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Argument & Research Spring 2012 Week One

Monday March 12. Argument & Research Spring 2012 Week One. Syllabus: plan for Week Objectives: 1.self reflection 2. gathering information to form educated opinions 3.* Determining difference from fact and opinion.

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Argument & Research Spring 2012 Week One

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  1. Monday March 12 Argument & Research Spring 2012 Week One

  2. Syllabus: plan for WeekObjectives: 1.self reflection 2. gathering information to form educated opinions 3.* Determining difference from fact and opinion • This I Believe: Read example students write their own: Due Friday to share • Create list of Debatable Topics • Three Articles: Concerns Problems / debatable • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday • Local State Global • Time? Drew Carey Project DVD Traffic

  3. Course Objectives & Procedures • Purpose: to Communicate effectively: both verbally and written in a persuasive manner • To Complete the Research Paper as required for graduation • What ‘s the angle? Evidence per paragraph?

  4. Local Article • Summarization: • Read Article D.J.Collins…. • .Synopsis: • 1. Title of Article • 2. synopsis 2 or 3 sentences • 3. Opinion: one sentence or so • 4. “One Fact” copy and use quotations • ~~~~~~~~ In your own notes… • Done??? Make a list of debatable topics:

  5. Tuesday 3-13-12 Notes FYI • “one F = no playing the next semester” for this 3rd trimester session.  However, the policy will be in full effect after this trimester (ie – fail a class this tri and you will not play a fall sport if you do not complete the class in summer school) • Career Tech Student slots: today is the last day for paper work for 2012-13 see Mrs. Gallo

  6. Tuesday Note-Taking & Summarization • Timeline ( syllabus ) • This I Believe: Keep thinking of your “ This I Believe” Read more examples: Students write their own Due Friday start of class; to share • Create list of Debatable Topics: Continue • Three Articles: Concerns Problems / debatable • 1. Tuesday, 2. Wednesday 3. Thursday • Local State Global • Time? Drew Carey Project DVD Dance Ban

  7. Tuesday 3-13-12 continued… • 1. Highlight your article the 5 W’s • 2. Write a synopsis • 3. Select a statement of significance “Quote It” • 4. Then explain in a paraphrase what that statement meant in the context it was written

  8. Tuesday Timeline • Argument and Research • All days involve reading, listening, note taking & writing responses • Mondays: Lecture, teacher guided instruction, exploring topics • Tuesdays- Thursday: Brief teacher instruction, research, notecards • Fridays: Project sharing, silent reading, note card writing, discussions • Timeline of Important Dates • Week One March 12~This I believe, types of summarization, facts /opinions, arguable topics, videos and articles • Week Two March 19~ Bias, ethics , ethos, pathos & logos ; start propaganda project, opinions, beliefs, rhetoric,: MLA basics of note and source cards, terms & vocabulary, • Week Three March 26~Logical fallacies, define and explore thesis statements, class time for Propaganda projects due Wednesday & Thursday Spring Break Week ~ clarify thesis statements • Week Four April 9~ thesis statements due Monday, syllogism, types of reasoning • 2o Note cards due April 13; & Friday Test on material & notes from weeks 1-4 • Week Five April 16~ (15 more 35) note cards due Wednesday Opening paragraph due Friday April 20th, MLA works cited page( how’s it done?) • Week Six April 23~ 15 more to 50) Skeletal Outline with 7 strong sources due Friday • Week Seven April 30~ Return outlines Mon & Tues conferencing, focus MLA,Rough Draft due May 7 • Week Eight May 7~ Collect rough drafts • Week Nine May 14~ Begin returning rough drafts, Debate Basics, Friday Test • Week Ten May 21~ Improve research papers & conference about writing all week: Final Papers due papers due Friday 25 & Monday 29 • Week Eleven May 29~ Back to debate and formal discussion • Week Twelve June 4 Exam Week Yes a test too

  9. Summarizing • Paraphrasing: • Paraphrasing is simply restating a passage in your own words. It states fully and clearly the meaning of a complex piece of writing. Because it includes your interpretation of the work, paraphrasing is at least the same length as the original, more often than not it is longer. • Synopsis: • A synopsis is a brief snapshot capturing the essence of, or in other words the general view of, the original text, book, play, or communication.

  10. Wednesday 3-13-12 • 1. This I Believe example read A Grown-up Barbihttp://thisibelieve.org/essay/21259/ • . Video ~ Note taking Cornell style 5 W’s & list of facts • 2. Read and take notes on the state article. Today highlight One –three sentences and paraphrase. Due end of class. • 3. According to the editorial team of Holt Paperbacks NPR’s This I Believe series , “Offers a simple, if difficult invitation: Write a few hundred words expressing the core principles that guide your life-your personal credo.” This is your challenge due Friday.

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