Mrs. Ashford January 9, 2014

U.S. GOVERNMENT CLASS ASSIGNMENTS AND REQUIREMENTS

What do know about the United States government? Or have heard about the government?

What are your expectations from the class? What you want to know more about and what you expect from me as your teacher?

BELLWORK- QUICKWRITE QUESTIONS

What role did you see the teacher in?

What role did you see the students in?

What do you think I am expecting from each of you as students in this class from this lesson?

COMMON CORE VIDEO REFLECTION QUESTION

Be to class on time and ready to begin Come to class prepared dailyAlways come with an open mind and a desire

to participate in discussion and engage in lesson

Raise hand to be heardRespect everyone’s opinion and feelings Be willing to challenge yourself and get

involved with each lesson and projectTake time in the week to watch the news and

come to class and share out interesting news stories

TEACHER EXPECTATIONS

Come prepared dailyEngage in each lesson and discussionAlways challenge yourself to do great work

not just good work Learn to collaborate with other students for

great work Submit all assignments when they are due

and make up all missing work in submission box

Take a few minutes every night to look over notes and information from the day’s lesson

Have the right attitude and have fun learning something new

WAYS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN CLASS

Lesson PacketsIn and Out of Class Activities Projects AssessmentsParticipation/Discussions

HOW YOU WILL BE GRADED

On upper right hand cornerFull NameDateClass and PeriodTeacher Assignment Type: Classwork, Activity, Notes, etc.

CORRECT PAPER HEADING

Binder with pockets (for handouts)Share binder with other classesBuy dividers or make your own dividersLabels1. Binder Cover: Heading-Name, Semester,

Class 2. Bellwork/Quickwrites/Reflections3. Lecture Notes4. Activities 5. Quizzes6. Exit Slips

BINDER GUIDELINES AND LABELS

Packets will be turned in before each lesson test

All work will be kept in binder to be presented in packet

Packet checklist will be given to ensure you have all work in packet

Receive a grade for the packet and for assignments in the packet

Make up log when you are absentChecklist will be uploaded to class website if

lostPacket must be labeled correctly and in

order by date to receive full credit

PACKET GUIDELINES AND LAYOUT

U.S. Government Packet Information ChecklistLesson Title: Types of Political Systems and Government

Bellwork/ Quickwrites/Refl ections Review Quiz: U.S History and Terrorism

Video Questions Video Response 1: World Cultures Video Response 2: Sudan Journey to America Video Questions: Polit ical Systems Explained

Notes Six Continent Maps What is a Nation?

Classwork Upfront Article Questions and Summary : The Death Penalty Online Activity: The List of Extremes ( in l ieu of nine week project)

Homework Chapter 22 Terms

PACKET CHECKLIST EXAMPLE

Projects will be done either in class or out of class

Projects are due on time, email or print off

Projects must meet all of the rubric requirements to receive a passing grade

Please make sure you obtain all materials to create a great project

More information will follow for each project

PROJECT GUIDELINES

Any Questions?

What did you learn from class today to make sure you are successful in this class?

EXIT SLIP