Chapter 11 Information

Seniors,

This will be our last Chapter test.  It will be a little different than the prior.

You will have a couple of items to do:

1. Read Chapter 11.

2. Take any or all notes that you would like (hand written only).

3. Complete the practice test and turn in.

ExamView – Chapter 11 Test Real Test NO ANSWERS

3A. Ask me questions about the information.

4. Take the final test (which will be different than practice test)  The date will be Wednesday the 15th of May.  Any and all of your own notes can be used on the final test.

 

Mr. Schmidt

Chapter 10 Practice Test

Chapter 10 Practice Test

Chapter 10

Extra Credit

Students wishing to do extra credit can select their own EC or they can do any or all of the following:

1. Chapter 12

• Section Review Questions
• Chapter Review Questions
• Practice Test Completion
• Take the Actual Test Score above a 85 (for EC)

2. Chapter 13

• Section Review Questions
• Chapter Review Questions
• Practice Test Completion
• Take the Actual Test Score above a 85 (for EC)

3. Chapter 14

• Section Review Questions
• Chapter Review Questions
• Practice Test Completion
• Take the Actual Test Score above a 85 (for EC)

Read the following books:

1. Animal Farm

• Study Guide Questions
• Oral Discussion w/ the teacher

2. The Assassination Bureau (Jack London)

• Essay on topic from teacher
• Oral Discussion w/ Teacher

End of Year Timeline

Here is a list of some of the important dates for Senior Graduation:  Please note that this is a post in continual change.  Please continue to look at this post daily until the end of the Semester.  Dates/Times etc..may need to be changed due to teacher/student absences…..

1. Senior Video (Assigned near beginning of 4th Quarter.)

• DUE:  Tuesday, May 14th at 8:15AM….On a thumb drive on my desk.  (Entire Project)
  • No absences will be excused for purposes of this deadline….Turn the video in early!
  • I will need those days to score/grade the video and compute fourth quarter grades.

• No late video projects accepted.  Please note the information above in regards to no excused absences.
• Must be in m2t format for 3 RTV programming (Not all video editing software has this option…test early)
• All requirements from the requirement handout as well as discussed in class need to be adhered to.
• If you have any questions you need to ask early….I did not know will not be accepted
• If you have it done before May 7th, I will look it over and tell you what to change.

2.   End of 4th Quarter Grading will be on May 16th.  All makeup/late work that is allowable to make up needs to be turned in and corrected by this day.

3. No extra Credit will be accepted after May 10th.

4. Semester Test will be on Monday, May 20nd.  The semester study guide is due on Friday, May 10th.  This should include all parts to the study guide w/ correct answers.  Print off and be ready to submit for a grade.

5.  Semster grades are based 20% on Semester test, 40% on Qtr 3, and 40% on 4th Qtr.

Readings for Semester Test

Seniors:

Here are a few articles for you to read and take notes on.  Staple all notes into one packet to turn in tomorrow.  We will discuss these articles on Tuesday and have a quiz over them as well.  In addition some of them add to answers in regards to the Semester Study Guide.  So please add them to your study guide.

• Camel Jockeys Article
• The Rwandan Genocide
  • Please look up on the internet the genocide that happened in Darfur and make a comparison and contrast chart that illustrates these two genocides.
• Article World Wealth Article (Who owns the World)
• Problems with the Electoral College
• Arguments for the Electoral College
• Presidential vs Parliamentary systems

Senior Semester Test Study Guide

Students,

 

Here is the Study Guide.  Remember that this is just the guide…the test can and will include other information.

Semester Test Study Guide 2013

Thanks

Senior Government Video

I have inserted the document that contains the minimum requirements for the senior video project.

Please start today and turn in early for early correction.  I will tell you what needs to be changed for passing.

Senior Government Video

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Court Cases, April 2, 2013

Please research the following court cases and in a hand written document explain the followig:

1. Summary of the Case  (Use book and internet)

2. Supreme Court’s Decision (Use Book and Internet)

Court Cases

Thanks,

Mr. Schmidt

Liz Wilson

Liz,

 

No additional assignment for Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, be sure to have your essay complete and submitted in my access….Also, have the packet of information ready to turn in on your return.

 

For next week.  Check the blog on Tuesday after class.

 

Mr. Schmidt

Senior Government: Writing Prompt

Seniors,

We will not have a formal test for Chapter 5.  The final score for Chapter 5 will include the following:

1. Amendments Quiz (After the tournament)  to be taken on Friday.

2. Writing Prompt:  Allentown Essay on My Access (Due on TUESDAY 1:00pm)

Allentown Essay

First read the my access prompt on the web.  After that please complete the following:
Listen to the song on YouTube. MUSIC VIDEO
Print off a copy of the lyrics.  Keep them with you at all times. LYRICS
Using the internet research the song.  What time period is it talking about, what is the song about, why was it written etc. (Cite minimum of 3 sources)   One website to utilize:  Allentown Revisited by Billy Joel

Please write above notes on a separate sheet of paper.  Keep with the lyrics.  Your notes need to be clearly cited and very thorough about the song, in addition to specific cites about specific lyrics in the song.

Once you know the history, meaning, background of the song you are ready to begin the writing process.

1. Your assignment is going to be to make an analysis on if FAIRFIELD is or is not like Allentown metaphorically.
2. You will need to include in your essay a thorough understanding of Allentown and then an analysis comparison w/ Fairfield….NOT just specifically but metaphorically.
3. Please start by using the VENN DIAGRAM to illustrate what is similar and what is different.  BE THOROUGH, use multiple diagrams if necessary.
4. When you are done w/ the above you may begin writing your essay.  Please follow the format we have practiced before.  Introduction (which includes THESIS) and Conclusion which sums up your position/point.  The number of paragraphs to support your ideas is more up to you but I would expect 4 -5 specific paragraphs.  (REMEMBER THAT ONE IDEA PER PARAGRAPH)
5. You can use the following rubric to help you write….the grading will be associated with this RUBRIC.
6. The final overall score will be based on ANALYSIS of this comparison….and your ability to write this in an understandable way.
7. Essay will be due on TUESDAY, March 26th at 1:00pm.  ONLINE and a PRINTED COPY IN CLASS
8. Be prepared to turn in all paperwork associated with this assignment in one packet at the beginning of class.  You will not be allowed to leave the room/to go print etc….plan ahead.