FRESHMAN SEMINAR ASSIGNMENTS
Class Setup:
Do Now Reading Comprehension Independent/Group Activities Writing Component Exit Slip Google Classroom Class Codes: Group A (sec.2) - 3o0xym5 Group B (sec.5) - y2hmag Group C (sec.6) - 1q2dxos Group D (sec.7) - wp2ofh ThinkCERCA Class Codes: Group A (sec.2) - YRKVKG Group B (sec.5) - XUNMGQ Group C (sec.6) - 8ELZSW Group D (sec.7) - BU3RFQ |
Homework Each month students will receive homework to center their thinking and/or deepen the skills they learn in class. All students are required to complete homework assignments. Students are responsible for turning in their homework to Mrs. Burke on the due date below. Freshman Seminar - Spring 2018 Due. Jan. 31st Write an informative paragraph about a program or class that is essential to a student's success in high school. Your paragraph should educate the reader with details about the program or class, not convince them. Due Feb. 28th Write a descriptive paragraph that explains one problem you want to solve in the world. Your paragraph should clearly express your understanding of the problem, why you want to solve it, and your solution. Due Mar. 23rd A well-known football coach once said, "Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Write a paragraph in which you state your position and support it with convincing reasons. Due April 30th Your principal is considering a new grading policy that replaces letter or number grades on report cards with pass or fail. What is your position concerning this issue? Write a paragraph to stating your position and supporting it with convincing reasons. Be sure to explain your reasons in detail. |
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Q3 Research Project
Inequality: The "Haves" and the "Have-Nots" Each student was given a Research Timeline in class. It is the student's responsibility to keep up with their work and turn in assignments on time. Below is a copy of the research timeline. Click here to locate the article students will use to complete their research project.
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