheelan about • Parts of the book that you particularly liked • Items covered in the book that you can relate to or have similar feelings about • How much you liked or disliked the book Each of your body paragraphs must contain a direct quote that is appropriately cited according to the YLHS Research Paper Style Guide. Quotes must be from various parts of the book (not just the beginning) If this assignment/e-mail is not received, I will notify the counselors that you will not be taking this class. 3. Be prepared to write a 5 paragraph essay and/or take an exam on the book the 1st day of school. **My goal when I read and grade items #2 & #3 is to determine whether you REALLY read the book closely.** Class Materials With you on the first day of school must be a 1 inch 3 ring notebook that has: • The Academic Honesty Policy Agreement signed by the student and a parent. It can be found by navigating to www.YLHS.org -> Academics -> Teachers/Staff -> Lejano, Rey -> AP Economics • 35 pages of graph paper • 8 Dividers (with tabs sticking out) that are labeled o Handouts o 1 – Basic Econ Concepts o 2 – Supply & Demand o 3 – Measurement of Economic Performance o 4 – National Income & Price Determination o 5 – The Financial Sector o 6 – Economic Growth & Open Economy I look forward to our time next school year! Have a great summer! -Mr. Lejano
