Homework for Monday, 10/22

Study...Constitution Test Monday.

Homework due Friday, 10/19

No homework is due -- except makeup work.

Study for your test Monday on the Constitution.

Homework due Thursday, 10/18

Do the homework below (see prior post).

Also, please note these quiz/test dates:
MAJOR CONSTITUTION TEST CHANGED FROM FRIDAY TO MONDAY, 10/22.
REQUIZ FOR CONSTITUTION OPEN-BOOK QUIZ IS FRIDAY LUNCH. Note: you may only retake the quiz if you made below a B-; your final grade cannot be higher than a B-, and the report card will state that you have retested.

Homework due Tuesday, 10/16, and Thursday, 10/18

FOR TUESDAY:
For Life Awareness class, please fill in the self-esteem worksheet (old work). Read the magazine.

Then, have the required discussion with a parent and bring in a note with a signature.

Finally, write a paragraph as requested (to turn in).

FOR THURSDAY:
We don't have Social Studies class on M, T, or W (ERBs).

Do the First Amendment Worksheet. Then, do the Constitution Study Guide, pp. 59-75. You don't have to write the paragraphs.


There will be a comprehensive exam on the Constitution on Friday, October 19.

Homework due Thursday, 10/11

1. Do any makeup work (comm. serv. rpt? signed essay? buddy cd? redo charts? etc.).

2. Write a letter to your buddy. Include these things:

-- information about what the music on your CD means to you
-- regrets about not meeting on HR Day but how you will see each other soon
-- something about Constitutional issues you're studying

Homework due Wednesday, 10/10

1. Get essay quiz signed.

2. Create an audio CD for your buddy with at least 10 of your favorite songs. Include a case. On the case or on the CD, list all of the songs.

3. Make study charts from your textbook, actively notetaking while you are doing so. Do the chart on federalism, p. 219, on checks and balances, p. 224, and on bills/laws, p. 225. Actively think about what you are doing as you prepare for the open book quiz on Friday, Oct. 12, and the comprehensive exam on Friday, October 19. Have a great weekend!

Homework due Friday, 10/5

1. Do the CSG, pp. 48-51.

2. Find/define/quote from the "elastic clause." You have to have it written down, or memorized (better to write it down).

Homework due Thursday, 10/4

ESSAY QUESTIONS

You will draw one of these three questions tomorrow at the beginning of the quiz period. You will copy the question onto your answer sheet, and then have five minutes to review your notes. Then your 30-minute timed writing period will begin.

1. How is the U.S. Constitution a reflection of European history and philosophy?

2. In what ways do the principles of the U.S. Constitution protect popular sovereignty?

3. Why is the U.S. Constitution an important human rights document?

In studying for these three topics tonight, think about the main ideas you would address in a 30-minute essay. What details would illustrate these main points? As always, you will be expected to use your best formal, analytical style of writing.

ON FRIDAY, I will check whether or not you have defined, found, and quoted the famous "elastic clause."

Homework for Wednesday, 10/3

1. Take notes on the "principles of the Constitution" on your green note sheet. Use the workbook (CSG), pp. 39-41, for the information.

2. Do some detective work. What is the ELASTIC CLAUSE? Explain what it is. Find it in the Constitution. Quote it.

NOTE: ICEE-style in-class timed essay test on a Constitution topic on Thursday, 10/4. You will receive possible topics tomorrow for homework. When you get your topic on Thursday, you will have five minutes to review your notes, and then 30 minutes to write the essay.

OTHER QUIZ/TEST DATES:
Friday, October 12 == Open Book Quiz on the Constitution
Friday, October 19 == Comprehensive Exam on the Constitution

Homework due Tuesday, 10/2

1. Makeup work? Please keep up with your stuff -- some of you have missing C.S. reports/goals (use the guideline sheet), etc.

2. Do the Constitution Study Guide (CSG), pp. 43-7, no paragraph.