Why is climbing Mount Everest Controversial?

Why is Climbing Mount Everest Controversial? Research an article affecting Mt. Everest in Nepal.
Jot Down and be prepared to verbally share ideas.
Visit the following articles  Issues in Nepal & Everest 

Sherpas Leave Everest 

Exploiting the Sherpas

They Die ... We Go Home 

Bodies on Everest 

10 Worst Disasters of Mount Everest 

Everest Brawl Sherpas Tale 

Overcrowding 

Bids for climbing 

What really happened in thin air? 

Problems facing Mt. Everest

Take Notes on the Problems climbing Mount Everest has introduced?

Period 1, 2, 5, 6  or DGRWV3

Directions for Joining Newsela 

Mount Everest

Mountain in Asia

Mount Everest, also known in Nepal as Sagarmāthā and in China as Chomolungma, is Earth's highest mountain. Its peak is 8,848 metres above sea level. Mount Everest is in the Mahalangur Range. Wikipedia

Elevation: 29,029′

First ascent: May 29, 1953

Prominence: 29,029′

First ascenders: Edmund Hillary, Tenzing Norgay

Mountain range: Himalayas, Mahalangur Himal

Did you know: Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world by elevation (8,848 m). wikipedia.org

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. 

Film Noir & Socratic

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

 Final Project: Sign up for a socratic...

Vices (Immoral Behavior) Socratic  (handout in class)
opinion and text based arguments using readings and real world sources
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. 

This week we will start our last film analysis and begin our book project  

Night of the Hunter Film Scenes  Notes & Reflection Due Wednesday 3 / 27
 Monday -
1. Look through your notes  - make sure you have at least 10 notes 
on the back write a reflection that includes 

• What elements make this movie film noir? 
• What scenes were particularly effective and why? 
• Who is a darker villain protagonist .. Montresor or Harry Powell? Why?

1. Night of the Hunter & Film Noir Slides to take notes from 

1b. Read this article on Film Noir from Roger Egbert, and at to your notes in your notebook on what film noir is

Take notes on:

• overview of Night of the Hunter
• what is Film Noir and Germanic Expression (what inspired film noir) 

2. Read the Book Project and start Book Project

3. Finish your Cask of Amontillado Literary Techniques (this is already in your shared drive)