February 25

JOURNAL TOPIC:
Describe a habit of yours that bugs other people.

AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. Writing a thesis statement
3. The meaning of "If"-- how to decode a poem
3. The persistence of memory


HW:
1. Read a good book (the weather will be perfect for it!)
2. OPTIONAL ESSAY

In honor of the upcoming CAHSEE (March 8-9), you have the option to complete the following essay and turn it in Monday for teachers to read during our meeting time after the early dismissal. This essay is mandatory for College Prep classes. Although Honors students have already completed assignments that exceed this standard, it is important (and legally compliant) to offer equitable access to academic support, so if you want/need the practice, please respond to the following prompt and bring it with you on Monday.

WRITING TASK

Community curfews for teenagers are controversial. Some people believe that community curfews for teenagers are a good idea. They reduce certain crimes connected to teenagers, such as vandalism and underage drinking, and they also protect teenagers from becoming victims of more serious crimes. Others assert that communities shouldn’t take over the role of parents. In other words, it should be up to individual families to decide upon an appropriate curfew for their teenage children.

What do you think? Write an essay in which you express your opinions about community curfews for teenagers. Taking either position is acceptable as long as you present clear, well-reasoned evidence to support your position. You should anticipate and respond to the arguments of people who would disagree with your opinion.