CW #14 (Debate Notes) and CW #15 were collected on Thursday and Friday. The last day to submit these assignments for late credit is Friday, Jan. 3. I will not accept late work after the grade is entered into the grade book. - Mr. S
Pretend you are a poetry reviewer for a British newspaper in 1899. Write a review (at least one page) in which you explain both of the poems we read in class and give your opinion on them. Which do you think is a better poem? Which view of imperialism do you support? (DOUBLE HOMEWORK) Due Friday, 1/3. Grading Criteria: 1) Original Work - Your sentences should be created "from scratch" using the poems and your classwork answers. 2) Creativity - Make up a name for your newspaper! 3) Opinion - Make sure you make your opinion (about which poem is better) clear. 4) Perspective - Remember, you’re writing as a 19th century British poetry reviewer, NOT an RKA student in 2017! 5) Evidence - Make sure that you include at least one specific line from each of the poems to support your review. 6) Citations - When you quote the poems, use a brief citation after the quote indicating the line number(s). [Ex. (13-16)] 7) Mechanics - This includes: spelling; sentence structure; grammar; and organization of ideas. 8) Paragraphs - No reader wants to read a block of writing with no end in sight. Break up ideas into smaller paragraphs. 9) Presentation - Typing preferred. Use the attached template. (double-spaced; 12-point Arial font; 1-inch margins)
Use the following link: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/12/17/us/politics/trump-pelosi-letter.html Answer all questions in complete sentences on loose leaf paper.
1) Explain President Trump's purpose in writing the letter to Speaker Pelosi. 2) Describe three main points Trump makes in the letter. 3) Identify and explain one statement in the letter that is EXAGGERATED according to the New York Times. 4) Identify and explain one statement in the letter that is MISLEADING according to the New York Times. 5) Identify and explain one statement in the letter that is FALSE according to the New York Times. 6) Write a 1-paragraph reply (at least 5 sentences) reply that Speaker Pelosi could send back to President Trump. Assignment: Write a 3-page (750-word) opinion paper in response to the following prompt: In the upcoming Democratic Primary Election:
Guidelines: 1) Original Work - I'm only interested in reading your own original work. Your sentences should be created from scratch using your notes or the information provided. Any plagiarism detected by Turnitin may result in a reduced or failing grade. 2) Thesis - Make sure your thesis (argument) is made clear in your introduction. 3) Evidence - Back up your argument with sufficient evidence in the body paragraphs. Your response must show an understanding of at least 3 different issues that are being debated by the candidates. 4) Method of Citation - As long as you are using only the sources provided and your notes, there's no need for citations. 5) Conclusion - Restate your argument and leave the reader with an insightful closing idea. 6) Mechanics - This includes: spelling; sentence structure; grammar; and organization of ideas. 7) Presentation - typed; 12 point Arial font; double-spaced; 1-inch margins. Use the attached template. 8) Submission/Due Date - You must submit your paper at Turnitin.com by Sunday, January 5th at 11:59pm. 9) Late penalty - 20 points will deducted from all late papers. No papers will be accepted more than 3 days late. Links: https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-lists/2020-democratic-candidates-issues-policy-positions-820811/ https://www.factcheck.org/ Candidate Websites
Read textbook pages 773-778, 791-795, & 805-809. Answer all questions in complete sentences. Due Friday, 12/20. 1) Vocabulary Builder: Find one word in the reading that you don't know or are unsure of the meaning. Look up each word in the dictionary. For each, write out the word, the definition, and an original sentence (a sentence that you created yourself) that uses the word. Choose regular words, not social studies key terms that are boldfaced in the text. Do NOT leave this blank because you think you know every word -- you WILL lose credit! (pp. 773-778) 2) Explain the theory of Social Darwinism. In your opinion, was it racist? Explain. 3) Describe three factors that enabled Europeans to conquer Africa. Which do you think was the most important? Explain. 4) What was decided at the Berlin Conference? What do you think it showed about Europeans' attitudes towards Africans? 5) Which three groups fought for control of South Africa? What valuable resources fueled the conflict? Which group won? (pp. 791-795) 6) Why did Britain consider India its "jewel in the crown"? What valuable raw materials did Britain obtain from India? 7) Who were sepoys? Explain what happened during the Sepoy Mutiny. According to the text, why was this a "turning point"? (pp. 805-809) 8) Describe the events leading up to the Opium War. Which side won this war, and what did the winning side gain? 9) Describe at least two similarities and two differences between the Taiping Rebellion and the Boxer Rebellion. 10) Creative Response: Read the quote by Cecil Rhodes on p.775. Imagine he has just posted it as his Facebook status update. Write a 'comment' (at least a 5-sentence paragraph) in response to his attitude about the British. [HONORS: 2 PARAGRAPHS]
Students completed a claim-counterclaim writing assignment in class on Thursday. If you were absent, this needs to be made up at lunch or after school in Room 330. The last day to complete this assignment is Tuesday, Dec. 17. Also, Notes 2.5 on the Electoral College was collected today in class. It can be submitted for late credit no later than Wed., Dec. 18.
Winners:
Zahra & Danny Chris & Labina Dennis & Jholewis Matthew & Steven (defeated Daniel & Sara 12-10!) Follow all directions. Due Friday.
National Identity is Made Up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9qF6FvwrHI
Why You Should Be A Nationalist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfJ25LXtLTg Here are the debate teams for tomorrow's debates. We will choose the matchups by volunteering or at random. The debate topic is: Should the United States continue to use the Electoral System?
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