Students will choose to write three out of four essays. We will take time in class to work on developing strong writing techniques for history essays. This work day will help you with writing your papers AND will help you prepare for class discussion of the book. During the class, students will work on their papers and I will look over each student s thesis statement. See website for more information.
Discussion is an effective way of answering questions raised by reading and lecture material.
Discussion encourages people to formulate their own opinions and interpretations, thus raising the quality of learning for everyone. Good class discussions often involved some disagreement, but discussions should always remain courteous. Do not inhibit others from voicing their opinions. There really are no stupid questions, but you should make an effort to raise questions and issues that are relevant. Create an open forum for debate and analysis.