We are about finished with our space unit! Currently we are studying the essential question: How has space exploration affected life on Earth? We have been discussing a timeline from the beginning of the space race until 2007. We've learned about various feats and advances as well as some tragedies that have been a result of space exploration. We will be taking the Benchmark next week! A study guide for this Benchmark will be given next week, on Thursday, April 9th. This week's homework: To write a full page (3 paragraph-- at least 4 sentences per paragraph) argumentative essay focusing on Monday's Bell Ringer. This will be for a formative grade. -Prompt: "There are rumors that NASA is will be ending its space exploration program. Do you agree or disagree with this decision? Why?" -Criteria: *At least one full page, of at least 3 paragraphs with at least 4 sentences in each paragraph *They must explain their argument with at least 5 pieces of supporting evidence >They can use notes taken in class OR they are allowed to do research in the library/online, but they must cite their source! *They must provide the opposing argument and their counter-argument. (They may use their Titanic essays from Mrs. Hick's class to help them construct this essay!)
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