Week of Oct. 1-5

10/1/12
Debates on Thomas Malthus

10/2-3
Common Core Writing Assessment
review writing rubric

     _____introduction

     _____details

     _____transitions

     _____geography vocab.

     _____conventions

     _____conclusion

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Political Ideology:  preparing for political debates
Essential Q:  What is the difference between Democrats and Republicans?
Homework:  presidential debates

10/4/12
Debate discussion
Malthus essay writing assessment review
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Homework:  prepare for writing assessment 

10/5/12
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Writing Assessment
Homework:  Study the demographic transition model; be ready to explain.