Syllabus Close Reading Quiz

Which of the following are NOT units of study this year?

• Foundations of Government

• Local Government

• Student Council Government

• Rights and Rulemaking

• Policy and Civic Action

According to the course description: The United States of America is unique among nations in that it was founded upon an idea. The founding of the U.S. government has been referred to as an “experiment” in ______________, as colonists broke away from the British monarchy and decided to form a novel new government.

What is your social studies teacher's name?

• Mrs. Manfra

• Mrs. Mahoney

• Ms. Miller

• Ms. Marquez

It is your responsibility to...

• come to class with a charged Chromebook.

• turn in your notebook at the end of each class.

• have all tests and quizzes signed by a parent or guardian.

• check the classroom stream if you miss class

• turn in assignments on time

Match the following incomplete sentences from the syllabus to the word that completes them.

• reminder

• We can debate _______, while staying positive and respectful to people

• ideas

• In this course, you will develop a better understanding of the foundation on which our nation stands, the structure of our government, and your rights and ________ in it as a citizen

• yourself

• Clean up your area, pack up your stuff and wait to be dismissed by your teacher wishing you a nice day (not the _____).

• responsibilities

• Start the instructions on the board within the first minute of class without needing a __________.

• bell

• All school policies for academic integrity/plagiarism apply. This means that if you say you completed an assignment or wrote something, that you really did do it __________.

Put the following class procedures in order:

• Listen Actively

• Wait for teacher dismissal

• Take handouts.

• Arrive on time.

• Check the classroom stream if you are unsure

If you miss class, your first step in finding out what you need to make up is....

• Checking the class stream

• Emailing Ms. Miller

• Looking in your agenda

• Your psychic powers

• Wait for Ms. Miller to reach out

Which of the following should I NOT see in class...

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Which of the following behaviors are discussed in the syllabus?

• test-taking procedures

• hall trips

• email ettiquette

• technology problems

What is the alien bird's fake student name?

• Student McHuman

• Lisa Erny

• Mike Alsa

• Birdy McBirdface