Undecided Voters Rate Romney's Speech

Considering this election is still up for grabs, CNN analyzes a group of undecided men and women during Romney's speech.  Some say that this is the most important speech of his political career.  What do you think?

American Government 8/30/12

In Class - WHIP.  Group Work: Discuss your findings from your public surveys.  Turn in before you leave (completion grade).

Homework - Watch Mitt Romney's RNC speech and write down any key words and phrases.  This is part one of a two part assignment.  Update your blog.

Also, by Sunday evening, post a reflection on your blog regarding the public opinion surveys.  What did you learn?  What answers surprised, intrigued, or baffled you?  Again, this needs to be a well-organized reflection.  Take your time and do quality work.

World History 8/30/12

In Class - Continue to discuss Ancient Rome.  Turn in homework (3 standards check handouts: Documents of Democracy, Influence on US Political Systems, and Judeo-Christian and Greco-Roman.  Hand out Chapter 1, Section 2 handout (guided notes and section summary, primary source: Edward Gibbin, "The Fall of the Roman Empire," section 2 Quiz).

Homework - Short quiz and handout is due on Tuesday, September 4.

US History 8/30/12

In Class - Continue video "Rebels" from "The Story of Us" and begin watching "Revolution."  Take notes and summarize at the end of the class period.

Homework - Chapter 1 Packet is due on Tuesday.

American Government 8/29/12

In Class - WHIP.  Discuss WHIP.  Continue to analyze the RNC.

Homework - 10 Public Opinion surveys are due tomorrow at the beginning of class.

World History 8/29/12

In Class - Introduction to Ancient Rome and the foundation of its influences on American Government.  Hand out standards check: Judeo-Christian and Greco-Roman.

Homework - 2 Standards Check handouts due tomorrow.

US History 8/29/12

In Class - Hand out packet (due Tuesday, September 4).  Discuss how to complete primary source analysis.  Watch "Assume the Position."

Homework - Chapter 1 Packet is due on Tuesday, September 4.

American Government 8/28/12

In Class - Assign WHIP dates and discuss expectations of the presentations.  Discuss upcoming RNC and DNC "Word Cloud" project.  Analyzing the speeches of Mitt Romney and Barack Obama, using www.wordle.net, you will create a word cloud with key phrases, ideas, and word from each of their speeches.

Homework - 10 Public Opinion responses are due on Thursday.

World History 8/28/12

In Class - Ancient Greece quiz retake.  Grade multiple choice questions and discuss.  Turn in first quiz with primary sources.

Homework - Read Chapter 1, Section 2 and complete the chart for the Romans.  Also, complete the standards handouts Documents of Democracy and Influence on US and World Political Systems.

US History 8/28/12

In Class - Class Notes: The Colonial Era.  Discuss the significance of the religious people and movements that paved the way to the American Revolution.

Homework - Review Chapter 1, Section 2.