Skills to be developed:
Curricular Competencies:
* Essay Writing: - expository -Argumentative -Persuasive *formal debate * collaboration skills * Socratic discussion skills *annotation skills *focused note-taking * research skills - using appropriate sources - identify bias - footnote / endnotes |
Class Expectations
Please Respect . . . * The rights of others to speak by listening carefully * Anyone who has the courage to answer a question, even if they are wrong * Other opinions, even if you disagree * Other students’ personal space * The property of others (no stealing pens!) It is your Responsibility . . . * To follow class rules and accept the consequences if you choose not to * To hand in all work on time, completed to the best of your ability * To ask for help if you need it * come to class prepared * To use your class time efficiently Supplies to bring to class . . . * pen and pencil * 3-ring binder |
Course Outline
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