Thursday, December 17

Homework: Enjoy your holiday. Don't think about school.
In Class: Chapter 14 Review Assessment. (If absent, see me) Composition book collected.
Bell work: What are your plans for break?

Mr. Moore

Wed. Dec. 16

Homework: Review Chap. 14 for Quiz Thursday.
In Class: Closing discussion and collection of work on School Rules and Consequences.
Bell work: What is the cartoonist saying about education?

Mr. Moore

Homework: Read and understand pages 344-348.
In Class: How we rank; discussion. Consequences Project.
Bell work: What is the cartoonist saying?

Monday, December 14

Homework: Read and understand pages 338-341.
In Class: Consequences Handout. (fill out)

8^th Grade Scaling Consequences

List the Consequence for the 1^st time, the 2^nd time and the 3^rd time, for each.

Classroom:

Talking

Cheating

Gum

Lunch:

Bullying:

   Verbal

   Physical

Homework:

Not done

Cheating

Bellwork: Monday, Bellwork 18

What is the cartoonist trying to say?

Friday, December 11

Homework: none.
In Class: Vocabulary Quiz 17. Consequences for School Rules discussion continues.
Bell work:

What is the author of the cartoon trying to say?

Thursday, December 10

Homework: Vocabulary Quiz Friday.
In Class: Chapter 13 Review Questions handout (see me if absent to make up). School Rules: What are the Consequences for not following the rules?
Bell work: none.

Mr. Moore

Wed. Dec. 9

Homework: Read and understand pages 328-331. Vocabulary Quiz Friday. Chapter Review Thursday.
In Class: Our School Rules: Consequences. 
Bell work:  What legal measures do states have to protect children?

Mr. Moore

Tuesday, December 8

Homework: Read and understand pages 318- 322. Vocabulary Quiz Friday.
In Class: Propaganda reading, review and discussion on page 317 of text. Making the School Rules!
You are the superintendent of the brand new Bestestest Middle School. You must write rules for the students and teachers. Write rules for each category. 
Classroom
Breezeway
Lunch
Homework
Bell work:  Why were colonial families large?

Mr. Moore

Monday, December 7

Homework: Read and understand pages 318-322. Vocabulary Quiz Friday.
In Class: Vocabulary 17. Pearl Harbor day discussion. Citizenship and family discussion.
Bell work: How are citizenship and family linked?

8^th Grade Vocabulary 17 Chap. 13

1)      blended families

2)      family law

3)      child abuse

4)      foster home

5)      guardian

6)      adopt

7)      divorce

8)      no-fault divorce

9)      budget

10)   fixed expenses

11)   methods (310)

12)   influence (329)

Mr. Moore

Friday, December 4

Homework: none.
In Class: Rating the Campaign Ads. Who would you vote for? Internet/Smartphone safety.
Bell work: How computer/smartphone and internet safe are you?

Mr. Moore

Thursday, Dec. 3

Homework: none
In Class: Recording your Campaign Ads.
Bellwork: How much money is estimated, will be spent on the upcoming presidential campaign?

Mr. Moore

Wed. Dec. 2

Homework: none.
In Class: Final prep on Campaign Ad.
Bell work: How does propaganda work?

Mr. Moore

Tues. Dec. 1

Homework: none.
In Class: Campaign Ad Group Work.
Bell work: Who do you think should be president? Explain why.

Mr. Moore

Monday, Nov. 30

Homework: None.
In Class: Group Campaign Commercial work. Use four types of propaganda and explain why you used each one. Everyone in the group must write down the script.
Bell work: Does Bill get probation or jail? Explain why. (Based on Wednesdays work.)

Mr. Moore

Wednesday, November 25

Homework: Enjoy your holiday!
In Class: Reading pages 305-308; answer question 19 a,b,c on page 311. Juvenile Law; the Sentencing of Bill Thomas.  Does he deserve another chance?
Bellwork: What should the government spend your money on?

Mr. Moore

Our National Bird if Ben Franklin had his way.

Tuesday, November 24

Homework: Read and understand pages 292-298.
In Class: Taxes, National Debt, spending discussion. What is a trillion look like? Answer question 17 a,b,c on page 310.
Bell work: Why do we pay taxes?

Mr. Moore

Monday, November 23

Homework: Read and understand pages 292-298.
In Class: Individual Campaign Script wrap-up. The Tale of the Tax, discussion on how much tax is on an individual product.
Bell work: How does our government raise money?

Mr. Moore

Friday, November 20

Homework: none.
In Class: Vocabulary Quiz 13. Continue with Campaign Ad Script work.
Bell work: Who do you think should run for president, that is not running?

Mr. Moore

Thursday, November 19

Homework: Composition Book due Fri. Vocabulary 13 Quiz Fri.
In Class: Chapter 11 Review.
Bell work: Is propaganda good or bad? Explain your answer.

Mr. Moore

Homework: Review Chap. 11. Comp. book due Fri. Vocabulary Quiz Fri.
In Class: Campaign Ad work.
Bell work: How does mass media affect public opinion?

Chapter 11 Review

Multiple Choice

Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

____    1.   Being a well-informed citizen means

a.	thinking critically about information.
b.	having a lot of information.
c.	believing what you hear in the mass media.
d.	voting in every election.

____    2.   In the 2004 presidential election, the percentage of eligible citizens who voted was

a.	64 percent.	c.	100 percent.
b.	72 percent.	d.	12 percent.

____    3.   Concealed propaganda

a.	may be either harmless or harmful.
b.	may not be used by political candidates.
c.	is always used by advertisers.
d.	is always harmful.

____    4.   Two reasons for the increased influence of propaganda are

a.	the Propaganda Proliferation Act and the growth of mass media.
b.	the end of the Cold War and the growth of mass media.
c.	advances in communications technology and the growth of mass media.
d.	advances in communication technology and the Propaganda Proliferation Act.

____    5.   Propaganda can be used

a.	to sway people's attitudes, opinions, and behaviors.
b.	by the government in a democratic society.
c.	by the government in a totalitarian society.
d.	all of the above

____    6.   A political candidate who describes herself as an "ordinary, hard-working citizen" is using

a.	name-calling.	c.	the bandwagon approach.
b.	card stacking.	d.	a plain-folks appeal.

____    7.   The local high school is thinking of expanding the school's parking lot. There are 800 students and 60 teachers and staff members. The most accurate measurement of opinion would be obtained by questioning

a.	100 students, 3 teachers, and no staff members.
b.	a random number of students, teachers, and staff members who drive to school.
c.	all of the teachers and staff members who drive to school.
d.	a random number of citizens who live near the school.

____    8.   PAC stands for

a.	People Against Corruption.	c.	political action committee.
b.	presidential action committee.	d.	Politicians, Americans, and citizens.

____    9.   All of the following are examples of interest groups EXCEPT

a.	the American Farm Bureau Federation.
b.	retired citizens' groups.
c.	teachers' associations.
d.	political parties.

____  10.   Which of the following is a key element in an accurate poll?

a.	the number of people who respond “undecided”
b.	the wording of the questions
c.	the sample of the public taken
d.	all of the above

____  11.   The Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995

a.	legalized the use of lobbyists.
b.	prohibits lobbyists from using certain propaganda techniques.
c.	tightened lobbying regulations.
d.	set aside government funding for special interest groups.

____  12.   The "glittering generalities" technique uses

a.	beautiful pictures to sell an idea.
b.	words that sound good but have little meaning.
c.	the faces of famous people to sway public opinion.
d.	soothing music and subliminal messages to persuade people.

____  13.   Public opinion is the

a.	opinion of registered voters.
b.	opinion of all people who are eligible to vote.
c.	total of the opinions held concerning a particular issue.
d.	opinion of elected officials.

____  14.   A public interest group

a.	represents the financial interests of a specific group.
b.	focuses on a specific issue like racial equality.
c.	may work to protect the environment.
d.	must affiliate itself with one of the major political parties.

____  15.   The propaganda technique that only shows facts supporting one side of an issue is called

a.	card stacking.	c.	testimonial.
b.	bandwagon.	d.	glittering generalities.

____  16.   If you are opposed to an increase in your city's bus fare your most effective response would likely be to

a.	refuse to ride another city bus.
b.	write letters to local officials to explain your point of view.
c.	move.
d.	form a picket line at the bus stop.

____  17.   A political candidate has his picture taken as he trips down a stairway. His opponent reproduces this photo and makes it seem as if the candidate were tripping down the steps of the state capitol. This is an example of

a.	concealed propaganda.	c.	revealed propaganda.
b.	representative propaganda.	d.	media propaganda.

____  18.   When taking a public opinion poll, picking an accurate sample of the public is

a.	not very important.	c.	essential.
b.	moderately important.	d.	required by law.

____  19.   When conducting a poll, it is important to

a.	have a famous person endorse the results.
b.	select an effective lobbyist to help conduct the poll.
c.	select a representative sample of the population being surveyed.
d.	select an issue that interests most people.

____  20.   Sports figures appearing on a box of cereal is an example of which propaganda technique?

a.	testimonial	c.	plain-folks appeal
b.	bandwagon	d.	glittering generalities

____  21.   Which of the following statements is true?

a.	It is illegal for interest groups to take part in a political campaign.
b.	Interest groups are prohibited by law from contributing money directly to candidates.
c.	Political action committees are fighting to ban special interest groups.
d.	The number of PACs has decreased dramatically in recent years.

____  22.   The main reason that so few people in the United States vote is that

a.	it is not convenient for most people to get to the polls.
b.	most people are not registered to vote.
c.	most people believe that their votes will not make a difference.
d.	most people do not prefer one candidate over another.

____  23.   A political candidate who accuses his or her opponent of "reckless spending" is using the

a.	name-calling technique.	c.	plain-folks appeal.
b.	glittering generality technique.	d.	card-stacking technique.

____  24.   Concealed propaganda

a.	presents both sides of an issue.
b.	tries to influence people without their knowledge.
c.	is always used in television advertisements.
d.	tries to influence people by revealing sources of information.

____  25.   A state law requiring an 11-month school year is about to be voted on by the state legislature. A citizen who wants to take the most direct action to help the bill become a law should

a.	participate in a poll.
b.	vote against his or her representative in the next election.
c.	join a political action committee.
d.	telephone his or her representative.

____  26.   To be elected, a presidential candidate must

a.	win both the popular vote and the electoral vote.
b.	win the popular vote.
c.	win the electoral vote.
d.	win the popular vote in the state of Florida.

____  27.   In order to volunteer for a political campaign,

a.	you must be at least 16 years old.
b.	you must make a small financial contribution to the party.
c.	you must register with the candidate's political party.
d.	none of the above

____  28.   The most important opportunity for citizens to participate in government is through

a.	voting.	c.	demonstrating.
b.	lobbying.	d.	reading the newspaper.

____  29.   Lobbyists influence government officials by doing all of the following EXCEPT

a.	testifying at committee hearings.
b.	helping to write bills.
c.	organizing political action committees.
d.	asking members of Congress to sponsor bills.

____  30.   Lawmakers

a.	avoid lobbyists.	c.	are lobbyists.
b.	often appreciate the help of lobbyists.	d.	ignore the opinions of lobbyists.

Mr. Moore

Tuesday, November 17

Homework: Read and understand pages 282-287. Composition Book due Friday, Nov. 20. Vocabulary Quiz Fri. 13 Nov. 20.
In Class: Paris/Beirut/IS discussion. Nominate your candidate for president; review campaign biographies; begin writing your Campaign Ad. (Must run at least 30 seconds. At least 4 people must speak or do something. At least 4 different forms of propaganda must be used.)
Bell work: What is the most effective way to use propaganda?

Campaign Information Site:
 http://www.politics1.com/p2016.htm

Mr. Moore

Monday, November 16

Homework: Read and understand pages 277-281. Composition Book due Fri. Nov. 20. Vocabulary Quiz 13 Fri. Nov. 20.
In Class: Read and understand pages 270-276 (propaganda). Discussion on propaganda (Nazi).
Bell work: What is the purpose of a nominating committee?

Mr. Moore

Friday, November 13

Homework: Composition Book due Fri. Nov. 20. Vocabulary Quiz 13 Fri. Nov. 20.
In Class: Read pages 262-265. Campaigns and Elections. Discussion. Review and analyze campaign commercials from 1952 to the present.
Bell work: What is the difference between a primary and general election?

Mr. Moore

Thursday, November 12

Homework: Read and understand pages 255-261. Composition Book due Fri. Nov. 20. Vocabulary 12 Quiz Fri. Nov. 12.
In Class: What qualities and character traits should a president have. Make a list of at least 10. Discussion.
Bell work: What is the purpose of a campaign ad?

Mr. Moore

Thank You to All Our Veterans

11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. 

Armistice Day; the day The Great War, The War to End All Wars ended. It is fitting that we honor our veterans on this day.

In class yesterday we discussed Kristallnacht and watched some survivors' videos. Then listened to stories from WWII veterans; men and women that fought for something beyond themselves and their country. "Freedom" and "liberty" were words these veterans used frequently in their stories. All our veterans have a story. All our veterans deserve a "Thank you."

Tuesday, November 10

Homework: Thank a veteran.
In Class: Stories from veterans. Kristallnacht.
Bell work: What is Veterans' Day?

Mr. Moore

Monday, Nov. 9

Homework: Read and understand pages 250-254. Composition Book due Fri. Nov. 20. Vocabulary Quiz 12 on Fri. Nov. 20.
In Class: Vocabulary 12. Presidential Campaigns.
Bell Work: How is the power of a governor limited?

8^th Grade Vocabulary Lucky 13 Chap. 10

1)      political party

2)      nominate

3)      candidate

4)      precincts

5)      polling place

6)      independent voters

7)      primary election

8)      general election

9)      closed primary

10)   electoral college

11)   platform

12)   plank

13)   impact (252)

14)   process (264)

Mr. Moore