1. 27 January 2015
Do Now: Write a min of 2 lines: What do you think would have happened to the country if the U.S. Constitution wasn’t ratified (approved)?
Today, I will be able to identify and explain main ideas presented by the Federalists and Antifederalists regarding ratification.
If you haven’t done so, turn in 7.4; turn in tomorrow for partial credit.
Retake: Federalism and Separation of Powers Quiz (You must have 7.4 done in order to retake this quiz, which will be averaged).

2. Weekly Rundown 26 Jan: Work on essay organizer
27 Jan: 7.4 is due (15 pts hw weight); essay organizer is due (5pts), class time to work on argumentative essay
28 Jan: Argumentative essay is due (20 pts, major weight). U.S. Constitution
29 Jan: U.S. Constitution handout
30 Jan: Bill of Rights; U.S. Constitution handout.

3. If you are not using your class time wisely…
You will receive a zero on all present assignments (7.4, organizer, essay) and I will call your house during class.
**If you are done with all of your assignments, they you may do something else quietly.

4. Weekly Schedule 19: Observance of MLK, Jr. Day
20: Discussion of governing traditions; notes and finish 7.3 (there will be a quiz on Thursday)
21: Review Federalism, Checks/Balances, and Separation of Powers;
22: Quiz on Federalism and Separation of Powers; read and complete 7.4 (204-9) handout
23: Federalists v Antifederalists; handout, reading, and possibly video.

5. Federalist v. Antifederalist
Federalist approved of the Constitution as it was constructed in Philadelphia; thought that a decentralized government couldn’t and didn’t work; see the A.O.C.
Antifederalist disproved of the Constitution, believing that too much power was given to the federal government.
Fed v Antifed 1
Fed v Antifed

6. Writing Prompt
Prompt: You have been attending the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia PA during the summer of While attending the convention you became an influential member and authority of the strengths and weaknesses of the Constitution. At the conclusion of the convention it was decided that the Constitution had to pass through the state ratification process. It is your job to convince the state assembly of Pennsylvania to either support or oppose the ratifying of the U.S. Constitution.

7. December 7, 1787: Delaware ratifies. Vote: 30 for, 0 against.
December 12, 1787: Pennsylvania ratifies. Vote: 46 for, 23 against.
December 18, 1787: New Jersey ratifies. Vote: 38 for, 0 against.
January 2, 1788: Georgia ratifies. Vote: 26 for, 0 against.
January 9, 1788: Connecticut ratifies. Vote: 128 for, 40 against.
February 6, 1788: Massachusetts ratifies. Vote: 187 for, 168 against.
**March 24, 1788: Rhode Island popular referendum rejects. Vote: 237 for, 2780 against.
April 28, 1788: Maryland ratifies. Vote: 63 for, 11 against.
May 23, 1788: South Carolina ratifies. Vote: 149 for, 73 against.
June 21, 1788: New Hampshire ratifies. Vote: 57 for, 47 against. Minimum requirement for ratification met.
June 25, 1788: Virginia ratifies. Vote: 89 for, 79 against.
July 26, 1788: New York ratifies. Vote: 30 for, 27 against.
**August 2, 1788: North Carolina convention adjourns without ratifying by a vote of 185 in favor of adjournment, 84 opposed.
November 21, 1789: North Carolina ratifies. Vote: 194 for, 77 against.
May 29, 1790: Rhode Island ratifies. Vote: 34 for, 32 against.

8. Above Average
Average
Below Average
Persuasion: Did I convince my audience to support my position by using persuasive language?
There was an ample amount of persuasive language used in support to convince the audience in favor of the writer’s position
There was some persuasive language used to convince the audience in favor of the writer’s position.
There was very little persuasive language used to convince the audience in favor of the writer’s position.
Position: Is my position clear? Did I maintain the same position throughout my writing? 5
The writer’s position on ratification was clearly stated. 3
The writer’s position was vaguely stated or he/she switched positions throughout his/her writing.
The writer’s position on ratification was not clearly stated.
Content: Did I cite and explain accurate examples to support my position on ratification?
The writer used and explained two clear/accurate examples to support his/her position regarding ratification
The writer listed two clear examples; however, was lacking a detailed explanation or accuracy regarding his/her position regarding ratification.
The writer listed 1 example; with little explanation. The writer’s examples and explanation were lacking accuracy to the point where it became difficult to understand his/her point.
Grammar: Did I demonstrate proficiency in the 3 targeted areas that were being critiqued? Did I proofread my work?
There were few grammatical errors in regards to proper punctuation, possession, and homonyms.
There were several grammatical errors in regards to proper punctuation, possession, and homonyms, but the work still flowed at grade level
There were many grammatical errors in regards to proper punctuation, possession, and homonyms. The work was below grade-level expectations and difficult to read.