After students complete class discussions on political issues and also complete political ideology quizzes that allow them to understand political issues, they will be asked to complete the following assignment:
USA/CC
WHO AM I- POLITICALLY SPEAKING?
Politically Speaking…What is your ideology?
In a well-reasoned short essay:
1. State your political ideology in your own words appropriately using some key words such as “government,” “equality,” “order,” “individual rights”, “economy”, “freedom”. Explain in general terms why you believe in the ideology. First paragraph (5 points)
2. Give one Economic issue example in support of your ideology. Explain how you see it connected to ideology clearly, and also explain your opinion on the topic clearly. Second Paragraph (10 points)
3. Give one Social issue example in support of your ideology. Explain how you see it connected to ideology clearly, and also explain your opinion on the topic clearly. Third Paragraph (10 points)
4. Explain why/whether you believe that your political ideology, if followed, would make society a better place. Be clear as to how society would improve as a result of people following your believes, or why following your believes is/is not important to the improvement of society as a whole (5 points)
Submit to Safe Assignments on Blackboard by the due date.
Rubric:
1. Topic Introduction(s). Identifies and explains your political ideology in your own words appropriately using some key words such as: “government,” “equality,” “order,” “lifestyle”, “economy”, “freedom”. It clearly states why that ideology is important and good.
5 4 3 2 – 1
Excellent Good Average Needs much Improvement
2. Explanation and analysis. Economic Issue: Why do you believe you are of this ideology? One issue explained which shows the way you view “government,” “individual rights,” and “economy.” (You might use your ideas about “equality” and “order” to help you with this.) Be sure to explain this issue while relating it to your ideology.
10-9 8 7 <7
Excellent Good Average Needs much Improvement
3. Explanation and analysis. Social Issue: Why do you believe you are of this ideology? Another issue explained which shows the way you view “government,” “individual rights,” and “consequence.” (You might use your ideas about “equality” and “order” to help you with this.) Be sure to explain this issue while relating it to your ideology.
10-9 8 7 <7
Excellent Good Average Needs much Improvement
4. Concluding paragraph and writing. Explanation of why/if you believe that your political ideology, if followed, would make society a better place is clearly explained. Paragraph is well-written, organized, and spell-checked.
5 4 3 2 – 1
Excellent Good Average Needs much Improvement