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November 9, 2008 · 7:49 am

LP’s Nov 10 to Nov 14

Lesson Plans will be posted here weekly in PDF format. In order to access them merely click on the correct class. As changes occur to the plans during the course of the week, I will note those changes at the end of the post – not on the PDF original – so please keep that in mind.

To access the current week’s plans, merely go to the “Weekly Lesson Plans” Category on the right, click it and look to the last post. If you have any questions concerning the LPs please leave a reply. I will do my best to get back to you with an answer within 24 hrs.

I hope this helps you to better organize your school work and your life.

Salamou Alaykoum.

Lesson Plan Updates – as the week progresses, there may be changes to the Lesson Plans. I will note changes below:

Special Post Time – by 7:00 PM on Saturday November 15

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November 3, 2008 · 9:46 am

THE TOSS UP STATES – Extra Credit

  • If you choose to do this assignment it must be posted by 8:00 PM EST (Eastern Time Zone Poll Closing) on Tuesday Nov 4.
  • You may earn up to 35 pts extra credit (3 pts per state) 5 pts for all ten, for a superior effort.

This blog assignment is simple but challenging. The outcome of the 2008 presidential election will come down to the vote in ten crucial swing states. The New York Times has covered each of these states independently. If you read these summaries you will understand Tuesday night’s Electoral results so much better.

In order to earn the extra credit you must do the following:

  1. Read each separate state summary
  2. Post (in your own words) your evaluation of the situation in that particular state as reported by the Times. In your summary tell me what you see as the most significant issues brought up in the article. Add your own thoughts and opinions into the summary.
  3. Come up with a snappy headline in quotes, something that captures the win like “Obama lassos McCain in Montana.”
  4. Finally choose which candidate (Obama or McCain) will take that state. (your choice has NO bearing on your grade)

When posting do so in the following manner –

  • Note the name of the state – IE – MICHIGAN
  • Note the number of electoral votes – IE – 17
  • Identify who you think will win the state – IE – TYLER DARNELL
  • Write your snappy headline in quotes
  • Write your summary
  • Skip a line or two before the next one.

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November 2, 2008 · 10:51 am

LET’s HEAR SOME PREDICTIONS!

A Wolfies pizza and a big fat Mountain Dew to the winner!

Leave your comments about – numbers, Obama surprise state wins and McCain surprise state wins. Say WHATEVER you want to SAY…but start your post with your final numbers / and follow it up with a brief reason why

remember…a Wolfies pizza and a big fat Mountain Dew to the closest prediction. First post online that gets the total correct wins – YOU MUST POST before the polls close on the East Coast – 8:00 PM EST Tuesday November 4.

For one last look at the Electoral Map check out Real Clear Politics.

PS…don’t forget the Electoral College has 538 votes. So bring your fingers, toes, and a calculator.

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October 26, 2008 · 5:59 pm

LP’s Oct 27 to Oct 31

Lesson Plans will be posted here weekly in PDF format. In order to access them merely click on the correct class. As changes occur to the plans during the course of the week, I will note those changes at the end of the post – not on the PDF original – so please keep that in mind.

To access the current week’s plans, merely go to the “Weekly Lesson Plans” Category on the right, click it and look to the last post. If you have any questions concerning the LPs please leave a reply. I will do my best to get back to you with an answer within 24 hrs.

I hope this helps you to better organize your school work and your life.

Salamou Alaykoum.

Don’t Forget – Tuesday November 4 is the last day you can count hours for your campaign volunteer hour total of ten – for extra credit in Economics or as a requirement in Senior Current Issues and Government.

Lesson Plan Updates – as the week progresses, there may be changes to the Lesson Plans. I will note changes below:

  • Senior Current Issues (assigned) – The Vote – Oct 27, 2008
  • All Classes (Extra Credit) – The Vote – Oct 27, 2008

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October 18, 2008 · 11:38 am

LP’s Oct 20 to Oct 24

Lesson Plans will be posted here weekly in PDF format. In order to access them merely click on the correct class. As changes occur to the plans during the course of the week, I will note those changes at the end of the post – not on the PDF original – so please keep that in mind.

To access the current week’s plans, merely go to the “Weekly Lesson Plans” Category on the right, click it and look to the last post. If you have any questions concerning the LPs please leave a reply. I will do my best to get back to you with an answer within 24 hrs.

I hope this helps you to better organize your school work and your life.

Salamou Alaykoum.

Lesson Plan Updates – as the week progresses, there may be changes to the Lesson Plans. I will note changes below:

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