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=Work for today's class:=


 * August 12, 2010**
 * 6:15 Class**
 * 1. Print HW**
 * 2. Respond to prompt about electricity**
 * 3. Work on presentations**
 * 4. HW: finish POWERPTs**
 * 8:00 Class**

1. Print Homework 2. Respond to this prompt:
 * Warm Up:**
 * If we could no longer produce electricity by burning fossil fuels such as coal and oil or by other means such as solar power, THEN how would your life change? Explain at least three ways.

Discussion 



SAT PROMPT: Consider carefully the following excerpt and the assignment below it. Then plan and write an essay that explains your ideas as persuasively as possible. Keep in mind that the support you provide – both reasons and examples – will help make your view convincing to the reader.

"A great parent knows how to say no. Many parents find that it’s tough to be firm with their children. They can’t set rules. They threaten but don’t follow through with consequences. ‘No television for a week,’ a mom may tell her child in the afternoon, only to make an exception that very night. But the fact is, if we relinquish our parental authority, we are doing a disservice to our kids." Ron Taffel, therapist and author, // Parents //, May, 2001, p.113.  Assignment: What is your view of the idea that parents need to be firm in disciplining their children? In an essay, support your position with an example (or examples) from literature, science, current events, or your own experience and observation


 * August 9, 2010**
 * 6:15 Class**


 * Warm UP:**
 * 1. Print Homework**
 * 2. Respond to this prompt in one or more paragraphs:**
 * Should the state legislature add ten days to the school year? Write to convince your reader of your side of th argument.**
 * Discussion:**
 * Sharing of HW and Warm UP**
 * Peer Feedback and example**
 * Research on Presentation Topic**

Find three articles online to support your presentation topic Come back with at least 10 notes on your articles that relate to your presentation.
 * Homework**

Ò Print Homework Ò Answer this prompt in one or more paragraphs: Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin are two of three women who have come very close to being in the White House. Does society in the US need to change before we can have a female president? Why or why not? Discussion Points Ò Share Warm-ups Ò Share Homework Ò Respond to Kagan Articles Ò Share thoughts In Class Work Ò In one or more pages respond to this prompt: Imagine a world where there was no money. What would life be like? Write a story about living in a world without money.
 * 8:00 Class**

Warm Up Question: Choose a character from a novel that you relate to. Explain why you connect with this character and the similarities you have with him or her. Give at least three examples.
 * August 5, 2010**
 * 6:15 Class**

PRINT HOMEWORK!

Discussion/Sharing Main Question: Senses Everyone has been in a thunder storm. Think back to when you last experienced a thunder storm. What was it like? What were the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and feelings during the storm? Describe a thunder storm so that your reader can experience and picture it.

Warm Up Question: Print your homework!
 * 8:00 Class**

What worries you MOST about your high school career? Why? Explain

Discusion/Sharing Main Question: Persuasion

Choose one of these two prompts to write a persuasive essay:

A) Should there be a dress code at your school?

B) Students are allowed to drop out of school at age 16. Should the state lower the school dropout age? Write an essay to support your view on the subject.

HOMEWORK FOR 8:00 Class - Aug 5 1. Finish Essay started in class. 2. Please find an article about the appointment and confirmation of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court. Write a brief response about how you feel her role on the Court will be and why. (Is it good or bad?) Bring the article to class

Warm up question: If there were to be a television series made about your life, would it be a drama or a comedy? Who would you want to play the part of you? Why?
 * August 2, 2010**
 * 6:15 class:**

Discussion/Sharing Character Traits

Main Question for the night: Friends are important, but everyone has a different opinion of what makes a good friend. Explain what, in your opinion makes a good friend.

Warm up question: There are many things to accomplish in high school, especially academic achievements. However, there are many opportunities for clubs, student government, and sports. Outside of the classroom, what is your big goal for high school and how do you want to achieve this?
 * 8:00 class**

Discussion/Sharing Presentation Ideas Looking at the pros and cons of an idea

Main Question for the night: Choose three components of the Internet, such as social networking, instant messaging, and web searches. Choose one side to support or to dissent the use of these. Include reasons why you think these components or tools are valuable to students (if you support them) OR why they are damaging to students (if you dissent them).