Critical Thinking Make a grid, draw a picture, but logic is name of this game. You’ll have three minutes to figure out the answer. You may only guess one time on this one. No cheating, no talking.

There are five people. One of them shot and killed one of the other five. Which man is the murderer? 1. Dan ran in the NY City marathon yesterday with one of the innocent men. 2. Mike considered being a farmer before he moved to the city.  3. Jeff is a topnotch computer consultant and wants to install Ben's new computer next week. 4. The murderer had his leg amputated last month. 5. Ben met Jack for the first time six months ago. 6. Jack has been in seclusion since the crime. 7. Dan used to drink heavily. 8. Ben and Jeff built their last computers together. 9. The murderer is Jack's brother. They grew up together in Seattle. The clues

1. Jack is not the murderer, because he is the brother of the murderer 1.Jack is not the murderer, because he is the brother of the murderer. 2. Dan can't be the murderer since he ran a marathon, and the murderer recently had his leg amputated, and wouldn't be running a marathon of any magnitude that quickly. 3. Ben is not the murderer if he just met Jack, since Jack and the murderer grew up together. 4. This leaves Jeff and Mike. Since Jeff is still alive (he wants to install a new computer next week, present tense) he must be the murderer. Mike also didn't grow up with Jack. It has been determined that Jack, Dan and Jeff are all alive. Ben must also be alive since Jeff plans to install Ben's computer next week. This means that Jeff killed Mike. The Solution

Reminder: AP Practice Exam Friday Meet in the media center immediately after 2nd period. Please get their as quickly as possible. We will be pressed for time even with two full periods. Bring a pencil, a blue or black pen, and some loose leaf paper. You may want to bring or wear a watch to help you keep time. When you sit down, make sure all of you are facing south (toward the tennis courts). Be responsible and ensure you have spoken to other teachers about what you will miss and making up any work. You will all eat C lunch. If the bell for C lunch rings and you are complete, you may exit the media center quietly. If you are not finished, please finish your test. We will make sure you have a pass to get to lunch and that you have ample time to eat if you need additional time. Reminder: AP Practice Exam Friday

Goals for the Day I can integrate source information into a paragraph more effectively by imagining a conversation with the author of each text. I can improve my understanding of at least one of the four major sections of the AP exam.

Vocabulary Quiz Week #27 Login to Socrative and use the code: Bauer2016 You have 5 minutes to complete the quiz. When you finish, please take out the synthesis prompt you received on Monday about multilingualism.

Goal #1 for the Day I can integrate source information into a paragraph more effectively by imagining a conversation with the author of each text.

Advancing from Yesterday With the increasing diversity in the United States, it seems more important than ever to be multilingual. In Russell Berman’s article “Foreign Language for Foreign Policy,” it is clear that both Berman and the president of the Council on Foreign Relations, Richard Haass, support citizens being multilingual. However, Haass seems to focus his rationale on “national security and global economy” (Source A). While I strongly agree that effectively communicating with strengthen both our economy and our national security, I believe the need to be multilingual runs deeper than this. As more and more immigrants move to the United States, our need to communicate in multiple languages becomes a necessity on a day to day basis. Teachers must communicate with students that lack full English language skills, employers must communicate effectively with their employees, and routine encounters with those in our community make it important for us to speak the same language. How can we function as a community if we can’t even communicate with those who live in our community? Berman seems to recognize this as well toward the end of his article when he notes that “through language we become better thinkers, and that’s what education is all about” (Source A). Communities where individuals communicate effectively and care for one another often thrive. Communities work to help their individuals find work, they give of their time, talent, and money to ensure those around them are safe and cared for when they fall on difficult times. Because of this, there is often lower crime rates and economic benefits. So, I feel strongly that being multilingual is critical far beyond the basic outcomes that politicians point to. If we can use language to strengthen ties and understand those within our own communities, we will likely find that it is easier to communicate and empathize with those in our worldwide community. Advancing from Yesterday

Let’s Practice Read source 2. Imagine a conversation with the author. Underline/highlight/annotate ideas that you want to respond to. What do you strongly agree/disagree with? Why? What do you believe or doubt about what’s being said? Is the author forgetting anything? What do you want to hear that you don’t? Try to think about what you’re thinking. How would you respond in a conversation with author? Let’s Practice

Practice Writing with someone I can integrate source information into a paragraph more effectively by imagining a conversation with the author of each text. Meet with a partner or a group no larger than three people. Very briefly (30 seconds) decide which position you will take – it doesn’t really matter, and you can take the opposite position next time. Construct a paragraph by imagining yourself entering a large conversation. The author of this text has just spoken. Now, you enter by making a claim. Explain WHY you are making this claim and be sure to reference something the author just said when he/she spoke. You have 10 minutes to complete this task! Stay on task. If you finish early, try taking the opposite position and construct another paragraph on the opposite side. Practice Writing with someone

Goals for the Day I can integrate source information into a paragraph more effectively by imagining a conversation with the author of each text.

Let’s Practice Read source 3. Imagine a conversation with the author. Underline/highlight/annotate ideas that you want to respond to. What do you strongly agree/disagree with? Why? What do you believe or doubt about what’s being said? Is the author forgetting anything? What do you want to hear that you don’t? Try to think about what you’re thinking. How would you respond in a conversation with author? Let’s Practice

Practice Writing on your own I can integrate source information into a paragraph more effectively by imagining a conversation with the author of each text. Work individually this time. Very briefly (30 seconds) decide which position you will take – it doesn’t really matter, and you can take the opposite position next time. Construct a paragraph by imagining yourself entering a large conversation. The author of this text has just spoken. Now, you enter by making a claim. Explain WHY you are making this claim and be sure to reference something the author just said when he/she spoke. You have 7 minutes to complete this task! Stay on task. If you finish early, try taking the opposite position and construct another paragraph on the opposite side. Practice Writing on your own

Quickly meet with your partner or small group of three. Choose one person’s paragraph. Provide feedback. Is there a clear claim? Is source information integrated naturally (does it sound conversational)? Have they introduced the author and source? Have they cited? Have they explained why they made the claim? Does it make sense? Is it logical? Does it seem to tie back to a broader thesis – even if it’s an implied thesis? Repeat the process for your partner or other group members. You’ll have 9 minutes so split your time between each member so everyone receives feedback. Gather Feedback

Let’s Check our Progress Read source 4. Imagine a conversation with the author. Underline/highlight/annotate ideas that you want to respond to. What do you strongly agree/disagree with? Why? What do you believe or doubt about what’s being said? Is the author forgetting anything? What do you want to hear that you don’t? Try to think about what you’re thinking. How would you respond in a conversation with author? Let’s Check our Progress

Learning Check – Turn this one In I can integrate source information into a paragraph more effectively by imagining a conversation with the author of each text. Work individually this time. Very briefly (30 seconds) decide which position you will take. Construct a paragraph by imagining yourself entering a large conversation. The author of this text has just spoken. Now, you enter by making a claim. Explain WHY you are making this claim and be sure to reference something the author just said when he/she spoke. You have 7 minutes to complete this task! Stay on task. If you finish early, try taking the opposite position and construct another paragraph on the opposite side. Learning Check – Turn this one In

Goals for the Day I can improve my understanding of at least one of the four major sections of the AP exam.

Improving Understanding I can improve my understanding of at least one of the four major sections of the AP exam. Meet in groups of 4 or 5 this time. Your homework was to come with questions about the various components of the AP Exam. Go around the horn. One member ask one of your questions. As a group, work to answer it. You may look it up in notes or online or in the book, or you may share your own understanding if you feel you know the answer. I will be around, but you should try to help each other first, look it up second, and ask me only if you’re still struggling to figure it out. Improving Understanding

Go to Google Classroom. Open today’s Quick Check Assignment Go to Google Classroom. Open today’s Quick Check Assignment. Before you leave, write a couple sentences answering the following: In which of the four areas of the AP exam, do you feel like you improved your understanding. Explain specifically what you now understand that you did not understand before today’s class. Quick Check

Review for your practice AP Exam on Friday Review for your practice AP Exam on Friday. Remember this does count for a grade, and it could potentially count as part of your final exam score. By the end of the day on Wednesday, go to Google Classroom and complete the Quick Write by responding to: In which of the four areas of the AP exam, do you feel like you improved your understanding. Explain specifically what you now understand that you did not understand before today’s class.