November 25

Journal: None

In Class: Today you wrapped up the research stage of 2nd Amendment debate- if you were unable to finish your affirmative/neg proposals and arguments, this is homework and needs to be finished when you come back in December!

Homework: Finish Aff/Neg arguments for 2nd amendment debate!

You have 2 upcoming projects

CAP POINTS: Due December 12th 

AMENDMENT PROJECT: Due December 16th 

November 21

Journal #4: In packet

In Class: Today we began our discussion of the 2nd amendment; we went through the context and history of the 2nd amendment and you began reading through arguments and court cases pertaining to the 2nd amendment (we will wrap this up next class)

Homework: You have 2 upcoming projects

CAP POINTS: Due December 12th 

AMENDMENT PROJECT: Due December 16th 

Nov 13

Journal #1: Pink page in packet

In Class: Today we went over the art of speech--- focusing on PATHOS, ETHOS, LOGOS :) You chose 2 speakers to listen to (comedian, TED talk, teacher, politician etc) and graded them on their use of the 3 pieces of rhetoric

Homework: If you didn't finish listening to the speeches in class, make sure it's finished and ready to go by Friday :)

END OF TERM DUE DATES: 

CAP POINTS: December 12th 

AMENDMENT PROJECT: December 16th 

Nov 5

Journal: None

In Class: Today we wrapped up your notes! I also gave you the test review for your test on THURSDAY! The white & gold pages of your packet will be extra credit if you want it :)

Homework: Make sure that your packets are complete and ready to be turned in!

STUDY FOR THE TEST!

Nov 1/4

Journal: None

In Class: Today we wrapped up 'Una Vida Mejor' with a discussion and quiz! You also turned your packets in! I also gave you a reading 'How can I call this my home' that will prepare you for our next class with a socratic seminar! Please read the document and come prepared with questions!

Homework: How can I call this my home reading!

Nov 1

Journal #4: 

In Class: Today we went through the presidential selection and election process; its long, complicated, room for error etc. You filled out the peach page in your notes!

Homework: Make sure that your packets are caught up to the peach page.  Start thinking about your CAP point projects! They will be due December 12th!