Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Homework due Monday, April 22

1. Read Chapter 20 pages 313-317, answering questions 1 & 2 on page 317
2. Journal #17: Propose a Solution. Read chapter 20 and use that as a basis for your journal. Write about a societal problem and propose a solution.
3. Choose a topic for your Persuasive Essay for Monday. Below are examples:

  • Taking a Position
    • Current Affairs
      • National Debt
      • Social Security
      • Country Security
    • Burning Issues
      • College Football Playoff System
      • Education
      • Testing on Animals
    • Dividing Lines
      • Smoke-free campus
      • Obamacare
      • Legalizing Marijuana
    • Fresh Fare
      • Barbed versus smooth fishing hooks
      • Is new technology making us dependent
  • Persuading Readers to Act
    • Inequality in Income in America
    • Are parents or teachers responsible for their children's learning
    • Should stage colleges be free to attend
    • Should the voting age be lowered
    • Immigration laws
    • Sex education taught in school
    • Should birth control be given to high school students
  • Proposing a Solution
    • Education Budget Concerns
    • Downloading music/movies illegally



Extra Credit:

Watch one of the student submitted films in the 6th Annual SLCCSA Film Festival and right a one page review of the film. You can find the films at www.slccfilmfestival.blogspot.com. These are due Monday.

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