Update for MAR 19th and homework

Dan will resume teaching on MAR 24th. Sorry for the lack of clarity on that. Miriam will be sub in class on WED. I am in Agawam, MA all day performing for 4th - 6th graders. I will return on THURSDAY.
HOMEWORK for MAR 19th
WRITING: Students will do a rewrite of their argument for a "new right".
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Bill_of_Rights Using a check list/ work sheet [provided in class] they will collect material to write a new piece that should include good parts from their first paragraph and these elements. The rewrite will be done in class. This is a research and thinking exercise:

1. Clearly state the main thing, point, stance or case you are making
2. Why the "right" you have chosen is important and why you think the reader should know about it
3. Refer to an authority -- support your main idea with quotes or statistics or expert opinion
4. Give needed definitions - be specific
5. Describe; give some examples
6. Arguments against - just a few with solutions to these
7. Use an a story to make a point (think of Simone L's examples about the 1st amendment)
8. Offer background information from your ( the writer's ) point if view that illustrates your case - "In my neighborhood, I see..." or "Once, when we were driving...." or "When my little sister was almost..."
9. A strong conclusion that restates the main idea.
   

SPELLING: write your 6 words in sentences and 3Xs each in cursive
MATH: pages 35+36 in workbook pages

We are thinking about a class outing ( not during school time) to attend the d2E at the Hynes on FRI MAR 28th ( see sidebar). I am willing to go if we have enough adults. Nina Berger has offered us free passes and it should be a fun night for all.