1. BCR DAY!

2. Success Criteria /6/2017
1.We can identify low scoring BCRs and high scoring BCRs. 
2.We can compare and contrast low scoring and high scoring BCRs. 
3.We can analyze the BCR rubric and example BCRs in order to grade BCRs. 
4. We can evaluate our progress in the writing process by grading and reflecting on examples and writing BCRs.
Answer the question(s) in a complete sentence
What is Federalism? Why is it an important principle for our country?
Other than getting off school, do you like the snow? Why or why not?

3. BCR Rubric 4
This response shows understanding of the content, question, and/or problem. The response is insightful, integrates knowledge, and demonstrates powerful application.
The application shows powerful evidence of higher order thinking skills.
Concepts are accurate and well supported.
There are no misconceptions.
The response is comprehensive.

4. BCR Rubric 3
This response shows some understanding of the content, question, and/or problem. The response includes appropriate application that demonstrates evidence of higher order thinking skills.
The application shows some evidence of higher order thinking skills.
Concepts are accurate and supported.
There are no interfering misconceptions.
The response may not develop all parts equally.

5. BCR Rubric 2
This response shows knowledge of the content, question, and/or problem. The response is acceptable with some key ideas. The response shows little or no evidence of application.
The response includes some basic ideas.
The response provides little or no support.
There are minimal misconceptions.

6. BCR Rubric 1
This response shows minimal knowledge of the content, question, and/or problem. The response is related to the question, but it is inadequate.
The response includes incomplete or fragmented ideas or knowledge.
There may be significant misconceptions.

7. What are some of the disadvantages to states under a federal system of government?
Do the advantages of federalism outweigh the disadvantages? Explain why or why not.
Include details and examples to support your answers.

8. What are some of the disadvantages to states under a federal system of government?
Federal/national Gov’t always has more power
The federal gov’t can hold back money if the states do not do what they want
Reference back to the cartoon
Do the advantages of federalism outweigh the disadvantages? Explain why or why not.
The advantages do outweigh the negatives because…
The advantages do not outweigh the negatives…
Include details and examples to support your answers.

9. A

10. B

11. C

12. D

13. E

14. F

15. G

16. How does this political cartoon represent authoritarian governments
How does this political cartoon represent authoritarian governments? Explain with specific examples from the cartoon
How do authoritarian and democratic governments differ?
Include details and examples to support your answer