So, this is the new year

And I don't feel any different.  Except maybe a little guilty (obviously a good way to begin) for not reading all your research essays over the break.  I blame the figgy pudding.  Anywho, they will be done by the end of the week, so you'll have time to revise, if you choose, before the semester ends.  Yes, we're almost halfway through the year, and closer than that to the AP tests in May.  So, we'll be starting this week with lots of focused attention to the nuts and bolts of reading and writing skills that will lead to success on the test and, more importantly, in LIFE.  Resolution:  Pay attention.

MONDAY, 1/7
The Method of Scientific Investigation
• vocabulary focus
• identifying tone, purpose, intent
• finish reading for TUESDAY
• bring SA, January 2013, to class rest of week

TUESDAY, 1/8
The Method of Scientific Investigation
• response
• discussion
• listen to Radiolab, Choice (Season 5, Episode 1), for FRIDAY

WEDNESDAY, 1/9
Logic-Tight Compartments
• read
• apply Huxley to Schermer: How we use/abuse logic

THURSDAY, 1/10
AP Prompt #4: Synthesis

FRIDAY, 1/11
Choice
• using logic/emotion/reasoning
• taking a stand
• read The Bird and the Machine for MONDAY