Sept 29 - EOC Part A and Watch: Food Inc.

Happy Friday,

Today we will take our first test. We will complete an EOC Part A. Best way to study is to review the rubric. Also, you can review those sample responses from the other day.

After the test we will start watching Food Inc. This is a documentary that may give you a greater context about the Food industry and government regulation.

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Complete Survey
Practice Test: EOC Part A
Video: Food Inc. (Can been seen on Netflix if absent)

Homework: None

Sept 27 - Group 9 Class Discussion and Food Waste Video

I am excited for our last group. This will definitely be one of the best presentations yet, right?

After the group presents, we will watch a segment from Last Week Tonight concerning food waste.

Enjoy,

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Article Discussion: Group 9
Video: Food Waste

Homework: None

Sept 25 - Group 8 Discussion

You know the drill...

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Article Discussion: Group 8

Homework: Submit Articles to Google Classroom (See Sign Up Sheet)

Group 9 Articles

Last but not least! BAM

Group 8 Articles

Here they are!

Sept 22 - Continue: Sample EOC Part A Responses and Group 7 Discussion

Today we will score sample responses to the EOC Part A. After that, Group 7 will have the stage and will lead another discussion.

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Activity: Scoring EOC Part A Examples
     *See prior class's blog post for hyperlinks!
Article Discussion: Group 7

Homework: Submit Articles to Google Classroom (See Sign Up Sheet)

Travel Opportunity

Group 7 Articles

Here are the articles for Group 7!

Sept 20 - EOC Part A Scoring Samples and Group 6 Discussion

Today we will be scoring sample responses to an EOC Exam Part A. Through the process you will develop your own understanding of the College Board expectations as well as the proper usage of the rubric.

Afterwards, we will hear from Group 6! Remember, the final groups do not need a 5th synthesizing article. You're welcome!

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Activity: Scoring EOC Part A Examples

• EOC Part A - The Test
• Student Samples

Article Discussion: Group 6

Homework: Submit Articles to Google Classroom (See Sign Up Sheet)

Discussion Update

For the remaining groups, I will require the following:

1. Proper Attire
2. Speaking directly to the audience
3. Greater clarity of thought and communication
4. Selection of an article with a clear argument and line of reasoning
5. ONLY 4 articles (one per student)

You will be docked points if any of the aforementioned items are not adhered to.

Thanks,

- Mr. T

Sept 18 - Group 5 Discussion

Looking forward to today's discussion. 

I am happy we are all getting practice speaking... we need it ; ) Remember to harness your inner Emily and make sure your speech is clear and that what you are saying makes sense. 

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Article Discussion: Group 5

Homework: Submit Articles to Google Classroom (See Sign Up Sheet)

Group 6 Articles

It is like Christmas came early!

Articles HERE

Group 5 Articles

Here they are!

Let's hope they are good ones! ; )

- Mr. T

Sept 15 - Discuss: EOC Part A Rubric and Group 4 Discussion

Happy Friday!

Today we will review the End of Course Exam Rubric for Part A. After this we will hear more about food and the government. Looking forward to a presentation that uses great articles with a strong claim. Additionally I am excited to have you reiterate certain points that clearly help you understand your lens question or the thematic question as a whole. ; )

We should have more time for audience questioning today. Yay class participation!

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Discuss: End of Course Exam Rubric
Article Discussion: Group 4

Homework: Submit Articles to Google Classroom (See Sign Up Sheet)

Group 4 Articles

Hey Folks,

You know what to do!

Here is the LINK

Sept 13 - Perspective Activity and Group 3 Article Presentations

We will start the class today with an activity that allows us to work collaboratively whole class. It should demonstrate the strength of communication and the skills of group leadership.

After that we will have our Group 3 presentation.

Thanks,

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Activity: Perspectives and Teamwork
Article Discussion: Group 3

Homework: Submit Articles to Google Classroom (See Sign Up Sheet)

Group 3 Articles

Here is the link for Group 3 Articles.

Also, for future groups article submission let's do the following:

1. Create a Google Doc
2. Write out what lens it relates to
3. Throw in the URL
4. ex. Ethical - whitehouse.gov/keepgovernmentoutofmysoda*

                         *the above link is clearly a fake

Sept 11 - Group 2 Discussion

Continuing with Article Discussions today!

I really enjoyed the first presentation, and I anticipate them only getting better. Make sure to read through the articles ahead of time and follow the process on the previous blog post.

See you soon,

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Article Discussion: Group 2

Homework: Submit Articles to Google Classroom (See Sign Up Sheet)

Group 2 Articles

Hey Folks,

Group 2 Articles are available for the Monday presentation. I would like us to try a different approach for the questions that the audience is creating. New directions are below:

• Each student (not group) will ask one question per article
• In addition, each student will attempt to identify the main argument in 1-2 sentences
• So I expect to see:
• Econ Article (name of article)
• Main Idea / Claim
• Question(s)
• Follow that above process for each article!!!

Thanks folks and GO CHARGERS!

Sept 8 - Group 1 Discussion

Ok, here we go.

Please make sure that you have read all the articles and prepared questions. I am expecting clear presentations that demonstrates the lens and theme that we are exploring. If it is not clear to all of us, we must ask questions.

If we have any extra time, you will be given a chance to start on your discussion articles!

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Article Discussion: Group 1

Homework: Submit Articles to Google Classroom (See Sign Up Sheet)

Group 1 Articles

Hello All,

Please read before class and be prepared with questions regarding the articles!

LINK

Sept 6 - Start: Article Discussions

We will see how today goes.

By the end of class, you should understand the expectations for the class discussions you will be leading. Also, you will be a part of a discussion based on an article that I am presenting.

See you soon,

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Recap: Logical Fallacies
Assignment: Article Discussion
Sample Discussion: “The New Face of Hunger”

Homework: First groups submit articles to Google Classroom