The Assignment

  • The prompt is located here.
  • The paper is due on Wednesday, November 27th at 11:59. All three pieces must be submitted to me, probably via e-mail to preserve formatting.

Resources

  • MLA formatting tips

These are the two videos from Ken Robinson about education I’d like the class to view and discuss today.

 

 

This week’s interesting reads include looks at an Ebola vaccine, humans as animals, groups trying to influence Montana judicial elections, and more. Read these for a more satisfying treat than sugary candy!
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Writing

Your fifth essay is due this Sunday at 1:00 p.m. via Google Drive. Remember to submit your proofed, well-developed, and complete essay (which follows the Pogreba Rules of Essay Writing) by 1:00 p.m. on Sunday. Once again, we have a different topic for each class:

Period 1: Buy Nothing Day

Period 2: Columbus Day

Period 5: Edward Abbey on Patriotism

 

This week’s articles include questions about the role of video games and mental decline, dehumanization, feminism in Star Trek, and more. Enjoy!

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This week’s grammar and usage presentations: