Saturday, November 6, 2010

Week 10, November 8-12

Monday, November 8

Goals: introduce synthesis prompt and sources

Tasks:
  • Questions due--discuss reading, questions
  • Model synthesis prompts--breakdown of questions, types of sources
Tuesday, November 9

Goals: breakdown of synthesis prompts and sources

Tasks:
  • Journal Due (p. 75-77, use a concession)
  • Group Synthesis Assignment
  • Choose groups and topics
Wednesday, November 10 (Veterans Day Assembly)

Goals: Use sources to develop position; identify multiple perspectives on a central issue

Tasks:
  • Sample synthesis prompt:
    • Break down prompt
    • Read and annotate sources, noting perspective of each one
    • Identify your position, with brief statement of rationale
    • Find 1-2 supplemental sources to support stances
Thursday, November 11
  • Veterans Day--No School
  • Thank a Veteran!
Friday, November 12

Goals: Use sources to develop and support an opinion; find credible sources; clearly communicate ideas in a large group setting

Tasks:
  • Synthesis Prompt Materials Due (Stance and rationale, articles prepped, additional support for perspective)
  • Fishbowl Discussion

No comments:

Post a Comment