10-11-12...What a fun date today! And were bound to have a fun day tomorrow. The drones will be returning. You'll have a chance to shoot them down or argue for their continued use. And then just when you think you've decided, I'm going to give you a second article to consider...
In addition we'll look at what the author did to present his arguments and what his purpose was. Not so fast. It might not be as obvious as you think.
You'll end by writing a paragraph defending your point of view on the article. All this, and a little Tool Time, in 55 minutes. I can't wait!
All three classes decided to have two more meetings for their book group discussions. Those meeting days will be Tuesday, October 16 and Friday, October 19. After that, you will be working with your group on the project identified on the bottom of your original hand-out. Start thinking about your book and what it is saying about humanity.
Those C. A. P. papers will be coming in on Monday. If you worked hard on the scaffolding assignments, read the works carefully, listened in class and took notes, took the paper through multiple drafts, had it edited early and often, and then paid close attention yesterday as we read through and discussed Ryan Klinedinst's excellent paper, you should be set. Just to make sure, check out this handy checklist I've made up just for you.
_____ Proper heading
_____ Creative, fitting title
INTRODUCTION
_____ Opens with an engaging lead
_____ Clearly mentions the selected individual
_____ Clearly mentions the three authors and their works
_____ Closes with a clear, complete claim expressing authors' support for the individual
BODY PARAGRAPHS
_____ Each body paragraph begins with a topic sentence (a transitional topic sentence when
appropriate)
_____ The authors' beliefs on humanity (based on the short stories/poem) are thoroughly developed,
supported, and cited
_____ Those beliefs are then well used to explain why the authors would support the individual
selected
_____ The individuals actions are thoroughly developed, supported, and cited
_____ Quotes, facts, figures, numbers, any researched information included in the paper are cited
correctly
_____ Each paragraph emphasizes the connection between an author's beliefs and the individual's
actions
_____ Each paragraph is closed effectively, emphasizing the connection between author and
individual
CONCLUSION
_____ Restates the claim (same idea; different phrasing)
_____ Summarizes the main ideas of the paper
_____ Closes with a bang!
WORKS CITED
_____ ABC order
_____ Reverse indentation of lines two and beyond of each citation
_____ Proper citations based on information found on the OWL
COUPLE EXTRAS
_____ Unique, passionate voice
_____ Creative word choice
If you use this checklist. If you use it honestly. If you honestly tell yourself that you have successfully completed everything listed above. If you correct anything that you can not check. You should be able to hand this paper to me on Monday and say confidently--with a smile--"Here's my "A" paper Mr. O'Malley."
May the A be with you.
I'm off to check Acuity-At-Home. Hopefully you've worked on it in the last seven days.
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