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2. Define/Contextualize through power of the purse
Current Events:Objective:
SWBAT analyze documents created by Congress to identify steps in the legislative process.
Warm-up:
Respond to this Menti Survey using the instructions below or by following this link.
Classwork:
Record the basic description of each step of the process in the appropriate order under the column heading Process Steps. Then analyze documents that were created or received by Congress as they were in the process of drafting legislation. Carefully match each document to the Process Step and record your analysis in the Documents column (include a description of the document).
Exit Slip:Homework:
1. Read American Politics Today pages 398-402
2. Define/Contextualize through power of the purse
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Current Event:Objective:
SWBAT analyze documents created by Congress to identify steps in the legislative process.
Warm-up:
Respond to this Menti Survey using the instructions below or by following this link.
Classwork:
Record the basic description of each step of the process in the appropriate order under the column heading Process Steps. Then analyze documents that were created or received by Congress as they were in the process of drafting legislation. Carefully match each document to the Process Step and record your analysis in the Documents column (include a description of the document).
Homework:
1. Read American Politics Today pages 392-398
2. Define/Contextualize through omnibus legislation Objective:SWBAT demonstrate an understanding of terms and concepts related to Congressional leadership and committees. Warm-up:Move in a clockwise direction, starting at the grouping that includes your poster. Take notes on the remaining posters, pacing yourself so that you complete the charts in roughly 25 minutes. Congress FRQ Reflection:You have 20 minutes to respond to the following FRQ. Unless the directions indicate otherwise respond to all parts of the question. It is suggested that you take a few minutes to plan and outline your answer. In your response, use substantive examples (referencing vocabulary, founding documents, current events and/or court cases) where appropriate. Homework:Unit 5 Current Event due by 11:59pm tonight.
Unit 5 Current Event Discussion Board comments due by Monday night at 11:59pm. Objective:
SWBAT investigate major party leadership positions, as well as describe the structure, function, and purpose of legislative committees.
Warm-up:Classwork:
Work with your color group to complete the assigned tasks. Use the Resources provided on my website as well as in the Schoology File Folder. Upon completion of your research, transfer your notes to a poster that is factually accurate, visually appealing and comprehensive. We will be taking notes from the posters and your notes will be used to write an FRQ about Congress.
Resources:Homework:
1. Read American Politics Today pages 386-392
2. Define/Contextualize through informational theory Objective:
SWBAT compare and contrast the rules and culture of the House and Senate, as well as investigate major party leadership positions and congressional committees.
Warm-up:
Respond to this Menti Survey using the instructions below or by following this link.
Classwork:
Work with your table group and color group to complete the assigned tasks. Use the Resources provided on my website as well as in the Schoology File Folder. These notes will be used to write an FRQ about Congress.
117th Congress:Resources:Homework:
1. Read American Politics Today pages 381-386
2. Define/Contextualize through president pro tempore Objective:
SWBAT analyze the demographic data of Congress, as well as compare and contrast the rules and culture of the House and Senate.
Warm-up:
Respond to this Menti Survey using the instructions below or by following this link.
Classwork:
Work with your table group and color group to complete the assigned tasks. Use the Resources provided on my website as well as in the Schoology File Folder. These notes will be used to write an FRQ about Congress.
117th Congress:Resources:Homework:
1. Read American Politics Today pages 371-381
2. Define/Contextualize through gridlock Objective:
SWBAT describe criteria associated with writing an FRQ and evaluate a peer's FRQ using an AP College Board Rubric.
Warm-up:
Respond to this Menti Survey using the instructions below or by following this link.
How To - Quantitative Data FRQ:Peer Review:
Print and Sign your name in the upper right hand corner of the FRQ you are grading (it must be someone else's). Use a colored pencil to underline or circle relevant information, annotating in the margins to justify your score. Under your signature note the final grade you are assigning based on your assessment using the Rubric provided. Do your best, and be honest, because your grade depends on both your effort and your integrity.
Homework:
1. Read American Politics Today pages 362-371
2. Define/Contextualize through casework Objective:SWBAT explain corrections for multiple choice errors as well as evaluate contributing factors to those errors. Warm-up:Make sure that you have your Scantron, Test and a Test Correction sheet. Please help your peers if they encounter any problems. Review the instructions for the Test Corrections. In order to receive credit for this correction you must right out the question and answer as a statement. "The Seventeenth Amendment altered the original structure of dual federalism toward shared federalism by allowing the direct election of senators." If an excerpt or visual is involved, name and describe it as part of your correction. If the question is a comparison, name and describe both items being compared. You CANNOT take corrections with you. When you are finished they must be stapled together and placed in the bin on the counter according to the directions provided. If you finish early, work on your current event.Objective:SWBAT demonstrate an understanding of terms and concepts related to political participation. Warm-up:Put your phone in the numbered slots in the front of the room. Phones should NOT be retrieved until every test has been completed and placed in the appropriate bin on the counter. Unit 5 FRQ Test:You have 40 minutes to respond to two FRQs. Unless the directions indicate otherwise respond to all parts of the questions. It is suggested that you take a few minutes to plan and outline your answers. In your response, use substantive examples (referencing vocabulary, founding documents, current events and/or court cases) where appropriate. Homework:Work on the Unit 5 Current Event that is due next Friday. Focus on news articles that involve political parties, elections, interest groups and media. Be sure to bold, highlight or underline integrated vocabulary.
Objective:SWBAT demonstrate an understanding of terms and concepts related to political participation. Warm-up:Put your phone in the numbered slots in the front of the room. Phones should NOT be retrieved until every test has been completed and placed in the appropriate bin on the counter. Unit 5 Test:
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