I'm excited to read your assessments of Expelled! Please bring the final drafts of those papers on Tuesday. Also, follow the link to the Declaration of Independence, one of the most famous persuasive essays in our country's history! We'll be discussing those ideas on Tuesday, in addition to a bit more grammar.
For Thursday, start thinking about your letter to the US Sri Lankan ambassador. If you want an example of a letter or more information about the issue, please follow the link to Carolyn's blog post about the anti-conversion bill.
Additionally, be looking through TV news reports, websites, and local newspapers for a current topic that interests you. If you bring in an actual article, you get extra credit! We'll be using them for class on Thursday! And if you want a few places to check for topics here are a few link ideas to get you started:
Again, these aren't due to THURSDAY. Ask your parents to help too! I certainly can't endorse everything on these sites, so use discernment!
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My current "event" is abortion. I found two contrasting articles on the subject. (I guess I am supposed to bring those to class on Thurs?)
Ash
My event is: Playoff vs. BCS (should congress be involved?)
or if you were looking for something different:
Global Warming
Lauren you stole my idea, Hey Joanna I think we should get a snow day tomorrow.
My current events post is about the Tennessee’s Lottery's five year anniversary.
The Tennessee Lottery has, in the course of 5 years, given a million dollars, or more, to over 25 people, and $50,000 dollars, or more, to a thousand people. Out of the five billion dollars spent on lottery merchandise, 2.7 billion dollars are given away in prize money, and 1.3 billion dollars are given away to be used for education purposes. Beginning in 2004, Lottery-funded scholarships and grants made it possible for some Tennessee students to attend public & private colleges, or universities across the state. So, thanks to everyone who participated in the lottery, because you will help pay for my education. ~Victoria~
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