Summer Assignment

Read the following selections from After the Fact:

Chapter Ten – USDA Government Inspected
Chapter Eleven – Sacco and Vanzetti
Chapter Fifteen – Breaking into Watergate

After reading the selections you will go to http://belchersapgovernment.blogspot.com and write a 400-600 word response to the reading. You will also respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings. Your response should include your initial reaction to the reading, any thoughts that stand out, and any facts that you were unaware of. Try to avoid simply summarizing the reading, but present ideas that would invoke discussion among your classmates (i.e. do you agree with what the author states). The beginning of your post should INCLUDE WHAT YOU BELIEVE TO BE THE THESIS OF THE READING - STATED IN YOUR OWN WORDS. Directions for posting on the website will be found at belchersapgovernment.blogspot.com.

In summary, you are responsible for:

-Reading the three selections listed above
-Writing a 400-600 word response for each reading selection on belchersapgovernment.blogspot.com (3 total responses) by August 16, 2010.
-Commenting on two of your classmates postings (2 total; not 2 for each selection)
-Quiz during the first week of school on the selections