Reading Schedule for Week of 4/25 through 4/29

*All reading pages are from the Kagan book unless otherwise noted*
Tuesday: up to 1048
Wednesday: up to 1061
Thursday: up to 1079
Friday/Weekend: Take-home Unit Test
Sherman chapters 17 & 18

Test Corrections Due Friday 4/15

Unit Test #2 & Chapter 26 (Multiple Choice Section)

Debates Thursday 4/14 & Friday 4/15

Political Experiments of 1920s & 1930s Debate- Thursday 4/14 & Friday 4/15

Debate Prep
1. Write out 3 arguments supporting your assigned regime (Nazi Germany, Soviet Russia, or Fascist Italy). You must list the argument (phrase) then support your argument with factual evidence and reasoning. You only need to write out 2-3 sentences for each argument, but you should elaborate on your points verbally to win the debate.
2. Repeat step 1, except now you must denounce your regime. You must prepare to argue both sides, which will also prepare you to refute arguments against you.
3. You only need to submit one sheet with written arguments to Mr. Meli.

Debate Structure
1. Opening statement-Pro Regime (30 sec.): Short statement why your regime was a good idea for the country in question. List your 3 main arguments, but do not elaborate on them.
2. Opening statement-Con (30 sec.) Short statement why your regime was not a good idea for the country in question. List your 3 main arguments, but do not elaborate on them.
3. Argument 1-Pro. (1 min) Elaborate on first argument only.
4. Argument 1-Con. (1 min) Elaborate on first argument only.
5. Argument 2-Pro. (1 min) Elaborate on second argument only.
6. Argument 2-Con. (1 min). Elaborate on second argument only.
7. Argument 3-Pro. (1 min). Elaborate on third argument only.
8. Argument 3-Con. (1 min). Elaborate on third argument only.
9. Cross-examination-Pro (2 min). Con side may ask questions to pro speaker, who must answer them. All con speakers may ask questions. Only one pro speaker may answer.
10. Cross-examination-Con (2 min). Con side may ask questions to pro speaker, who must answer them. All pro speakers may ask questions. Only one con speaker may answer.
11. Closing Statement-Pro (2 min.) Wrap up arguments and refute any points made by opposing team.
12. Closing Statement-Con (2 min.) Wrap up arguments and refute any points made by opposing team.

Debate Rules
1. All members must give speeches at least once. Member standing for cross-ex may not be the same as the member giving closing statement.
2. Be civil! Points will be taken off for students who are rude. Audience (including teams participating must be silent during speeches).
3. Time keeper has the right to cut you off and declares when time is up.
4. You may use your notes, but make eye contact with opposing team and audience during speeches.
5. Vote by non-participating members decides “winner. ” Time-keeper votes only to break tie.

Debate Grading

Quiz Grade-participating and adherence to the rules equals 100% quiz grade for 3rd quarter.
Points will be taken off for lack of coherent arguments, non-participation, missing written arguments, or lack of civility.

Chapter 26 Test Date Changed to Monday 4/11

All work that was previously due on Friday, 4/8 is now due on Monday 4/11

Extra Credit Movie Dates

Wednesday 4/13: The King's Speech

Thursday 4/14: Downfall

*Must attend in order to receive credit*
Both films are approximately 2 hours and begin at 2:30 in room 2104

Homework for Week of 4/4 through 4/8 (Amended)

Due Monday 4/4:
Current Event (April)
Due Tuesday 4/5:
Read "Down the Path into the Pit of War" & be prepared to discuss
Due Wednesday 4/6:
Read "Taking Sides" p. 300, Issue 16 & be prepared to discuss

Due Thursday 4/7:
Read Sherman: pp. 203-216

Due Friday 4/8
Kagan Qs (Chp 26)
Sherman Qs (p.216 1-3)
PERSIA Chart (Chp 26)
Imperialism Map & Qs (if not already turned in)
Treaty/Alliance Chart
Chapter 26 Test (Multiple Choice & FRQ)