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