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Debate A (3) 2020


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​Lesson Plan for Friday, March 13th, 2020

​Okay people!  Crazy times are upon us!  I hope all of your are healthy and doing well!
If you have not done so already, please:

  • email Mr. Gross at mrjbgross@gmail.com from your primary email address. Be sure you use the one you will be handing in assignments from.  The subject line should be: 
    • Your Name and Debate A (3) 2019
  • Fill in the forum below and send.
  • Follow the instructions on the picture below to sign into Remind 101 for school delays & closings from Mr. Gross.
  • Click HERE to access the Google folder for Debate A (3) 2019.  Please download it to your GDrive. Feel free to take a look around.
    • Please ignore the syllabus.  I am still working on it and updating.
  • If you did not do so yesterday, please click HERE to sign for teams
  • In Moodle feel free to start your Classroom Syllabus & Rules Quiz (Due by TODAY at 3 pm)
    • Take as many times as needed to earn a 100%
  • Done with the Syllabus & Rules Quiz?  I have all kinds of things to keep your brain challenged!  Read the article at the top of Moodle called, "Making the Grade!"  we will be discussing it in class.
  • Please continue to: 
    • Check out information on Gun Control from an awesome site HERE!
    • Start reading/researching on it to see where you stand and generate ideas.
  • Email me up to five (5) hot topics you would like to discuss on Chalk Talk Fridays!

NEW ASSIGNMENT ALERT!
  • ​Please read the article below completely. Please feel free to discuss as a class and brainstorm/listen to ideas.
  • After reading the entire article, take time to fill out the New Survey below today's Lesson Plan:
​Governor Whitmer Announces Statewide Closure of All K-12 School Buildings
School building closures will last Monday, March 16 through Sunday, April 5

LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that in order to slow the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan, she is ordering the closure of all K-12 school buildings, public, private, and boarding, to students starting Monday, March 16 until Sunday, April 5. School buildings are scheduled to reopen on Monday, April 6.

As of tonight, the number of presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 in Michigan is 12.

“This is a necessary step to protect our kids, our families, and our overall public health,” said Governor Whitmer. “I am working with partners across state government to ensure educators, parents, and students have the support they need during this time, and to ensure our children who rely on school for meals have access to food. I know this will be a tough time, but we’re doing this to keep the most people we can safe. I urge everyone to make smart choices during this time and to do everything they can to protect themselves and their families.”

“Closing our K-12 school buildings is the responsible choice that will minimize the risk of exposure for children, educators, and families and mitigate the spread of coronavirus,” said Michigan State Superintendent Michael Rice. “The Department of Education will continue to work closely with our partners in state government to help our students and educators in each school district get through this time. This is about protecting the most people in Michigan.”

Governors across the country, including Mike DeWine (R-OH), Andy Beshear (D-KY), and Larry Hogan (R-MD), have taken similar steps to close schools and ensure the protection of children and families in their states.

“Closing our school buildings is the smart thing and the right thing to do for the public’s health,” said Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Chief Deputy for Health and Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun. “These actions will help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Michigan. I will continue to work with Governor Whitmer and our four COVID-19 task forces to ensure we protect our children, our families, and our communities.”

Patients with confirmed infection have reportedly had mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms of:
Fever
Cough
Shortness of breath

The best prevention for viruses, such as influenza, the common cold or COVID-19 is to:
Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for 20 seconds. If not available, use hand sanitizer.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or upper sleeve when coughing or sneezing.
Avoid contact with people who are sick.
If you are sick, stay home, and avoid contact with others.

Information around this outbreak is changing rapidly. The latest information is available at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus and CDC.gov/Coronavirus.

​Lesson Plan for Thursday, March 12th, 2020

  • IF you have not done so, email Mr. Gross at mrjbgross@gmail.com from your primary email address. Be sure you use the one you will be handing in assignments from.  The subject line should be: 
    • Your Name and Debate A (3) 2019
  • Fill in the forum below and send.
  • Follow the instructions on the picture below to sign into Remind 101 for school delays & closings from Mr. Gross.
  • Click HERE to access the Google folder for Debate A (3) 2019.  Please download it to your GDrive. Feel free to take a look around.
    • Please ignore the syllabus.  I am still working on it and updating.
  • If you did not do so yesterday, please click HERE to sign for teams
  • In Moodle feel free to start your Classroom Syllabus & Rules Quiz (Due by Friday at 3 pm)
    • Take as many times as needed to earn a 100%
  • Done with the Syllabus & Rules Quiz?  I have all kinds of things to keep your brain challenged!  Read the article at the top of Moodle called, "Making the Grade!"  we will be discussing it in class.
  • Please continue to: 
    • Check out information on Gun Control from an awesome site HERE!
    • Start reading/researching on it to see where you stand and generate ideas.
  • Email me up to five (5) hot topics you would like to discuss on Chalk Talk Fridays!
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​Lesson Plan for Wednesday, March 11th, 2020

Pretest Day!
Okay people! I need a favor...  a solid, honest effort on this pretest please?
  • One shot!  Brain only! NO phones during the test.
  • Please read through each question and the answers.  This will help you trigger memory when we discuss them in class.
    • There are 35 questions.  Take your time and do not rush through it.
  • When you are done, please sit quietly with no talking. You may use your phones to listen quietly to music, web surf, game, etc.
  • Please do NOT rattle food bags/wrappers/etc...
  • Please stay in the room unless there is an emergency.  And then please ask to leave.
  • Please respect the people who take their time and give a solid effort.  No talking until they are all done.
  • ​This is a pretest...it will NOT count in your grades.
  • Please click HERE to access the quiz in Moodle (go directly to it in your Moodle course)
    • Your password is: Critical Thinking Rules!
  • When you are done:
    • Click HERE to sign for teams
    • Check out information on Gun Control from an awesome site HERE!
    • Start reading/researching on it to see where you stand and generate ideas.
In a world of test scores, content standards & benchmarks, and evaluation fears, sometimes the main purpose can be pushed aside, even forgotten.  That is the kids.  Plain and simple they are the heart of what we do.  Let me be the reminder...

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