Wednesday, Jan 5

English 6 (p3)

Due Today: 

Bring back "The Crucible"
Green sheet contract + student info for extra credit- due tomorrow for full credit

In Class:
1. Warm-up #2
2. Kitty Genovese Newsday article
3. Introduce the values project
4. "Get to know you" cards

HW:

Study for green sheet quiz tomorrow
Values project

Details of the Day:

Warm-Up #2: Values
What are values?  What are the four things you consider to be your main values in life?  Why?

Kitty Genovese Newsday Article
Here is a link to the article we are discussing in today's class.  It is in the format of a PDF.  Please note that I have cut out from "Six days after..." on page 2 until the "Over the years..." paragraph on page 3.

Critical Thinking Questions for the "Kitty Genovese" Article

1. What does Dorman imply when he states, "There was no law...that required someone witnessing a crime to report it to the police.  But they contended that morality should oblige a witness to go so"?
2. What reasons can you think of that someone might not act in the scene of a crime, like those at Kitty Genovese's apartment complex?  Which are valid and which are not?
3. How do you feel about the final quote?  Do you believe we are all here to "help us sustain our life and values" or do you think that humans are "individual flecks of dust just floating around in a vacuum"?  There is no correct answer, but try to come up with some reasoning to support your opinion.  If you are your partner have different views, try to see their point and understand their own logic.