Monday, November 21, 2011

The web page for the ant debate is up.

We have begun the ant debate.  All the information you will need is on this page.

We will begin research in the library after the break.  This week we are watching The Ant Bully.

If you want to see who your child is debating, go to the link above and scroll to the bottom. 

Due Dates: (each of these is a grade)
Dec. 2: All research in library done
Dec. 5: Note check, and bibliography
Dec. 8: Outline due
Dec. 15: First debates begin
Dec. 14: Rough draft of essay due;
Dec. 21: Ant essay due!
                Typed
                     Times New Roman 12 font
                     single spaced,
                     normal margins
                     Bibliography
                     No pictures in the essay

I told the students that they need to trust me.  I will get them prepared for the debate, but they need to do the footwork.