Thursday, February 9, 2012

Coaching and Prewrite

Starter 26

1. What details stand out to you about this image?
2. What message does this send?  Explain.
3. List 3 questions inspired by this image.

Social Darwinism and the Hamitic Curse
Take notes on these two concepts.  If you are absent, get these from a classmate.

Reading Time
Finish reading and annotating Mandela's speech.

Coaching
  1. Paragraph by Paragraph:  Summarize, and talk through difficulties.
  2. Big Picture:  Where's the thesis?  What's the most convincing point he makes?
  3. Discussion Questions: 3 on an index card.
Prewrite
Start coming up with a thesis statement and some of your main arguments to answer the question:  "What's the best way to change an unjust situation?"  Brainstorm in whatever way best helps you!

HOMEWORK
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