Review and share with me: Where do the parties stand on the issues?
ACTIVITY: What would a liberal/conservative say about _______________?
- Line-up in two even lines (one liberal, one conservative). You shouldn’t necessarily be in the line that you yourself agree with (although many of you will be).
- Review issues from T-chart, taking turns making points and counterpoints on each issue.
- What are the moral frameworks driving the viewpoint
- What questions do we have?
Work Time
- CHOOSE TOPIC!!! (By Monday at the latest)
- Begin Part 1: Personal Narrative (due next Friday)
PROJECT DUE DATES
Topic Choice: Monday, October 16
Part 1 Personal Connection Narrative: Friday, October 20
Part 2 Research Notes and Empathy Interviews: done by Friday, October 27
Part 3 Draft for Peer Critique: Tuesday, October 30 (start of class)
Part 3 Draft to Jessica for Feedback: Thursday, November 2 (by midnight)
Project Final: November 9 (exhibition tentative date)
Topic Choice: Framing the Binary, Choosing Sides
In the spirit of deconstruction, we will work with two-sided issues that appear to be in binary opposition; (in order to find shades of gray, you must first start with black and white). You may choose one of the yes/no controversial questions from the procon.org website, from Intelligence Squared debates, or you may choose your own “left v. right” issue--with my approval--that you glean from the political climate. Your main issue must be framed as a binary (yes/no question) and involve a clash of ideology or value systems (ie. differing assumptions about what America means and/or what is best for her).
Part 1 – Your connection to the topic. (PERSONAL ESSAY: 750ish Words)
Thesis Generator: How have you come to hold your opinion on your topic? What people have you known or life experiences have you had that have shaped your perspective on your topic? What values and American ideals underlie your perspective on the topic?
- You do not need outside sources for this section unless you have already been personally shaped by one. Your evidence should come from your personal experience.
- Be creative and narrative with this part!
Read through the Rubric and Student Models for Part 1 to get a sense of what this assignment can look like. Please bring your own personal voice to this portion of the project!