Sept. 30

September 30, 2016

E.Q: Analyze how nature and nurture impact character.

Vocalize your claims through a respectful manner.

Support beliefs with textual evidence.

Obj: I can analyze how nature and nurture impact character.

I can vocalize my claims through a respectful manner.

I can support my beliefs with textual evidence.

Starter:

Friday Free Write

Create a half page, double-spaced free write. 

Vocabulary:

Term: Nature

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: the inherent character or basic constitution of a person or thing

Your Definition: 

Activity: Use the word in a sentence.

Term: Nurture

Part of Speech: noun

Dictionary Definition: the care and attention given to someone or something that is growing or developing

Your Definition:

Activity: Use the word in a sentence.

Activity:

1.  Socratic Seminar

TOPIC:

Evaluate how character is developed through nature and nurture.

Cite specific examples and case studies of how these two components shape our personality.

Sources

Nature vs Nurture in Psychology

Identical Strangers Explore Nature vs. Nurture

Discuss your opinions on the topic. 

Make sure to support ideas with textual evidence and reference your sources.

Don't forget, ask your HOT questions!

Peer Evaluation

Closure:

Did you opinion change from the beginning of the seminar?

Reflect on your opinion.