It's all in the details

We had a magnificent planning session today! Your activities are right on track.
This week cross out all your to-do items for your activities.
Next up, is the Shakespeare bake sale with Haley and Hannah. We need everyone to show their support for them! They might even let you eat an unsold cupcake;).

Next week, debates will be done! Come prepared (again)!

Also, we will address the Capitol field trip. The May 22nd date may not be so final.

Have a great week, keep working toward your activity goals. They are going to be so successful.

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Verdict - AWESOME

 

Thursday was completely, irrefutably astounding.  I hope everyone  of us was able to take a vast amount of advice, information, and inspiration from the court simulation.  Sage, Paige, David and Marley faced ferocious questioning and handled it beautifully.  I think they grew about five feet of courage.  It was great to see the changes they made to their briefs and arguments.  I can't wait to hear your reviews of their performances and your reactions to the entire event.  It was stimulating beyond belief.  I hope it left you with educational aspirations!  Thank you, for providing us with the opportunity, Genevieve!  What a great experience.

This Thursday, Hannah and Paige will battle themselves in our final self debates.  I can't wait to hear how Hannah will defend the right-hand world.  Paige promised us something fantastic.  I think she will deliver.

We also decided that we will piggy back the Key of Liberty class's capitol tour on May 22, 2015.  This will help complete your requirements for the fancy party.  So mark it on your calendar.  If you cannot make it, please plan to attend a Tacoma City Council meeting.  We will discuss it further in class.

Also, your activities are approaching soon (minus David and Josh.)  Are you ready?  Come to the table ready to report and make assignments.

I object....to myself

Last Thursday, we did a great job of pushing through our self debates.

Haley tried to convince Haley that chocolate was unhealthy, or was it healthy?  Whatever it was, Haley seemed to be convinced that it was healthy as she finished off her chocolate Easter bunny during class.

John tried to convince us that following the Lego directions is the best way to build.  But then John swayed us to the side that trashed the directions and set out on a creative journey with the blocks.  Which side he falls on, we weren't quite sure.

Josh gave another information packed debate about arming police officers or disarming police officers.  Which one won out in the end?  We know where Great Britain lies.

David sought to convince the audience to arm teachers or NOT arm teachers. He left us all up in arms yearning for the usual passion he delivers.

We also had Mike drop by and try his hand at self-debate.  I'm still not sure which side he falls on with the whole homework debate, but it was great to have him in class : )! Maybe the fact that he joined us as co-op and gladly took up a debate assignment demonstrates his desire for homework.; )

Hannah and Paige have yet to deliver their self debates but we have been assured that they will come ready to face themselves.

This Thursday, we will be watching as Paige, Sage, Marley, and David once again present their court briefs.  Good luck!!  You are going to be amazing!!  Don't forget to power pose before hand :)! 

We need to be on our best audience behavior and take note of what YOU think they did right and what you think they could've changed.  We need to compile good feedback!  Also, this is a great chance for you to improve your own debate skills as you glean from their experience. 

Any remaining class time will be spent working on your activities.  We also need to BACK UP Hannah and Haley.  They are up to bat next with the Shakespeare fund raising bake sale.  Ask them for an assignment! 

Keep up-to-date with your activity planning!  What do you need to accomplish this week?  I know that Hannah and Haley need to make assignment reminders for the baking volunteers they so successfully procured last week!  Great job, gals!

Court Ruling - WOW, WOW, WOW

How amazing were Sage, Paige, and David?  So poised, prepared, and fantastic.

Great job!  With just a few tweaks, you are all going to rock your Supreme Court simulation later this month.  It was a great learning experience for our whole class to partake in this practice simulation.  Thoughtful feedback was shared and we hope you take it into consideration as you make your final preparations.

We also had the chance to congratulate Sage on a job well done for her scholar game show activity.  She did a fabulous job orchestrating the entire event.  She just wished she had relied on helpers more.  Keep this in mind when you are planning your own events (which will be here sooner than you think.)  

Also, we heard a jam-packed presentation from Hannah on John Adams.  He is such a great example of a leader that doesn't make choices based on popular opinion but based on what he believes is right.  Thank you, Hannah.

This week be ready to debate yourself.  We are going to use the entire class to finish these debates!!  Before you come into class, go into an empty room and strike a power pose : )!!!  Good luck!!