Finish Cartoons and OpEds!

Finish all of your final drafts!  Below are tips and resources to help you.

Cartoons:

• Cartoon Rubric
• Put on cardstock if you choose to
• Outline with sharpie for a polished look
• Can color or not- it's your choice!

OpEds:

• Op-Ed Rubric
• Op-Ed Final Formatting Requirements
• Setting Up Quotes
• MLA Parenthetical Citations
• Remember, don't just do the easy revisions in the marginal comments!  The BIG stuff is in my final comment at the end of your document.  Make sure you really intellectually engage in the revision process!

HOMEWORK:

Finish final drafts of OpEd AND Cartoon.  Have them both ready to go at the start of class on Tuesday!

Cartoon Models and RD

HOMEWORK:  Complete a rough draft of your cartoon.  Make sure it uses at least 3 of the techniques we talked about in class today, and that it expresses the same perspective as your OpEd.  Have it ready at the start of class tomorrow for critiques. 

Peer Critique and Get It Ready For Lori!

Peer Critiques
Run two rounds of peer critiques, then make a revision plan and show it to Lori.

Get OpEd ready for Lori's feedback!
I put a tremendous amount of time into giving feedback to your writing.  Please make it as polished as possible before it comes to me.  In order to be ready for my feedback, you must fulfill the following:

1. Run WORDCOUNT, and write the total words at the bottom of your OpEd.  It's okay if you're over the 1000 word limit right now!
2. Use CHECKLIST to make sure you've done everything you need to do.  Don't skimp on this step!
3. PROOFREAD carefully!  If I find more than 3 errors that spellcheck or a careful out loud reading could catch, I will stop giving feedback.

Resources:

Here are things you might need to help you make you ready for my feedback.

1. Setting Up Quotations
2. MLA In Text Citations
3. Op Ed Checklist

HOMEWORK

Get 3rd draft to Lori for feedback (email or share it).  Follow the instructions above before you send it!  DUE:  Before class Tuesday, 2/17.

OpEd Models and Outlining

No more starters for the rest of this project!  Yay!

OpEd Models
Follow the instructions in the document linked here:  OpEd Model Analysis, to analyze and identify key features of ONE of the Op-Ed Examples.

OpEd Key Features
Thesis:

• Can be its own paragraph for more emphasis
• Usually not in the first paragraph

Paragraphs:

• Paragraphs are short (usually 2-5 sentences)
• More paragraphs (usually between 8-12)
• Each paragraph has a single clear focus.  New idea?  New paragraph!
• Can split Evidence and Analysis into separate paragraphs

Organization

• Emotion --> Logic/Evidence --> Emotion.  Start and end with emotional appeals.  Use your creative writing skills here!  Choose powerful words!
• Use different kinds of evidence (stories, quotes, stats, experts, etc.)
• Use transitions to tie paragraphs together
• If possible, use your conclusion to propose a solution, or to urge the reader to a specific action.

Op Ed Rough Draft Requirements

To get credit for your rough draft, it must meet the following requirements.

1. Typed and PRINTED before class.
2. At least 750 words (don't worry about going over 1000 right now...we can cut later!)
3. Uses evidence from your sources to support your argument
4. Has a title, introduction, and conclusion
5. Has a Works Cited section

HOMEWORK:

Finish Op Ed Rough Draft.  DUE:  Start of class Thursday, 2/12.  Must be PRINTED!!!

Lori Out Sick- Movie Day!

Hi everyone,

I decided not to be a hypocrite and to stay home (as I would want you to do!) with my fevery self.  Enjoy the reprieve and the documentary.  :)

HOMEWORK:
None, unless you are behind and didn't turn in research part 2.  Have a good weekend, and be ready to work hard next week!

OpEd Thesis Statements

Take Happiness Survey
Help with student research, and take the survey linked above.

Starter 19

1. Based on the research you've done, what are two perspectives or opinions you've developed about your topic?
2. What do you think is the most important thing you can communicate to other people about your issue?  Why should other people care about this?

Thesis Guidelines

1. Can use a concessive if it is helpful, but you don’t have to if it doesn’t work for you.
2. Must be arguable (not a fact).  Ex: While they initially seem inhumane, in fact the use of sweatshops in the developing world is actually beneficial to the workers.
3. Must immediately catch the reader’s attention (think about word choice and drama).  Ex: The consumption habits of you and I are to blame for the suffering of poor people all over the world.
4. Must be clear and concise (avoid wordy or overly complex sentences—think short and punchy).  Ex: The WTO undermines democracy all over the world.

Write Thesis Statements

Write 3 possible thesis statements for your Op-Ed piece.  These could be variations on a theme (i.e., similar ideas, but worded differently, or three different ideas).

Thesis Critiques

Round 1: Trade with someone at table.

Round 2: Trade with someone at another table.

1. Get statement back, revise.
2. Show Lori when you feel like you have a pretty solid version.
3. Once Lori has approved it, write it on the board with your name

Evidence

1. For your statement, you need to find evidence.
2. Look through research notes.
3. You should find 6-10 facts, quotes, anecdotes, etc. that you think would go well in your op-ed, and that would help to support your thesis statement.
4. Color code or annotate for this.  Or make a list.  Number evidence so I can check it.

HOMEWORK:

Finish Thesis Statement + Evidence Gathering (see above for details).  DUE:  Start of class, Friday 2/6

Finish Research Notes!

Lori out with a sick baby (boooo!).

Your task today is to FINISH your research notes.

HOMEWORK:
Finish research notes part 2.  DUE:  Email or share with Lori BEFORE class starts on Thursday!

Research Notes, Part 2

Starter 17:  The Future of Work
See the article and handout linked above for what to do for today's starter.  Instructions are on the 2nd page!

Research Part 1 Conferences
Conference with Lori about part 1 of your research.  Get it approved by Lori.

Research Part 2
Everyone starts on part 2 of their research notes.  FOLLOW DIRECTIONS carefully!  Your goal by the start of class tomorrow is to have 2 sources with their notes completely done.  If  you do this, you're in good shape.

HOMEWORK:
Finish research notes part 2 for two sources.