August 21, 2014 4AP Summer Reading

1. Summer Reading Reflection Assignment...On a clean sheet of paper, copy/rewrite word-for word a paragraph from your book  which you felt was especially interesting, significant, or which you could relate to in some way.  (Make sure to include the author's last name and the page number at the end of the quote.) Oh, at the top of the page, please write "An excerpt from title of book you read".

Reflecting on the paragraph you wrote earlier, write a well-developed (7-11 sentences) reflection paragraph explaining what you felt was important and/or interesting about this passage. Some questions you might consider as you write that paragraph:

What was it about the passage caught your attention?
What does it reveal about the personality and life of the author?
Did this textual quote appeal to you primarily through ethos, pathos, or logos and why?
Could you relate to it personally at any level?   

When you are finished, please give this to Mr. Wesley.

In your journal...
The letter from Ruth Marcus to The House of Representatives (p. 16) discusses the issue of technology on the floor of the House of Representatives.  She gently and humorously argues it is a distraction.

LT is currently considering allowing student to BYOD (Bring Your Own Devices) and may start issuing tablets to students beginning next year.  What do you think about the use of smart phones and tablets in the classroom?  Should they be allowed or not? What are the pros and cons of their use in the classroom?
Should they be allowed but only under certain conditions?  If so, what conditions?  Write for approximately 7 minutes.

Homework:

Group Guidance tomorrow in Room 140 - come here first for attendance.

Bring your summer reading book and text book on Monday