Quotes for Socratic

Quotes for Socratic  HW due on day of participation

Quotes about risk and caution

1.     Explain the quote

2.     Explain which authors we have read on extreme sports would agree with this quote? Why?

3.     Do you personally agree with the quote? What have you done or desire to do that demonstrates this? 

Homework for Monday: Read & Take Notes on an article about Mount Everest

Visit the following articles  Issues in Nepal & Everest 

Research an article affecting Mt. Everest in Nepal

Sherpas Leave Everest 

Bodies on Everest 

Take Notes on the Problem & Possible solutions or considerations 

Period 1, 2, 5, 6  or DGRWV3

Directions for Joining Newsela 

Monday, April 24, 2017 Lola Jones article work in class

DUE BY MONDAY AFTERNOON
1. read the Lola Jones article
2. complete the following form evaluating the credibility of the argument (if you are having trouble with the computer, then complete assignment on paper. 1 form per partner PAIR!

5. A Solemn Warning to Wingsuit Flyers

Jones, Lola. “A Solemn Warning to Wingsuit Flyers”. XtremeSport4u.com. 28 Apr. 2010. Web. 15 July 2011. 

Article #5 Assignment Lola Jones, Solemn Warning

Finish any unfinished work or share missing assignments. 

Extreme Sports & Risk Taking

Articles for Exploring Extreme Sports (google doc link) 

  
Intro Assignment    Previewing articles chart - due Friday, April 14 

1. The World’s Most Dangerous Sports by Clare Davidson  

Davidson, Clare. “The World’s Most Dangerous Sports.” Forbes.com. 7 Aug. 2008. Web. 6 

 Defining Extreme Sports Intro & Article #1 Assignment  Due Wednesday, 4/12
  

2. What Drives Extreme Athletes to Risk Lives by Christopher Bergland

Bergland , Christopher. "What Drives Extreme Athletes to Risk Life and Death?" Psychology Today. Sussex Publishers , 28 Sept. 2013. Web. 11 Apr. 2017.

OR 

2b. Why do Extreme athletes like Dean Potter risk their lives?” by Eryn Brown

Brown , Eryn . "Why do extreme athletes like Dean Potter risk their lives?" Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2015. Web. 11 Apr. 2017.

Article #2 Assignment for Bergland or Brown article  

3. Extreme Sports Not About Risk-taking: Study  

“Extreme Sports Not About Risk-taking: Study.” Medical News Today.com. Queensland University of Technology, 13 July 2009. Web. 2 June 2010. 

Extreme Sports not about Risk Taking charting the Text Assignment for Article #3

4. Camp for Kids with Autism Offers Extreme Therapy Colorado Getaway Features Rafting, Rock Climbing, Skiing, Rope Courses and More

Donvan, John. “Camp for Kids With Autism Offers Extreme Therapy.” ABC News.com / ABC News Nightline. 31 Aug. 2009. Web. 7 June 2010.

5. A Solemn Warning to Wingsuit Flyers

Jones, Lola. “A Solemn Warning to Wingsuit Flyers”. XtremeSport4u.com. 28 Apr. 2010. Web. 15 July 2011. 

Article #5 Assignment Lola Jones, Solemn Warning

6. 6 Reasons to Step Outside of Your Comfort Zone by Caroline Gregoire

Gregoire, Carolyn. "6 Reasons To Step Outside Your Comfort Zone." Healthy Living . TheHuffingtonPost.com, 26 Sept. 2014. Web. 11 Apr. 2017.

Thesis Statments based on the socratic

Thesis Statements Assignment - Due Friday 4 / 7 (classwork)

Thesis Builder 

Homework due Friday 4 / 7: Reflection on Socratic 

1 paragraph: 

• Which conversation / question was most memorable and why? 
• What part of the discussion was most effective (think about a part you agreed with or made really strong points) 
• What questions did you answer? Did your definition or position change? Why or Why not?  
• What is my goal for socratic next time?

Period 1 Socratic Notes 
Per 2. Socratic Notes  
Per. 5 Socratic Notes  
Per. 6 Socratic Notes

Vices (Immoral Behavior) Socratic  (handout in class)
opinion and text based arguments using readings and real world sources
 Final Project: Sign up for a socratic...
Deadlines: 
 Tuesday April 4, 2017 & Wednesday, April 5, 2017
If absent before break, look at the read the directions, choose 1 or 2 questions to answer and 3 - 4 examples from the readings.