09/09 -
1. Read the class blog (this page)
091114 -
2. Complete Current Event Assignment (Form questions and attached article)
- Form is here
- All topics below must be drawn from newspapers or major television news sites
- Search using several keywords and review search results before deciding on a quality article
- Print out the article from the internet or cut out from newspaper or magazine (100 word minimum)
- Article written in past two weeks
- If your last name starts with letters ____ then find a current event about the topic below:
- A-G American economy - jobs, stocks, housing, banking
- H-M Elections - candidates, primaries, voter ballot issues, propositions
- N-R Foreign Relations of the US with other countries and involvement in the world stage
- S-Z Trending political issues - gay marriage, legalizing marijuana, abortion requirements, gun rights, and immigration. You may find other issues - must be confirmed with Mr. Rodgers
3. Parents must complete this survey (here) this week
4. Two entries due in the America accordion book (see assignment details here)
09/10
1. Bring current event article printout to class
2. Five entries due in accordion book
09/11
1. Eight entries due with title on cover of accordion booklet
2. Cause and Effect personal history diagram (mostly in class)
09/12
1. Sprial Notebook (70 - 80 pages, college ruled) brought to class
2. All supplies on school published supply list brought to class
3. USA Map step one complete (mostly completed in class)
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