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STARTER #46
Class Biz 1. Honors meeting on Thursday at lunch (does this work for y'all?) 2. Go over the Morality and Politics of Justice project deadlines (class schedule for next 3 weeks) 3. Ashley's note on REFINEMENT And BEAUTIFUL WORK expectations for op-eds and visual pieces. 4. Super Helpful: Document with all op-ed resources in one place! 5. Hard deadline for op-ed drafts is today!! I won't accept any more drafts for feedback after today except for during in-class conferences.
*********** Agenda Today's Goals:
1. Mini-lesson on political campaign visual pieces A) Look at the student example political campaign posters (below) and answer these questions for each one:
B) Watch the video example and read artist statement: http://hannajuniordp.weebly.com/humanities.html ******** 2. Take notes on the Visual Rhetoric Powerpoint (slides 54-end) ******* 3. Go over Part 2 project checklists (page 3)
4. PART 2, Option 2 project brainstorm! Guiding question: What are possible ways you/your classmates could contribute to a more just society?
5. Honing YOUR project idea If you are going to do Option #1: Political campaign visual piece:
If you are going to do Option #2:
6. Work Time Options
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Results from yesterday's vote on our next project
Goals: 1. Provide positive, specific and helpful feedback to a peer 2. Refine your op-ed STARTER #45: Op-Ed Self Critique
Example question: Ashley, I am confused as to whether or not my moral philosophy really applies to my topic and if I have smoothly integrated that argument into my op-ed Agenda 1. News Flash: Real Life Heinz Dilemma! 2. How to quote in an op-ed mini-lesson Unlike most writing where you cite evidence from other texts, you don't use "parenthetical citation"-- meaning you don't put the author's last name and/or page # in parentheses after the quote. Rather, you just set up the quote as you normally do. 3. Peer Critique Instructions: Op-Ed Peer Critique (Have TWO classmates critique your drafts. Be sure to save the edits to turn in w/ your draft to me so I can see your refinements from your peer critiqued draft and the one you submit to me on Friday at 11:59 pm) You cannot submit your op-ed to me until you have had peer critique AND refined it based on the critique! 4. Refinement time! 5. Thanksgiving plans/appreciations!
Starter #44: FREE WRITE!
Class Biz: Peer Critique tomorrow! Come with a draft that is worthwhile to be critiqued. You can either print it or have your critiquers track changes. Agenda 1. Voting for our next project
2. Vote! 3. Work time-- Draft those op-eds! TODAY's GOALS
Starter #43 Read these sample Thesis Statements What do they have in common? What do you notice about them? Agenda 1. Students to share out their starter responses 2. In your starter google doc, add the following to today's starter:
3. Work Time
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Turn in your research notes and then send a thank you note to your interview subject! Example note: Dear _________________, Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective and expertise on my political issue. It not only helped me with my research, but it helped provide me with more well-rounded understanding of this issue. Specifically, I appreciated your comment that, (mention something specific they said that stood out to you...). FOR Durango residents only: If you are in town during our exhibition, I would love for you to come and engage in more dialogue about various political issues with my classmates and I. Our exhibition will take place at Durango Joes at the Town Plaza location across from Natural Grocers on Thursday, December 10th from 5:30-7:00 pm. I hope to see you there! Again, thank you for your time and support. Sincerely, ________________ Class Biz
Agenda Today's Goals: Understand how to write an op-ed and begin drafting yours 1. Critique this introduction and thesis statement
Let me introduce you to the next generation of Robocops: revolutionary advancement in the field of ensuring safety for ordinary, law-abiding citizens of America. Each police-solider is outfitted with state-of the-art equipment, including a grenade launcher and a lustrous MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle), equipped with bullet-proof armor and desert camouflage, promising complete military-style dissimulation. Although this description may sound like a plot for a new-world science fiction film, it is, however, becoming a reality for many of America’s local police forces. Programs like the Defense Logistics Agency’s ‘1033’ allow military surplus equipment to percolate down into a range of police departments. While this may seem like a beneficial way to protect citizens against escalating crime, the militarization of police forces not only ensures a common belief of the divide between citizens and police, it will lead to the destruction of people’s security and equality. 2. Mini Lesson: How to write your op-ed article Analyze Op-Ed Examples Instructions
3. Work time!
Starter #42: FREE WRITE!!!!
Class Biz: Honors Lunch Meeting today! AGENDA Today's Goals:
1. Analyze some of the Democratic Debate and take notes as you watch on....
For your entertainment: Bad Lip Reading of Republican Debate footage Bad Lip Reading of the Democratic Debate footage 2. Work Time: Draft op-ed article, continue gathering evidence Starter #41
Write a question about your political issue and then switch laptops with a partner. Have them respond to your question! Ex: What is your stance on _____________? Do you think it is fair that the government allows............? Resources for your research
Agenda Today's Goals:
2. Analyze some of the Republican Debate from Tuesday night and take notes as you watch on....
For your entertainment: Bad Lip Reading of Republican Debate footage Bad Lip Reading of the Democratic Debate footage 3. Work time:
Starter #40
Reflect on Professor Roberts-Cady's presentation. What surprised, disturbed, or resonated with you? What ideas stood out? What do you remember about the 3 topics within political philosophy that she taught us? WHO CAN MAKE AN EXHIBITION PROMOTION POSTER!?!?! Resources for your research
Agenda Today's Goals:
1. Logical Fallacies powerpoint For your entertainment: Bad Lip Reading of Republican Debate footage Bad Lip Reading of the Democratic Debate footage 2. Work time:
Starter #39
Class Biz Honors Lunch Meeting Friday (critical reactions were due yesterday??) AGENDA Goal: Understand the ways people use logical fallacies to mislead and confuse you 1. More DoubleSpeak for your entertainment: Doublespeak on The Daily Show Donald Henry Rumsfeld (born July 9, 1932) is an American politician and businessman. Rumsfeld served as the 13th Secretary of Defense from 1975 to 1977 under President Ford, and as the 21st Secretary of Defense from 2001 to 2006 under President Bush. He is the youngest and the second oldest (after Leon Panetta) person to have served as Secretary of Defense. Abu Ghraib torture and prisoner abuseDuring the war in Iraq that began in March 2003, personnel of the US Army and CIA committed a series of human rights violations against detainees in the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. These violations included physical and sexual abuse, torture, rape, and murder. The abuses came to light with reports published in late 2003 by Amnesty Internationaland the Associated Press. The incidents received widespread condemnation both within the United States and abroad, with several media outlets calling for Donald Rumsfeld's resignation 2. Intro to Logical Fallacies: Watch this Entertaining video: Explanation of "Moving the Goal Posts" Logical Fallacy
3. Read the handout on Some Logical Fallacies then pick one of the fallacies and write your own example 4. If time: Logical Fallacies powerpoint Additional Resources Awesome You Tube series of fallacies videos For an exhaustive list of fallacies 5. Come up with questions for our guest speaker
6. Guest Speaker: Professor Sarah Roberts-Cady Starter #39
Your Interview Subject Assignments (if you requested to interview someone you know, your name is not on this doc) Contact your interview subject ASAP and cc me on the email please! Example email: Dear ________________, My name is ________________ and I am a student in Ashley Carruth's 11th grade Humanities class. As she mentioned to you, we are researching various political issues and developing a perspective on what the most just course of action should be. I am researching ______________________ and would love to interview you to understand your own perspective on this topic. Please let me know if any of the following days/times work for you. I need to complete my research by Monday, November 16th. Dates/Times Wed. 11/11 9:30-10 Thur 11/12 9:30-10 Friday 11/13 9:30-10 Etc..... Thank you and let me know if you have any additional questions, Class Biz
AGENDA Today's Goals:
1. Individually: Pick the most powerful or significant line from the "Doublespeak" (the reading assignment)- try to connect it to the author's thesis (main argument) or his most important point. 2. In pairs:
3. React to the Colbert Show satire of Doublespeak
Donald Henry Rumsfeld (born July 9, 1932) is an American politician and businessman. Rumsfeld served as the 13th Secretary of Defense from 1975 to 1977 under President Ford, and as the 21st Secretary of Defense from 2001 to 2006 under President Bush. He is the youngest and the second oldest (after Leon Panetta) person to have served as Secretary of Defense. Abu Ghraib torture and prisoner abuseDuring the war in Iraq that began in March 2003, personnel of the US Army and CIA committed a series of human rights violations against detainees in the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. These violations included physical and sexual abuse, torture, rape, and murder. The abuses came to light with reports published in late 2003 by Amnesty International and the Associated Press. The incidents received widespread condemnation both within the United States and abroad, with several media outlets calling for Donald Rumsfeld's resignation 5. Come up with a list of questions for our guest speakers
6. Guest Speakers: Keith Brant Josh Rodri Pam Harris Tory Aggeler |
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