December+8-9

= Write = It's now time for YOU to answer the essential question. After reading opinions of others, it is your turn to write your opinion for me to read. On the T-chart, jot down some notes to answer the essential question: Is it a moral obligation to practice philanthropy?
 * Include at least 3 good points for each side of the argument. (One argument needs to take the side that thinks philanthropy IS a moral obligation. The other arguement needs to take the position that philanthropy IS NOT a moral obligation.)
 * Support each point with some text evidence from pieces we have read in class. Refer back to your 5-column chart for the positions of other authors and some text to support the positions.
 * Thoroughly explain your evidence and how it supports your point.



= Discuss =

Just like last class period, I will divide you up into 2 groups: one that thinks philanthropy IS a moral obligation, the other thinking philanthropy IS NOT a moral obligation. You will not know which side you are on until I pull you into the middle- so make sure both of your arguments are sound.

I will bring you into the middle to argue your side of the essential question for 5 minutes. The rest of the class will score the debate groups for points made, evidence used, and explaination of points.

= Write = = = = =
 * Begin writing your PEE argument essays answering the essential question: Do you think it is a moral obligation to practice philanthropy?
 * You should have 3 body paragraphs, each following the layout:
 * **Point** (tell me 1 reason why you think philanthropy is or isn't an obligation)
 * **Evidence** (give 1 piece of evidence from the texts we've read in class to back up your reason)
 * **Explanation** (explain the text and how it backs up your reason)
 * **Explanation** (explain the test and how it backs up your reason)
 * **Evidence** (give another piece of evidence from the texts we've read in class to back up your reason)
 * **Explanation** (explain the text and how it backs up your reason)
 * **Explanation** (explain the text and how it backs up your reason)

= Homework = Fill in the outline with reasons, evidence, and explanations. You should have your 3 body paragraphs finished and ready to work on Monday/Tuesday.

Also, your project boards are due Monday for B classes and Tuesday for A classes--** NO EXCUSES!!!!!! **