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Happy Halloween!
Friday, November 1: Prep for Monday's Debate
GROUP WORK: Fill in the graphic organizer together to prepare for the debate. MAKES SURE YOUR NAMES ARE ON IT. TURN IT IN ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM.
Good Source: http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/finder/t/160/DrugFacts
To get an A, make arguments or counter-arguments that use strong research and/or powerful logic. In addition, put your name on the part of the Google Doc you wrote.
DEBATE TOPIC: There are 5 addictive substances. Only 1 substance can be prohibited (banned throughout the USA). A class vote at the end of the debate will determine which substance it will be. The remaining four substances will be either decriminalized (remain illegal, but a low priority for law enforcement) or legalized for adults.
ROUNDS
1: Opening statements: “Why we’re right.”
2: Counter-Arguments: “Why you’re wrong.”
3: Class vote--Your actual opinion.
YOUR STRATEGY
Decriminalize—Keep the substance illegal, but don’t devote serious effort into enforcing the law. Getting arrested for using a decriminalized substance may only result in a fine and/or mandatory treatment, rather than prison time. Example—heroin in Portugal. What's a good counter-argument to this strategy?
Legalize—The substance is legal, with certain restrictions (only for adults, not before driving, etc.). Example—marijuana in Colorado. What's a good counter-argument to this strategy?
2. Research:
a. Individual harm. Effects on health. What does it do to the body? How addictive is it?
b. Societal harm. Crime stats, # of deaths (directly or indirectly) vs. law enforcement/treatment costs. How much does it cost to imprison users? To treat their addictions?
HW: Work on Essay
GROUP WORK: Fill in the graphic organizer together to prepare for the debate. MAKES SURE YOUR NAMES ARE ON IT. TURN IT IN ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM.
Good Source: http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/finder/t/160/DrugFacts
To get an A, make arguments or counter-arguments that use strong research and/or powerful logic. In addition, put your name on the part of the Google Doc you wrote.
DEBATE TOPIC: There are 5 addictive substances. Only 1 substance can be prohibited (banned throughout the USA). A class vote at the end of the debate will determine which substance it will be. The remaining four substances will be either decriminalized (remain illegal, but a low priority for law enforcement) or legalized for adults.
- Make strong arguments that your substance should be prohibited based on the harm it does individually and/or on a societal level.
- Make strong arguments that other substances should be either decriminalized or legalized for adults.
- Defend against other groups’ arguments that your substance isn’t that harmful, individually and/or on a societal level.
ROUNDS
1: Opening statements: “Why we’re right.”
2: Counter-Arguments: “Why you’re wrong.”
3: Class vote--Your actual opinion.
- Crystal Meth.
- Tobacco/Nicotine.
- Alcohol.
- Heroin.
- Cocaine (powdered, not crack).
YOUR STRATEGY
- Decide how society should treat each addictive substance. Yours should be prohibited, but what about the other groups’ substances?
Decriminalize—Keep the substance illegal, but don’t devote serious effort into enforcing the law. Getting arrested for using a decriminalized substance may only result in a fine and/or mandatory treatment, rather than prison time. Example—heroin in Portugal. What's a good counter-argument to this strategy?
Legalize—The substance is legal, with certain restrictions (only for adults, not before driving, etc.). Example—marijuana in Colorado. What's a good counter-argument to this strategy?
2. Research:
a. Individual harm. Effects on health. What does it do to the body? How addictive is it?
b. Societal harm. Crime stats, # of deaths (directly or indirectly) vs. law enforcement/treatment costs. How much does it cost to imprison users? To treat their addictions?
HW: Work on Essay
Have a good weekend!
Monday, 11/4: Debate
First Draft: Due Tuesday, 11/12.
Second Draft: Due Block Day, 11/20-11/21. This is only if you want my feedback.
Final Draft: Due Tuesday, 12/3. FYI--10 point late penalty + Incomplete (0%) if more than a page short of required length.
Tuesday, 11/5: Essay Work Day
First Draft: Due Tuesday, 11/12.
Second Draft: Due Block Day, 11/20-11/21. This is only if you want my feedback.
Final Draft: Due Tuesday, 12/3. FYI--10 point late penalty + Incomplete (0%) if more than a page short of required length.
Block Day: Signs of Suicide Workshop
First Draft: Due Tuesday, 11/12.
Second Draft: Due Block Day, 11/20-11/21. This is only if you want my feedback.
Final Draft: Due Tuesday, 12/3. FYI--10 point late penalty + Incomplete (0%) if more than a page short of required length.
Friday, 11/8: Essay Work Day
First Draft: Due Tuesday, 11/12.
Second Draft: Due Block Day, 11/20-11/21. This is only if you want my feedback.
Final Draft: Due Tuesday, 12/3. FYI--10 point late penalty + Incomplete (0%) if more than a page short of required length.
Tuesday, 11/5: Essay Work Day
First Draft: Due Tuesday, 11/12.
Second Draft: Due Block Day, 11/20-11/21. This is only if you want my feedback.
Final Draft: Due Tuesday, 12/3. FYI--10 point late penalty + Incomplete (0%) if more than a page short of required length.
Block Day: Signs of Suicide Workshop
First Draft: Due Tuesday, 11/12.
Second Draft: Due Block Day, 11/20-11/21. This is only if you want my feedback.
Final Draft: Due Tuesday, 12/3. FYI--10 point late penalty + Incomplete (0%) if more than a page short of required length.
Friday, 11/8: Essay Work Day
Tuesday, 11/12: Peer Edit (FIRST DRAFT DUE)
Community Service Time Sheets Due Tuesday, 12/3 Second Draft: Due Block Day, 11/20-11/21. This is only if you want my feedback. Final Draft: Due Tuesday, 12/3. FYI--10 point late penalty + Incomplete (0%) if more than a page short of required length.
BLOCK DAY (11/13-11/14): Binge Drinking Workshop
Community Service Time Sheets Due Tuesday, 12/3 Second Draft: Due Block Day, 11/20-11/21. This is only if you want my feedback. Final Draft: Due Tuesday, 12/3. FYI--10 point late penalty + Incomplete (0%) if more than a page short of required length.
BLOCK DAY (11/13-11/14): Binge Drinking Workshop
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Friday (11/15): Marijuana Workshop
Community Service Time Sheets Due Tuesday, 12/3
Second Draft: Due Block Day, 11/20-11/21. This is only if you want my feedback.
Final Draft: Due Tuesday, 12/3. FYI--10 point late penalty + Incomplete (0%) if more than a page short of required length.
Community Service Time Sheets Due Tuesday, 12/3
Second Draft: Due Block Day, 11/20-11/21. This is only if you want my feedback.
Final Draft: Due Tuesday, 12/3. FYI--10 point late penalty + Incomplete (0%) if more than a page short of required length.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
