Thursday, January 15, 2015

SOUTH AFRICA TODAY

On Thursday(1/15) and Friday(1/16) each student share will their 10 facts from the CIA fact  book with the rest of his/her group.  The process for sharing will be to develop a generalization or generalizations based on the facts you collected.  You will be turning in your facts and generalizations.

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

TRC QUESTIONS

I forgot to collect answers to TRC questions in 2nd period.  Please turn in on Thursday!

Monday, January 12, 2015

GROUP ACTIVITY ON TRC

In groups, respond to the following question:  Do you think the TRC was a good idea for South Africa? Use ideas and information from the article to support your view.  In addition, cite one direct quote from the article.  Your group will present on 1/13, 1/14 and each member of the group needs to contribute.

If you had not finished the assignment by the outset of class, you must present on your own.

SOCIAL JUSTICE HALL OF FAME ESSAY DUE 1/13, 1/14

Turn in the following:

*  Final essay
*  Work Cited Page
*  First Draft
*  Self Edit Sheet
*  Cornell Notes from Cry Freedom

Thursday, January 8, 2015

IMPORTANT CHANGE IN SOCIAL JUSTICE ESSAY

The 4th body paragraph must contain a good counter argument that supports the nomination of the candidate you are not supporting. In that same paragraph you must follow with a refutation of that counter argument that directly addresses its key points and promotes your candidate.

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION ARTICLE AND QUESTIONS

Read the article, "Without Memory There is No Forgiveness.."  Before you begin, read the questions on the back of the article so you know what you are looking for.  Then answer the questions using complete sentences and specific information from the article.

Due Monday, January 12th  (You will be given class time to work on this assignment.)

Monday, January 5, 2015

SOCIAL JUSTICE HALL OF FAME DUE DATES

The first draft of the Social Justice Hall of Fame essay is due on Thurs./Fri. (1/8, 1/9).  Bring to class a copy of the draft for self editing.

Don't forget to check the instruction sheet for requirements.

The final draft is due on Tues./Wed. (1/13,1/14).