Homework, Monday, March 6

-Seniors-

1.) Refine your EQ and claim. Come in with a draft of both tomorrow.
2.) Collect evidence for your paper from the beginning, middle, and end of the story or the play. Come in with a minimum of six pieces of evidence. Eventually, you will need a total of 10-12 pieces of evidence so you may want to spend tonight looking for evidence related to one of the characters you will be discussing in your paper. Of course, you are welcome to work ahead and find all of your evidence tonight. Regardless, tonight is your night to reread/re-skim the story or play.

Paper Assignment
Brainstorming Activity Monday

-AP Langauge-

Today in class you determined the purpose or "Conquer" of one of the Room for Debate contributions from The New York Times (note that the writers are from different backgrounds and professions). Tonight, find SIX pieces of evidence from the beginning, middle, and end of the column that support the purpose.

Lesson, Monday 
Sources

*Intro: While the phrase, "The American Dream" may not have entered the lexicon until the 1930's, the concept of upward mobility is an integral aspect of our democracy. The first white Americans fled Europe's aristocracy, and people from all over the world continue to come to America with the goal of transcending the social circumstances in which they were born. Many of us aim for upward mobility, the capacity to strive towards a higher social and economic position. But what determines our ability to do so? Is it our intelligence? Or is it where we live? Today you'll watch a documentary that presents a fascinating perspective.

*Please know and hold onto the information in this intro, including the terms "aristocracy" and "upward mobility."

Task: With a partner, watch the Retro Report "Where Does the American Dream Live?" You will need to pause and rewind to get all of the information.
https://www.retroreport.org/video/where-does-the-american-dream-live/. You should pause and rewind to repeat info. Here's what you need to note and know.

-Keep a timeline of the events described: how do the events evolve over time?
-What kind of evidence does the documentary use to support its argument? What information does it provide? Look at our megachart in the front of the room to help you remember all of the types of evidence and techniques. Then, RANK the evidence. Which is the MOST persuasive?
-What are the different viewpoints presented on the relationship between housing and upward mobility?
-Overall, what is the argument of the documentary?