Lesson ObjectivesToday we continue learning about the Analytical/Evaluative Response. We also introduce the concept of "unpacking claims" which is an effective development tool. As with the previous sessions, we also hold students accountable for their reading of the newspaper by asking them to bring in three clippings on issues they find provocative. |
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Connection to Course GoalsWe continue to expand students' repertoires of responses and reinforce the importance of focus and development . |
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A Possible Sequence of Activities for Today |
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1. Introduce class session and take attendance. | |
2. Discuss news clippings and a few of the topical issues they’re seeing in their reading of the NYT. | Activity Ideas: Discussing NYT News Clippings |
3. Finish discussing Analytic/Evaluative Response and apply it to Brooks' and Krugman's articles. | Activity Ideas: Wrapping Up Analytical/Evaluative Concepts |
4. Allow students time to freewrite on their Analytical/Evaluative Responses. | Activity Ideas: Freewriting |
5. Introduce students to the concept of unpacking their claims | Activity Ideas: Unpacking Claims |
6. Establish a conclusion for the class session and instruct students on where to access homework assignment. |
Assignment for Next Class Session |
Assign the following to students:
Additional Teaching ResourcesNow that students are getting close to completing their first major paper, Arrangement and Form in Essays can provide you with extra ideas to help ensure their success.
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