Daily Log

Tuesday, November 2

Mr. P announced a change in the deadlines for the slavery essay.  The first and final drafts will both be due one day later than originally announced, the first draft now being due Friday (11/5) rather than Thursday, and the final draft (along with all earlier pieces) being due next Tuesday (11/9) rather than Monday.

Students received stamps on their typed formal outlines.  They are to be turned in on the ninth with the final draft; outlines without a stamp will lose 25% credit.

We divided the class between supporters and opponents of the abolition reolution (opponents and supporters of slavery) and divided each side into groups of three or four to prepare for tomorrow's debate.  Students used a printed notesheet (also due 11/9) to come up with their strongest arguments and to brainstorm possible rebuttals to anticipate (and prepare to refute) from the other side.

HW due Wednesday:
Prepare for the Great Debate.

HW due Friday:
Complete rough draft of the persuasive essay on slavery.