Economic Systems!
For the month of MARCH, we will analyze the different approaches governments take to ECONOMICS - and, more importantly, why we are a CAPITALISTIC system!
Get ready to read a little Mussolini, Fourier and (of course) Uncle Marxie (Karl Marx).
U.S. Constitution...
Remember you MUST have your own copy of the U.S. Constitution in each and every class!
I told you to COUNT ON A CONSTITUTION CHECK (10 point quiz)...are you ready?....
Bill of Rights!
YES we already had a test over this - and we will do it again (and again....and again....) until you know your rights definitely and completely. I want you to be prepared to live in your nation and support yourself with the SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND!
Constitutional Clauses!
You will also be tested over the CONSTITUTIONAL CLAUSES that make up our SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND! You will be able to take on anyone (even Obama) who claims they know the Constitution....and defend it!
In case you lost your handout, here's where you can another one.
VOCAB QUIZZES
Don't forget the WEEKLY VOCAB quizzes on Wednesdays! Notecards are still allowed!
Remember you MUST have your own copy of the U.S. Constitution in each and every class!
I told you to COUNT ON A CONSTITUTION CHECK (10 point quiz)...are you ready?....
Bill of Rights!
YES we already had a test over this - and we will do it again (and again....and again....) until you know your rights definitely and completely. I want you to be prepared to live in your nation and support yourself with the SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND!
Constitutional Clauses!
You will also be tested over the CONSTITUTIONAL CLAUSES that make up our SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND! You will be able to take on anyone (even Obama) who claims they know the Constitution....and defend it!
In case you lost your handout, here's where you can another one.
VOCAB QUIZZES
Don't forget the WEEKLY VOCAB quizzes on Wednesdays! Notecards are still allowed!
CONSTITUTIONAL COMMENTARIES
Here is your seventh Constitutional Commentary link, in case you lost the handout.
Remember, your CONSTITUTIONAL COMMENTARY for BILL OF RIGHTS 4-7 is due the last Thursday, March 23, before Spring Break!
NOTE this one is due on the last THURSDAY before Spring Break!!!
Remember to always site your sources using MLA style.
IF YOU SHARE/EMAIL YOUR ASSIGNMENT - you must attach a .jpg of the rubric.
You must also include a FEDERALIST PAPER in your research. Without it you will receive a ZERO! (You should know this requirement by now - no exceptions!)
YOU MUST HAVE A FEDERALIST PAPER IN YOUR RESEARCH!
Did I mention....you need a FEDERALIST PAPER???
OH....and don't forget a FEDERALIST PAPER...
THE VOCABREWARD!
IT'S NOW MANDATORY without extra points, folks.
You MUST use up to FIVE TERMS, or I will delete 1 point per term to your final percentage score!
Here is your seventh Constitutional Commentary link, in case you lost the handout.
Remember, your CONSTITUTIONAL COMMENTARY for BILL OF RIGHTS 4-7 is due the last Thursday, March 23, before Spring Break!
NOTE this one is due on the last THURSDAY before Spring Break!!!
- Constitutional Commentary 7 - Due Thursday, March 23
Remember to always site your sources using MLA style.
IF YOU SHARE/EMAIL YOUR ASSIGNMENT - you must attach a .jpg of the rubric.
You must also include a FEDERALIST PAPER in your research. Without it you will receive a ZERO! (You should know this requirement by now - no exceptions!)
YOU MUST HAVE A FEDERALIST PAPER IN YOUR RESEARCH!
Did I mention....you need a FEDERALIST PAPER???
OH....and don't forget a FEDERALIST PAPER...
THE VOCAB
IT'S NOW MANDATORY without extra points, folks.
You MUST use up to FIVE TERMS, or I will delete 1 point per term to your final percentage score!
- YOU MUST UNDERLINE THE TERM
- YOU MUST WRITE OUT A DEFINITION
- YOU MUST INCLUDE IT IN YOUR ESSAY IN CONTEXT
Your weekly reading is located at:
John Locke's Two Treatises of Government.
FEBRUARY
6 - Chapter 9 - Of the Ends...
13 - Chapter 10 - Of the Forms...
21 - Chapter 11 - Of the Extent...
27 - NO READING - SPRING BREAK
It's similar to what we did before
Every Monday, you will be expected to provide three paragraphs on a sheet of paper:
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Here is the rubric for weekly reading compositions. (it's the same rubric used last semester)
REMEMBER - your Reading will be due each Monday (except on four day weekends - then its due on Tuesday)! We will discuss in class - make sure your answers are in FULL SENTENCES!
REMEMBER - your Reading will be due each Monday (except on four day weekends - then its due on Tuesday)! We will discuss in class - make sure your answers are in FULL SENTENCES!
Here is what is required for the month of March:
- Vocabulary #12 - March 2
- Vocabulary #13 - March 16
In case you're bored and want to work ahead on April's:
- Vocabulary #14/15 - April 6
- Vocabulary #16 - April 20
In case you lost your VOCABULARY LIST, you can download a new one here.
Political Cartoon Analysis/Creations
Political Cartoon Analysis/Creations
A new assignment is coming your way - you will be asked to participate in the process of POLITICAL CARTOONS. You will be required to:
MORE DETAILS
You can always check the RUBRIC to see exactly what is required.
You will be researching how politicial cartoons have affected our nation: You will complete the project in two approaches:
- Analyze 6 (six) cartoons [3 from the past, 3 recent]
- Create your own political cartoon
The rubric and assignment description sheet will be passed out in class or you can obtain another copy here.
This assignment is not due until after Spring Break, Wednesday, April 19th - so you have time to think and work on it. Be creative - and persuasive!
MORE DETAILS
You can always check the RUBRIC to see exactly what is required.
You will be researching how politicial cartoons have affected our nation: You will complete the project in two approaches:
- RESEARCH EXISTING POLITICAL CARTOONS WRITING [25 points] You will locate 6 (six) political cartoons and provide an analysis of EACH cartoon. I should have SIX ANALYSES - one for each cartoon from each of the following time periods:
3 (three) from the past (ONE cartoon each from each one of these periods)
• Beginning of the nation to the Civil War (1770-1865)
• The end of the Civil War to the Turn of the Last Century (1865-1900)
• The Turn of the Last Century to 2014 (1900-2014)
3 (three) political cartoons dealing with current issues (2014-present).
You must provide a one page write up analysis (one paragraph with at least five sentences [introduction, at least three body sentences, conclusion]) explaining EACH of the six cartoons - ONE ANALYSIS from EACH of the time periods listed above:
• a description of each cartoon (preferably, a copy of the cartoon on the top of the page - PASTE THE CARTOON INTO THE PAPER); any symbols or icons that need explanation
• the historical setting, situation which prompted the cartoonist to draw the cartoon
• an interpretation of how effective the imagery fits the historical setting; your analysis of the cartoon itself...
...in other words - do NOT just look at the cartoon and give me YOUR interpretation. RESEARCH the historical setting and ask "Why did the cartoonist draw this cartoon in their time period, during their day, at that time?" (I recommend you research the cartoonist himself and learn more about him and his background)
RESEARCH: You will be required to research the cartoon’s setting, the cartoonist and the imagery’s meaning. All sources must be provided using MLA style. Just add the sources at the bottom of the page. - CREATE YOUR OWN POLITICAL CARTOON [25 points] You will be researching an issue and drawing your own cartoon highlighting the problem and/or solution of an issue facing our nation today. THIS IS NOT AN ART CLASS so your drawing is not as important as your way of expressing the situation using jargon, symbols, text and layout - does your ONE FRAME image tell the story? You are required to research the topic.
...SO - in total, I should have SIX (6) ANALYSES of THREE (3) political cartoons from the three PAST time periods listed above (that's ONE CARTOON for EACH TIME PERIOD), and THREE (3) political cartoons from the PRESENT time period. AND I should also have YOUR OWN POLITICAL CARTOON that highlights any problem or issue you see pressing in our nation today...I should have SEVEN (7) pieces of paper handed in...
This is an AMERICAN GOVERNMENT class, so let's keep the political cartoons limited to AMERICAN CULTURE/ISSUES/PROBLEMS (both in the historical analyses and in your own design).
CHECK THE RUBRIC if you have further questions.
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