9/25/08 – High School Heroes9/25/08 – High School HeroesBR- Reflective Journal #2BR- Reflective Journal #21. List one success you had this week 1. List one success you had this week and how you achieved it.and how you achieved it.2. List one failure you suffered this 2. List one failure you suffered this week. How will you make sure it week. How will you make sure it doesn’t happen next week?doesn’t happen next week?3. If you could have one super-power, 3. If you could have one super-power, what would it be? Why?what would it be? Why?4. What is the most serious problem 4. What is the most serious problem people your age face today?people your age face today?5. What are the most important 5. What are the most important qualities in a leader?qualities in a leader?

9/25/08 – High School Heroes9/25/08 – High School HeroesBR- Reflective Journal #2BR- Reflective Journal #21. List one success you had this week 1. List one success you had this week and how you achieved it.and how you achieved it.2. List one failure you suffered this 2. List one failure you suffered this week. How will you make sure it week. How will you make sure it doesn’t happen next week?doesn’t happen next week?3. If you could have one super-power, 3. If you could have one super-power, what would it be? Why?what would it be? Why?4. What is the most serious problem 4. What is the most serious problem people your age face today?people your age face today?5. What are the most important 5. What are the most important qualities in a leader?qualities in a leader?

Guns Germs and Steel Writing AssignmentGuns Germs and Steel Writing Assignment (60 (60 points)points)Why did the world turn out like it did? Why did Columbus sail to Why did the world turn out like it did? Why did Columbus sail to the New World instead of the other way around? In this the New World instead of the other way around? In this assignment you will critically analyze Jared Diamond’s theory of assignment you will critically analyze Jared Diamond’s theory of human development as presented in his work human development as presented in his work Guns, Germs, and Guns, Germs, and SteelSteel. In your explanation of his theory you must use examples . In your explanation of his theory you must use examples from the film or our class discussion as evidence to support your from the film or our class discussion as evidence to support your writing.writing.

Explain Jared Diamond’s theory of Explain Jared Diamond’s theory of geographic luck and how it has affected geographic luck and how it has affected the development of human civilization.the development of human civilization.

Guns Germs and Steel Writing AssignmentGuns Germs and Steel Writing Assignment (60 (60 points)points)Why did the world turn out like it did? Why did Columbus sail to Why did the world turn out like it did? Why did Columbus sail to the New World instead of the other way around? In this the New World instead of the other way around? In this assignment you will critically analyze Jared Diamond’s theory of assignment you will critically analyze Jared Diamond’s theory of human development as presented in his work human development as presented in his work Guns, Germs, and Guns, Germs, and SteelSteel. In your explanation of his theory you must use examples . In your explanation of his theory you must use examples from the film or our class discussion as evidence to support your from the film or our class discussion as evidence to support your writing.writing.

Explain Jared Diamond’s theory of Explain Jared Diamond’s theory of geographic luck and how it has affected geographic luck and how it has affected the development of human civilization.the development of human civilization.

Your paper must follow these guidelines:Your paper must follow these guidelines:

- 3 double spaced pages, typed in Times New Roman, 12 - 3 double spaced pages, typed in Times New Roman, 12 pt. font. 1 inch margins with numbered pages.pt. font. 1 inch margins with numbered pages.- A cover sheet with your name, title of the paper, and the - A cover sheet with your name, title of the paper, and the date.date.- A draft of your paper is due on Thursday, September 25. - A draft of your paper is due on Thursday, September 25. - The final draft will be due on Friday, October 3. - The final draft will be due on Friday, October 3. - You will also be asked to hand in any prewriting - You will also be asked to hand in any prewriting materials such as outlines or video guidesmaterials such as outlines or video guides- Use proper writing style and suggestions from the - Use proper writing style and suggestions from the presentationpresentation- Plagiarism is strictly forbidden!- Plagiarism is strictly forbidden!

- 3 double spaced pages, typed in Times New Roman, 12 - 3 double spaced pages, typed in Times New Roman, 12 pt. font. 1 inch margins with numbered pages.pt. font. 1 inch margins with numbered pages.- A cover sheet with your name, title of the paper, and the - A cover sheet with your name, title of the paper, and the date.date.- A draft of your paper is due on Thursday, September 25. - A draft of your paper is due on Thursday, September 25. - The final draft will be due on Friday, October 3. - The final draft will be due on Friday, October 3. - You will also be asked to hand in any prewriting - You will also be asked to hand in any prewriting materials such as outlines or video guidesmaterials such as outlines or video guides- Use proper writing style and suggestions from the - Use proper writing style and suggestions from the presentationpresentation- Plagiarism is strictly forbidden!- Plagiarism is strictly forbidden!

◊ PrewritingPrewriting: (what you do before you write): (what you do before you write)1. Look at the writing prompt. Circle key terms and 1. Look at the writing prompt. Circle key terms and

underline words that will help you answer the underline words that will help you answer the question.question.

2. Look at your notes, the graphic organizers and the 2. Look at your notes, the graphic organizers and the video guides.video guides.

3. Sketch an rough outline of your essay including the 3. Sketch an rough outline of your essay including the introduction, body and conclusion.introduction, body and conclusion.

4. Write an introduction paragraph. This must include 4. Write an introduction paragraph. This must include your thesis statement and mention what your main your thesis statement and mention what your main supporting arguments will be.supporting arguments will be.

Make It a goal for today to write an introduction Make It a goal for today to write an introduction paragraph - I will be happy to check it before paragraph - I will be happy to check it before you go!you go!

◊ PrewritingPrewriting: (what you do before you write): (what you do before you write)1. Look at the writing prompt. Circle key terms and 1. Look at the writing prompt. Circle key terms and

underline words that will help you answer the underline words that will help you answer the question.question.

2. Look at your notes, the graphic organizers and the 2. Look at your notes, the graphic organizers and the video guides.video guides.

3. Sketch an rough outline of your essay including the 3. Sketch an rough outline of your essay including the introduction, body and conclusion.introduction, body and conclusion.

4. Write an introduction paragraph. This must include 4. Write an introduction paragraph. This must include your thesis statement and mention what your main your thesis statement and mention what your main supporting arguments will be.supporting arguments will be.

Make It a goal for today to write an introduction Make It a goal for today to write an introduction paragraph - I will be happy to check it before paragraph - I will be happy to check it before you go!you go!

Assignment for MondayAssignment for MondayAssignment for MondayAssignment for Monday

Finish your draft dag-nabbit!Finish your draft dag-nabbit!

Debate Assignment – Due Monday- 50 Points EXTRA CREDITDebate Assignment – Due Monday- 50 Points EXTRA CREDIT◊ Watch the 1st presidential debate. (This Friday, 7pm,

CNN or PBS)◊ Make a list of logical fallacies. Who committed them and

explain why you think it’s a logical fallacy.◊ Summarize the candidates opinion on the following

issues:• The government’s role in the economy• Will the U.S. continue to fight terrorism (How? Where?)• Identify specific plans or ideas mentioned by the candidates.

What is the plan in connection with. Did they offer details?• Do they answer the questions they are asked• On what issues do the candidates seem uncomfortable

◊ Try NOT to listen to the talking-head, loudmouth media stooges that offer their “interpretation” after the debate is over. When the last question is over, TURN THE TV OFF!

◊ Watch the 1st presidential debate. (This Friday, 7pm, CNN or PBS)

◊ Make a list of logical fallacies. Who committed them and explain why you think it’s a logical fallacy.

◊ Summarize the candidates opinion on the following issues:• The government’s role in the economy• Will the U.S. continue to fight terrorism (How? Where?)• Identify specific plans or ideas mentioned by the candidates.

What is the plan in connection with. Did they offer details?• Do they answer the questions they are asked• On what issues do the candidates seem uncomfortable

◊ Try NOT to listen to the talking-head, loudmouth media stooges that offer their “interpretation” after the debate is over. When the last question is over, TURN THE TV OFF!

If there is no debate..If there is no debate..For 25 Extra Credit Points:Write in no more than 1 page an

essay that responds to the following situation.

“I am not going to vote. My vote doesn’t matter and nothing ever changes. Why should I vote?”

For 25 Extra Credit Points:Write in no more than 1 page an

essay that responds to the following situation.

“I am not going to vote. My vote doesn’t matter and nothing ever changes. Why should I vote?”