Tues. 5/30 Class Agenda

1.  RE-READ "Presentation Rubric" (pg. 16)
2.  Write your script...prep your slides...tomorrow will be your "mock presentation" to another group. Be prepared!

Fri. 5/27 Class Agenda

1.  Begin Group Presentation work (pg. 13).
2.  See Rubric (pg. 16)
3.  If you are absent today, contact your group.

HW - presentation should be ready at the start of class on WEDNESDAY for peer review...

Thurs. 5/26 Class Agenda

NYS Science Exam (Performance) - When not testing, you will have plenty to work on:

      Science review packet - Math Review sheet - ELA/SS Letter due tomorrow!

Wed. 5/25 Class Agenda

1.  Do we have answers to some of Mr. Law's questions regarding our thesis?  Continue researching...
2.  How does your proposal make America a better place?

HW - Know Thyself...paper due at beginning of class on FRIDAY

Tues. 5/24 Class Agenda

1.  Do you have your proposals...?  AND - are you ready to run them by me?
2.  Fine-tune...continue to research & compose your letter (follow directions on 14-15)

HW - Know Thyself...

Mon. 5/23 Class Agenda

1.  Group meeting:  Sit down with "Project Management Log" - Discuss progress over weekend.  Fill out the bottom.
2.  Sit at computer with your group and solidify your Thesis/Arguement
3.  Budget your time for Step 6!

HW - Step 6 due FRIDAY

Fri. 5/20 Class Agenda

1.  Why is it helpful to look at the news DAILY?
2.  Professional emails may help!  Think "Career Project!"
3.  Tablet - Device....today and next week?
4.  Thesis/Argument Construction Activity

HW - RESEARCH!!!!

Tues. 5/17 Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  Sit with your group.
2.  Step 5 Development:  Brainstorm potential proposals to help solve the problem.  Continue research and note taking.  Which are the best proposal(s)?

HW - ?

Mon. 5/16 Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  Quiz on your topic
2.  "Grade" a group mate
3.  Continue Topic Summary assignment

HW - ?

Friday 5/13 Class Agenda

Continue Research/Writing Snapshot

HW - ?

Thurs. 5/12 Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  Are opinions on your topic a good thing or bad thing?  Both?
2.  Screen shot tutorial
3.  Band Trip tomorrow?  Plan your homework time accordingly!  You should make up for all the time you miss over the weekend (and/or on the bus)
4.  Library/Lab

HW - ?

Wed. 5/11 Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  Read Step 3...you will ALL take a quiz and write a paper regarding those questions.  Let that guide your research.
2.  What does "C.A.R.S." stand for?  How do you know if you have a credible source?
3.  "I can't find anything on...." - How to fix that problem?  Also - consider the articles on my blog.
4.  Remember:  Exercise proper etiquette while using technology
5.  Research, Read, Research, Read!  - Library/Lab

HW - ?

Tues. 5/10 Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  Sit with your groups - get your articles if you still need them.

• Sharing on Google Drive - comments
• Google Drive notes
• JD email tricks

2.  Finish steps 1-2...transition to step 3 - discuss directions.  Head to library...

HW -

Mon. 5/9 Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  What if you are out sick during this project?  How can you manage your responsibilities to your group?  Email, texting, Google Drive!
2.  Decide on a note taking strategy:  Cards, Drive, Notebook?
3.  Project Steps 1-2 (pg. 10 - 11).  For some of your topics, we have a second article...click here.  It might be in your best interest to take a look at this as you transition to Step 3.

HW - depends on how you use your time...

Friday 5/6 Class Agenda - FINAL PROJECT KICK-OFF!

1.  Bellringer:  Read pg. 1.  Even though you are not a voter, YOU MATTER!
2.  Final Project Debriefing
3.  Generation Plagiarism
4.  Group Contract

HW -

Link to articles

Mon. 5/2 - THRU - Thurs. 5/5

Monday

• Political Typology Quiz:  See Mr. Law for the handout.  
• If you don't finish in the allotted time, please use this link, and click the appropriate "type"
• Review your work...discuss current election...where do the candidates fall on the "spectrum?"  

Tuesday 
1.  Bellringer:  Can you name ALL the presidents on your packet cover?
2.  Modern Era Unit Independent Study.  Over the next 3 days, you will be researching the presidencies of Nixon through George W. Bush.  Use the resources in class, and the video clips below, to complete your "Modern Era" packet.

• Richard Nixon:  Watergate clip.  Why did he do it?  
• Gerald Ford
• Jimmy Carter
• Review your work...

Wednesday

1.  Bellringer:  Why did Ronald Reagan (clip) appeal to Americans in the 1980s?

• Ronald Reagan
• George H.W. Bush
• Review your work...

Thursday 

1.  Bellringer:  If a president does a good job, but makes bad choices in his/her personal life, should that matter to the American people?  Watch the clip below....then explain.  

• Bill Clinton
• George W. Bush & Interview 
• Review your work...
• Closure:  Read the article on the amount of money that we spend on our ex-presidents, and answer the question that follows.