Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. name the qualities that make a good public speaker.
2. argue reasons to support and not support the Jena 6 kids.
3. share their thoughts in a group setting.

Agenda:
1. Warm-up: In their notebooks, students should complete the following statement: I know that I am watching a good speaker because he/she..... (does what?). List at least 5 things that a good public speaker does.

2. Students will summarize, in their own words, the situation in the Jena 6 case. After this summary, students will make a list of reasons to support the Jena 6, as well as a list of reasons not to support them. Students should be aware that a mature mind can see both sides of an issue, even if they do not necessarily agree with the other side. Students will discuss issues related to racism and youth.

3. Students will share their "It's not fair!" essays which they were required to write for homework. 40 points for reading this essay in front of the class.

NOTE: Students who were not prepared will receive one opportunity at the beginning of class tomorrow to share their work!

Homework: There is no homework assigned this evening.