Week #11 - What is the Nature of Man?

Hello Sophomores!

I hope this finds you well.  We will continue to look at other resources and texts this week - additional information that you can synthesize and "make yours" for your process essay.
You will receive the prompt/rubric on Monday.  Please begin to organize your thoughts, ideas, and analysis.  You will receive support in class.

Reminders:
Office Hours/Tutoring - Tuesday after school
Poetry Club - Wednesdays at Lunch

Due Dates:
Night - Reading Check Quiz - Monday 4/15.
*top left corner of your paper - write: "Never Shall I Forget - Pg. 32" - earn 2 additional points
Independent  Reading Selection - Monday 4/15
FF/WRG - Friday 4/19
Nature of Man Essay - due Friday 5/3.  No late work will be accepted. No excuses.

Monday
* Independent  Reading Selection- book check
* Night - Reading Quiz (25 points)
* TED Talks - The Psychology of Evil - Philip Ximbardo
http://www.ted.com/talks/philip_zimbardo_on_the_psychology_of_evil.html
* "Man Is A Product Of His Environment" - B.F Skinner - Read/Annotate

Tuesday
* Continue w/Skinner Q and A
*  "Man Is Innately Aggressive" -Robert Ardrey. Read/Annotate/Discuss
* Silent Socratic - In class activity - Respond to Statements. Take Notes.
HW - Read "Pieces of You" - Jewel.  Annotate/Answer Q's

Wednesday/Thursday
* Socratic Seminar - Be prepared.  Bring any and all resources. You must participate in order to receive credit.  (50 points)
* Graphic Organizer(s) - How to prepare CD/CM and Analysis. Begin your writing!
HW - Read/Respond/Q's for other selections in your packet - "Doctor My Eyes", "Columbine" pieces, "Mayor's Choice" - we will discuss these in class.

Friday
*FF/WRG - Be prepared.  Extra Credit opportunity to anyone who brings their INTRODUCTORY paragraph (or more) for the Nature of Man essay. Get assistance and feedback from your group.  This is a wonderful opportunity.  However, you can choose to bring your creative pieces if you choose.

Work hard this week.  Your packet should be completed and annotated by Friday.  I will not be collecting it - rather I will spot check it.  Your in class comments and participation will show me your efforts in thinking through the variety of resources that you have had at your disposal.  It will also be easy to note this in your final paper.  With this in mind - please work hard so that you have a lot of opportunities to display your insight and knowledge.

Grades close on Friday 4/26.  Make sure that you are doing all you can to EARN your grade.
Be good. Be well.

Samakosky