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CLOSING STATEMENTS

10/1/2019

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What were some key points or evidence that supports your belief about if Amber Guyger is innocent or guilty.  If she is guilty what evidence have you seen that supports whether it is murder 1, murder 2, or manslaughter.

Give the time of the evidence in the comments section and explain the importance of it.

You do not have watch the entire 2 hours but have 5 points for both the prosecution and the defense.  
PROSECUTION CLOSING STATEMENTS
​DEFENSE CLOSING STATEMENTS
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AMBER GUYGER'S TESTIMONY

9/30/2019

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Compare Amber Guyger's testimony from the perspective of the two lawyers.
  1. ​What makes sense about her testimony?
  2. Is there anything that conflicts or not make sense?
  3. What evidence was presented that leads you to believe that she should be charged with first or second degree murder or manslaughter?
  4. Record the minute of the key points you noticed so that we can go to it in our discussion.
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YOUR EVIDENCE

9/26/2019

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Post your evidence that showed how Amber Guyger was aided or supported.  
  1. Copy and Past link in the comment section below.
  2. Do you feel the evidence so far has shown that Amber is innocent of any wrong doing, should be convicted of first degree murder, should be convicted of second degree murder or convicted of manslaughter?
  3. Give your perspective on the evidence you have given using the What I Feel Template.  ​​
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JUSTICE OR NAH?

9/25/2019

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​ARTICLE FOR HOMEWORK - CLICK HERE
​​Read the article above along with another article that discusses the Botham Jean shooting (there are articles attached within the article or you can use google).  Provide your perspective on the event in question and discuss whether you think Amber Guyger committed the crime.  Give examples from your research.  You can use research from an article or video to discuss why you feel the way you do, but you must give word for word examples and provide where you found your examples. 
What I Feel Template
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The Richest Man in Babylon: Chapter 7

9/30/2015

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Make sure you complete the Blog correctly AND put the assignment in the correct class blog.  If you do not place your assignment in the correct class blog you will not be given a grade.  I will not search for your homework in other class blogs.  Be responsible and read.  Input your work in your class blog.

Make sure you complete the instructions below or you not get a grade for the assignment.

The Walls of Babylon

  • Attach Name, Period and A/B Day to the Title of the Post.
  • Remember to personalize and align every answer to the book.  
  • Use quotes from the book to support ALL your answers.
  • Give page numbers when using quotes.
  • Answer EVERY part of the answer.

We Can Not Afford To Be Without Adequate Protection

Explain what this quote means and how it applies to the chapter and to your life.  Make sure to use quotes and examples from the chapter and experiences you have either witnessed or went through.

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The Richest Man in Babylon: Chapter 6

9/30/2015

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Make sure you complete the Blog correctly AND put the assignment in the correct class blog.  If you do not place your assignment in the correct class blog you will not be given a grade.  I will not search for your homework in other class blogs.  Be responsible and read.  Input your work in your class blog.

Make sure you complete the instructions below or you not get a grade for the assignment.

The Gold Lender Babylon

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  • Use quotes from the book to support ALL your answers.
  • Give page numbers when using quotes.
  • Answer EVERY part of the answer.

Why did Rodan come to Mathon to seek advice?  Who are some people you should be seeking their advice and why?

What is the moral of Mathon’s tale?  Relate this tale to a life’s experience.

What are the different types of lenders and where do you fall in the lending category?  Explain Why

Why are Emotions bad when lending?  Use information from the book and connect to any experience you have witnessed or experienced.

Explain Mathon’s view on youth and your view on if he is correct.  Connect the your answer to your past and or future experiences

How does this quote apply to the lender and the borrower?  “Better a little caution than a great regret?”

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The Richest Man in Babylon: Chapter 5

9/30/2015

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Make sure you complete the Blog correctly AND put the assignment in the correct class blog.  If you do not place your assignment in the correct class blog you will not be given a grade.  I will not search for your homework in other class blogs.  Be responsible and read.  Input your work in your class blog.

Make sure you complete the instructions below or you not get a grade for the assignment.

The 5 Laws of Gold

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  • Give page numbers when using quotes.
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Explain why Arkad did not believe in following the Babylonian custom that required his son to stay home (discuss Arkad's past).

Summarize the 5 Laws of Gold through your own personal experiences.  
If you have not been able to invest when a good deal presented itself, discuss how the 5 Laws kept you from achieving gold.  YOU have experienced every law whether through personal experience or have witnessed others.


Break down each Law and summarize just like Nomasir did the chapter.

How does this chapter deal with the concept of obtaining and keeping good credit especially at a young age?

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The Richest Man in Babylon: Chapter 4

9/30/2015

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Meet the Goddess of Good Luck
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  • Use quotes from the book to support your answer.
  • Give page numbers when using quotes


Summarize what the forum discussed and how you view this topic.  How has the Goddess of Good Luck treated you?  Explain and connect to the book.

How does Arkad view the Goddess of Luck in different circumstances (in the beginning of the chapter)? Compare different situations Goddess Luck has been located and compare with what Arkad discusses with examples from your experiences.

How do you find Goddess Luck? Where is Goddess Luck most likely not going to be?  Have you found Goddess Luck and if so, have she frequently provided luck to you in the same situations.  


Will Goddess Luck provide luck regularly?  Explain. 


How does opportunity and procrastination play a part in this chapter?  What were some situations that occurred in your life where you saw the effects of opportunity and procrastination effect the Goddess of Good Luck?


How can you conquer procrastination and how does Arkad now view luck? How can you use this information to help you with achieving your goals and allowing yourself to experience more "luck"?



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The Richest Man in Babylon: Chapter 3

9/30/2015

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7 Cures For A Lean Purse

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Summarize the 7 cures for a Lean Purse.
Discuss the challenges with obtaining a lean purse.
What are your strengths and challenges with the 7 cures?
Can you see yourself following this advice?  Why or why not.
Have you personally seen any good examples that illustrate this advice is good advice?
     Example: Parent practicing one of the 7 purses.
     How is this practice working for them
Have you personally seen any bad examples that illustrate this advice is bad advice? 
What three cures do you feel are most important to you?  Describe why.

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The Richest Man in Babylon: Chapter 1

9/30/2015

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The Man Who Desired Gold

Make sure you read the information before you get to chapter 1 as well as read chapter 1.  This will allow you to answer the questions below.  

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  • Give page numbers when using quotes
    1. What are your goals and how can reading this book help you achieve those goals?
    2. How do you relate to the reading? 
    3. Explain the conversation Kobbi and Bansir?  Could you see yourself having this kind of conversation with a friend and why?
    4. Which person (people described in the book) in the chapter would you be most like and why?


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