Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Conferences

Regarding conferences, I wanted to let everyone know that I will be available in room E5 (East Building - Lower Level) during the following times:
Weds, 11/3  From 4:00 to 9:00 (staying 1 hour later) Thurs. 11/4  From 7:00 to 2:00 (starting 2 hrs earlier, but ending 3 hours earlier)

If you cannot meet me during those times, please contact me with questions or another request and we can figure out what to do.  Know that there are still over two months left until the end of the semester and EVERY student can dramatically improve his/her grade. 

There is an essay due next week about whether or not "you" (the student) agree with Plato's belief that only the wise should make decisions and rule. 
5 Pargraph Essay Model, 250-500 words, Typed, 12-pt font (normal font), double-spaced. 
Due Mon (but I'll take it Tues). 

Also keep up to date with classroom activities through my blog:  lakernerd.blogspot.com and know that ALL handouts and notes are available through the Moodle (students should know about this).

Thank you, and know that if you ever have any questions or concerns, email is the best way to reach me!

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Campaign and Test

NO TEST Tomorrow.  But you MUST HAVE YOUR CAMPAIGN POSTER!!!  If you do NOT get it done by Weds, I will still accept it on Thursday - but YOU have to get to me on your own time and dime!

Monday, November 1, 2010

Stuyding, Distractions, and Plato Essay

So, I fooled many of you today in class.  If you lost your notes and/or didn't take any.  They are below.  remember that your essay is due Monday - but I'll take it Tuesday.   You must have a hard copy to me by then.  The turnitin version will be done next week as well.

Plato:                               
    Educated from birth to highest level possible for abilities and interests.                           
    3 Classes of People, all sharing Virtue of Justice:                           
        Ruling Class:  Virtue of Wisdom, minority group                       
        Military Class: Virtue of Courage                       
        Merchant Class: Virtue of Temperance                       
    People are controlled by mind, will, and appetite                           
        wants & needs                       
    "the especially wise people should make the decisions"                           
        Do you agree or disagree?                       
    Jefferson Disagrees - inform the people so they can make wise decisions                           
                               
                               
    5-Paragraph Model  
    (estimate 5-8 sentences per paragraph)
    Typed                     
    Double-Spaced                           
    12 Point Font                           
    Normal Font                            
    250-500 Words                           
    Hard Copy DUE Monday (I'll take it Tuesday)                           
                               
    Absolutely NO "I" Statements