Critical+Thinking

[|Critical thinking]- today we begin our study of how to think critically.


 * Friday, Sept. 19th**

Today we will continue our study of "critical thinking". I like to make things especially interesting on Friday's, so today will be a great day!

Your mission, should you choose to accept it (and you must!) :-))), is to complete the following, with at least 1 paragraph for each. Please save this within your LA folder.

1. Mr. Atkins comes into my class and demands that I go home and change my dress shorts. Mr. Atkins wants me to wear dress pants or khaki's, he does not want me wearing shorts to school on dressdown day. Begrudgingly, I drive home and change. What do you think about me wearing shorts to school? Do you see me as unprofessional? Do you view me differently than you do from Monday-Thursday when I am wearing a shirt and tie? By thinking critically and using our notes from yesterday, please tell me your thoughts on this situation.

2. When I was at NJHS, which is now NMS, the cafeteria served lots of yummy food everyday, like fries, burgers, chips, pizza, etc. Now, we serve a more healthy menu. Please tell me what you think of this.

3. Choose a school appropriate commercial that you have watched on TV. Please explain to me what this ad means to you. Who is the target audience? Are there any hidden messages? Would you use this item based on this commercial?

4. Find the lyrics to a school appropriate song and read them over carefully. Then, read them over again even closer. What are the lyrics saying? How do you interpret the song? Explain.


 * Bonus: What is [|news?]** **How do you "get" your news? Consider** [|this chart.]

Do you listen to the news? If so, how often? What sources of news do you rely on? Please answer the questions below as we discover how you relate to the news of the world.


 * What is your primary news source?
 * Which of these sources do you feel is the most accurate?
 * Which of these is the most entertaining?
 * Why do people provide the news?
 * Why are people interested in receiving news?
 * Does anyone control the news?