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Assignments for 03/07/2022

Assignments due for the week of March 7th, 2022

Field of clovers from above

Debate

Next week, we have two Senate ads to finish and then we will begin our one-on-one debates. Remember that you each have 4 minutes to present your arguments, 4 minutes of Crossfire between the two of you, and 4 minutes for the audience to ask questions. As you vote for a winner in these debates, you will also submit your suggestions that you would like to see in future class debates. You are presenting your opinion on your topic next week as well as research you have included.

Explorations in British Literature

Continue your reading of Oliver Twist with Chapters 28-40. You will learn more of the mysterious Monks, learn the fate of Oliver, see the married life of the Bumbles, meet several new characters, and learn more of Fagin and his cohorts. The plot thickens and the mysteries increase! Answer the corresponding questions in your study guide and be prepared if you have any questions before our quiz.

Watch this scene of the theft of Mr. Brownlow from your reading.

No-Spin Economics

We took a short quiz on Crash Course Economics #4 and then spent the rest of the class examining all of our minted U.S. coins and one side of the dollar bill. We saw the changes in the coins and why certain people were chosen to represent a particular coin. Next week, we will examine all of your paper money and what has been done to prevent counterfeiting!

DON’T FORGET TO BRING A MAGNIFYING GLASS TO CLASS WITH YOU NEXT WEEK.

Also, watch Crash Course Economics #5 and answer he questions on the handout you were given in class.

Quick Looks at Great Books

We will be completing The Count of Monte Cristo this week by reading the following assignments. Complete your study guide questions 94-105. We’ll play a game next week.

  • Abridged version: Chapters 64-71
  • Unabridged version: Chapters 104-117

Since we read about two very important duels in this novel, watch this video explaining their purpose and history.

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