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Homework

Seniors
For homework, please answer the following -- in complete sentences, citing specifics from the the text:
  • Read pages 150-155
  • Answer questions on p153 and 155
Also consider the following for your (possible) in-class essay: How do we fix the obvious problems facing high school education? Consider the original goals of public education (as stated by Mann) and the suggestions from Botstein, as well. In addition, think of this as a way to propose solutions to the problem presented by the videos and statistics viewed in class. Pick ONE problem and propose a solution or multiple solutions, including appeals to ethos, logos, and pathos. Remember the classical model. Possibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:
  • Poor teacher pay/shortage/qualifications/education
  • Lack of incentives for schools to compete, for students to graduate
  • Curricula - lack of college readiness, technical training
  • Environment - institutional, bullying, rules, etc.
  • Focus on athletics vs. academics
Sophomores
Prepare for your quiz tomorrow on "The Pardoner's Tale" by answering the following for homework (p152):
  • Comprehension Check (there are three)
  • #3-6
Your answers MUST be in complete sentences, citing references to the poem (by line number).

Then, purely for fun, check this out:

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