Wednesday, October 8th

Goals:  

• Identify the structure of an op-ed article and understand the required elements for this project's op-ed
• Understand the requirements for SLC Prep 

Starter
A. Silently read the SLC requirements and jot down 2-3 questions you have about the requirements.

B. Summarize what SLCs are and why we do them as if you were explaining them to one of our new students.

Agenda
*Intelligence Squared heads up (class 1/2)
*Reminder on homework

1.  Go over SLC requirements questions
2. Sign-up for SLCs during class today!
3. Mini Lesson: How to write your op-ed article

• Analyze Op-Ed Examples Instructions
• Example op-eds
• Go over the op-ed outline guidelines
• Rubrics for op-ed and visual  piece

4.  Work Time:  

• Continue your research as needed
• Begin drafting  your op-ed:  Don't worry about a thesis yet, we'll work on that tomorrow
• Conference with Ashley if you're stuck on the Constitution connection

HOMEWORK:
1. Journal 6 and 7 due tomorrow (And all journals, actually)