Although it wouldn't hurt to look them up, you don't have to understand the terms "libertarian" or "socialist" to understand the humor behind this cartoon. An argument is silly unless opinions are supported with evidence and sound reasoning.
Do Now: Collect your notes and materials in preparation for a debate.
Ready or not, we are debating. This week you will be working on an argumentative essay on the same debate topic through the lens of mindset. Listen closely to the claims and counterclaims made today for ideas that you may incorporate into your essay.
Debate question: Should smart kids have their own schools like Stuyvesant and Bronx Science?
Carol Dweck does not address this question directly, but she has lots to say about ability levels and tracking in Chapter 3. Copies of the chapter were distributed last week.
Step 1: Class debate. It will stretch your mind in preparation for writing your argument essay.
Final Reflection (on your blog): Write a reflection on the strongest claim made during the debate. Why did you think it was the strongest? What would a counterclaim be and how would you dismiss it?
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