Objective:SWBAT explain corrections for their multiple choice errors, as well as evaluate a peer's FRQ using an AP College Board Rubric. Warm-up:Determine the point value of the following FRQ: Different interest groups will choose different techniques to achieve their objectives based on their resources, characteristics, and goals. a. Describe each of the following techniques and explain why an interest gorup would choose each technique. *litigation *campaign contributions *grassroots lobbying/mass mobilization b. Select one of the following groups and identify the primary technique it uses from the list in part (a). Explain why the group you selected would employ that technique over the other two techniques. *American Medical Association (AMA) *Sierra Club *National Rifle Association (NRA) *National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Homework:Complete all interest group research. We are in the Media Center tomorrow. Your Prezi is due Friday, December 18. Be prepared to present.Objective: SWBAT demonstrate an understanding of terms and concepts related to political parties, elections, interest groups and the media. Warm-up:Put your name and period on the BLUE side of the Scantron. Indicate if you have Test A or B. Put your name on the test and write on the it as you go (this is an important test taking strategy). When finished place your tests, Scantrons, and FRQs in the appropriate bins. Turn in your Study Guide. Homework:Complete your interest group research.
We are in the Media Center Thursday. Projects are due Friday. Objective:SWBAT discuss terms and concepts related to political parties, elections, interest groups, and the media. Warm-up:Classwork:Homework:Objective:SWBAT demonstrate an understanding of terms and concepts related to Media. Warm-up:Answer the following questions based on the story you read yesterday: Is your story routine, feature, or insider? How does an adversarial press view politicians? Is that reflected in your story? In other words, does it contain loaded language? How is selective attention consistent with the belief that news media has limited impact on voters? Have a wonderful weekend:)Objective:SWBAT define and apply important concepts related to the media. Study Chapter 10 Vocabulary
Make sure Chapter 9 and 10 Folders are complete (Classwork/Homework/Current Event) Current Events:Who Owns the Media? These 6 Corporations Control 90% of the Media in America Clash of 2 First Amendment Protections Objective:SWBAT discuss the first amendment as it relates to Media. Warm-up:After reading Talk Radio: Playground for Free Speech or a Forum for Hate respond to the following questions in addition to the four at the end of the article. 1. What incident prompted Bill Clinton to criticize talk radio? Cite one quote supporting his comments and one criticizing his comments. 2. Explain what makes talk radio different from other forms of media and identify one "app" that has the same qualities. 3. Describe the typical talk radio listener. 4. Cite specific examples of incendiary remarks from talk radio. 5. When, and why, did the FCC abolish the "fairness doctrine"? Homework:Read Wilson, pages 267-276
Answer Questions 12-14 Vocabulary: routine stories, feature stories, insider stories, adversarial press, background story (news) Objective:SWBAT identify the different types of political advertisements, as well as explain how they are used to influence voter opinion. Warm-up:List examples of Modern Media which include political content. Which method is most widely used by the candidates? Why? What impact do you think this form of Media has on campaigns? Homework:Read Wilson, pages 260-267 (to Interpreting Political Views) Answer Questions 6-11 Vocabulary: equal time rule, right-of-reply rule, political editorializing rule, fairness doctrine, market (television), trial balloon, loaded language, selective attention Objective:SWBAT demonstrate an understanding of terms and concepts associated with interest groups. Warm-up:Go to the website for the group associated with your row. Identify their interests and goals. You will need this information to complete today's assignment. Row 1: NAACP Row 2: Sierra Club Row 3: American Medical Association Row 4: Emily's List Row 5: NEA Row 6: SEIU Row 7: NRA Homework:Read Wilson, pages 251-260 (to Rules Governing the Media) Answer Questions 1-5 Vocabulary: muckraker, sound bite 2 Current Events Due Friday (Chapter 9 and 10) Continue researching your interest group. All research must be complete by Thursday, December 17, 2015.Objective:
SWBAT describe the forms and functions of political action committees (PACs), as well as discuss the major arguments in the debate over the influence of political action committees on the American political system.
Warm-up:
What do you think about the Court’s contention that corporations and labor unions
have 1st Amendment rights of free speech to contribute an unlimited amount of money to influence elections? What impact do you think Citizens United had on the 2012 presidential election? Based on the Citizens United decision, what do you think is likely to happen in the future regarding money in political campaigns? Homework:
Read Wilson, pages 231-246
Answer Questions 6-15 Vocabulary: social movement, political cue, ratings Chapter 9 Quiz Monday
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