Thursday, October 3rd

SEATING CHART

Starter 10.3:  

Knowing what you know about liberals and conservatives, what do you think are the morals and values driving each side of the political aisle? Complete these sentences…

Liberals are driven by_____, ______, and _______. They value _____, ______, and _____.

Conservatives are driven by _____, ______, and _______. They value _____, ______, and _______.

The Moral Roots of Liberals and Conservatives

During the talk, jot down 5 interesting insights, quotes, questions, or new ideas that make you think.

GROUP WORK

(Each group should make a copy of the document. Someone should scribe the main ideas of your conversation. Please share the document with Jessica.)

Wednesday, October 2nd

Dear students:  Be industrious today!  Continue to explore your own political ideology. Use your time wisely to work on the following assignments.  

WORK TIME TO-DO LIST:

1. Starter/Journal 10.2  Where do you believe you are on the American political spectrum?  Where do you think your political ideology comes from? What values is it rooted in?

2. “I Side With” Political Quiz

Take the quiz and explore the “I Side With” website.

Click on “Other Stances” for more nuanced results

After Quiz:  Add to your starter/journal.  What were your results? Did you learn anything new about your own ideology?

3. Brainstorm: What are some topics/political issues that you could study for this project?  (REVIEW “Topic Choice: Framing the Binary, Choosing Sides” on your project description)  The https://www.procon.org/ website might be helpful to check out at this point.  You don’t have to choose your topic just yet, but let’s get a good list started! Send Jessica an email with some possible topics you are thinking about.

4. Where do the parties stand on the issues?

Make a copy of this document, or ask Athena for a hard copy (on my desk).  Try to fill out the T-chart to the best of your ability.  Work in groups if you like, but keep your own notes.  

5. Work on Rhetorical Appeals handout: Bryan Stevenson TED talk questions and scenario brainstorms

******If you were gone last week Thursday/Friday, please review my DP to catch up on new content.  

6. HONORS:  Response Paper

7. OPTIONAL:  Project Implicit

Tuesday, October 1st

Starter 10.1  

What does it mean to be “on the left” of the political spectrum?  What does it mean to be “on the right”? DO YOUR BEST TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS WITH YOUR CURRENT KNOWLEDGE.

IN PAIRS, ON WHITEBOARDS:

Draw a T-chart describing what you understand to be “left” (liberal) and “right” (conservative).  You don’t necessarily need to get bogged down in specific issues, but try to DEFINE each to the best of your ability.  Perhaps it helps to think about what each side cares about or values.

MINI-LESSON:  The Political Compass

ACTIVITY:  Political Compass Quiz:  As you work through the quiz, ask me clarifying questions!!! 

Journal 10.1: How did the quiz add to your understanding of political ideology?  Explain.

–OR—

Did you find anything surprising or did it confirm what you already knew about your political identity?  Explain. 

ADDITIONAL WORK TIME???

1. Work on Rhetorical Appeals handout: Bryan Stevenson TED talk questions and scenario brainstorms

******If you were gone last week Thursday/Friday, please review my DP to catch up on new content.  

2. OPTIONAL: Project Implicit

3. HONORS:  Response Paper
4. Struggling with content? Conference with Jessica!

Monday, September 30th

Starter 9.30:  
America loves Satire!!! Watch this video and respond:  What liberal and conservative perspectives are being spoofed in this video?  Give at least one example of each and explain the perspective that is being satirized.

Today’s Question:

What are the American values and principles of democracy that transcend party?  What do we agree on?

Group Read: John McCain’s Final Letter to America

Watch: Barack Obama’s eulogy for John McCain

GROUP BRAINSTORM:  What are the American values and principles of democracy that transcend party?  What might most Americans agree on despite their political affiliation?

WORK TIME TO DO LIST:

1. HONORS MEETING: Essay assignment

2. Work on Rhetorical Appeals handout: Bryan Stevenson TED talk questions and scenario brainstorms

******If you were gone last week Thursday/Friday, please review my DP to catch up on new content.  

3. Missing assignments? Process Reflection? Self-assessment? Film analysis? Finish and turn in!

4. READ news on the impending impeachment of the president

5. OPTIONAL: Project Implicit

Friday, September 27th

Starter 9.27:
Are you convinced by this rhetoric? What makes it effective? Who might not find it effective? Why?

 

Goal for the Day:

Understand Aristotelian Appeals (logos, pathos, and ethos) and identify how they are used in rhetorical discourse.

Aristotelian Appeals

Aristotelian Appeals: Notes/Examples

Bryan Stevenson TED Talk

Analyze this discourse with attention to the Aristotelian appeals!

Thursday, September 26th

Review the bigger picture: PROJECT DESCRIPTION

What questions do we have at this point?

AN IMPORTANT PERSPECTIVE....

Read/annotate  I’m a cop. If you don’t want to get hurt, don’t challenge me. (Wash Post Op-ed) 

(in a circle?)

JOURNAL 9.26 Officer Op-Ed Questions:

1.What is his argument? What is the officer trying to convince us of?
2. Is this article credible?  How does it establish credibility?
3. Which values does the author appeal to?  Does he make any emotional appeals?
4. How might someone push back on the argument? What perspectives might be missing?
5. What makes this argument convincing? 

If TIME: Bryan Stevenson TED Talk

Wednesday, September 25th

Finish last fifteen minutes of the film.

Circle up for discussion.

SEMINAR GROUPS

w/ hot seat:)

When you are not in the inner circle, you may work on finishing your viewing guide, but you should also be listening intently and processing your thoughts about the topic.

TURN IN FILM ANALYSIS!
And if you didn't turn in the Process Reflection and Self-Assessment from Monday.