February 26 - March 2

MONDAY/TUESDAY: Journal warm-up.  Draw cards to find out which side of the debate you'll be arguing for (defend or challenge). Structured gender debate: should women be required to sign up for Selective Service (the draft) the same way that men do at age eighteen?

Due: Structured Gender Debate Prep Worksheet

Homework: Think about the debate and discussion, and prepare to write an essay taking a position (defend, challenge, or qualify) on Thursday/Friday. How did you do? What were the best examples and evidence supporting each side? Did you hear any logical fallacies during the debate? Do you personally agree, disagree, or agree/disagree with qualifications?

WEDNESDAY: Journal warm-up. Current event day - read and annotate two opposing viewpoints. Discuss and debate, vote. Outline the majority opinion in a synthesis/ACT-style outline response based on the discussion.

Due: n/a

Homework: (same as Monday/Tuesday)

THURSDAY/FRIDAY: Journal warm-up. Go through the steps of writing an argument essay. Write an outline and type a draft of an argument essay using the same prompt. Upload to turnitin.com.

Due: draft of argument essay uploaded to Turnitin.com by the end of the period.

Homework: Look up basic information about the Supreme Court. How many justices are there? What is the process for confirming a Supreme Court Justice? How long do they serve, and what are their current ages? Come to class ready to discuss.

Next week we'll work in groups (with individual assignments) to research and present information about the most influential decisions. This satisfies an 11th grade requirement, but also provides high quality examples that you can use in argument essays and for the ACT/SAT.