Monday, December 7, 2015

Starter:  Write me a little note, similar to last week's, that answers the following questions.
1.  Update me on your status with both parts of this project.  How are you feeling about your progress?
2.  What revisions do you need to make to your writing?
3.  What do you need to do to be ready to present your exhibition piece for critique on Wednesday or Thursday?
4.  Anything else you want to tell me about your situation in my class?

TO STRENGTHEN YOUR ARGUMENTS:
1. Read Opinion!

  • For an example of a thought-provoking Rogerian argument, see the piece about guns in the High Country News:  "Growing Up with Guns" by Brian Calvert.  I have hard copies of this!  October issue, on the front table...
  • Magazines and newspapers on the front table:  Commentary, Opinion, Columns
  • Search Opinion and Commentary on the internet.

2. Add Rhetorical Devices!!!

3.  Be focused and concise.  CLARITY is essential.

4.  Use EVIDENCE.  If your claims are unsupported, your argument will be weak and/or fallacious.  Don't be afraid to do more research to find what you need.

5.  If writing an Op-Ed, Review Guidelines for Op-Ed Writing.

6.  If writing a letter, write to your audience!


Conferences:
AM:  Garrett, Evan, Brenden,Cameron, Perrin, Derek, Kyle
PM:  Celia, Coleman, Keiran, Kody, Berr, Austin, Jonathan

If your conference is tomorrow, turn in a draft by the end of the school day!


ORAL DISCOURSE PROJECT
Everyone should be ready to rehearse or present their project in its current form on Wednesday for critique.  We will be in large groups, decided by me.