OCTOBER 25, 2012

DO NOW: Choose a source from the packet. Quote at least ve words on the card and cite it. Paraphrase at least ve words on the card and cite it. It should look like this:

Name 1. Quote and Cite 2. Paraphrase and Cite

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TODAYS OBJECTIVES

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: Write a social studies style essay following the conventions of the CCSS

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THE INTRODUCTION: IMPORTANT?

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TODAYS WRITING PROMPT

Dene the theme of Movement. Using the article Okie Migrations, explain at least two reasons why Okies traveled to California. Also describe at least two impacts of the Okie Migrations. Make sure the cite information from the article to support your claims.

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OCTOBER 25, 2012

DO NOW: Grab a yellow card. In two minutes be prepared to discuss your question and answer with the class.

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KEY VOCABULARY: RECONSTRUCTION

13th Amendment: 1865 Amendment that banned slavery in the United States. 14th Amendment: 1866 Amendment that gave citizenship to all people born or naturalized in the United States. 15th Amendment: 1870 Amendment that gave all citizens the right to vote. Compromise of 1877: To solve the election of 1876 a compromise was worked out. Rutherford B. Hayes (Rep.) became President with the following agreements: 1) Federal troops would leave the South. 2) The government would help link the South to the west with railroads. 3) The government would provide money to help rebuild the South. 4)A Democrat would join Hayes cabinet. 5) Democrats promised to respect the rights of African Americans in the South.

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KEY ISSUES IN THE ELECTION

President Obama Taxes
President Obama has cut taxes for every working American, saving the typical middleclass family $3,600 in taxes over his rst term.No household making more than $1 million each year should pay a smaller share of their income in taxes than a middle-class family pays.

Former Governor Romney

Make permanent, across-the-board 20 percent cut in marginal rates Maintain current tax rates on interest, dividends, and capital gains

Afghanistan

President Obama is drawing down our troops in Afghanistan as we transition security responsibility to the Afghan people, and is on track to responsibly end the war there in 2014.

Withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan under a Romney administration will be based on conditions on the ground as assessed by our military commanders with the goal of completing the transition of combat operations to the Afghan Army by the end of 2014.

Provide Incentives For States To Increase Choices For

Education

Launched Race to the Top, spurring 46 states to raise their standards for college and career readiness, and has a plan to recruit 100,000 science & math teachers over the next decade.

Parents And Develop Quality Alternatives. Build On The Success Of Effective Charter And Digital Schools. Attract And Reward Great Teachers Through Increased Flexibility And Block Grants.

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