Tyrone Johnson American Government Northwest High School E-mail: tyrone.johnson@cmcss.net	About Me Hello, my name is Tyrone Johnson a retired U.S. army soldier. I have a bachelor's in public management and technology from Austin Peay State University. I also have a master's in public administration from Murray State University. I am currently working on my master of arts in education from APSU. I have been teaching at NWHS for the past 2 years. NWHS Phone: (931) 648-5675
Assignments Welcome to US Government Welcome to US GOVERNMENT - You will need a loose leaf notebook, a composite journal, and a pen or pencil. Required reading - 'Gideon's Trumpet' by Anthony Lewis or Plato's Republic by Plato. These books are available at Hastings in Cunningham Plaza. ONLY Fee waiver students will be provided a copy. DWM Six Traits +1 Materials - DWM (District Writing Model) Writing assignment Write a descriptive paragraph describing what you think is the purpose of government, its characteristics, and why it is necessary. You will be scored using the DWM for word choice and conventions. Always share with me as a collaborator - ALWAYS! Semester paper rubric Each student is required to write a paper during the semester. This link tells you how to do it properly. Note: This is a *PowerPoint slide presentation* MLA formatting and style guide The 2010 MLA guidelines which includes PDF sample papers, and PowerPoint presentations Review Unit #2 Study guide for Unit #2: The U.S. Constitution Social Issues Project Amendment Poster & Music video Rubric
Classroom Expectations 1. 'Expect excellence' in everything you do and say 2. Respect the teacher, the school, other students and yourself.
Classroom Links Syllabus Daily list of assignments, lectures, & due dates. Grading My policy for determining grades Quizlet vocabulary link Create account; Join Mr. Johnson's Government Class group; password: vikings SPI 5.1d PowerPoint Read and know the U.S. Constitution and its amendments SPI 4.1g PowerPoint Define Federalism SPI 5.2b PowerPoint Illustrate the six founding principles of the U.S. Constitution SPI 5.1b Powerpoint All 27 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution Study Guide Answers Review Answers Unit # 2: The Constitution
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