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Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Philosophical Chair: Blame the Teachers
Teachers are to be blamed for kids not getting an Education
Remember to:
~Make sure you understand the topic and stick to it in your discussion
~Take a side FOR or AGAINST the statement
~Write down your strongest ideas that you will use to make your point
~DO NOT dominate the discussion and DON'T cut anyone off as they are making their point: Be respective and open-minded to changing your side as you see fit and as you are convinced
~ Wait to speak again after at LEAST THREE PERSONS have spoken BEFORE you.
~If you remain neutral until the end of the discussion, YOU MUST speak in defending your neutrality.
~Have fun and use the opportunity to learn new information and tolerant others' differing position on the topic at hand.
Remember to:
~Make sure you understand the topic and stick to it in your discussion
~Take a side FOR or AGAINST the statement
~Write down your strongest ideas that you will use to make your point
~DO NOT dominate the discussion and DON'T cut anyone off as they are making their point: Be respective and open-minded to changing your side as you see fit and as you are convinced
~ Wait to speak again after at LEAST THREE PERSONS have spoken BEFORE you.
~If you remain neutral until the end of the discussion, YOU MUST speak in defending your neutrality.
~Have fun and use the opportunity to learn new information and tolerant others' differing position on the topic at hand.
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
The American Dream is Dead Philosophical Chair
Topic: The American Dream is dead
Look at the video to gain some info on the topic
1. Make sure you understand the topic
2.Take a side (for or against)
3. If you are undecided, take the middle ground
4. Write down your strongest reason for your position taken
5. Participate in the discussion using the guidelines given
Philosophical Chair on The American Dream
Look at the video to gain some info on the topic
1. Make sure you understand the topic
2.Take a side (for or against)
3. If you are undecided, take the middle ground
4. Write down your strongest reason for your position taken
5. Participate in the discussion using the guidelines given
Philosophical Chair on The American Dream
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Poetry Analysis: Structure and Content using ART WARS
Use these resources below to help you to become more comfortable with the ability to analyze a poem. The first is a video that introduces the ART WARS as a strategy to help you to cover important aspects of poetry analysis. The second is a sample poem being annotated and analyzed. This provides a great framework for you to follow as you strengthen your skills.
Poetry Analysis Using ART WARS StrategyPoetry using ART Wary
Sample Analysis Using "Chimney Sweeper" by William Blake
Poetry Analysis Using ART WARS StrategyPoetry using ART Wary
Sample Analysis Using "Chimney Sweeper" by William Blake
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