Week #11 - Friday Update

Hey guys,

Thanks for being on task this week.  The last few days have not been fun and I would have preferred to really be with you.  Thanks to those who have emailed and had me proofread work.  Not only do I see the effort - but appreciate the communication.

Please see the last post titled - Argument/Debate Rubric.  This is the online form you will use on debate days to assess one another.  Please review it with your partner so you are aware of the expectations of content and delivery.

I expect that you use you class time on Friday and the weekend to make sure your arguments are logical, well supported, and meet the time requirements.

Listed below are the groups that are presenting on Monday 4/23.  The next debate for Periods 1,3 will be on Monday 4/30 - the delay is due to testing.  However, Period 2 will present on Wednesday 4/25.

Debates 4/23
Period 1 - Obesity -      Lena/Julia       Mel/Sarae
             - Junk Food -  Alex S/Christian    Matty/Kaylynn
Period 2 - Fraternities - Glenn/YZ     Chantal/Ethan
             - Tattoos - AP/Jess         Madison/Angela
Period 3 - TV and Kids -  TP/Mi       Adrianna/Sam
             - Tattoos - Ana/Elizabeth M.          Valeria/Elizabeth S.

Debates 4/25
Period 2 - Junk Food -  Jake/Sean       Dan/RoMo
             - Social Networking       Cynthia/Lori       Andreas/Mallory

Additional class time may will be given on Tuesday/Thursday for partners to revise/rework their arguments.  Some of you may want to use this time to complete your Goodreads.  The deadline is Wednesday 4/25.  Anyone who submits after the deadline will only receive partial credit.  You must meet the checklist requirements to receive full credit.  Please be honest.

If you have one of my books - please return it.  Begin thinking about your last book read of the school year.  Hopefully, you know what you like to read - lots of trial and error!

Please email with any questions.  Office Hours/Tutoring will be on Tuesday after school. I close grades this week (these are progress grades).

If you have concerns - please email or come and speak with me at the appropriate time.

You may want to youtube the final scene of "The Great Debaters" just to remind yourself of proper debate etiquette, appropriate language choice, and how a solid command of your subject matter can really assist with your own ethos and the overall logos of your argument.  Good luck!

Be good.

Samakosky