02.23 - Taking Action

Today, we began shifting our focus from how to develop and use voice and argument to look at how to dedicate voice and argument to actions which positively affect one's community. We started class by having everyone respond to the following quote and prompt:

In your writer’s journal, explain and evaluate the following quote:

“The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problem.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi

Next, I introduced the format for concentric circle discussions and we had a concentric circle discussion (see sheet below with questions). For information on the concentric circle discussion format, check out this slideshow.

Handout:

Concentric Circles: Civic Action Discussion
(If you missed this discussion in class, use friends or family as your discussion partners)

Homework:

Respond to the final question on the bottom of the concentric circles note sheet.