Bell Work: Review the top half of your graphic organizer to assure it is correct. Then, brain storm with your group mates some powers/ responsibilities of our local school board & cities. For Class Today You will need:
| Learning Goal: Students will understand the ideas of and the differences between America’s current political parties and how parties use the media to communicate their messages.
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Task I : Take 5 minutes within your group to name 2 major political parties in the US. Can you name more than 2? Task II: Read "One Big Party". Be prepared to discuss with the class. Write down the vocabulary terms in your notebook or binder (this is for your own keeping). As we read, you should mark a Question Mark (?) next to words you do not know and double underline items you think are important. You may use the text book to help you if needed. |
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Task IV: Decide Strengths or Weaknesses and whether statements provided on handout belong to a 1-, 2-, or multiple-party system.
Task V: Complete "One Big Party" Worksheets
Task V: Complete "One Big Party" Worksheets
Class Closer: Citation Hunt! On one side of the index card, you made/ will make an assertation about the reading. For example, after I read the "Hunger Games" I may have written: "Katniss is daring!". Your job is to now dive back into the reading and find a quote/ textual evidence to support your statement and write it on the other side! This is your ticket out today! :) |