- Bell Ringer: Video Notes (Journal)
Take notes on each video. Remember to begin with today’s date and to use subheadings.
Video 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wm0EvTk8o4
(Con Video)
Video 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZEEbQ3hWmU
(Pro Video)
- Discussion
Brief discussion on credibility, skewing, and overall thoughts after viewing both
- Reading: Read Article/Excerpt from the book America: The Last Best Hope (Vol. 1) by William Bennett
Take journal notes on your reading. Remember to include a subheading (use title of book).
- Brief discussion about article and findings
- Review/Handout (Letter to the Editor Format)
Assignment: Write a letter to the Editor stating if we should or should not celebrate Columbus Day. Follow format on handout.
** Use your notes from the trial as well as today’s notes, to produce and defend claims. You may also do your own research on the topic, as noted at the beginning of this project.
Rough draft of letter due at the end of the period. Will have 15 minutes next period to finish rough drafts.
- Last two minutes- awards (student recognition) for trial performances
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