1. Assignments for April

2. Root Word: pro = forth, forward, before
4/11 Learning Target: I am able to begin writing a persuasive argument about Constitutional law
Quiet Reading
Vocabulary: Notebook check, Thur. 4/14 & Fri. 4/15
4 Words (well done) for a score of 3.
2 additional words (6 total), your choice (well done) for a score of 4
1. Definition, 2. Sentence, 3. Synonym /Antonym, 4. Image/Icon
Let’s Revisit the CBA – What are we doing? Why are we doing it?
Where are you in terms of your thesis statement?
Root Word: pro = forth, forward, before
procrastinate
prophecy
projectile
protrude
Extra Words:
proclivity, prognosis, promontory, proscribe

3. Root Word: pro = forth, forward, before
4/12 & 4/13 Learning Target: I can begin writing a persuasive argument about Constitutional law
Quiet Reading
Vocabulary: Notebook check, Thur. 4/14 & Fri. 4/15
4 Words (well done) for a score of 3.
2 additional words (6 total), your choice (well done) for a score of 4
1. Definition, 2. Sentence, 3. Synonym /Antonym, 4. Image/Icon
I Ready Testing Today
When you are finished work on your Thesis statement and Outline
Root Word: pro = forth, forward, before
procrastinate
prophecy
projectile
protrude
Extra Words:
proclivity, prognosis, promontory, proscribe

4. Root Word: pro = forth, forward, before
4/18 & 4/19 Learning Target: I can begin writing a persuasive argument about Constitutional law
Quiet Reading
Vocabulary: Notebook check, Thur. 4/14 & Fri. 4/15
4 Words (well done) for a score of 3.
2 additional words (6 total), your choice (well done) for a score of 4
1. Definition, 2. Sentence, 3. Synonym /Antonym, 4. Image/Icon
Let’s Revisit the CBA – What are we doing? Why are we doing it?
Where are you in terms of your Thesis Statement? Have you turned it in? Where are you in terms of your outline? Have you started researching?
Root Word: pro = forth, forward, before
procrastinate
prophecy
projectile
protrude
Extra Words:
proclivity, prognosis, promontory, proscribe

5. Directions for the CBA
Citizens in a democracy have the right and responsibility to make informed decisions. You will make an informed decision on a public issue after researching and discussing different perspectives on this issue.
In a cohesive paper or presentation, you will:
State a position on the issue that considers both individual rights and the common good.
Provide background on your position by describing
• what the issue is
• who is involved in the issue
• why this issue is important.
Provide reasons for your position that include:
• An explanation of how a constitutional principle logically supports your position on the issue.
• An explanation of how one additional piece of credible information logically supports your position on the issue.
Make explicit references within the paper or presentation to three or more credible sources that provide relevant information AND cite sources within the paper, presentation, or bibliography.

6. Possible Issues to Write about
Amendment 1: Freedom of Religion, Speech, and the Press
Religious Freedom: Protection from forced religion
Censorship: movies and video games
Expression: student clothing/dress codes
Amendment 2: The Right to Bear Arms
Gun control
Amendment 4: Protection from Unreasonable Searches and Seizures
Drug testing
Locker or Backpack searches
Amendment 5: Protection of Rights to Life, Liberty, and Property
People can not be forced to incriminate themselves
Property can not be taken away without compensation
Amendment 6: Rights of Accused Persons in Criminal Cases
Rights to a lawyer, either your own, or one provided by the state
Rights to a speedy trial
Right to face the people accusing you
Amendment 8: Excessive Bail, Fines, and Punishments Forbidden
Juvenile crime vs. adult punishment
Capital punishment/death penalty
Amendment 9: Other Rights Kept by the People
Assisted suicide/euthanasia
Same-sex marriage
Illegal immigration
Legalizing marijuana

7. Steps to Writing a Summary: Primary Document
You will write a summary of Article II of the Constitution of the United States. To accomplish this you will:
State the main idea of the article
Identify the most important details that support the main idea
Write your summary in your own words, except for quotations
Express the underlying message of the article, not just the superficial details
Read and make sure you understand the information in the text.
What are you being asked to write about?
Read, think about, and understand the words in the article.
What are the words or ideas you don’t understand? Learn their meaning before writing the summary.
Take Note:
Write down and keep track of the main ideas of the piece.
Write a single sentence that says what the piece is about:
What is the main idea of the piece? What is the surface meaning? The deeper meaning?
Organize supporting ideas:
What details in the piece support the main idea? Arrange them in order of appearance in the piece.
Write the first draft of the summary:
The summary should be no more than one third the link of the piece being summarized
Focus on the main point of the piece and the supporting details
Use your own words to write the summary ( you may use quotations)
Revise and edit your work:
Have you used sentence variety in your writing? Are there transitional words and phrases connecting ideas?
How is your spelling, grammar and punctuation? Are names spelled correctly and capitalized?
Have you avoided run on sentences and sentence fragments?
Write the final draft of the summary:
Please type your work, double space, use 12 point font.
Reread your summary one last time before turning it in.