Question to ponder: What if the Native Americans told the Pilgrims that the border was closed, and they could not immigrate? Where would we be then? Technically, the pilgrims were illegal immigrants!

Onto the OT...These assignments are designed to help prepare you for your first debates, which will happen on the Tuesday after we get back from break (November 27). The more work and research you do, the better prepared you will be to win your rounds and argue with style.

1) Write a blog post on the question, Why does the world have borders?


2) Try to finish your book, Breaking Through – we will have two literature circles the week we get back, so it needs to be finished by Friday, November 30


3) Write a Negative brief against your own case, with at least 5 pieces of evidence


4) Refine your Affirmative case – make sure that it is 8 minutes long and try to correct any problems that you have found with it during piranha packs


5) Challenge assignment: Contact an expert about the border (by email or phone).

You can call the government and ask questions about policies, and you can also contact many authors by email. See what connections you can make, and what kind of information you can find. Document this contact and show me after break.

Have a great Thanksgiving, and keep checking the Humanities blog for more information and updates.