1. “It’s a marvelous Monday!” Mr. Houghteling September 17, 2007
British Literature
“It’s a marvelous Monday!”
Mr. Houghteling
September 17, 2007

2. Bellringer - Journal Entry:
Respond to the following quote:
“If men were angels, no government would be necessary.”
--James Madison

3. Lost at Sea
It’s been a rough day so far. Not only do you have an English essay due on Wednesday, but you are now being given the most unfortunate information...

4. You are adrift on a private yacht in the south Pacific
You are adrift on a private yacht in the south Pacific. A fire on your boat has left you in a survival situation; you and your fellow skippers must decide which items to take with you on your survival raft. The game is be smart or become shark bait.

5. In groups of four, you must complete the following:
Your Task:
In groups of four, you must complete the following:
Identify which items you will take with you
(ONLY 6)
Provide an explanation for each object: make your argument!

6. You will turn in one sheet of paper with all four people’s names
You will turn in one sheet of paper with all four people’s names. Each person must fulfill one of the following roles: 1. Presenter Recorder 3. Captain (group leader) 4. First Mate (make sure that the arguments are clear)

7. On a separate sheet of paper, LIST:
Each sailor’s role in the group
The selected items
Justification for each item
Why are you bringing it?
What critical need does it fulfill?

8. The Results:
Present your rationale
Discover your fate!