No MUG today.

Vocabulary Quiz 23 will be tomorrow.

Based on your knowledge of the Patriot Act, write the following three well-developed paragraphs:

1.  Explain the argument of those who defend (are in favor of) the Patriot Act.
2. Explain the argument of those who challenge (are against) the Patriot Act.
3.  Take a position in the argument (either for or against).  Point out one of the reasons given by the opposing side and refute it (explain why it is invalid/incorrect).  Point out another reason given by the opposing side and concede (accept a compromise).

Your paragraphs are due at the end of the period.

Homework:  Read Thomas Paine's Crisis, No. 1 found in your textbook p. 140-142.  Reading Check Quiz next week.