Primary Source Handout

Homework for day 1 is to finish the Parent & Student Info sheet, and to complete the chart from class. You may need to look at the primary sources again--they can be found here.

Hope you had a great first day of school!

Summer Assignment Countdown

Hi all,

Just some information about the summer assignment:

• I will lock out comments at midnight on Sunday, August 26th. All comments on current events must be completed by then. 
• Expect to turn in your notebooks and take a quiz on day one. This is an announced quiz, therefore you will not be allowed to use your notes.
• The quiz will be 10-20 identifications (I give you some information, you come up with the word or phrase I am looking for) and an essay outline (don't worry, it will be clear what I am looking for that day). 

#10: Augusta National Admits Women

Augusta National is a private golf club that has historically admitted a very select group of members--business leaders, politicians, and men. Just men. Until now. Read the article here, and let the class know what you think. Should they be praised for this move? Does it matter? On a broader level, do you think that women are treated equally in American society? Would you call yourself a feminist?

A reminder that school starts in a week--for you guys. I had a nice early morning today. Be ready with your notes on the readings, have your online comments done, and study for a quiz!

#9: Romney Picks Paul Ryan for VP

Discuss.

#8: Shooting at Oak Creek

Last Sunday, there was a shooting at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin. The news reporting on the event has been fairly limited, and this editorial suggests some reasons why. What is the author's main point? Do you agree with him? Why are people paying less attention to the more recent shooting, and could this lead to problems?