Debate

Good Morning!
I hope that you had a great weekend!

1.  Independent Reading -- Please read quietly for ten minutes. Book reviews will be due on March 14th on Goodreads.  The grading period ends on March 18th.

2. NOTE:  I brought your scheduling cards to the counseling office on Friday. 

3.  Debates begin today -- On Friday I gave you index cards to record your notes for the debate.  We will begin with Group #1.  We will use the microphone.  Please talk into the mic with a clear voice.  Your delivery is important.

HOMEWORK:  1. Preparation for debate 2. Independent Reading

Debate Research

Good Morning!
Please get your assigned netbook when you arrive to class.

1.  Independent Reading -- Please read quietly for ten minutes. Book reviews will be due on March 14th on Goodreads.  The grading period ends on March 18th.

2. NOTE:  You will return your scheduling card to me which is due today.

3.  Debate Assignment:   What you will hand in next week will follow the structure of the debate on the handout that I gave you. You will also have a works cited page.  (In other words, you will be turning in two pages.)  We will begin on Monday with Group #1.  Today, finalize your preparation.  I am giving you index cards that you will use during the debate. ALSO, today decide who will take PRO or CON.  You will receive a letter grade for your participation (100pts).  If you are absent, it compromises the whole structure of the debate.

HOMEWORK:  Debate research and preparation

Debate Research

Good Morning!
Please get your assigned netbook when you arrive to class.

1.  Independent Reading -- Please read quietly for ten minutes. Book reviews will be due on March 14th on Goodreads.  The grading period ends on March 18th.

2. NOTE:  You will return your scheduling card to me which is due by February 26th.

3.  Debate Assignment: As you do your research online, cut and paste the URL of the website into a word document. Name this document "Debate Research Sources."  Include the name of the site, date, and author of the article if it is available. Refer to the following link for how to format your Works Cited page: 
MLA Works Cited
(I am also giving you a hard copy of this)

Also create a document for your notes.   You might want to cut and paste parts of articles into your notes.   

4. NOTE:  What you will hand in following the debate is the completed information following the structure of the debate on the handout that I gave you. You will also have a works cited page.  (In other words, you will be turning in two pages, not three).  This is different from what I indicated earlier.  

HOMEWORK:  Debate research and preparation

Debate Research

Good Morning!
Please get your assigned netbook when you arrive to class.

1.  Independent Reading -- Please read quietly for ten minutes. Book reviews will be due on March 14th on Goodreads.  The grading period ends on March 18th.

2. NOTE:  You will return your scheduling card to me which is due by February 26th.

3.  Debate Assignment: As you do your research online, cut and paste the URL of the website into a word document. Name this document "Debate Research Sources."  Include the name of the site, date, and author of the article if it is available. Refer to the following link for how to format your Works Cited page: 
MLA Works Cited
(I am also giving you a hard copy of this)

Also create a document for your notes.   You might want to cut and paste parts of articles into your notes.  

HOMEWORK:  Independent Reading

Debate Research

Good Morning!
Please get your assigned netbook when you arrive to class.

1.  Independent Reading -- Please read quietly for ten minutes. Book reviews will be due on March 14th on Goodreads.  The grading period ends on March 18th.

2. NOTE:  You will return your scheduling card to me which is due by February 26th.

3.  Debate Assignment, Groups, and Topics -  Yesterday you selected groups and debate topics This assignment will be due on February 29th.  This week you will be researching your topic. Yesterday I gave you a handout which describes the kind of evidence to include.  As you do your research online, cut and paste the URL of the website into a word document. Name this document "Debate Research Sources."  Include the name of the site, date, and author of the article if it is available. Refer to the following link for how to format your Works Cited page: 
MLA Works Cited
 Also create a document for your notes.   You might want to cut and paste parts of articles into your notes.  

HOMEWORK:  Independent Reading

Debate Topics

Good Morning!
I hope that you had a great weekend!

1.  Independent Reading -- Please read quietly for ten minutes. Book reviews will be due on March 14th on Goodreads.  The grading period ends on March 18th.

2. NOTE:  You will return your scheduling card to me which is due by February 26th.

3.  Debate Assignment, Groups, and Topics -- Today you will select whether you will participate in a group for a debate or compose a speech on a debatable topic.  This assignment will be due a week from today on February 29th.  This week you will be researching your topic.

HOMEWORK:  Independent Reading

"Should your child have a 'gap year' before college?"

Good Morning!

1.  Independent Reading -- Please read quietly for ten minutes. 

2. NOTE:  You will return your scheduling card to me which is due by February 26th.

3. Article: "Should your child have a 'gap year' before college?"
    What are the pro's?
    What are the con's/counterargument
    What is the strongest pro?
    What is an example of ethos?
    What is an example of logos?

Homework: Independent Reading