THMS Family Feud!

Click the link below to take the survey!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bj8GhDW_ko-crj8U8yQOawmhqQav8tULIpEZhQw6SAo/viewform?c=0&w=1

After you are finished with the survey, follow this link to our upcoming discussion on social media...

http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/isis-terror/war-words-obama-losing-isis-propaganda-battle-n211711

Editorializing

We're finishing up our lessons on editorials with one last task: Creating your own. There are two options for you to write your editorial about:

1. You can write an editorial about whatever YOU are passionate about... Much like the political cartoon from last week, the topic is up to you.
2. You can write an editorial about the issues listed below (ISIS, Roger Goodell, Immigration). There are three examples of each issue, to help you get a feeling for the arguments and strategies used in the editorials.

Whichever editorial you choose, remember: 

• Follow the structure that was discussed in class. 

• If you need additional information on an argument, feel free to search the web. 

• Check your notebooks for any other help that you may need. 

Editorial Length:

Introduction: 5-6 sentences

Thesis: 1 sentence

Concession: 1-2 sentences

Counter Concession: 2-3 sentences

Argument One: Paragraph (4-6 sentences)

Argument Two: Paragraph (4-6 sentences)

Argument Three: Paragraph (4-6 sentences)

Thesis Restatement: 1-2 sentences

Conclusion: 2-3 sentences

Your editorial must have all of the listed parts, be no less than 6 paragraphs, and include no less than 24 sentences to receive

full credit!

ISIS Editorials-

http://www.cleveland.com/opinion/index.ssf/2014/09/obamas_poor_mishmash_of_an_isi.html

http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/11/opinion/kohn-isis-obama/index.html?hpt=op_t1

http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2014/08/08/isis-editorial/13782773/

Roger Goodell Editorials-

http://www.nola.com/opinions/index.ssf/2014/09/hold_roger_goodell_to_standard.html

http://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/20140909-editorial-ray-rice-mess-sickening-nfl-boss-owes-answers.ece

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/wp/2014/09/08/condi-rice-the-one-person-who-could-save-the-nfl/

Immigration Editorials-

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-immigration-reform-obama-election-edit-0909-jm-20140908-story.html

http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2014/09/11/immigration-reform-executive-order-obama-editorials-debates/15478447/

http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/opinions/editorials/article/EDITORIAL-Immigration-needs-action-by-Congress-5737046.php

Political Spectrum

It's that time of year again-- election season.

Arizona Congressional District 2 is up for grabs: incumbent Ron Barber, and perennial contender Martha McSally will battle till November to see who will represent Southern Arizona in Congress.

Your mission: Review the candidates stances on the issues with a partner by clicking on the links.

https://mcsallyforcongress.com/category/issues/

http://ronbarberforcongress.com/issues/

1. Split your paper in two, labeling one side McSally, and the other Barber. Write down the main points made for each issue in each column.
2. After you have made a list of the points, visit this site http://www.azcentral.com/news/politics/azfactcheck/. Use the box labeled "Who Said It," and find Ron Barber, and Martha McSally.
3. Write the key points about the candidates, whether they be mostly truthful, or completely false.
4. With your partner, review the claims and the fact checks that come from the azcentral.com website. Write a two paragraph response to the following: Which candidate would you vote for, and why?
5. Write a one paragraph response to the following: Why is fact checking important?

Newspaper Readership Survey

As you now know, surveys are an important part to newspapers and media as well. Click on the following link and answer the following questions. Mr. Bourland will show the results later in class.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bCH71pEYsRdGpFjrAL67y9SfC4sXWn1YyYEG2WCZJkw/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=mail_form_link

What Readers Want: Part One

Read the following news stories... Be prepared to share your ideas about each one:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/11/us-usa-newmexico-teachers-idUSKBN0GB1P620140811

http://newsok.com/oklahoma-school-districts-saddled-with-teacher-shortage-survey-finds/article/5334067

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2014/aug/06/teacher-shortage-hurts-ccsds-kids/

Key Questions:
Write in your answers in your notebook to receive points! Make sure you answer these questions in complete sentences! These answers will be discussed as a group. Be prepared to share what you wrote down:

1. Who would care about the first article? Why would they care about the article? Who would care about the second and third? Answer why on these as well.
2. Should we care about these problems mentioned in the stories above in Arizona? Why or why not?
3. Had these articles not been posted for you, would you REALLY have read a story coming from New Mexico, Oklahoma or Las Vegas? Why or why not?

Now read the following story:
http://kjzz.org/content/40803/school-districts-scrambling-teacher-shortage

Why does this article affect YOU more than the others you read? Explain WHY! Complete sentences please!

Now, scroll to the top of the page, and find the tab that says, "Key Concepts," and click on it. Write down the definition. Mr. Bourland will explain it further. After the concept has been explained, come back to the home page, and continue with the instructions.

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Open the following link in a new tab: http://www1.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/

Mr. Bourland will show you how to complete the following, along with how to set your paper up. Pay attention to the instructions BEFORE you begin! 

Find the Arizona Daily Star front page and answer the following under column one:

• List the headlines of all the front page stories
• Under each headline, list who the story effects
• Under that list, explain WHY the newspaper would have put the following story under page one.

Find a national newspaper (New York Times, Washington Post, LA Times, USA Today) and answer the following under column two:

• List the headlines of all the front page stories
• Under each headline, list who the story effects
• Under that list, explain WHY the newspaper would have put the following story under page one.

Find a small town newspaper (not a state capitol or large city newspaper) and answer the following under column three:

• List the headlines of all the front page stories
• Under each headline, list who the story effects
• Under that list, explain WHY the newspaper would have put the following story under page one.