WELCOME BACK!

1. WELCOME BACK! • First, hand in your abstract photograph from Thursday’s class to the student folder as: lastname_abstract • Next, please open your photograph on your computer screen for today’s assignment and take out your definition of abstraction worksheet • Finally, ask a classmate about their weekend.

2. Today you will learn: • How to interview your classmate to insure you have relevant information to use in an argument. • How to include the opinion of your classmate in a paragraph to form an argument.

3. In addition you will Review what makes a good abstract photograph

4. A good abstract photograph has a subject that is obscured.Obscure: hidden in mystery • Look at your classmates work in this slide show. • Ask yourself • Is the subject matter obscured in this photograph? • Is the subject realistic or obvious? Obscure/Hidden Realistic/ Subject obvious

5. If the subject creeps up on you… • It has the Wow! Factor • Chances are it is a good example of an abstract photograph

6. Locate your worksheet: Definition of Abstract Photography • You will ask and answer the questions from this worksheet to include in your paragraph • You will include these opinions and details in your argument paragraph

7. TODAY’S GOAL Learn to write a good argument What Is an Argument? An argument is an opinion supported by facts. Writers refer to opinions as claims and facts as evidence. The claim clearly states a stance on a topic or issue. Evidence to prove this claim can include reasons, personal experience, statistics, confirmed facts, and expert research.

8. Today’s topic Why is the photograph you made from the still life objects a good example of an abstract photograph? Main Idea: My photograph of mirrors and hammers is a good example of an abstract photograph. You will use your handout What makes a good Abstract Photograph for this lesson.

9. Activity 1 • Conduct an interview with a classmate about your abstract photograph. • See Handout • Partner A shows their abstract photograph • Partner B looks at the photograph • Partner A • Writes down partner B’s name • Asks partner B questions from the worksheet to get his/her opinion; record it (Claim) • Asks partner b to give details and examples that support their opinion. (Link) • Reverse rolls when complete

10. An argument is an opinion supported by facts. To begin with TRANSITION: I think my obscure subject makes this a good abstract photograph For example, Good abstraction consists of a subject that is not obvious at first glance. I created an abstract image by breaking up the tray of hammers with mirror reflections that create a fragmented reality. EXAMPLE Opinion Claim: Stance Fact TRANSITON Evidence LINK DETAIL

11. Activity 2 Statement about the quality of your abstract photograph • Write a Mel-con style argument • See handout 1. Your opinion Details/explanation 2. Your classmates opinion Details/explanation Extra credit Transitions: connect your ideas and help the paragraph flow. There are lists on the internet But here are some ideas 1. to begin with, or first 2. in addition, also 3. finally, or, as you can see Details/explanation 3. Conclude by restating the Main idea with Details from above

12. You may work on your writing as long as you need to... • Read it aloud to a friend • Look at the resources on Mel-con argument writing on the web or this pp on the blog • Show it to someone for revision • Print a copy and turn it in (cart)

13. Is this an argument paragraph? Why or why not? Hint: Can you find the opinion of another person? • Paragraph Writing Sample • Using the one paragraph outline form in column style • Sample paragraph:My Favorite Food: Dark Chocolate • I. Main idea/topic • A. Evidence/Example 1 • 1. Link/explanation • 2. Link/explanation • B. Transition, Evidence/Example2 • 1. Link/explanation • 2. Link/explanation • C. Transition, Evidence/Example 3 • 1. Link/explanation • 2. Link/explanation • D. Conclusion I. Dark chocolate • A. Dark betterthanmilkchoc. • 1. Tastes better • 2. Healthier •   B. Cook with it • 1. Baked desserts • 2. Colddesserts & drinks • C. Interestingwhenmade • 1. Fromcocoabean • 2. Visitstofactories • D. Conclusionrestateevidence • MyFavoriteFood: Dark Chocolate • Oneofmyfavoritefoodsisdark chocolate.Ilikedark chocolate muchbetterthanmilk chocolate.Ilikethetastebecause it doesn’tseem as sweet, andalsobecause it tastes more stronglylike chocolate to me thanmilk chocolate does. It ishealthierthanmilk chocolate because it hasless sugar.Anotherreasondark chocolate isoneofmyfavoritefoodsisthatit’ssoeasytocookwith it.Whenyoubake, youcan use chocolate in pies, cakes, cookies, andbrownies.  Besidesusing chocolate in baking, youcanalso use it in makingcolddesserts, like mousse orpudding, and in drinks, like hot chocolate.A thirdreason chocolate isoneofmyfavoritefoodsisthattheprocessofmaking chocolate isinterestingto me.It’smadefromcocoabeans, whichseemskindofstrange.  I’vevisitedthe chocolate factories in Long Grove and in San Francisco, whichfascinated me. As youcansee,Ihavemanyreasonstolist chocolate as oneofmyfavoritefoods. It'sdeliciousandversatile, andtheprocessofmaking it isfascinating.

14. Typical outline form for Mel-con style paragraphs

15. Today you have learned: • The definition of “obscure” and it’s relevance to abstract photography. • How to interview your classmate to insure you have relevant information to use in an argument. • How to include the opinion of your classmate in a paragraph to form an argument.