Monday, November 5, 2012

Civics-Focus-13th Seminar-World

Last day of the marking is on Wednesday. Any and all late work must be turned by tomorrow (Tuesday)

 FYI: I will be out of the classroom on Thursday. Mrs. Iden will be the guest teacher.

Civics: Today we reviewed again the material on the electoral college. Be sure to review this material.  We viewed brief clips on electoral dysfunction...Use the ideas for arguments on your own behalf when we do our fishbowl debate.  For this evening, you are to complete the handout on the electoral college using the materials to date and the websites provided.  Bring your completed assignment to class tomorrow.

Focus: First post was due and is now credited. We are now working on peer reviews and research for our second post.  55 minute office hour tomorrow.  Be sure to use your time wisely. Go for help and/or use the time to study.

13th Seminar: UM Dearborn was here today.  On site admissions were also completed.  College essay draft is due now.  Grades are posted on Wednesday and will reflect attendance, the college essay and progress at your internship.

World: Today we began the fishbowl debate.  I love your passion for discourse. Well done.  We will continue tomorrow.  Now that you have an idea of what to expect, go polish those arguments and come ready to share.  Following the debate,  you will have a short essay response assigned that will be due on Wednesday.