A Learning Experience

We're continuing our focus on education this week--reading and talking and writing about what it is and what it ought to be.  In the process, we'll be developing the tools to construct strong arguments that present rational, well-supported positions on the topic.  Next week is the end of the first quarter (already!) and conference time with parents, so be sure to keep up on assignments.  I'll try to do the same.



MONDAY, 10/29 Focus: Reading Instructional Text (11-12.RI.1,2,3,5)
Let Teenagers Try Adulthood
• read
• respond:  write your position

TUESDAY, 10/30  Focus: Reading Instructional Text (11-12.RI.1,2,3,5)
The Liberal Arts in an Age of Info Glut
• read
• respond:  questions after reading

WEDNESDAY, 10/31 Focus: Recognizing Elements of Argumentation
I Know Why the Caged Bird Cannot Read
• finish poster presentations:  elements of argument
Read Best in Class for Friday

THURSDAY, 11/1 Focus: Recognizing Fallacy in Argument
Logical Fallacies
• overview
• recognition practice

FRIDAY, 11/2 Focus: Reading Key Ideas and Details (11-12.RI.4-5)
Best in Class
• discussion
• taking a position:  Letter to Dr. DeWittie due Wednesday, 11/7