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Humanities 10:
Truth in the Modern World

Op-Ed Self-Critique

2/29/2016

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To Start:
I’m out sick today, so there’s no starter or closer.
 
In Class:
  • Fill out the self-critique form and turn it in to earn credit for the day.
  • Go through your op-ed, using this checklist.
    • If you need a refresher on MLA formatting, I suggest the Purdue OWL site.
  • Make the revisions you identified, so that you're ready for peer critique tomorrow.
 
At Home:
Bring two printed copies of your Op-Ed to class for peer critique tomorrow. You must have them before class begins to earn your stamp. No exceptions.
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Op-Ed Outline Conferences

2/24/2016

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To Start:
  • Get out your outline and show me for a stamp.
  • Sign up for a conference.
  • Get to work!

In Class:
We're drafting our Op-Eds. 

To Close:
How many words have you written for your Op-Ed?

​At Home:​
Continue working on your Op-Ed. Rough drafts are due at the beginning of class on Monday.
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Op-Ed Format and Style

2/23/2016

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To Start:
Pick one of the four example Op-Eds in the outbox and begin reading it.

In Class:
We're exploring the style and format of Op-Eds, using this form. 

Then we're outlining our own Op-Eds, using these guidelines.

To Close:
Summarize the primary difference(s) between a five-paragraph essay and an Op-Ed.

At Home: 
  • Finish your Op-Ed outline.  They are due tomorrow in class.
  • Make sure that you're 100% ready for SLCs tomorrow evening.
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Op-Ed Thesis Boot Camp

2/22/2016

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To Start:
Try to start a fight!

​Write a "4 Corners" statement about your issue that a reasonable person could agree, disagree, strongly agree or strongly disagree with.

In Class:
A strong thesis:
  • Must be arguable (not a fact).  Ex: Sweatshops in the developing world actually benefit the workers.
  • Must immediately catch the reader’s attention (be dramatic).  Ex: The consumption habits of you and I are to blame for the suffering of poor people all over the world.
  • Must be clear and concise (think short and punchy).  Ex: The WTO undermines democracy all over the world.
  • May use a concessive if it is helpful, but you don’t have to if it doesn’t work for you.

Let's get brainstorming!
  1. Using this form, write three potential theses for your op-ed. They could be three similar ideas worded differently, or three entirely different ideas.
  2. Trade papers with someone who isn't sitting next to you and complete a round of critique.
  3. Revise your thesis based on their feedback.
  4. Show Ally your thesis to get a stamp when you think you are done.
  5. Begin gathering six to ten pieces of evidence from your research notes for your op-ed.

To Close:
Re-write your finalized thesis.
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At Home:
Finish gathering evidence to support your thesis. Ypu'll need it to outline your op-ed tomorrow.

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Op-Ed Research, Day One

2/9/2016

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To Start:
Today's stamp is worth triple points. To earn it:
  • Organize your binder.
    • Without throwing starters or classwork away.
    • Front and back pockets need to be empty.
    • Papers need to be sorted into sections.
    • Papers should be chronological order.

In Class:
  • Get out your project handout.
  • Review the project calendar and products.
  • Brainstorm ideas on the board.
  • Begin preliminary research.

To Close:
What idea(s) do you have for your op-ed topic so far?

At Home:
Do 15 to 30 minutes of work, either on your resume or your preliminary research.
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