Current Event: Propaganda

Current Event Directions: Read the following directions below for your section. We are doing this in segments, but ALL classes will have to do this at some point during the term. Pay attention to the due dates.

Due: WEDNESDAY MAY 9th 

Directions (Section D and E):

• FIND: A piece of current political propaganda: this can be a political speech, campaign poster,  candidate interview, etc
• THINK ABOUT:  how and why is this effective propaganda? Explain WHAT techniques are used and explain how someone is able to “fall for” or believe this piece of propaganda to be true. 
• Make sure you include the link IN YOUR POST (you know the deal by now; if not ask a friend of refer to other Current Event post
• Your response to the piece needs to be AT LEAST 200 words!!!!

DUE: Monday 5/14

Respond to the current event: SECTIONS A, F, C

• Choose any POST by your classmates, you MUST comment on the actual post and include the peer in your response
• Read/watch the piece, quote specific form from the article,  your peer and the comments
• No more than FOUR people per post
• You must read the article!
• Your responses should be at least 200 words. Be sure to WORD SLAP!
• Read it and respond to it as a “reply”.
  • Agree or disagree with the use of propaganda
  • Be sure to answer: How does this lead to POCIFAN????? 
  • Use debate language!!!

If you have questions or comments, let me know!!

Current Event: Effectiveness of Leaders

Current Event Directions: Read the following directions below for your section. We are doing this in segments, but ALL classes will have to do this at some point during the term. Pay attention to the due dates.

All posts are due by the start of school!

Put your name and section on your post!!!

Find a Current Event: Sections F and A  ONLY

Due: WEDNESDAY APRIL 4th 

Directions (Sections F and A):

• Research the following websites for local, national and international news. You need to find an article that discusses EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP!
• THINK ABOUT:  is this effective leadership? how so? How do we know what is effective leadership? is it oppressing the people of the leader? Is this abuse of power? How  do we know? What makes it abusive? Will anyone EVER agree on what makes an effective leader or that their current leader is effective??.
• This article should be within the past month or so.
• In the comments section of this assignment: Cut/paste the link as part of the post. DO NOT PUT IT IN THE SPACE THAT SAYS WEBSITE. If you do, your comment will go to spam and you will NOT get credit.
• Cite a least ONE line
• SECTION F: YOU MUST FIND SOMETHING ABOUT LOCAL OR NATIONAL PUBLIC LEADERS!!!! That means: superintendents, mayors, governors, senators, president, etc.
• SECTION A: YOU MUST USE SOMETHING INTERNATIONALLY! Maybe pick your country of ethnicty or a place to where you want to travel!

• Remember, current events and celebrity news do not count! You need credible news sources (see below)!
• Your responses should be insightful and each bullet point below with at least 5 sentences!!!! Analyze the connection!
• Then, along with the link, answer the following questions
  • What is this about? Where does it take place?
  • What is your opinion about this article? Be sure to respond to some of the prompting questions below.
  • Think about: is this effective leadership? how so? How do we know what is effective leadership? is it oppressing the people of the leader? Is this abuse of power? How  do we know? What makes it abusive? Will anyone EVER agree on what makes an effective leader or that their current leader is effective??
  • HELPFUL WEBSITES: CNN, MSNBC, FOX NEWS, BBC

Respond to the current event: C and D ONLY!

DUE: Friday APRIL 6th

Directions (Section C and D):

• Choose any article posted by your classmates
• Read the article, quote specific form from the article AND your peers
• You need ONE from each (So TWO specific references in your response)
• No more than TWO people per post
• You must read the article!
• Your responses should be at least 200 words. Be sure to WORD SLAP!
• Read it and respond to it as a “reply”.
  • Do you agree/disagree and why?
  • Use debate language: “You said…., but I disagree because…” or “Good point about…and I agree because…”
  • Think about your own views about power and leadership, Julius Caesar and how it connects to the post.
  • Totally ok if you fight and argue. I think a discussion back and forth is amazing!!!
  • WORD SLAP!!

Respond to the current event: SECTION E ONLY

DUE: TUESDAY APRIL 10th BY THE START OF SCHOOL ! 

Directions (Section E):

• Choose any COMMENT posted by your classmates in sections C and A
• Read the article, quote specific form from the article AND your peer
• You need ONE from each (So TWO specific references in your response)
• No more than TWO people per post
• You must read the article!
• Your responses should be at least 200 words. Be sure to WORD SLAP!
• Read it and respond to it as a “reply”.
  • Do you agree/disagree and why?
  • Use debate language: “You said…., but I disagree because…” or “Good point about…and I agree because…”
  • Think about your own views about power and leadership, Julius Caesar and how it connects to the post.
  • Totally ok if you fight and argue. I think a discussion back and forth is amazing!!!
  • WORD SLAP!

If you have questions or comments, let me know!!

Current Event: Feminism

Disclaimer: I will be in China over vacation, but will post your comments as soon as I can. Don’t fret if your posts do not appear right away!

Current Event Directions: Read the following directions below for your section. We are doing this in segments, but ALL classes will have to do this at some point during the term. Pay attention to the due dates.

All posts are due by the start of school!

Put your name and section on your post!!!

Find a Current Event: Sections E and F ONLY

Due: Wednesday 2/15

Directions (Sections E and F):

• Research the following websites for local, national and international news. You need to find an article that discusses the role of feminism: THINK ABOUT:  is this oppressive to woman, does this limit her right to equality, individuality, normality, free will? Or in what ways is you article an example of free will, individuality, and equality?  Is this positive or negative for women? Explain…
• This article should be within the past month or so.
• In the comments section of this assignment: Cut/paste the link as part of the post. DO NOT PUT IT IN THE SPACE THAT SAYS WEBSITE. If you do, your comment will go to spam and you will NOT get credit.
• Cite a least ONE line
• Do NOT repeat articles!!
• Remember, current events and celebrity news do not count! You need credible news sources (see below)!
• Your responses should be insightful and each bullet point below with at least 5 sentences!!!! Analyze the connection!
• Then, along with the link, answer the following questions
  • What is this about? Where does it take place?
  • What is your opinion about this article? Be sure to respond to some of the prompting questions below.
  • Think about: is this oppressive to woman, does this limit her right to equality, individuality, normality, free will? Or in what ways is you article an example of free will, individuality, and equality?  Is this positive or negative for women?
  • HELPFUL WEBSITES: CNN, MSNBC, FOX NEWS, BBC

Respond to the current event: SECTIONS  A and C ONLY!

DUE: Friday 2/17

Directions (Section C and A):

• Choose any article posted by your classmates
• Read the article, quote specific form from the article AND your peers
• You need ONE from each (So TWO specific references in your response)
• No more than TWO people per post
• You must read the article!
• Your responses should be at least 200 words. Be sure to WORD SLAP!
• Read it and respond to it as a “reply”.
  • Do you agree/disagree and why?
  • Use debate language: “You said…., but I disagree because…” or “Good point about…and I agree because…”
  • Think about your own views about woman’s right, Jane Eyre and how it connects to the post.
  • Totally ok if you fight and argue. I think a discussion back and forth is amazing!!!
  • WORD SLAP!!

Respond to the current event: SECTION D ONLY

DUE: Monday 2/27 BY THE START OF SCHOOL ! You have allllll vacation to respond to the responses!

Directions (Section D):

• Choose any COMMENT posted by your classmates in sections C and A
• Read the article, quote specific form from the article AND your peer
• You need ONE from each (So TWO specific references in your response)
• No more than TWO people per post
• You must read the article!
• Your responses should be at least 200 words. Be sure to WORD SLAP!
• Read it and respond to it as a “reply”.
  • Do you agree/disagree and why?
  • Use debate language: “You said…., but I disagree because…” or “Good point about…and I agree because…”
  • Think about your own views about woman’s rights, Jane Eyre and how it connects to the postt.
  • Totally ok if you fight and argue. I think a discussion back and forth is amazing!!!
  • WORD SLAP!

If you have questions or comments, let me know!!

Current Event: Power and Oppression

Current Event Directions: Read the following directions below for your section. We are doing this in segments, but ALL classes will have to do this at some point during the term. Pay attention to the due dates.

All posts are due by the start of school!

Put your name and section on your post!!!

Find a Current Event: Sections D and E ONLY

Due: Thursday November 11/10

Directions (Sections D and E):

• Research the following websites for local, national and international news. You need to find an article that discusses the role or cause/effect relationship between POWER and OPPRESSION. 
• This article should be within the past month or so.
• In the comments section of this assignment: Cut/paste the link as part of the post. DO NOT PUT IT IN THE SPACE THAT SAYS WEBSITE. If you do, your comment will go to spam and you will NOT get credit.
• Cite a least ONE line
• Do NOT repeat articles!! 
• Remember, current events and celebrity news do not count! You need credible news sources (see below)! 
• Your responses should be insightful and each bullet point below with at least 5 sentences!!!! Analyze the connection!
• Then, along with the link, answer the following questions
  • What is this about? Where does it take place?
  • How does this explaining the connection between power and oppression? Who is in power and subsequently, who is oppressed?
  • What is your opinion about this article?
  • HELPFUL WEBSITES: CNN, MSNBC, FOX NEWS, BBC

Respond to the current event: SECTIONS F and A ONLY!

DUE: Monday 11/14

Directions (Section F and A):

• Choose any article posted by your classmates
• Read the article, quote specific form from the article AND your peers
• You need ONE from each (So TWO specific references in your response)
• No more than TWO people per post
• You must read the article!
• Your responses should be at least 200 words. Be sure to WORD SLAP!
• Read it and respond to it as a “reply”.
• Do you agree/disagree and why?
• Use debate language: “You said…., but I disagree because…” or “Good point about…and I agree because…”
• Think about your own views about faith and fear and how it connects to the post.
• Totally ok if you fight and argue. I think a discussion back and forth is amazing!!!
• WORD SLAP!!

Respond to the current event: SECTION C ONLY

DUE: Thursday 11/17

Directions (Section C):

• Choose any COMMENT posted by your classmates in sections D or E
• Read the article, quote specific form from the article AND your peer
• You need ONE from each (So TWO specific references in your response)
• No more than TWO people per post
• You must read the article!
• Your responses should be at least 200 words. Be sure to WORD SLAP!
• Read it and respond to it as a “reply”.
• Do you agree/disagree and why?
• Use debate language: “You said…., but I disagree because…” or “Good point about…and I agree because…”
• Think about your own views about faith and fear and how it connects to the post.
• Totally ok if you fight and argue. I think a discussion back and forth is amazing!!!
• WORD SLAP!

If you have questions or comments, let me know!!

Current Event: Conformity vs. Individuality

Current Event Directions: Read the following directions below for your section. We are doing this in segments, but ALL classes will have to do this at some point during the term. Pay attention to the due dates.

All posts are due by the start of school!

Put your name and section on your post!!!

Find a Current Event: Sections A and C ONLY

Due: MONDAY 10/3

Directions (Sections A and C):

• Research the following websites for local, national and international news. You need to find an article that discusses the connection between conformity and individuality.
• This article should be within the past month or so.
• In the comments section of this assignment: Cut/paste the link as part of the post. DO NOT PUT IT IN THE SPACE THAT SAYS WEBSITE. If you do, your comment will go to spam and you will NOT get credit.
• Cite a least ONE line
• Do NOT repeat articles!! 
• Remember, current events and celebrity news do not count! You need credible news sources (see below)! 
• Your responses should be insightful and each bullet point below with at least 5 sentences!!!! Analyze the connection!
• Then, along with the link, answer the following questions
  • What is this about? Where does it take place?
  • How does this explaining the connection between Conformity/individuality?
  • What is your opinion about this article?
  • HELPFUL WEBSITES: CNN, MSNBC, FOX NEWS, BBC

Respond to the current event: SECTIONS D and E ONLY!

DUE: Tuesday 10/4

Directions (Section D and E):

• Choose any article posted by your classmates
• Read the article, quote specific form from the article AND your peers
• You need ONE from each (So TWO specific references in your response)
• No more than TWO people per post
• You must read the article!
• Your responses should be at least 200 words. Be sure to WORD SLAP!
• Read it and respond to it as a “reply”.
• Do you agree/disagree and why?
• Use debate language: “You said…., but I disagree because…” or “Good point about…and I agree because…”
• Think about your own views about faith and fear and how it connects to the post.
• Totally ok if you fight and argue. I think a discussion back and forth is amazing!!!
• WORD SLAP!!

Respond to the current event: SECTIONS F ONLY

DUE: Thursday 10/6

Directions (Section F):

• Choose any COMMENT posted by your classmates in sections D or E
• Read the article, quote specific form from the article AND your peer
• You need ONE from each (So TWO specific references in your response)
• No more than TWO people per post
• You must read the article!
• Your responses should be at least 200 words. Be sure to WORD SLAP!
  
• Read it and respond to it as a “reply”.
• Do you agree/disagree and why?
• Use debate language: “You said…., but I disagree because…” or “Good point about…and I agree because…”
• Think about your own views about faith and fear and how it connects to the post.
• Totally ok if you fight and argue. I think a discussion back and forth is amazing!!!
• WORD SLAP!

If you have questions or comments, let me know!!

Current Event: Faith and Fear

Current Event Directions: Read the following directions below for your section. We are doing this in segments, but ALL classes will have to do this at some point during the term. Pay attention to the due dates.

Find a Current Event: Section F ONLY

Due: MONDAY 12/13

Directions (Section F):

• Research the following websites for local, national and international news. You need to find an article that discusses the connection between hope/faith and fear.
• This article should be within the past month or so.
• In the comments section of this assignment: Cut/paste the link as part of the post. DO NOT PUT IT IN THE SPACE THAT SAYS WEBSITE. If you do, your comment will go to spam.
• Cite a least ONE line
• Then, along with the link, answer the following questions
  • What is this about? Where does it take place?
  • How does this explaining the connection between hope/faith and fear?
  • What is your opinion about this article?

Respond to the current event: SECTION  G ONLY

DUE: WEDNESDAY 12/15 by the start of class

Directions (Section G):

• Choose any article posted by your classmates
• Read the article, quote specific form from the article AND your peers
• You need ONE from each.
• No more than FOUR people per post
• You must read the article!
• Read it and respond to it as a “reply”.
  • Do you agree/disagree and why?
  • Use debate language: “You said…., but I disagree because…” or “Good point about…and I agree because…”
  • Think about your own views about faith and fear and how it connects to the post.
  • Totally ok if you fight and argue. I think a discussion back and forth is amazing!!!

Reminders:

• Be sure your name is on your post.
• Cut/paste the link IN your comment, as part of the post in order to get credit.
• Due on the dates above .
• Use appropriate language for debate: “You said…but I think..” or “I understand your point about…but I disagree because…”
• All posts will be screened by me and you will not get credit for inappropriate posts.

Current Event: Marginalization by FORCE

Current Event Directions: Read the following directions below for your section. We are doing this in segments, but ALL classes will have to do this at some point during the term. Pay attention to the due dates.

Find a Current Event: Section E ONLY

Due: MONDAY 12/6

Directions (Section E):

• Research the following websites for local, national and international news. You need to find an article that discusses marginalization of a people/group/etc due to the FORCE OF ANOTHER GROUP/PERSON.
• This article should be within the past month or so.
• In the comments section of this assignment: Cut/paste the link as part of the post
• Cite a least ONE line
• Then, along with the link, answer the following questions
  • What is this about? Where does it take place?
  • Who is being marginalized and how? In what ways are they being marginalized?
  • What is your opinion about this article?

Respond to the current event: SECTION  F ONLY

DUE: Wednesday 12/8 by the start of class

Directions (Section F):

• Choose any article posted by your classmates
• Read the article, quote specific inform from the article AND your peers
• No more than THREE people per post
• You must read the article!
• Read it and respond to it as a “reply”.
  • Do you agree/disagree and why?
  • Use debate language: “You said…., but I disagree because…” or “Good point about…and I agree because…”
  • Totally ok if you fight and argue. I think a discussion back and forth is amazing!!!

Reminders:

• Be sure your name is on your post.
• Cut/paste the link IN your comment, as part of the post in order to get credit.
• Due on the dates above .
• Use appropriate language for debate: “You said…but I think..” or “I understand your point about…but I disagree because…”
• All posts will be screened by me and you will not get credit for inappropriate posts.

Current Event: Economic Marginalization

Current Event Directions: Read the following directions below for your section. We are doing this in segments, but ALL classes will have to do this at some point during the term. Pay attention to the due dates.

 

Find a Current Event: Section C ONLY

Due: Wednesday 11/24 by start of SCHOOL

 Directions (Section C):

• Research the following websites for local, national and international news. You need to find an article that discusses marginalization of a people/group/etc based on economic reasons.
• This article should be within the past month or so.
• In the comments section of this assignment: Cut/paste the link as part of the post
• Cite a least ONE line
• Then, along with the link, answer the following questions
  • What is this about? Where does it take place?
  • Who is being marginalized and how? In what ways are they being marginalized?
  • What is your opinion about this article?

 

Respond to the current event: SECTION  E ONLY

DUE: Tuesday 11/30 by the start of class

Directions (Section E):

• Choose any article posted by your classmates
• Read the article, quote specific inform from the article AND your peers
• No more than THREE people per post
• You must read the article!
• Read it and respond to it as a “reply”.
  • Do you agree/disagree and why?
  • Use debate language: “You said…., but I disagree because…” or “Good point about…and I agree because…”
  • Totally ok if you fight and argue. I think a discussion back and forth is amazing!!!

 

Reminders:

• Be sure your name is on your post.
• Cut/paste the link IN your comment, as part of the post in order to get credit.
• Due on the dates above .
• Use appropriate language for debate: “You said…but I think..” or “I understand your point about…but I disagree because…”
• All posts will be screened by me and you will not get credit for inappropriate posts.