Tuesday, October 11th: Project Overview!

Class Biz
1. If you missed class last Friday, let's meet during lunch for a few minutes
2. HONORS READING-- due Wednesday, 10/12

• Read "Or Does it Explode" by Howard Zinn from People's History of the United States
• Read this New York Times op-ed  about recent protests over police brutality in Charlotte, NC

3. See homework tab and bottom of this DP.  We'll go over the reading homework at the end of class.
4. Ashley will pass back tests and go over the Test Corrections guidelines-- Due NEXT Monday, end of day via EMAIL!

Starter 19- 10 minutes
Reflect on yesterday's field trip.  What stood out to you? Do you think it was important for us to go?  What were your impressions, etc....

If you weren't there yesterday, write about this instead: 
Now that you have some clarity on your political and philosophical leanings, take some time to reflect on WHY you may hold these beliefs.  What early experiences have shaped your beliefs? Think about influential people, sources, readings, specific childhood experiences, your lifestyle, etc...

Today's Goals
Understand the guidelines for this project and choose your topic!

Agenda
1. Pair share your starter
2. Read "Willing to be disturbed" and select 2-3 lines that stand out to you for a "Spirit Read"!
3. Class spirit read
4. Discussion:

• Why would I ask you to read this?
• Do you "buy" this author's message? 
• How does it apply to our project? To living in a democratic society in general?
• Were you willing to be disturbed by out guest panelists last week or by the presidential debate? 

5. Morality and Politics of Justice I-Controversy Project overview

6. Project Brainstorm
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Step 1: Go to EACH of the following websites and orient yourself to their format and resources

• http://www.intelligencesquaredus.org/ (click on "Debates" on the top menu)
• https://www.isidewith.com/polls 
• http://www.procon.org/

Step 2: Pick 3 topics that most interest you and jot down a few notes as to WHY you are drawn to each topic

Step 3: In small groups, share out the topics you are interested in and why.  If any of you are really torn between your three choices, help each other decide which topic each of you should pursue for this project. Some questions to ask each other include:

• Which one of these do you want to learn more about?
• Which of these do you think will most impact our nation?  your personal life?
• Why is this topic a potential source of injustice? 

7. HOMEWORK overview

• Youtube video of comedian, Kevin Kling: Exaggerated form of double speak
• How would you define "Doublespeak"?
• One more example in politics
• Ashley to pass out Friday's reading assignment
• By THURSDAY (BOC) 
  Read "Doublespeak" by William Lutz and do the following three things:
  1. Identify the thesis (main argument) of the article
  2. Define the key terms (euphemism, jargon, gobbledygook, inflated language).  
  3. Write a paragraph reacting to the article.  What are the key takeaways from this article for you? How will this inform your research, consumption of media, the way you listen to and respond to rhetoric, etc…?