Lessons on Kent State

Here is part 1 of the lesson, which includes the definitions.

Here is part 2 of the lesson, which includes the definitions. Here is a link to the podcast. We only completed sections one and two, so you will be responsible for these words on the quiz.

In addition to the homework assignments, I want you to write out and prepare three 45 second responses to any three of the speaking prompts of your choice. Here is a link to the speaking prompts from class.

Lessons on Pluto

Here is part 1 of the lesson with definitions. Here is a link to the text of the lecture from the integrative task. Here is a sample integrative essay on this topic using the format we discussed.

Here is part 2 of the lesson. Here is link to the listening file only of the podcast from class. You can find a link to the transcript of the podcast by typing in the web address found on the handout. Here is a link to the text of the lecture I gave on the history of Pluto.

Please don't forget that we have a vocabulary quiz on Monday morning. Here is a link to the vocabulary list from this week. These words will appear on the quiz.

Have a great weekend.

Gambling Lessons

Here is part 1 of the lesson, which includes the definitions to the new words learned in class. If you are interested, you can find a link to the integrative lecture here.

Here is a link to part 2 of the lesson. Here is the podcast from class, which discusses one man's struggle with gambling. Here is the second podcast, which addresses the question of casinos on reservations.

Here is a link to a sample essay on this topic, which includes a counterargument.

Freakonomics Lessons

Here is a link to part 1 of the lesson on Freakonomics, which includes the reading and writing portions.

Here is a link to part 2 of the lesson, which contains the reading and speaking activities. Here is a link to the podcast from class. You can find additional podcasts on Freakonomics issues at the Freakonomics blog here.