Public Forum: Final Assignment

-Find a news story from today's paper.
-Read the ENTIRE thing.
-Write an opinion piece on the subject.
-Use the opinion format.

Write at least 3 paragraphs.

1 - Introduce the subject
2 - Give your opinion
3 - Give your suggestion

The MAXIMUM is 250 words.

At the end of the article, give your name, address, and phone # so that the Trib can call you if they are going to publish your article. You will receive 20 extra credit points if you are published.

email
to: letters@sltrib.com
cc: ibeh@murrayschools.org

Assignment #6

- Read the following accounts of the same situation from different sources.
- Use a critical eye
- Challenge: Authority, Common Sense, Purpose, Bias

Pajhwok Afghan News
Radio Free Europe
Salt Lake Tribune

What do you think is going on here?

Post a four sentence comment.

If you are interested in another story about civilian casualties in war click here.

Assignment #5

There are 8 different student posts for you to read.

Read them and comment on them.

If there are already comments, read those too.

Your comment must be at least two paragraphs of four sentences each

make sure you are logged in, so that you get credit

maintain a polite tone

Grades entered

All of the posts before this have been recorded.

I need to know who these people are

cali_original_9452

el_presidente

sippin_on_that_purp

email me at: ibeh@murrayschools.org

Assignment #4

read this timeline first

then Read this timeline of U.S. involvement in the Iran Iraq war

Read the letter to president Bush from Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Take notes on the points that he makes. (you need to turn these in when done with your post)

It is long, but you need to read the whole thing. Click here

Write a five paragraph opinion piece in response to the letter using the opinion format.

(1) Present the situation [1 paragraph]

(2) Give your opinion (support it with links) [3 paragraphs, one link for each]

(3) Give a suggestion [1 paragraph]

****Use a logical argument****

Assignment #3 (4th & 8th periods)

Choose one of the three issues that Bill O'reilly talked about today.

Immigration
(Bill says that we should build a giant wall to keep illegal immigrants out)

Iraq
(Bill says we are making progress, and everything is under control)

Wealth Distribution
(Bill says that discretionary spending should be cut, and tax cuts should be made permanent)

Write an opinion article using the following format.

(1) Present the situation

(2) Make 3 assertions (opinions)
Give support for each

(3) Give a suggestion as to what should be done.

****Use a logical argument****

Assignment #3 (7th period)

Read the following articles.

Kanab natural family resolution

Teen Speaks Out

(click her for an audio bonus: Not required)

Write an opinion article in the following format.

(1) Present the situation.

(2) Make assertions (your opinion).
Make at least three.
Give factual support for each

(3) Give your suggestion as to what should be done.

USE A LOGICAL ARGUMENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Assignment #2

After you finish assignment #1 send an email to Salt Lake County mayor Peter Corroon.

Tell him what you think about what he did.

Tell him why.

Tell him what you want him to do in the future when a similar situation arises.

Thank him for his time.

copy what you write in your email and send an email to ibeh@murrayschools.org

click here to email the county mayor Peter Corroon

Assignment #1

Look at each of the following links before answering the question below

Real's Stadium announcement

About Real Salt Lake

Utah Taxpayers Association (see page 3)

Corroon Says no to Real

Real May Look Elsewhere

Stadium Socialism

Should taxpayers help Real Salt Lake pay for their stadium?
-Use each of the links to support your argument.