Goal:Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
Writing Exercise: Using the information we have gathered over the course of March you will write a paper that states your position on the Nature/Nurture debate in regard to education. Are we a result of our DNA, biological issues, birth defects, IQ, Cognitive Function or is it more how we were raised, the environment, socio-economic status, culture, school system, parenting style,etc?
Information you can use:
Bickford Interview Module 3 in Textbook
Article:
Transcript Activity
Breaking into groups you will investigate these transcripts. What can you tell me about the person in each? How do we explain their record in school? What could influence them? What might there homelife be like? Friends? Childhood? etc.
Transcript #2
Questions for Mr. Bickford
As a harvard grad, did you know any dropouts and why did they?
Does he believe a child who comes from poverty and depression really have a chance? Why?
Depression is directly related poverty and the only schools with an A rating reside in the wealthiest parts of Maine. Can we get students to see the link between grades and wealth?
How do we break the cycle of poverty in this area? Can we?
Is it even possible to break the cycle of poverty and depression?
How much time and effort does the school system put into making sure poverty issue are taken care of?
Do we have to solve the poverty problem or the grades problem first?
Is poverty and depression addressed as in issue in this district?
Do agree that making standards tougher and pushing kids harder is going to make this a better place academically?
With the kids he sees on a regular basis is it even worth making an effort?
Do we spend too much time trying to help kids at the bottom or do we need to separate the chafe from the wheat?
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