Today in class

Friday, we reviewed and then turned in both essays in response to Etzioni's and Ascher's pieces.

Next, we had time for test corrections on the "We are All One" multiple choice.  If these were not completed on Friday, these multiple choice test corrections should be worked on today as your first priority.

Also, we reviewed major American speeches of historical significance for purpose, context, and quotes of significance.  They are linked here:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/cxiyv5jeqac3sxc/doc08888020150507124021.pdf?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/o14cmn3v6i1jwi1/doc08888120150507124051.pdf?dl=0

For HOMEWORK due TOMORROW:
Choose three speeches (from magazine article above) to read and analyze for purpose/claim, and contextual significance.  Then,  record ONE important quotation from ONE speech to memorize and share with the class on Tuesday, and prepare to explain why it is so powerful.

If you have completed the assignments listed above, you should work on this:
You should work on this only if you have time, otherwise time will be given in tomorrow's class period to work on it!
Each article listed below begins with a debatable question and then further examines positions on a relevant, current topic.  Choose ONE article and write your own response to the question posed in the title.  You may use the arguments provided as part of your response, or create your own new or qualifying position.  You should use appropriate evidence from your own reading, experience, or observations of the world (think SPEECH: Social, Political, Economic, Environmental, Cultural, Historical) to support your argument.
This can be written as an essay or as a plan to be delivered debate-style in tomorrow's class period.
Articles:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/jd0zjt0sbeminnr/doc08888220150507124151.pdf?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/3f96mw7mhkohdlo/doc08888320150507124215.pdf?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/f52cq4m4ixylgiv/doc08888420150507124302.pdf?dl=0

"We are All One" Readings #2 & #3

Amitai Etzioni "The New Community"

1.  GROUP or INDIVIDUAL RESPONSES:  Complete questions #1-11 at the end of this piece either on your own or in a small group.  Record your answers to submit via email (one set of answers for the group is fine).

2.  INDIVIDUAL RESPONSE:  Choose a quotation (anywhere from one sentence to a paragraph long will work) from Etzioni's piece and complete a 2-3 paragraph writing about your strong agreement or disagreement with his perspective given in this quotation.  You may also choose to respond to Etzioni's assertions about community gathered from your comprehensive, full reading of his piece.

NEXT, read Barbara Lazear Ascher "On Compassion"
In a well-developed essay, analyze the rhetorical strategies Ascher uses to present her ideas on compassion.

These completed writings are due on Friday, 5/8.  The "We are all one" unit multiple choice will take place on Thursday, 5/7 (the half day).