4th Marking Period - Week 3
WednesdayHomework
Read "Checks and Balances" article. Use the information to complete the graphic organizer. Get a parent signature.
State of the Union Addreess
- Locate in the Constitution the rule that says that the President must give information to Congress about the plans for the U.S.
- Write the quote and the citation in your ISN.
- Watch Channel One News segment about last nights State of the Union address.
- Writing Prompt: Which of the issues presented by the president in the State of the Union is most important to you? T1W, 8+lines, TTQA
Correct homework using Timed RoundRobin & RoundTable whiteboard share. Students edit/correct information.
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The Game of Life as a U.S.A. Citizen - How are the Powers Separtated?
These powers should be listed in 4-Door Foldable with correct citation"
Legislative Branch has the power to:
establish a national postal service I.8.7
declare war I.8.11
impearch high officials I.2.5 & I.3.6
print and coin money I.8.5
Executive Branch has the power to:
commander-in-chief of armed forces II.2.1
grant pardons for federal offences II.2.1
appoint federal judges, ambassadors, officers II.2.2
Judicial Branch has the power to:
declare laws unconstitutional III.2.1
settle disputes between states III.2.1
The above information was found by students working independently and cooperatively. See below.
Students scan and skim key words in primary source Constitution of the United States and secondary side notes to identify what branch has the power presented. Individuals read, team discussion and whiteboard presentation.
Legislative Branch has the power to:
establish a national postal service I.8.7
declare war I.8.11
impearch high officials I.2.5 & I.3.6
print and coin money I.8.5
Executive Branch has the power to:
commander-in-chief of armed forces II.2.1
grant pardons for federal offences II.2.1
appoint federal judges, ambassadors, officers II.2.2
Judicial Branch has the power to:
declare laws unconstitutional III.2.1
settle disputes between states III.2.1
The above information was found by students working independently and cooperatively. See below.
Students scan and skim key words in primary source Constitution of the United States and secondary side notes to identify what branch has the power presented. Individuals read, team discussion and whiteboard presentation.
- Problem is projected on screen and "Waldo" word is identified.
- Person 1 scans Article I front to back, Person 2 scans Article II, Person 3 scans Article III, Person 4 scans Article I back to front. (teacher coaches students/teams)
- Individuals share when answer is located, teammates read and agree or keep reading. When team agrees on answer, write on whiteboard.
- Boards are presented when time is up and scored.
- Correct answer is reviewed and students record in 4-Door foldable.
- Continue steps 1-5 for each power problem presented.
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