Monday, September 13, 2010

Monday, September 13 (E10)

Today's Objective: Students will practice accountable talk. (1B and 2B)


Today's SAT Word: Advocate (n, v)

One who stands up for something (n)
To stand up for a cause (v)

Martin Luther King Jr. was an advocate for civil rights.


Today's Soundtrack: "Yell Fire" (Radio Edit) by Michael Franti and Spearhead

We have chosen this song today because we are discussing advocacy, free speech, and book burning.




Today's Warm-Up Question: How far is too far for free speech?

Tomorrow marks the ninth anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001. To mark this occasion, a Florida pastor plans on burning copies of the Koran.

Is he justified or is he going too far?

Write a complete paragraph expressing your opinion! HOW do you feel, and WHY!


Today's Lesson Notes: None.


Tonight's Homework: None.

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