Monday, October 28, 2013

Project Launch

Starter #30:  Give me some feedback on the Edmodo "seminar" assignment.  Describe what you liked about it as well as what you might change.  Comment on your learning during the assignment:  was this an effective way to develop your perspective on the topic?

TURN IN COMP BOOKS!!
Project Launch
1.  Rhetoric and Ideology Project Guidelines
2.  Op-Ed Article Guidelines
3.  Op-Ed Rubric
4.  Oral Project Rubric
5.  Research Notes and Source Analysis

TOPIC BRAINSTORM
1.  Review the ideologies we have studied so far.
2.  In small groups, come up with a robust list of topics (political issues) that would make for good Op-Ed material.
Analysis of Op-Ed
1. Read two Op-Ed pieces from reputable news sources and answer the questions on the handout.
2. Suggested sources for Op-Ed examples