1st Rotation – Monday – Discussion/Review of the Virginia and New Jersey Plans – Virginia Plan – favors the Large States and New Jersey Plans favors the Small States. Both had other ideas too.
Students are to write persuasive paper expressing their support for Virginia or New Jersey Plan. Typed,Double Space and turned in on Tuesday, November 29th. Remember, stay on topic and support your views with facts
2nd Rotation – Tuesday(November 29th), Turn Persuasive paper in at start of class period. Game – Mystery Word – COMPROMISE. Discuss the GREAT COMPROMISE along with some Government information. 3 Branches of Government plus more. Duties of 3 branches and roles they play.
3rd Rotation – Wed/Thurs – I was out on Wednesday morning – half day – Ignite training. Focus on Compromise, relating to Constitution. Southern and Northern Views in regards to Slaves, three-fifth compromise,Fugitive slave clause,Chief executive and issues – remember Compromise, Electoral College, why some did not sign constitution, Federalist and Anti-Federalist views.
Have you taken an U.S. Citizenship Test lately? Students took several in class today, to see how much they know. We all have some work to do. Big test in January, stay tune for more information.
4th Rotation – Friday – Discussion with notes and worksheet that I provided. Questions 1-10, questions come from Wednesday/Thursday assignment in class. Question #11 – deals with Preamble – will be homework, Please take a look at it. In their own words, define the 6 goals that Founding Father had when they created the Constitution. FYI: To form a more perfect union,Establish justice,Ensure domestic tranquility,provide for the common defense,promote the general welfare and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.
This part will be homework, can be found on google and in their textbooks.
Open House: december 4th, 1-3 pm
