Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
a. synthesize information from the media to create an opinion about education.
b. define vocabulary related to education.
c. share opinions in front of a group.
d. organize and submit classwork for a grade.
Agenda:
1. Warm-up: Students will answer the following questions in their notebooks: If you could take one fune class in school, what would it be and why? Examples of fun classes include cooking, electronics, wood shop, auto shop, sewing, fashion/interior design, and athletics. How can taking a fun class improve your performance in other classes? 5 sentences - students will share answers for EC.
2. Today's Vocabulary:
a. mediocre - below average, bland, dull
b. status quo - keeping things the way that they are now, no change
c. flat - when performance remains unchanged
3. Today's Notes from "Stupid in America"
a. 57% of parents give the schools their children attend an A or B grade.
b. Despite giving schools more money, tests scores continue to remain flat.
c. In NYC in 2007, only 2 of 80,000 teachers were able to be fired due to being protected by their contracts.
4. Questions to answer and discuss - 3 sentences:
a. Should bad schools be closed or be given a chance to improve? Why?
b. Should students get passed along even if they have not mastered the work? Why?
c. Should teachers be available 24/7 to students? Why?
5. Students will have a notebook check today - 200 points - May 12 to May 23.
Homework: There is no homework assigned for this class tonight. Have a great Memorial Day weekend!
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