Complete: Essay, political flyer, follow directions carefully

ESSAY: see previous dates for outline information
pay attention to providing detail!!
research on Obama or McCain website for information on issues
connect everything with the democratic ideals: opportunity, equality, worth of the individual,
majority rules-minority rights,

FLYER:
Choose two themes in American Democracy we have discussed.
Identify three ideas of John McCain that represent these themes.
Identify three ideas of Barack Obama that represent these themes.
Research With your team; and create with your partner
–Create a political flyer to inform people about a candidate that includes these
Concepts and ideas/policies. Be specific. You may import images but
Not text.
Resources: textbook, procon.org, factcheck , Obama or McCain website




§2nd Drafts Due Wednesday!! ---essay and flyer
§NO LATE WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
§200 points for notebooks
§100 pts essay
§100 pts political flyer 400 total

I want to see some exciting Political Flyers Friday!!

HW: Read handout and persuasive techniques: See examples and define in 5 words what each persuasive technique attempts to do

apply to your flyer

HW and prepare sketch for flyer

HW: Read p. 12-16 identify 8 forms of government as you read; explain all on a $100 budget
bullets are ok!
HW: Draw a sketch or plan for your flyer; include a layout; the issues
If you like you can start using internet image/information

Political Flyer Culminating Task

Choose two themes in American Democracy we have discussed.
Identify three ideas of John McCain that represent these themes.
Identify three ideas of Barack Obama that represent these themes.
Research With your team; and create with your partner
1.Create a political flyer for each candidate that includes these
Concepts and ideas/policies. Be specific. You may import images but
Not text.
Resources: textbook, internet, MSNBC, procon.org, factcheck

Outline for Essay #1

5 paragraph Essay #1Write a three page, 5 paragraph essay explaining the fundamental principles of American Democracy and how each candidateaddresses these principles with a policy or idea

1.Intro.—Principles, election year, candidates
Thesis
2. Explain Principles in American Democracy; focus on two principles for paragraph 4;
3. McCain’s ideas, policies, promises to fulfill these principles
4. Obama’s ideas, policies, promises to fulfill these principles
5.Conclusion; predictions; commentary about fulfillment of American democratic principles and the candidates
Be specific, research the candidates, give examples, prove your thesis
Type/computer
100 points based upon above

Presidential Debate 9/26 HW: MUST WATCH!!

I believe it will start at 6pm Pacfic Time. Invite people over to watch, discuss, party!!

Cullminating Task #1 Due: Sept 29th, Monday

Choose two themes in American Democracy we have discussed.
Identify three ideas of John McCain that represent these themes.
Identify three ideas of Barack Obama that represent these themes.
1.Create a political flyer for each candidate that includes these
Concepts and ideas/policies. Use power point slide, add music, graphics, all text must be original

2.Write a three page, 5 paragraph essay explaining the fundamental principles of American Democracy and how each candidate
addresses these principles with a policy or idea.
Resources: textbook, internet, MSNBC, procon.org, factcheck

outline will be provided

HW Mon night.....

What is the Constitution? When was it written? What are the 5 major parts of it? What is the Bill of Rights? What are amendments?
How many are there?
Explain:
1.Popular sovereignty=government by the consent of the people
2.Limited government=
3.Separation of powers=3 branches
4.Checks and balances=
5.Judicial review=Supreme court---
6.Federalism=
§Constitution: p. 403 Congressional Resolutions; War Powers Resolution of 1973 How did this allow Bush to invade Iraq? Explain.

the weekend...

rewrite your 9-11 textbook style paragraphs using notes/new info
read p. 11 answer 1-4

Be ready to turn in interactive notebook next week!

HW Tuesday evening

Read 7-10 ch. 1
answer 1-4 and 7

I will check/stamp tomorrow. Make sure you are keeping up!

Weekend HW; Candidates

HW: Watch television/news/newspaper: List the current Democratic and Republican candidates for president; and vice presidential candidate. Who is your choice for president? 3 specific factual (define factual) reasons. Give 3 personal reasons based on likability/personality
A. What is their position on Iraq war?
B. The environment?
C. Oil and gas prices?
D. Terrorism,Afghanistan and Al Queda?
E. The Economy? Or….?????