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 daily  Always come with an open mind and a desire to participate in discussion and engage in lesson  Raise hand to be heard  Respect everyone’s opinion and feelings  Be willing to challenge yourself and get involved with each lesson and project  Take time in the week to watch the news and come to class and share out interesting news stories TEACHER EXPECTATIONS

 Come prepared daily  Engage in each lesson and discussion  Always 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 Packets  In and Out of Class Activities  Projects  Assessments  Participation/Discussions HOW YOU WILL BE GRADED

 On upper right hand corner  Full Name  Date  Class and Period  Teacher  Assignment Type: Classwork, Activity, Notes, etc. CORRECT PAPER HEADING

 Binder with pockets (for handouts)  Share binder with other classes  Buy dividers or make your own dividers Labels 1.Binder Cover: Heading-Name, Semester, Class 2.Bellwork/Quickwrites/Reflections 3.Lecture Notes 4.Activities 5.Quizzes 6.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 absent  Checklist will be uploaded to class website if lost  Packet must be labeled correctly and in order by date to receive full credit PACKET GUIDELINES AND LAYOUT

U.S. Government Packet Information Checklist Lesson Title: Types of Political Systems and Government Bellwork/ Quickwrites/Reflections  Review Quiz: U.S History and Terrorism Video Questions  Video Response 1: World Cultures  Video Response 2: Sudan Journey to America  Video Questions: Political 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 lieu 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, 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