Tuesday, 15 September

All classes began with a very important presentation from the counseling department. Students who missed class should see their counselor as soon as possible (and check in with a friend who can give you the gist of the presentation as well).

2nd period had time to work in class on developing a thesis statement and outline for a paper described in the handout pasted below.

2nd Period Homework: Rough draft of essay on governments due NEXT class (Thursday).

3rd and 4th periods finished their government metaphor posters; then had time to begin working on an outline for the paper described below.

3rd and 4th period homework: OUTLINE for an essay on governments due NEXT class (Thursday).

Essay: Types of Government

We have been studying six forms of governmental organization. All the information our studies are based on is available at ZartlerGovEcon.blogspot.com under the Wednesday, 9 September entry.

Considering all your notes and understanding about the various forms of government (Athenian Democracy; Autocracy / Dictatorship; Consensus; Monarchy; and Parliamentary Republic; and Presidential Republic) write an essay that shows your understanding of the similarities and differences among at least three (3) different types of governmental organization. Students wishing to earn an “A” should compare and contrast and offer their opinions on at least four (4) different forms. Your essay should use two (2) or more categories of analysis e.g. Pros and Cons; or Inclusivity and Safeguards to prove your thesis; The best essays may use three (3) or more categories of analysis.

The following is a suggested outline. The thesis statement for your essay should answer the question “Which form of government do you believe to be the best?”

Questions to consider in order to write this essay include:

1) Is one form of government superior?

2) Are there patters of strengths and weakness?

3) Which form do you prefer?

I)              Introduction

A.    Thesis

B.    List the forms of government you will compare and contrast in the essay.

C.    List the categories of analysis you will use in your essay (you should use at least two;

II)            Category of Analysis 1

A.    Statement of how this category support your thesis (topic sentence)

B.    Evidence

C.    Evidence

D.   Etc.

III)          Category of Analysis 2

A.    Statement of how this category support your thesis (topic sentence)

B. Evidence

C. Evidence

D. Etc.

IV)          Category of Analysis 3 (if used)

A.    Statement of how this category support your thesis (topic sentence)

B. Evidence

C. Evidence

D. Etc.

V)            Conclusion: How does this relate to the world around us

A.    Point / explanation

B.    Point / explanation

C.    Etc.