Socratic Seminar Review

In your journal, and in paragraph form...


- What did you learn about the topic discussed?
- Do you feel that this is an important issue to discuss and why?
-  What is your stance on the topic (are you more for or against Social Networking)
- Write three reasons why you feel this way?


How do you think that you did on the Seminar?
Describe what you think you could have done better?


After completion of this entry, which should be 1-2 pgs, you may use the period as a Study Hall or read silently.


Enjoy!

Check out the two sides in order to prepare for our Social Networking Seminar...

Benefits of the Internet and Social Networking:


http://www.ehow.com/about_5246590_benefits-internet-social-networking_.html


Disadvantages of Social Networking:


http://www.rootsofaction.com/disadvantages-of-social-networking/




Don't forget- Socratic Seminar on Monday- I'll provide the drinks, if you'd like to bring snacks to share please let me know.

AVID Reflection

Review and Reflect on our recent learning in class: (1-2 pg Reflection in your Chromebooks-

bavroch@stamfordpublicschools.org)

1) What have you learned about our country over the past week in terms of:

- Presidential election

- Political Process

- Our Divided nation

- Issues (taxes, economy, defense,

education, health care, etc.)

2) What were you surprised to learn about this week?

3) What do you think should be the first area of emphasis for Donald Trump in his first 100 days in office?

4) How do you think you did in the Socratic Seminar on Monday? What should be your grade, why?

US Military College Reviews

Watch either one of the following videos about colleges that may be right for you:


Do you prefer the Army


https://www.youniversitytv.com/college/u-s-military-academy-army-west-point/


Or, is the Navy more your style?


https://www.youniversitytv.com/college/u-s-naval-academy/


Or do you want to take your life to the air, at the Air Force Academy


https://www.youniversitytv.com/college/u-s-air-force-academy/


Choose one to take 6-8  Cornell Notes on.

Election 2016: Socratic Seminar on Monday

In order to prepare for Monday's Socratic Seminar, we need to be informed on the 6 most important categories:


Economy and Jobs
Taxes
Education
Defense
Environment
Health Care


In order to find out more about each of these categories, and where Donald Trump and Hillary stand, please click on the tab below.


http://www.timeforkids.com/news/understanding-issues/463771




Today, we'll be taking C-notes in order to compare and contrast the two candidates.
Wednesday's Goal: 3 Topics
Friday's Goal:  All 6 topics
Monday: Seminar