Conspiracy Lessons

Here is a link to part 1 of the lesson, which emphasizes READING. This lesson includes definitions to the vocabulary words. In class today, we started off by discussing using examples to develop an independent essay. We worked on a brainstorming and example generating exercise before working on an in-class essay. You can find a link to this handout here. Homework for 2/19/13 includes:

1. Complete passage 1, especially vocabulary in context questions.
2. Read your assigned passage on a popular conspiracy theory (moon landing, AIDS, Rosewell) and answer the questions in the packet. Come to class prepared to share and report your findings with others.
3. Research the JFK assasination on the internet. Compose a one-paragraph summary of your research findings. In your paragraph, try to address how the JFK conspiracy includes the elements you read about in class passage 1.

Here is a link to part 2 of the lesson, which emphasizes LISTENING. This lesson includes definitions to the vocabulary words from class. In class we edited yesterday's independent essay and composed another essay in class. We also listened to and discussed a podcast on a recent conspiracy theory about JFK. You can find a link to the audiofile only here. If you are interested, you can find a link to the complete website with a transcript here. In class, we also completed our comprehensive overview of Adjectives. Here is a link to this handout. Homework for 2/20/13 includes:

1. Listen to Podcast 2 on the popularity of conspiracies related to JFK. You can find a link to the podcast here. You can find the questions on the handout from today. Please answer the questions and be prepared to discuss them in class tomorrow.
2. Compose ten vocabulary sentences using any ten words from today or yesterday's lesson.
3. Revise the returned essay on money
4. Study for vocabulary quiz on section 5 from the textbook