Link for state testing practice: 

http://www.oaks.k12.or.us/portal/students/

 4th Period Issue Group Article links (technology):

http://science.opposingviews.com/positive-effects-technology-communication-1418.html

http://www.humankinetics.com/excerpts/excerpts/technology-can-have-positive-and-negative-impact-on-social-interactions   

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/02/fashion/02BEST.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

3rd Period Issue Group Article links (government surveillance):

https://www.aclu.org/blog/national-security-technology-and-liberty/america-nsa-surveillance-bad-business

http://www.cnn.com/2013/07/17/opinion/rotenberg-spying-supreme-court/index.html

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/08/us/broader-sifting-of-data-abroad-is-seen-by-nsa.html?pagewanted=1&_r=0&hp

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/13/us/nsa-director-gives-firm-and-broad-defense-of-surveillance-efforts.html?_r=0

http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2013/06/09/is-the-nsa-surveillance-threat-real-or-imagined

 
Be in school Tuesday, 19 November, for State Reading Test
Mon, 18 Nov:  distribute Issue Group articles and note sheet; finish literary terms; analyze MLK speech
HOMEWORK:  prepare for issue group on Thur 11/21; be here for State Reading Test on Tue 19 Nov

Tue, 19 Nov:  State Reading Test - come to room first for attendance and you will then go to a lab for the test -- PLEASE BE HERE!

Thur, 21 Nov:  Issue Group presentations (be prepared - articles read + notes); finish MLK speech
HOMEWORK:  issue group paper + notes due Mon 2 Dec;  see you at parent conferences; read author book, relax, enjoy family and friends