Gandhi & King Quotes

Today we will continue to work on our Transformational Thinker Essay

Here are the Gandhi & King quotes

Here is the Outline

Emerson & Thoreau Quotes

Today we will continue to work on our Transformational Thinkers Essay

Here is the list of all the Emerson & Thoreau quotes submitted by students.  Remember to read carefully and make sure the quote and explanation is correct

Once again here is the prompt if you need to take a look at suggestions

Remember first draft is due on Tuesday!

Gandhi & King Review

Today we will finish our review of the Transformational Thinkers unit. 

We will be looking at Gandhi on Civil Disobedience, Dr. King's Stride Towards Freedom & Letter From A Birmingham Jail

Please select two quotes from Gandhi on Civil Disobedience and two quotes from either of the writings by Dr. Martin Luther King

Complete the Form Here

If you finish early you should begin outlining and possibly writing your essay.  Remember first completed draft is due on Tuesday

Self Reliance & Civil Disobedience Review

Today we will review our process prompt for the end of the unit essay then begin a review to help refresh your memory and help with writing.

Today we will work on Self Reliance & Civil Disobedience

Using THIS FORM you will choose 2 quotes from each work that you feel best represent each of them, and describe (in detail) what these quotes mean

Answers will be made available to you once everyone has submitted and will give you a useful reference of quotes when you begin writing your essay.

Remember other students will be able to see your response so make sure you do your best work.

Transformational Thinkers Process Prompt

Process Prompt

This link will provide you with all of the information you need to complete your end of the unit essay.

Please pay close attention to the directions and due dates.

You may use the suggestions to help with your outline

Letter From A Birmingham Jail Assessment

Today you will submit your final thoughts on "Letter From A Birmingham Jail"

This 8 Question form will be graded based on your understanding of and thoughts on the letter.  Your responses should be written with academic language, and proper punctuation/spelling.  Please write short paragraphs (3-6+ sentences) that demonstrate your full understanding.  REMEMBER these forms cannot be saved once started and must be completed in one sitting.

Click Here to Access the Form

"Prior to reading Gandhi, I had about concluded that the ethics of Jesus were only effective in individual relationships. The "turn the other cheek" philosophy and the "love your enemies" philosophy were only valid, I felt, when individuals were in conflict with other individuals; when racial groups and nations were in conflict a more realistic approach seemed necessary. But after reading Gandhi, I saw how utterly mistaken I was." - Martin Luther King Jr.

Today we will finish our reading and paraphrase of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter From  A Birmingham Jail"

Letter From A Birmingham Jail

Today we will read, annotate, and discuss Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Letter From A Birmingham Jail

Stride Towards Freedom

We will read together an excerpt from Stride Toward Freedom by Martin Luther King Jr.

Read and Consider his words carefully
Once you have done so please write a response to the work

Discuss the excerpt and King's strategy.  Why does he believe that violence will not work and that nonviolent resistance is the appropriate path to freedom?

Then give your thoughts on the article. Would you be willing to "suffer and sacrifice" now for the benefit future generations?

Gandhi on Civil Disobedience

Today we will be looking at Gandhi's thoughts on "Civil Disobedience"

You can read an excerpt from his speech here
Please read his words carefully and consider his thoughts

Once you have finished please open and make a copy of the form here that you will need to complete the assignment.

For each section of the speech please fill out each of the boxes on the table.
In your own words explain what is Gandhi's argument, give a quote to back that up, then give me your response

Teacher Protest in Seattle

Today we will be finishing our response to Teacher Protest in Seattle

Remember, please explain the article as if I have never read it

In your 3rd paragraph mention how this relate to Thoreau's "Civil Disobedience"
Is this a good example of peaceable protest?  Would Thoreau agree or disagree with the teachers?

If you finish early you may:
Work on expert project
Read your Book

Due at the end of the day 2/5/13

Teacher Protest in Seattle

Teacher Protests in Seattle

Please read the article on teacher protests of standardized testing in Seattle

In a 3 paragraph response you will be expected to explain what is happening in Seattle, your feelings about the protests, and whether or not you think this is an effective strategy

For your first paragraph please explain the events in the article (write as if I have not read the article)

Then write the extent to which you agree or disagree with what the teachers are doing

For your final paragraph please explain how you think this situation should best be handled.  Should teachers be willing to face unpaid suspension for what they think is right?  Should teachers attempt to make change in another, possibly more effective, way?  Is this a good example of peaceable change? Think about Thoreau's "Civil Disobedience" as you write your response

Expert Project!

Use this time today to work on your expert project

Please research an article, interview or video regarding your topic and write a review

After today you should have 4-5 posts in your blog!

Please use this time wisely and get caught up if you are behind