In-Class on Thursday, August 13th:

• Review the AP Seminar key terms and course expectations.

• View a presentation on Asking Good Questions and Perspective, Lens and Theme.

• Create questions to go along with the topic/subject you select and brainstorm questions to connect to each lens within your group.

• Share your questions with two other groups.

  • Next, focus on one of the questions on the graphic organizers. Each group member will choose a different one to explore.

  • View a lesson on source credibility, accuracy and reliability (slides are posted under Unit 1!

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On Monday, August 17th:

• • View a lesson on locating reliable sources.

  • Locate at least 1-2 sources and write 1-2 paragraphs answering that question using a reliable website. 

  • Write your 1-2 paragraphs, citing it using the MLA style.

  • Submit the 1-2 paragraph paper you wrote on the subject/topic of your choice with your partner to Google Classroom. 

  • Conference with me to review your citations and share your paper's with your team members.

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On Monday/Tuesday Night:

• Reread each other's papers and assemble a slideshow in which you introduce the issue, problem or question, and present your individual findings.

• Review the details of what makes a speech or presentation engaging, making a class list of shared norms and expectations from the audience as well as the speaker's perspectives.

• Rehearse these presentations, preparing a notecard if necessary. Remember: we are only touching upon this today as mental preparation for the practice presentations.

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Wednesday, August 19th Class Preview:

• Conduct research on the given debate topic posted to Classroom within small groups.

• Using your research, actively participate in a debate in which you explore both sides of the issue, focusing on counterarguments and rebuttals.

• Evaluate: Use the slideshow to evaluate how it went. What can we learn?

For Wednesday Night: Write a one paragraph reflection in which you evaluate the argument you selected using the details in the slideshows provided. What worked well? What needs improvement?

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Quote of the Day:

“It’s never too late to become who you want to be. I hope you live a life that you’re proud of, and if you find that you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start over.” —F. Scott Fitzgerald