Students were reminded that Mr. Zartler must be out of the class this week.
HOMEWORK: Essay due Tuesday, 14 October for periods 2 & 3; and Friday, October 17 for periods 5 & 6.
The essay should address the following questions:
Was the "Great Compromise" a good solution? and What changes would you make to our Constitution? (Most students will address that question in their conclusion.)
The essay should show knowledge of:
The Articles of Confederation
The Virginia, New Jersey, and Connecticut "The Great Compromise" Plans
The Six (6) Principles of the Constitution (students wishing a challenge may address the addition of "Individual Liberties" as well.
The "case study" of the Electoral College and the idea that the framers of the Constitution did not fully trust regular folk to make decisions.
Students may incorporate charts or graphics to assist in their explanations.
2 & 3 period students should have a final rough draft on the 9th. 5 & 6 th period students should have a final rough draft on the 15th.
On the 15th period 5 will meet in room #129 and period 6 will meet in room #11.
The class then completed a couple of exercises to remind students about the importance of repeating key words from the introduction in the topic sentences of body paragraphs.
The class also reviewed key facts for the paper.
Students were given grade print outs and reminded to make up missing or incomplete work.
HOMEWORK: Essay due Tuesday, 14 October for periods 2 & 3; and Friday, October 17 for periods 5 & 6.
The essay should address the following questions:
Was the "Great Compromise" a good solution? and What changes would you make to our Constitution? (Most students will address that question in their conclusion.)
The essay should show knowledge of:
The Articles of Confederation
The Virginia, New Jersey, and Connecticut "The Great Compromise" Plans
The Six (6) Principles of the Constitution (students wishing a challenge may address the addition of "Individual Liberties" as well.
The "case study" of the Electoral College and the idea that the framers of the Constitution did not fully trust regular folk to make decisions.
Students may incorporate charts or graphics to assist in their explanations.
2 & 3 period students should have a final rough draft on the 9th. 5 & 6 th period students should have a final rough draft on the 15th.
On the 15th period 5 will meet in room #129 and period 6 will meet in room #11.
The class then completed a couple of exercises to remind students about the importance of repeating key words from the introduction in the topic sentences of body paragraphs.
The class also reviewed key facts for the paper.
Students were given grade print outs and reminded to make up missing or incomplete work.
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