Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Complete Review (Legislature)

QUIZ REMINDER:
You quiz over the legislature will begin on 11/29 (tomorrow). On this day, you will receive multiple choice/fill-in-the-blank/etc type of questions, and well as being able to review before the quiz. The following day will be reserved exclusively for short answer and essay questions.

I highly suggest you review using the attached packet. You should have had the opportunity to pick these up in class, but here they are again.

Monday, November 26, 2012

Also, this is happening...

Another extra credit opportunity.

Filibuster Fight

Your thoughts? Let me know for some extra points.........

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY 12/12

This is the second and last extra credit opportunity of the quarter.

Movie Viewing: "Red Cliff" (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0425637/)
When: December 12-13, 2012. This is a long movie and will take two days. The movie will not be shown twice. Film will start promptly at 3:50pm.
Details: If you wish to complete this assignment, you MUST (MUST MUST MUST MUST) print out this post, fill it out and bring it to me by DECEMBER 7--please note that you need a parent signature. You will not be admitted without a parent signature. There will be no exceptions. Forms will not be accepted after December 7.

The movie will, again, start at 3: 50pm. If you are late, the consequences as related to the assignment(s) are on you. You will not know the assignment(s) until you get to the classroom. Here is the form you need to print.

Monday, November 5, 2012

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY 11/05

Here is your first extra credit opportunity of the quarter.

November 11 is Veteran's Day. For this assignment, I want you to write a short essay (min. 3 paragraphs) about what this day means to you and/or your family. Why is this an important holiday to celebrate/remember?

Sample Outline:
I. Introduction
  a) background of my family's involvement in the military
  b) Thesis: Veteran's Day is an important day for our country because...
II. Body Paragraph
  a) Explain support 1
  b) Explain support 2
III. Conclusion
  a) Future family involvement
  b) Why everyone shoudl care

THIS ASSIGNMENT IS DUE ON NOVEMBER 13, 2012, BY THE END OF THE SCHOOL DAY.