The document discusses registering voters and conducting a mock election for youth. It provides instructions on registering voters, including eligibility requirements and the registration process. It also outlines roles and questions for a class project to register and interview voters, with the goal of discussing political issues important to youth and how to increase youth participation in elections.
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1. Good Day! DRAW A LINE SEPARATING TODAY & YESTERDAY 1) Write: Date: 10/19/09 , Topic: Youth Vote 2) On the next line, write Opener #31 and then: 1) Plot your mood, reflect in 1 sent . 2) Respond to the opener by writing at least 2 sentences about : Your opinions/thoughts OR/AND Questions sparked by the clip OR/AND Summary of the clip OR/AND Other things going on in the news. Announcements: None Intro Music: Untitled
2. Agenda 1) Youth Vote Nov 3: Mock Election (role selection) What you will be able to do: 1) How to get more young people to vote? Reminder 1) Test postponed a week, study election handout for election quiz on Thursday 2) P2: Santoro, P4: Paul, P:5 Nguyen
3. Notes #31a , Title: Registering Voters 1) Registering Voters : a) Must be registered to vote 2 weeks b4 election (Fri 10/16) b) Re-register each time you move 2) Helping People Register : a) Must be a citizen (verify they check that yes box) + and 18 by 11/03 (so 17 can register if 18 by then) b) Cant deny anyone who is eligible. c) Must give them the bottom slip as a receipt (sign+date, but NO need to give contact info) Common Concerns a) Must live in Santa Clara County (can be homeless) b) No need to give Soc Sec # if they have Driv L # c) You can mail (48hrs) or they can mail themselves
4. 1) ON/OFF: Click HOLD to Turn On/Off 2) RECORD/PAUSE: Click REC to Record/Pause (Pauses with in that track) 3) STOP: Click STOP to Stop Recording (Creates a new track) 4) SCROLL: Scroll <> Find Created Tracks 5) PLAY: Click PLAY to Play Created Tracks
5. 6) VOLUME: Click + - to Control Volume 7) ERASE: Click ERASE , Scroll <> to YES which will flash, and click PLAY to execute. 8) CANCEL: To Cancel Erase, Scroll <> to NO which will flash and click PLAY to execute.
6. 9) FOLDERS: Click FOLDER to switch which folder the files are placed. USE FOLDER: Period 2: Folder A Period 4: Folder B Period 5: Folder C 10) RECORDING TIP: Dont speak too close to the MIC , or your breath will muffle the recording.
7. Work #31a , Title DeAnza Project a) Leader: Executes the instructions, maintains morale through compliments, maximizes everyones contribution, and holds a larger responsibility for the task ( Fills out project sheet, +- 2 EC point ). b) Interviewer: Ask the questions, talking to people. c) Register: Handles voter registration forms. d) Recorder: Handles materials/tech, pick up, and clean up. Guides group research and ensures the task done educationally/factually. Task: Register and Interview Voters Work Product: Audio recorders In Your Workbook: 1) Write down your role. 2) Write down the following suggested questions: a) Are Americans politically divided and if so, why? b) What are the political issues that matter to you? c) Are you politically involved or not, why AND how can we get more young people involved in politics? Leader: Continue to update the leader envelope (2+- EC)
8. Work #31b , Title Youth Vote 1) Copy Source Title: 18in08 2) Discuss questions on the board with a partner. Summarize your discussion ( include their name at the end ). Remember participation points are deducted if off task. 5 Reading/Film Qs Come From These Work Sections
9. Homework: 1) Pick and listen to your 4 news podcast by next Monday. Wear walking shoes on block, and extra partic points for bringing clipboards. Workbook Check: If your name is called, drop off your workbook with Mr. Chiang ( if requested, points lost if your workbook is not turned in )