Welcome back from the Winter Break!! We've got a lot of exciting things coming up...three 4-day weeks, "WildCat Rules!", FCAT, and "Rock Around the Clock!" For the next couple of weeks, though, let's focus on a couple of things that are important for our class: Andrew Carnegie and an essay-writing contest.
On Tuesday and Wednesday (Jan. 4th & 5th), we're going to be taking a look at some things that truly make the United States of America stand out from the rest of the world. This is part of a Google Docs-based assignment with Ms. Khawaja's classes that (we hope) will be entered into a nation-wide contest with cash prizes and the chance to be on TV!! Details on the essay to be written will be given in class on this blog later.
On Thursday & Friday this week and Monday next week, we will get to know Andrew Carnegie a little more intimately. We will dissect his life, his writings, and his actions to determine if we can rightfully call him a hero. Honors students will then use Google Docs to write an essay arguing for or against Carnegie's status as a hero, while Regular students will answer questions regarding the documents and design a historical marker commemorating Andrew Carnegie. All documents viewed in class for this activity will also be available on my website...you may want to take notes in class, though!
