Thursday, 10/20: Begin Part 3 Research!

Starter #23

1. Turn in Part 2 to Ashley
2. Read these sample Thesis Statements and then jot down  your observations about them: What do they have in common? What do you notice about them?

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Quick Announcement:  Check the email from Libby about the opportunity to get a helicopter ride over Mesa Verde NEXT Friday, 10/28.   There is also a follow-up seminar at DHS. Topic is Natural Parks, Diversity in people in the outdoors, and how you can be an advocate for environmental conservation.  Deadline for the lottery is TOMORROW.  I'm chaperoning this trip and it's going to be SAWEEEET!
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Honors Reading Assignment Due next Tuesday, 10/25
Read "As Long as the Grass Grows..." by Zinn and research the recent Dakota Pipeline protest movement. Find one news article on the pipeline to summarize to our group when we meet next week to discuss the readings. Challenge-- try to find an article that looks at BOTH sides of the issue! In your starter google doc please write:

1. 1 paragraph reacting to Zinn's chapter
2. A brief summary of the article on the Dakota Pipeline
3. A response to this question: To what extent do you think the past legacy of U.S. government-Native American relations is relevant when evaluating the Dakota Pipeline protests today?
4. 2-3 questions for our discussion

Agenda
1.  Share out your starter responses 
2. Thesis Peer Critique Workshop

• Write 2 possible thesis statements for your either Part 2 or Part 3.  These could be variations on a theme (i.e., similar ideas, but worded differently) or 2 different ideas.
• Switch with a partner
• Critique their thesis statements and hook(s) by answering these questions.  Provide any additional suggestions for improvement.

1. ______ Is this thesis statement something people could argue/debate?  (i.e., not a statement of fact)
2. ______ Does this thesis statement immediately catch the reader’s attention?
3. ______ Is this thesis statement clear and concise (not overly wordy or complicated)?
4. ______Does the thesis statement answer this question regarding the student's political issue: How should the government balance sec/lib/equality to create a just society?
5. ______Is the hook effective in engaging you as a reader? If not, how could it be improved?

• Write your refined thesis statement on the whiteboard when you're done!

3. Work Time/Conferences
Begin research for Part 3