Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Due: Friday, November 1st

1. Full typed draft for Analysis Argument paper.

Here is the link for the article you are analyzing.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/09/magazine/09FOB-medium-t.html?_r=0

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Due: October 23rd/24th

1. Review the pages 476-478 in College Reader text. Review the 3 types of warrants and the Toulmin method of argument. (Handout pages are different. 515-18)
2. Read the argumentative essay on censorship (498). Annotate for Toulmin's parts of an argument.
3. Quiz on argument on Friday.. be ready!

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Due: Monday, October 21st

1. Examine your three pieces of evidence from each topic from the Maryville article. Make sure they are:1.CREDIBLE 2.SUFFICIENT 3.ACCURATE. When you have done this, place them in order that you feel is most effective. (just number.. you don't have to re-write)
2. Write a warrant for the three pieces of evidence you found for EACH topic that came from the Maryville article (Thursday's homework).
3. From the Gatsby prompt, write a CLAIM, gather five pieces of EVIDENCE from your notes and arrange them in most effective order, and write a WARRANT for each piece of evidence. You will turn this in on Monday. Type it up..

Monday, October 14, 2013

Due: Tuesday, October 15th

1. Read and annotate the article on Maryville.
http://www.kansascity.com/2013/10/12/4549775/nightmare-in-maryville-teens-sexual.html

2. On separate paper, as notes, make a list of possible topics the article addresses, such as "sexual assault", "small town politics". Think of the categories that this article might be filed under. Collect as many as you can.
3. Pick 5 of these topics and write a thesis for each. Make sure you address the TOPIC not the article. Remember to break down the topic if necessary.
4. Check the theses for effectiveness (use your checklist).
5. Under each thesis you have written, write the counter argument as a thesis.
6. THEN.. you will pull EVIDENCE from the Maryville article to SUPPORT your claim. Pick 3 pieces, minimum. You will need also to pick 1 piece of evidence that would support the counterclaim. This is 4 specific pieces of evidence PER thesis. Make sure you label your counterclaim.


Due: Monday, October 14th

1. Argumentative quiz: Notes, lecture and reading are all up for grab. Keep in mind the previous unit and weeks before. What is very relevant when it comes to argumentative writing from earlier learning?

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Due: Friday, October 11th

1. Write a thesis for the following class/paper scenarios:

Topic #1: given no information from prof. You come up with the class and topic.
Topic #2: Drinking alcohol
Topic #3: Who is the mos influential person in a teenager's life?
Topic#5: Abortion
Topic #6: Math class (not as the topic.. this is the class you are being asked to write a paper for)
Topic #7: What is the most important issue of the Affordable Care Act?
Topic #8: Art, PE, Band (You pick the class and you are to write a paper in that class)
Topic #9: given no information from prof. You come up with the class and topic.
Topic #10: Sex

You will need to have your 10 thesis sentences when you come to class on Friday. However, realize that there are many things that have to happen before the final thesis sentence. What do you need to consider? Have you gone through the checklist?