Whew! That was quick!

Think about it - you thought about, briefly researched, and then wrote an essay within an hour.  I should have them all read by Monday.  If you missed class today - you better get it excused, otherwise you get a ZERO.  To all:  Read Ch. 11, and get a jump-start on 8,9,10...

Greed is...

I gave you enough hints, didn't I?  You will be writing about Greed.

Think - Research - Formulate - Research - Organize - Write - Proofread - Submit.

Prove to your community (family, friends, neighbors, enemies, etc.) that GREED is either good or bad in a well-written essay.  Do not worry about length (although keeping it around 500 words would be nice).   Make no "I" statements (me, my, we, us, you, I, etc.).  Instead of writing, "I think..." just write out what you think.  Keep run-ons and comma use to an absolute minimum while avoiding contractions ('s, 'nt) whenever possible - write it out.  Be simple, yet precise.  You can redefine the terms if you'd like, or you can use a dictionary definition for greed, good, and bad.  You should read some other viewpoints online, including one from a religious perspective, Gekko's speech you will see in class today (hopefully), a long WSJ commentary defending Wall Street Executive Pay, a different view of the same issue, Stossel's short commentary (based on his video segment we watched in class), an ABC commentary opposing Stossel, and/or a harsher criticism of Stossel.  No matter what, avoid Phil for Humanity since it is the first thing that pops up when googling.  I encourage you to copy & paste - but cite your sources (use endnotes - put a # in parentheses and then list your numbers at the end with a URL next to it)!  When you have finished, submit it to turnitin.  NO EXTENSIONS.  You have until the end of class today.  Take 15 minutes to research and read while formulating your idea(s).  Use 30 minutes to organize, write, and proof your essay - and maybe find one more great supporting statement.  Use the last five minutes to add a catchy title and make sure you submit your paper.  GO!!!

When will we...

I promised some people I'd put a link to the simplified textbook with quizzes and flash cards.  Bookmark it.  Things have been weird this week, and they will contibue to be so through tomorrow (actually through Tuesday).  We will be in the computer lab tomorrow (E118, I think).  If you are in 1st hour and have a laptop with wifi, consider bringing it if you want to all be in the same room.  Otherwise, I'll send about 3-4 of you to the MC for your essay.  The Ch. 11 quiz will be on Weds at the earliest. I placed part 1 of Monday's video about greed in Monday's post.

Delirium

I just got home after having to keep the clock during the football game - apparently I messed up one time and it caused some confusion.  I am positive I was right, but oh well.  I also looked at the calendar for the next 3 weeks and I goofed on a couple of days.  Remind me to announce the end-of quarter schedule tomorrow, including a day next week reserved for grade clean-up/correction (probably Friday).  I hope anyone and everyone who showed up after school today got clear help from Clare (Thanks!), since I had to run off to the field after a brief academic meeting.  Here is the plan for the next two days:  Thursday - 40 minute video.  Friday - in-class essay.  I am going to bed now...yeah, check that time stamp. 

I Shall Return

I'll be back tomorrow.  MacArthur and Arnold couldn't have said it better.  While still drained of enthusiasm and extra energy, I will be conveying what I know of chapter 11.  I know the routine of class can become boring - but know that everything is planned for a reason.  College is filled with routines, which is what makes the fun moments that much more fun and memorable.  Trust that we are laying down a nice foundation for further understanding in Q3 when we review everything.  So we'll cover Ch. 11 tomorrow and Thursday with an in-class essay on Friday in the computer lab.  Quick note about Greed:  Think about whether or not it really is good.

Out Again

I'm out again for Tuesday.  My fever broke this morning and we're supposed to wait 24 hours until returning to work, so I am taking another day just to make sure I don't share bad germs and come back Weds with some actual energy.  You'll have the Ch. 7 quiz on Tuesday - use the answer sheets, do NOT write on the test booklet, 25 mins from start to when you have to turn it in - NO CLICKERS!!!  The sub will go over the answers with you (after all answer sheets have been turned in), but no data.  We'll look at Ch. 11 on Weds and Thurs with the quiz on Monday since we are in the computer lab on Friday.  The Unit II Exam (6,7,11) will be on Wednesday, followed by analysis on Thursday (with a possible peek at you Q1 final grade).  I am out next Tuesday so I'll probably just have you watch another Stossel segment - what did you think of Greed?  I will make it this week's forum...if I get the energy to do it.   zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Burning Man

No - I'm not referring to the desert "cleansing" event in Nevada.  I have been fighting a fever over the break - so, IF I am not in class tomorrow, be nice to the sub and to each other - knowing you have a 1-day reprieve from the Ch. 7 exam.  There are handouts and a DVD (John Stossel In The Classroom) in a metal bin on the bookshelves against the back wall by my desk.  The DVD player is by the light switches next to the whiteboard...the remot e is somewhere (desk, computer, DVD player).  Watch the episode on Greed - there is a handout with questions.  Get 'em done by the end of the hour (vid is about 40 mins. long) and place them NEATLY on my desk (which may be somewhat clean).  So, if I'm there tomorrow = Ch. 7 Quiz.  If not = I'm oink oink and you learn about Greed...

UPDATE:  I'm out.  I'll see everyone (hopefully) on Tuesday.  Regardless, you'll have the Ch. 7 quiz on Tuesday (20 MC, 4 T/F, 6 Fill-in-the-blank).

If you missed class on Monday, you can watch the video on youtube.  Below is part 1 of 6.  Follow it up with 2-6: