Friday, March 30, 2012

Greetings...
Three items below...the first two I mentioned in class on Wednesday; the last item is your assignment for Packet # 7.

1. Mandatory: Due on Monday, April 2nd, typed.
Do not put your name on this. Simply title it: Musings on Immigration.
Then list what comes to mind when you think about or hear the word, "immigration."
It can be a list of words, phrases, or sentences. It can be written in paragraph form. It can be a personal story. There is no wrong way to complete this and no minimum word requirement. It is worth 25 points toward the 50 points possible for Group #3 in a few weeks. And again, please do not put your name on this assignment.

2. Optional: Due on Monday, April 2nd, typed.
It is worth up to 5 additional points toward your out of class essay #2 final score.
Assignment: Research the background of the two authors of the readings in Packet #6 and based on what you discover, how and why does their background affect your response to the readings, specifically.

3. Packet #7 Assignment:
"Immigration Problem could be Solving Itself"
http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/editorials/2011-07-14-Immigration-problem-could-be-solving-itself_n.htm

"States' Immigration Laws Work"
http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/editorials/2011-07-14-States-immigration-laws-work_n.htm

Thursday, March 22nd, 2012

Greetings,

I do hope you are thoroughly enjoying your spring recess!

As all of you know, unless you did not attend class during the week before spring recess, I have to cancel class on Monday, March 26th. Reading Packet #6 is due to be read on Monday, so obviously the due date has been moved to Wednesday.

For sections 1 and 6:
Come prepared to discuss Packet 6 on Wednesday. We will also review WPJ procedures. The mock WPJ in class essay 2 will be moved to Monday, April 2nd.

For section 15:
Come prepared to discuss Packet 6 on Wednesday. We will also review WPJ procedures. The mock WPJ in class essay 2 will be moved to Monday, April 2nd.

READING PACKET #6 ASSIGNMENT:
"The Case for Arizona's Immigration Law"
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=126529117&ps=rs

"Obama Seeks to Woo Latinos with Immigration Push"
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=126543609

Saturday, March 10th, 2012

Greetings,

Below you will find the link to Packet #5. As your course outline indicates, this is due to be read by Wednesday.
The reading focuses on the issue of immigration. As with health care, it is considered a very "hot" topic for many. It does not rear its head in Breaking Bad specifically in this first season, but it is an issue in the shadows, especially where Hank is concerned.

Have a wonderful weekend and a safe one.

READING PACKET #5
"What are the Solutions to Illegal Immigration in America? Pros and Cons"
http://immigration.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=000842

Tuesday, March 6, 2012--830 pm

Greetings,

just a few reminders...
1. For section 1--if you choose to revise out of class essay 1, the first revision is due this Friday, March 9th.
2. For sections 6 and 15--if you choose to revise out of class essay 1, the first revision is due on Monday, March 12th.

FOR ANYONE SUBMITTING A REVISION, please remember to attach the original version that has my comments to the revised version. ALSO, please highlight all changes and additions on the revised version.

Friday, March 2, 2012

Greetings, below is the assignment for Packet 4, due to be completed by Monday, the 5th.

This packet consists of one video to view.

http://www.ted.com/talks/abraham_verghese_a_doctor_s_touch.html

Have a wonderful and safe weekend.