Monday,+November+18

T oday's Learning Objective
RL.10.7, RL.10.6, RI.10.2 Students will analyze and contrast the principles of Taoism and Confucianism in order to address the central argument in a work of Asian literature.

Bell Work
Pull out your reader responses for "Cottleston Pie" and "The Pooh Way" for me to check. Answer the tone word completion questions.

Role Play! Taoism vs Confucianism
Read the skit [|"Lao Tzu Meets Confucious"] Small group- Assign Taoism or Confucianism Take a position on the following issues based on your assigned role:
 * health care
 * gun control
 * public school reform

Meet with your small group to discuss and take notes on your position and reasons. Pair groups against one another to debate issues.

Homework
Be reading "Bisy Backson" for Wednesday.