Homework - Week of December 17th

Thursday, December 20th

Social Studies: 
Due Friday.  Watch whatever TV shows you normally watch.  When you do, write down the name of the show you are watching.  Record the number of times you see someone in possession of a weapon of any sort.  You can decide whether to just include handguns or all types.  Just make sure you specify what you are keeping track of.

If you do not watch television, no problem.  Write a quick letter with this information and have a parent/guardian sign it.  You will receive full credit for this assignment.

Writing:
6A - Continue working on answering your philosophical question.  By Friday, you should have at least four paragraphs as follows: Introduction paragraph, paragraph containing the pro side of the philosophical question, paragraph containing the con side of the philosophical question, and conclusion. This is where you include your perspective, thoughts and philosophical belief (your attempt at answering the question).

6B - If you are prepared for your Friday math test (Ms. Halleron), You have the option of working on your first draft of this assignment.  I will not penalize anyone who does not turn this in until after the break.  The final copy won't be collected until the first full week of 2013.  In other words, you have time to complete this assignment!



Wednesday, December 19th

Social Studies: 
Due Friday.  Watch whatever TV shows you normally watch.  When you do, write down the name of the show you are watching.  Record the number of times you see someone in possession of a weapon of any sort.  You can decide whether to just include handguns or all types.  Just make sure you specify what you are keeping track of.

If you do not watch television, no problem.  Write a quick letter with this information and have a parent/guardian sign it.  You will receive full credit for this assignment.

Writing:
6A - Continue working on answering your philosophical question.  By Thursday, , you should have at least two paragraphs outlining your personal point of view.  You should also begin to incorporate details and opinions from other sources (the research you should have been doing in class this afternoon).

6B - If you are prepared for your Friday math test (Ms. Halleron), You have the option of working on your first draft of this assignment.  I will not penalize anyone who does not turn this in until after the break.  The final copy won't be collected until the first full week of 2013.  In other words, you have time to complete this assignment!


Monday, December 17th

Writing:
As an extension of what we are learning in Social Studies (philosophy), continue to brainstorm on your philosophical statement you will be writing about.  

Tuesday objective: Have a minimum of 10 brainstorm ideas listed in your writing journal.  Next, organize the brainstorm thoughts into a logical sequence.  Once you rearrange (or number the order of your brainstorm ideas), you can start writing in paragraph form.  

Your challenge: make sure your voice brings out your passion and deep thinking thoughts.  Use the posters in the classroom to help direct whether you should make your writing expository, or persuasive.