Fri. or Mon. 10/28 Essays Warm-up

• Essay Warm-up:

  • Michel de Montaigne

  • Defining a concept: like success, friendship, family, freedom

Fri. or Mon. 10/28 Viral Video Warm-up:

What would you say if you had the world's attention?  What's your TED talk?  If you could "Go Viral" what would be your message?

"10/24 Warm up"--Choose one of the following

• What Motivates You?

• What Drives us to Keep Going?

• What does it take to get to the top?

•  I’ve always wanted to go to ____________ because...

10/25:  Cool Things Warm-up

"Cool Things" Listen (Around 1:13)

Write your own "Cool Things" as a Warm Up.

10/25  What I Believe Warm-up

• After reading the "What I Believe but Cannot Prove" readings, write your own.

9/11 CSPAN Warm-up

“WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE AMERICAN?”

Choose a constitutional right, national characteristic, or historic event and explain how it defines the American experience.

Your video should evaluate how this right, characteristic or event is upheld in our society, or challenged by current events. Rights or characteristics may include aspects of democracy, opportunity, liberty, justice, equality, diversity, unity, individualism, other rights, guiding principles, or shared values.