october 10

JOURNAL TOPIC:

Summarize the main points of the article you read last night.

AGENDA:

1. Journal
2. Essay (open book/notes)

Prompt:
Why does the author of "Systemic Incentives for High School Senior Slump" conclude that, "senior slump appears to be the rational response of high school seniors to an education system in which no one claims the academic content of the senior year as a basis for further education"? What reasons does he give for high school seniors to feel like the year is a waste of time? Do you agree? Why/why not? Does this article validate "senioritis" or does it give you ideas for improving the experience and making the year more valuable? Please explain your answers and provide illustrative examples (from the article and life) in a well-organized essay.

HW:
1. Read Literature Analysis #3 book