1. Agenda: Tues/Wed 9/27-28 Unit II Vocabulary Pass Back Tests
Journal Entry #13
Amendments Proposals
Introduce Bill of Rights Brochure Project
Bill of Rights Chart
Homework

2. Journal Entry #13 Test Reflection:
Did you feel prepared for the test? Why or why not?
What could YOU have done to better prepare for the test?
What could MS.KIESEL have done to better prepare you for the test?

3. Amendment Proposals (A#2)
Find others with amendment topics similar to yours (lobbyists).
Share your amendment proposal with your group.
Decide which amendment is the most viable for class support
Determine a clear, concise argument for supporting this amendment.
Each group will announce author and topic of the proposed amendment.
For example: “Mr. Johnson, Rep. from CA proposes Constitutional Amendment 5A (Period then letter order) calling for….” If there is not a minimum of 5 proposals, groups can add a second proposal.

4. Bill of Rights Brochure: DUE 10/6-7
Choose a specific civil liberty or right found in the Bill of Rights that is of interest to you. Be sure you can find ample information on the civil liberty/right and corresponding amendment you choose.
Decide whether you are promoting the liberty/right or preferring its removal.
Search the internet/textbook for information regarding your choice. Be sure to read articles, editorials, and court cases to gain a clear overview.
Include information that will persuade the reader to agree with your point of view.

5. Bill of Rights Brochure continued
Design and create your brochure using the following parameters:
COVER: Clearly state your civil liberty/right and corresponding amendment. Use a graphic design that is eye- catching and entices the reader to look inside. Include your name, period, and date. OTHER PANELS: One panel is to be used to explain the history of the civil liberty/right and why the specific liberty/right was included. One panel is to be used to persuade your reader to either promote your civil liberty/right or call for its removal from the Constitution. One panel is to be used to state your opinion about the specific civil liberty/right (interpretations, aspects which should/not be protected or are abused, etc.) What are the responsibilities attached to this civil liberty/right? One panel is to be used to describe our country if this civil liberty/right did not exist. One panel is for you to choose from the following: related landmark cases, comparative laws/protections, or global comparisons.

6. Bill of Rights Brochure continued
Please note:
All written information must be typed—no handwritten material. Your brochure is to look realistic, professional and include appropriate citations for source material.
These are the basic parameters.
You are encouraged to be as creative as possible through the use of the internet, clip art or other resources to depict the essence of your selected civil liberty/right.

7. Bill of Rights Chart (A#3)
Use Textbook if you need to

8. Homework: DUE Thurs/Fri 9/29-30
Bill of Rights Chart (A#3) Completed
Read pgs in textbook and answer Q#1-5 on pg 98 (Needs to be written on a lined piece of paper to be turned in)
Work on Bill of Right Brochure Project (DUE 10/6-7) 50 point project