1. MultiGenre Topics Thursday, January 7, 2016 Honors MYP

2. Quick Write1/7/16  What are problems you see in the world?  Why are they problems?  How could we change them?

3. Objective, Agenda, & Homework  Objective: I will identify and evaluate possible topics for my multi-genre research project.  Agenda:  Quick Write  Notes on Topics: Possible and Banned  Debates  Research NYT  Homework: Have a new composition notebook (100 sheets) by Monday.

4. Possible Topics/Debates GMO’s/food safetyTransgender rightsPoverty FrackingEqual payEducation Opportunity Climate changeAbortionArts Education Reusable energyMarijuana legalizationForeign Policy ConservationImmigrationResponse to Terrorism HomelessnessEminent domainControl of drug trafficking HungerVoting rights EducationParole system Standardized testingJury nullification Gun rights vs. gun controlDrinking age VeteransDriving age Refugees Healthcare

5. Banned Topics  Gay marriage  Animal abuse  Cloning  Child abuse  Blood diamonds  Body image  Police brutality

6. Computers  Search NYT Room for Debate.  Look for national issues.  Jot down ideas we haven’t discussed that interest you.  Discuss with your partner.

7. Closing Thoughts  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z7gDsSKUmU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z7gDsSKUmU