WJPS SENIORS CLASS OF 2009-2010: October 2009

Friday, October 23, 2009

Presentation Rubric

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Thursday, October 15, 2009

Based on your topic, and issue position, you are to complete the reading of at least two (2) articles. You are expected to complete index card outlines of each articles. Based on the presentation regarding note-taking, you should come up with at least 3-4 index cards per article. Therefore, you should have at least 6-8 index cards with you in class on Monday.

See you then!

HW Thursday October 15

Tonight's HW:

Based on the groups, and position you've been assigned...

Access the articles related to your issue and position. You must check your WJPS email in order to get the information that you need.

Prepare an outline sheet that identifies the following

Background Information
Your Position
Opposing Position
How the Bill of Rights supports your position
Facts, statistics, quotes to support your position
Current events (new laws, court cases)
Opposing argument
Why you disagree
Summarize your arguments

If you previously completed the essay, you will be in a very good position in terms of outlining, and in terms of information for the presentation.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Project Resources

Part. In Gov't Students:

I have placed all of the files needed for research in a google docs file. Please check your WJPS email in order to access the information.

Based on the issue you've been assigned, access the related links.

Additionally, here are some important links that you can access to help you

Note Taking - Part I

Note Taking - Part II

Here's a sample presentation.

Please note that based on class time, access to lap-top carts, sign-in and sign-out procedures, etc., in-class research time will be limited. Therefore,you must take/make the time to research this information on your own!

Group and Position Assignments

Part. In Gov't Students

Listed Below are your group assignments, the issues you will be covering, as well as the position (affirmative, or negative) that you will be taking. In other words, you will support, or defend a position. So, if you have gun control, and you are the "affirmative side," you will support the government's position that these things should be regulated (regular people shouldn't have access to them). If you are on the "negative side," you will side with those people that think the government should not limit the types of weapons to which people may have access.

Here are the group assignments:

Gun Control: Affirmative: Paula, Ellie, and Ciera. Negative: Alan, Joanna, Angie

Death Penalty: Affirmative: Elena, Penny, Estefania. Negative: Monica, Mike K, Victoria

Student Searches: Ladonna, Divya, Chandler...Negative: Katlyn, Lisa, Alex

Violent Video Games: Michael E, Andrew, Sebastian...Negative: Angela, Marlyn, Christina C.

Religion and Science: Daniel, Josue, Erica...Negative: Mia, Anthony M, Travis

Friday, October 9, 2009

Debate Topics HW Due Tuesday 10/13

Debate Topics. Please click the links below for the issue briefs on each topic. Your job is to read each topic, and answer the questions that follow.

Gun Control

Death Penalty

Student Searches

Violent Video Games

Religion and Science

Trials and Terrorism

Privacy and Security

Please note that you are expected to PRINT each handout, and complete the questions on each sheet.

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Tuesday's HW - DUE THURSDAY!

Hello, Everyone:

HW for Tuesday night, due Thursday.

Use the following to outline a persuasive essay on the topic of Schools disciplining students for behavior outside of school. The essay is due on Friday October 9th. If everyone hands it in on time, we will not have homework over the Columbus Day Weekend.

At random, you will be given assignments to either support, or oppose school's right to discipline behavior that occurs outside of school.

Here are some things to consider when writing your essay...