assignments:

Week 2 and 3

 Read chapter 2 fill in page 14 :  steps to take to understand the prompt.

Look over pg. 15 we started in class.  Add any additional information you can think of.  Complete pg 16.  Select 2 benefits and 2 detriments from page 15.  Write specific evidence from your own background and knowledge.  (no research at this time)

 Annotate Facebook and Bebo Ris Infantailizing the Human Mind.  Use a highlighter and write in the margins.  Use checklist on page 25  (Must have at least 10 comments)

Read chapter 3.  Fill in notes on pg 24:  what are they, what to included, how to use....

Annotate article on page 26 and 27  use checklist on page 26 and 27   (Must have at least 10 comments)    

Refer to rubic scoring for annotations for grading guidelines.  

Essay prompt  - write a 5 paragraph essay....must have introduction with a thesis statement (what are your points-what are you writing about) and a conclusion that puts it all together.  Remember on an essay you have only one opinion and prove it.  


Some people say you should be content with what you have and accept who you are. But it is
possible that too much self-acceptance can turn into self-satisfied lack of ambition. People should
always strive to improve themselves and to have more in their lives — friends, things, opportunities.
After all, where would we be if great people, both in history and in our own time, did not try to
have more and to improve themselves?

Assignment: Is it best for people to accept who they are and what they have, or should people
always strive to better themselves?

(Remember on the SAT you have only 25 minutes to brainstorm, write, and edit your paper.)