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**Standards** [|CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.11-12.3] Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords with textual evidence, acknowledging where the text leaves matters uncertain. [|CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.11-12.6] Evaluate authors’ differing points of view on the same historical event or issue by assessing the authors’ claims, reasoning, and evidence. [|CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.11-12.9] Integrate information from diverse sources, both primary and secondary, into a coherent understanding of an idea or event, noting discrepancies among sources. =AIM= What have we learned during philosophy so far? =Do Now= Write down three suggestions for what we might want to study in philosophy next trimester. =Mini-Lesson= Today is St. Patrick's Day which most people associate with leprechauns, clover & green beer. Never-the-less, the actual St Patrick drove the snakes out of Ireland, which many believe is a telling metaphor for eradicating the pagan religions. Today, New York celebrates the day with a parade, which is an opportunity for politicians to suddenly become Irish and score political points with their constituents.Considering that over 36 million Americans are of Irish descent, that represents a solid block of voters. So enjoy the day & contemplate its true meaning. Éirinn go Brách (Ireland forever). =Class Activity= General discussion & survey of what we'll be doing next trimester. =Closing= Turn in suggestions to Mr. Van Nort. Go to Previous Class Go to Next Class

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