The Independent - Thursday, March 8, 2018 • 11A
Sixth graders hold the Julius Caesar debates As part of an interdisciplinary Language Arts/Social Science project, 6th grade students staged a series of debates in class on Thursday,
March 1. Led by Language Arts teacher Christina Vasilakos, pairs of students faced off, debating whether or not Julius Caesar deserved to be
grade. They served as “returning sentenced to death. At the end of argument. each debate, their audience of classOne debate team consisted of 7th guest debaters,” who remembered mates voted to indicate which debat- grade students who had studied the the lesson well enough to convincer had presented the most convincing unit last year when they were in 6th ingly argue for and against Caesar.
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Debaters in progress
These two 6th graders debate whether or not Julius Caesar should be put to death. It was part of a lesson, led by Language Arts teacher Christina Vasilakos, in presenting a convincing argument. After the debate, students observing voted on who made the best presentation.
Community Calendar
Sunday, March 11 PIE Foundation fundraiser The Partnership for Inspired Education (PIE) Foundation will host its 7th annual din-ner/theater/auction fundraiser featuring Drury Lane’s pro-duction of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” A 2 p.m. matinee performance is followed by dinner, silent auction, and prize drawings. Proceeds serve to enhance student learning and education exploration in School Districts 4, 45, 48, and 88, including Addison Trail and Willowbrook high schools.
Et tu, Caesar?
Online High School (COHS). The Pictured are two 6th graders presenting their arguments pro and con about whether to put Julius Caelibrary is providing a limited num- sar to death or to spare his life. At the end of each debate, the audience of classmates voted on which ber of free scholarships to qualified debater had presented the most convincing reasoning. adult learners who are looking to advance their careers, prepare for workforce entry, or continue their education. You must live in Addison and be 21 or older. Call 630458-3334 or visit addisonlibrary. org • “Open Symbolism” exhibit at Addison Center for the Arts On exhibit through March 16, the Addison Center for the Arts Gallery—located at 213 N. Lombard Road, Door #4, adjacent to Addison Trail High School—presents the group show “Open Symbolism” including artists Joe Eddy Brown, Gary Brown, Anton Witek, Bill Austin and Rena Church. Gallery hours are Wednesday-Saturday 1-4 p.m. Parking is located in the north parking lot. Info: 630-448-4500 or visit: addisoncenterforthearts.com
Saturday, April 21 St. Philip the Apostle Grade School alumni craft beer and wine social A St. Philip the Apostle Grade School alumni craft beer and wine social for alumni ages 21-and-over (ID required) will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. at St. Philip the Apostle Church and School, 1233 W. Holtz Ave. Reconnect with your grade school friends. Admission is free; ap• Submit entries for the “Crepetizers, pizza and a cash bar will be available. Spouses and guests are wel- ative Insights” exhibit at Addison come. Register online at: facebook. Center for the Arts “Creative Insights” will be on com/events/2039978362686084. exhibit from March 22-April 27 Info: call 630-543-4130. at the Addison Center for the Arts Gallery, located at 213 N. Lombard Ongoing events … Road, Door #4, adjacent to Addison The Addison Public Library is Trail High School. The deadline for now offering adults the opportuni- submission is March 1. Details for ty to earn an accredited high school this exhibit are available at the Addiploma and career certificate on- dison Center for the Arts website: line through a new program, Career addisoncenterforthearts.com
Teacher directs voting on Caesar’s debate
Social Science teacher Terra Henry asks students to vote for the winning debater. This debate team consisted of 7th grade students who had studied the unit the prior year in 6th grade. They served as “returning guest debaters,” who remembered the lesson well enough to convincingly argue for and against Caesar.