Thursday, December 8, 2011

POL Preparation: Content Questions

POL Preparation Packet
See packet linked above for all information regarding 10th grade POLs.  Please note that the schedule is tentative and subject to change!

Opening Q & A
Students read through POL Preparation Packet, write down 3 questions they have about POLs.  Q&A with teacher.

Humanities Topic Brainstorm
Class brainstorms a list of possible topics they could talk about if they choose to do the Humanities content question.

Content Question Framework

  1. IF you have an A in Humanities, you may use whatever process works for you (including any of the steps below) to create your note cards.  
  2. IF you do NOT have an A in Humanities, you must complete the following steps in the order they are listed.
    • Step 1: Freewrite (at least 1/2 page per class) on the content questions
    • Step 2: Outline each of your content questions using the POL Content Outline
    • Step 3: Get Sara or Lori to approve your outline
    • Step 4: Create note cards (one per class) based on your outline
HOMEWORK:
  • Complete POL Content Outline OR Content Notecards (if you have had your outline approved).  DUE: Start of class Friday.  

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