As of 28 May the following debating topics and dates have been finalised:
EUTHANASIA
This HOUSE believes that euthanasia is an acceptable solution to a person's mental and physical suffering.
FOR: The English Learners
AGAINST: The English Lines
SAME-SEXED MARRIAGE
This House believes that same- sexed marriage should not be legal.
AGAINST: For You A Thousand Times Over
FOR: Rear Windows
Wednesday, 28 May 2008
Tuesday, 27 May 2008
Friday, 16 May 2008
Debating topics - 9 and 11 June
Tuesday, 13 May 2008
Assignment updates
We will continue to prepare for the following assignments in class.
- Assignment 3 - descriptive writing - point of view (home). This will be due May 21st. Details to follow.
- Assignment 4 - report on chapter of novel (class) - Monday 26th May. This is based on an excerpt from the Kite Runner, requiring your interpretation of its relevance and its meanings.
- Debates - 9/11th June. See poll on choice of debating topics and also the suggested topics in the link I have given under DEBATES:
- RESEARCH PROJECT - REPORT based on either on novel or forum contribution, incorporating contributions to blog discussion and research. Book report due 28th May.
- Assignment 5 - argumentative article - June 16
- ORALS 23/25 (see schedule)
Presentations: Well you did these on Afghanistan. Or would you like another opportunity?
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