Homework due 4/20

There is no homework for Friday 4/20, but if you did not finish the classwork you should do it at home.

DUE MONDAY 4/23 Viewpoints

Read the handouts, chapters 1 and 2 (i.e. "Viewpoints 1 and 2").

In addition to posting this on your blog you should print it out and put it in your notebook. You should have a section in your notebook devoted to the upcoming censorship debate and this should be in there.

Assume that our next debate will have the resolution, "There should be limits to free speech."

1) For chapter 1, write three things based on the reading that supports the above resolution. This is the "pro" argument.

AND

2) For chapter 2, write three things based on the reading that goes against the above resolution. This is the "con" arguement.

AND

3) Write a paragraph where you state your opinion on the issue. It should include some evidence from the reading, but it does not have to follow each viewpoint to the letter. You can also include ideas and evidence from other sources or individuals.


In addition to posting this on your blog you should print it out and put it in your notebook. You should have a section in your notebook devoted to the upcoming censorship debate and this should be in there.

Reminder

The Republic quiz is tomorrow. Same stuff that we went over on Tuesday in class.

DUE THUR 4/19 Don Imus Controversy

ANSWER ALL THREE QUESTIONS and post on your blog. Don't forget to put the questions in bold.

Short Answer: a few sentences for each question:

1. According to the NAACP, why should Imus be silenced?

2. According to Frank Rich, why should Imus not be silenced?

Long Answer: Write a short essay, w/ intro, body and conclusion, about 4-5 paragraphs with at least 4 sentences each.

3. Do you think Imus should be silenced? Why?

NOTE: You can quote other sources to support your position, such as the ones that I gave you, or others that you find on the internet. If you do, cite your sources. You don’t need a full-on works cited, but mention your sources in the body, preferably with a link.

Period 4 Class URLs

Period 4,

Raul has links to everyones blogs, so if you are missing someones you can go there. There has been problems with Danielle's old one, so everyone should add Danielle's to their Google reader.

Go to Raul's link and check it out. Thanks Raul.

http://rlopezrodriguez.blogspot.com/

DUE WED 4/18 Plato Reading and Blog

Read all of section c. pp. 85-93 (start where the section begins on the bottom)

Answer one of the following questions or develop your own. Post the response on your blog. Don’t forget to include the question in bold on your blog.

1. Why should plays, and acting in them, be regulated? What is potentially beneficial or harmful from acting in a play?

OR

2. What is your reaction to the ending of the section? What is good and/or bad about the type of society outlined by Socrates?

DUE ASAP (As Soon As Possible)

If you have not posted your book review on turnitin.com, don't forget to do so. I've extended the dates so it should allow you. Grades for the book reviews are in the computer. If you don't have your book review on tii by tomorrow, I will change the grade to a zero and then put it back on with reduced points once you get your review on tii.

Mr. J

DUE TUE 4/17- Helpful Blog Comments

DUE TUE 4/17 - Best Blog Comments

Review the comments that classmates have made on your blog and choose two or three of them that you found particularly helpful. Write a short paragraph for each one explaining why it was helpful. Be specific. What is helpful about it and why?

The most important criteria for a helpful comment is that it is specific. It does not just say that something is “good” or “bad.” It provides an example and an explanation.

Other criteria for a helpful comment (not all comments will fulfill all of these):

• provides suggestions and/or praise regarding writing mechanics and style
• provides suggestions and/or praise regarding content
• provides a different perspective that makes you rethink your ideas
• provides evidence or logic that affirms what you are saying or questions it

Of course, if something was helpful for you in a way that I don’t list above you can write about that.

To turn this in and get credit: You need to turn in a hardcopy with a heading. Copy/Paste your original post along with the comment and your explanation. Make sure everything is labled so that I know what is what and who it's written by.

You should let your commentators know that you found their comments helpful by posting the paragraph you wrote about them on their blog.