1. Welcome to GOV 211
August 22-23, 2019

2. About Me
PFHS Alum
University of Virginia, University of Connecticut School of Law
Activities Coordinator, Feature Friday
Rufus <3

3. Syllabus Required to graduate
D or F at 1st quarter, consider dropping class
Late work, makeups
Syllabus is posted on my PFHS website & Canvas
Please refer to Canvas announcements (check daily) for any important reminders & updates

4. Course Expectations Weekly Responses Unit Tests Quarter Projects
Short Papers (3-5 pages)
Communication!
Course Expectations

5. What should I bring to class?
Bring Chromebook or own device
You will need your Chromebook for all quizzes and some tests (I will tell you ahead of time if assessment will require school Chromebook)
All course materials will be posted on Canvas
Textbook will be online; only hard copies will be a class set
Materials
What should I bring to class?

6. Typical Class Structure

7. 5 minutes 25-30 mins 45-60 mins 5-15 mins (optional) 5 mins
Intro agenda/go over major deadlines
Complete the daily assignments/docket on CANVAS
Review deadlines and upcoming assignments
5 minutes
25-30 mins
45-60 mins
5-15 mins (optional)
5 mins
Lecture
News clips, audio, YouTube videos, etc.
*Tests will typically last the entire block. Quizzes will be minutes.

8. Important Note
Your class is large. I care about YOU and this course. In order to ensure you have the best, most rewarding experience in the classroom, I need some help from you to make sure we have another great year
I don’t lecture long; so please be quiet and respectful while I am talking
Take advantage of class time
Respect is imperative; respect me, respect your peers, respect yourself.
4. Deadlines are key. You must ME if you think you are going to miss a deadline. You are allowed one request per SEMESTER. Two requests for extension will be determined on a case by case basis. After three, we will discuss whether this class is the right fit.

9. Sample Email to Professor
SUBJECT: [name of assignment]
Dear Ms. Ottenberg,
I am requesting an extension for [name of assignment]. Because of [explanation: SCA responsibilities, family wedding, illness, etc.] I need more time for this assignment. I am requesting to submit this assignment by [proposed deadline; no longer than 1 week from original deadline].
[explain here how you have used class time and plan to use class time in the future to ensure you will not need an extension for future assignments this semester.]
Thank you for your time,
[name]
This is just a sample, but should include all of these components. to:
Sample to Professor
Major points:
Include brief description of why you need extension
Explain how you’ve used your class time and why you need the extension
Provide new deadline
Please spell my name correctly. Pleaseeeeeee

10. First Assignment Write an email to me using the format discussed
10 point summative grade
Due Monday, August 26
to:

11. Weekly Current Events
Every Friday we are in class, you will take a quiz on current events
Quiz material will come from at least one of the online news sources you are expected to subscribe to and read daily
Subscription is free
You only need to subscribe to one (if you want to do both, you may)
Quizzes will be a Google form and you MUST complete it on your Chromebook

12. What new site do I need to subscribe to?
Axios AM daily newsletter (straight up, to the point news articles; typically less than 5 minutes to read): sletters/axios-am
The Skimm (a bit more humor, but still covers wide range of news; typically less than 5 minutes to read):

13. What is government? Balancing People’s Rights
Religious liberty
Freedom of speech
Freedom of the press
Freedom to assemble
Right from cruel and unusual punishment
Right to privacy
Right to bear arms

14. Ms Ottenberg’s Docket 8/22-8/23
Students will consider what government’s role is in modern society
To do:
Introduction to course
Preamble handout
Complete Google form (must us LCPS login)
assignment due by Monday, August 26