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"Enemy of the State" as a High School Economics class reader - The_Tunnan - 12-02-2012
Hey All!
New to the site and the forums. I'm a US high school social studies teacher and have been a fan of FPW works for a very long time. When I first read EotS I found that it explained basic concepts of free market capitalism in very easy to understand ways. I've been keeping in the back of my mind for a long time that it would be fun to include the text as a required reading for my econ classes, but I'm not entirely sure how to fit it into the curriculum. I'm kind of looking for some help along these lines. Specifically:
~Is there already 'out there' a teaching syllabus for the book?
~I'd like some involved questions for the reading, what would be a few good examples?
~Apart from quizzes, worksheets, and essay questions, what do you suggest for other assessments?
(I had been thinking about maybe having some of the students act out skits)
~Would it be better as a paper text or e-book?
(Potential costs are important, as are ability to 'loan' copies and possession rights)
~Your general thoughts on this matter are all helpful!
I appreciate any and all assistance on this!
ObRPJ comment: Just finished going through all of my RPJ books and bought the rest on line. Can't wait for them to show up this week!
"Enemy of the State" as a High School Economics class reader - cobalt - 12-03-2012
Welcome to the board.
As to your queries...I've always found a discussion about the appearances of The Lady interesting as the story evolves.
"Enemy of the State" as a High School Economics class reader - Tony H - 12-03-2012
I am sure he is looking for more substantial talking points as it relates to An Enemy of the State, not RJ.
I will have to think about this, perhaps the people from our sister site Planet Tolive http://www.planettolive.com will chime in.
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"Enemy of the State" as a High School Economics class reader - cobalt - 12-03-2012
Oooops! I tend to think of the world of RJ first...even though I know damn well there are many other non RJ books penned by The Man.
"Enemy of the State" as a High School Economics class reader - rjack_fan - 12-03-2012
I think that's a great idea! I don't have the depth of knowledge to help with lesson plans for this topic, but maybe there are some teaching networking sites that might be able to assist with this? The book certainly lends itself to great discussion. It absolutely terrified me when I read it, considering the events of the past few years.
:welcome:
"Enemy of the State" as a High School Economics class reader - KRW - 12-05-2012
Tony H Wrote:I am sure he is looking for more substantial talking points as it relates to An Enemy of the State, not RJ.
I will have to think about this, perhaps the people from our sister site Planet Tolive www.planettolive.com will chime in.
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I haven't read that book in awhile. I can point out in real world terms how a currency becomes debased and how quickly it can happen, but I stop short of anyone teaching something I say in a classroom.:o
"Enemy of the State" as a High School Economics class reader - fpw - 12-09-2012
I wish I could help but I don't know of any teacher aids. I can tell you that it was inspired and informed by the hyerinflation of the Weimar Republic.
"Enemy of the State" as a High School Economics class reader - Bluesman Mike Lindner - 12-10-2012
Back in Brockport, I'd get together with Dr. John Kutolowski, split a 6-pack or eight, and talk military history. It was his considered opinion that the Versailles Treaty directly lead to the rise of Hitler and...well, you know the rest. A story grim beyond the imagination, one that only Satan could glory in. God Bless the RAF and Fighter Command. And God Bless Winston Churchill and the gallant British people. America's dear friends and true allies until God calls an end to time.