Day 1: Is Congress Broken?

Starter 19
Using your own knowledge, would you answer yes or no to this question: Is Congress broken?  Thoroughly explain your answer using any evidence or experiences you can muster!
 
Step 2: Position Assignment 
You'll be assigned a position (either “Yes” or “No").
 
Step 3: Read and Annotate your documents (Independently)

1. You must read the core document and at least one additional document for your side.  Remember, the more documents you read, the stronger your argument will be!  Honors, you will eventually need at least 4 sources for Essay 2, so get a good start here!
   
2. Strong annotations are key here – you will need to reference your evidence quickly and easily from the document, so annotate accordingly! 

 
Step 4:  Answer Reading Questions (Independently)

1. Answer all the reading questions for your core assigned document.  These must be typed, as you will be turning them in. 
   
2. Summarize the main arguments of your additional document(s) in your own words (this can just be a bullet pointed list).  include this on the typed document above.

HOMEWORK:  

1. Senior Project Brainstorm:  Make sure you have your 3 ideas and notes for each idea complete at the start of class on Wednesday.
2. Bill to Law Quiz:  Quiz on FRIDAY!