For your Aphorism project, you have done the following things:
- Identified an aphorism from The Alchemist
- Explained the meaning and the overall value addressed in The Alchemist
- Examined a non-profit organization and picked one that you feel that aligns with the value
you identified in your aphorism
- Identified 5+ specific pieces of evidence from the site that supports your argument that this specific aphorism would be an ideal message/slogan/aphorism for this non-profit..
Essentially... you have gone through steps 2-5 (and almost 6) of writing.
What is your research question? What aphorism best represents the non-profit organization and why?
Your Thesis: The aphorism " ___________" best represents the ideals of ___________ non-profit because ___________________
Now... You have come up with 5+ examples from the website that support your thesis. Can you "break up the topic"? Can they be linked under a larger topics (Think step 5 of writing).. Are these examples better served as actual examples (Think step 6)?
1. THEREFORE... FOR FRIDAY...
*Please do an extended paragraph outline for your aphorism thesis (seen above)...
Outline... Fill it out.. do not write the paragraph. You may need to revisit the website for another example(s) if possible. Please include a brief warrant.
I: Aphorism Thesis
A. Supporting point #1 (Broad point)
1. Example #1 (From website)
-warrant
2. Example #2 (From website)
- warrant
B. Supporting point #2 (Broad point)
1. Example #1 (From website)
-warrant
2. Example #2 (From website)
-warrant
C. Supporting point #3 (Broad point)
1. Example #1 (From website)
- warrant
2. Example #2 (From website)
- warrant
T/C
2. You will also need to bring your homework due Thursday.
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Due: October 2nd (Thursday)
1. Over the day between classes refresh over the Rules of Writing (I've posted a picture on the blog for 5th hour). Also review Step 6 of Writing.
2. For class on Thursday:
From the 4 topics that you have already gone through steps 1-5 of writing with (travel, sophomore year, KC sports, dress code), please add STEP 6. How you would like to do this and organize this is up to you. If you want to add another page with just the examples and warrants... this is fine.. if you want to redo the extended paragraph structure.. also fine.. just clearly label each step.
Also... from your two articles that you have printed off.. gone through and identified and examined the thesis for both.. identified and counted up the supporting points for both... please go through again and * the examples and W the warrants that you see for each of the supporting points you have already marked.
Bring your APHORISM project with you to class.
2. For class on Thursday:
From the 4 topics that you have already gone through steps 1-5 of writing with (travel, sophomore year, KC sports, dress code), please add STEP 6. How you would like to do this and organize this is up to you. If you want to add another page with just the examples and warrants... this is fine.. if you want to redo the extended paragraph structure.. also fine.. just clearly label each step.
Also... from your two articles that you have printed off.. gone through and identified and examined the thesis for both.. identified and counted up the supporting points for both... please go through again and * the examples and W the warrants that you see for each of the supporting points you have already marked.
Bring your APHORISM project with you to class.
Monday, September 29, 2014
Due: Tuesday, September 30th
1. Go through the 2 articles from the previous class period and number the larger supporting points that are used to support the authors' thesis/claims you have already identified. Bring these to class with you on Tuesday.
2. You will need to go through Steps 1-5 of Writing with the following topics: KC sports, sophomore year, travel, dress code. Please label each step CLEARLY. This should help you for...
3. Quiz: Steps 1-5 of Writing... Cole's Steps of Writing (except 5th hour).... and some other major skills from the past ;)
2. You will need to go through Steps 1-5 of Writing with the following topics: KC sports, sophomore year, travel, dress code. Please label each step CLEARLY. This should help you for...
3. Quiz: Steps 1-5 of Writing... Cole's Steps of Writing (except 5th hour).... and some other major skills from the past ;)
Friday, September 26, 2014
Today's class: September 26th
1. You will need to go through the following handout where you will see a writing prompt and a not-so-successful thesis attempt.
On your own paper, I want you to do the following things.
A. On the BAD thesis.. tell me why it is bad. Specifically point out its negative feature(s)
B. Respond to the prompt creating an effective thesis.
C. Tell me why your thesis is, indeed, effective. (Go through the checklist).
Here is the link to the handout: Thesis Practice
Turn this in to me when you are done.
2. If you have time, and you need to work on your aphorism project, feel free to do so.
Homework for Monday, September 29th...
1. You need to print off two articles from an online news source (CNN, NBC, WSJ, NYT).. I would go to the opinion section (for the obvious reasons) and underline/highlight what you feel to be 3their THESIS/CLAIM..
Once you have done this... Please do the following:
1. Identify what you think would be the opposing argument (do your best)
2. Point out the parts of the thesis/claim formula
3. Identify the parts of the thesis/claim checklist and see how it aligns.
Be ready to talk about this on Monday. HAVE THE COPIES WITH YOU!
If you don't have a printer.. do the work.. then print once you get to school.
On your own paper, I want you to do the following things.
A. On the BAD thesis.. tell me why it is bad. Specifically point out its negative feature(s)
B. Respond to the prompt creating an effective thesis.
C. Tell me why your thesis is, indeed, effective. (Go through the checklist).
Here is the link to the handout: Thesis Practice
Turn this in to me when you are done.
2. If you have time, and you need to work on your aphorism project, feel free to do so.
Homework for Monday, September 29th...
1. You need to print off two articles from an online news source (CNN, NBC, WSJ, NYT).. I would go to the opinion section (for the obvious reasons) and underline/highlight what you feel to be 3their THESIS/CLAIM..
Once you have done this... Please do the following:
1. Identify what you think would be the opposing argument (do your best)
2. Point out the parts of the thesis/claim formula
3. Identify the parts of the thesis/claim checklist and see how it aligns.
Be ready to talk about this on Monday. HAVE THE COPIES WITH YOU!
If you don't have a printer.. do the work.. then print once you get to school.
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Today's class: Thursday, September 25th
1. Take out your Aphorism packet. Review and confirm the value you have picked for representing your aphorism choice.
2. As we move into the next stage, you need to consider the transition from step 3 of writing to step 4 of writing. You have broken down your topic to one core value, yes? Now, a thesis? What is this assignments MAJOR QUESTION? Can you come up with it?? Write the assignment's major implied question before question #7 on the assignment packet.
Knowing the major question that is being asked of you or that you are asking is a primary step before you move forward in researching..
Before you dive into your non-profit research, you need to examine VERY CLOSELY the following instructions. Take your notes out and take very careful notes on the following information. Remember, these are informational texts... remember the purpose for gathering this information
Evaluating Web Sources
Evaluating Web Pages
Now, as you can see.. you are going to be asked to do the following:
To move forward, you will be assigned to go to Cole’s AS10 website and click on the link that leads you to the “Top 100 non-profit organizations”. Keeping in mind your aphorism, its meaning, and its core value, start examining some of the choices of organizations that you feel would align with your aphorism. Look for evidence such as: mission statements, programs offered, slogans, campaigns, descriptions, etc.
Take your time going through these sites.. use your evaluative tools for examining sites. I want you to examine, at least 5. This is primary practice for later, believe me. Use this time to familiarize yourself with this process. (Think of this as a tutorial).
When you feel comfortable with the perfect non-profit, please complete question #7 in the aphorism packet.
2. As we move into the next stage, you need to consider the transition from step 3 of writing to step 4 of writing. You have broken down your topic to one core value, yes? Now, a thesis? What is this assignments MAJOR QUESTION? Can you come up with it?? Write the assignment's major implied question before question #7 on the assignment packet.
Knowing the major question that is being asked of you or that you are asking is a primary step before you move forward in researching..
Before you dive into your non-profit research, you need to examine VERY CLOSELY the following instructions. Take your notes out and take very careful notes on the following information. Remember, these are informational texts... remember the purpose for gathering this information
Evaluating Web Sources
Evaluating Web Pages
Now, as you can see.. you are going to be asked to do the following:
To move forward, you will be assigned to go to Cole’s AS10 website and click on the link that leads you to the “Top 100 non-profit organizations”. Keeping in mind your aphorism, its meaning, and its core value, start examining some of the choices of organizations that you feel would align with your aphorism. Look for evidence such as: mission statements, programs offered, slogans, campaigns, descriptions, etc.
Take your time going through these sites.. use your evaluative tools for examining sites. I want you to examine, at least 5. This is primary practice for later, believe me. Use this time to familiarize yourself with this process. (Think of this as a tutorial).
When you feel comfortable with the perfect non-profit, please complete question #7 in the aphorism packet.
Monday, September 22, 2014
Due: Tuesday, September 23rd
1. Remember SCHOOL PICTURES ARE THURSDAY!!
2. Remember, the ultimate aspect of success in thesis/claim writing comes from the care in which you approach the content. You must start caring and forming opinions about the world around you! Therefore, read the following articles. Please note the opinions of the authors do not necessarily reflect my own.. the purpose of these specific articles are to engage your opinions on timely subjects.
No One Cares About Climate Change
Average Cost of Raising a Child
Emma Watson- WP
Why India's Narendra Modi
For each article, draw a t-chart in your notes and on one side take notes on WHAT YOU LEARNED and on the other side write WHAT YOU THINK.
This is, of course, is a style of higher level annotation where you are not only keeping track of new information... but also starting to form opinions about what you are reading!! As you are gathering the "what"... you are starting to think of the "why" and "how".
Be thinking about the formula of the thesis/claim and the checklist as you are doing this activity.
2. Remember, the ultimate aspect of success in thesis/claim writing comes from the care in which you approach the content. You must start caring and forming opinions about the world around you! Therefore, read the following articles. Please note the opinions of the authors do not necessarily reflect my own.. the purpose of these specific articles are to engage your opinions on timely subjects.
No One Cares About Climate Change
Average Cost of Raising a Child
Emma Watson- WP
Why India's Narendra Modi
For each article, draw a t-chart in your notes and on one side take notes on WHAT YOU LEARNED and on the other side write WHAT YOU THINK.
This is, of course, is a style of higher level annotation where you are not only keeping track of new information... but also starting to form opinions about what you are reading!! As you are gathering the "what"... you are starting to think of the "why" and "how".
Be thinking about the formula of the thesis/claim and the checklist as you are doing this activity.
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