Essay Due 2/25

Using the New York Times article discussed in your presentation, you will write an argumentative essay AS A GROUP.  The essay should have a thesis (main argument) and three to four body paragraphs (evidence) as well as a conclusion (restate thesis, tie everything back together).  The essay should be unified and cohesive. I DO NOT WANT three or four response papers.  The paper should be written in third person as this is a group project, so use the pronoun "we" if needed. Your group should have an editor to make sure that the essay is cohesive free of spelling and grammatical errors.  You will be graded on the following criteria: (1.) quality of writing (2.) quality of writing, clarity, organization of paper, good intro, good closing, well developed paragraphs (3.) meaningful integration of reading/s.

• Write 3-4 page group essay 
• Everyone must participate
• If you are in a group of three then the essay should be at least 3 pages
• If you are in a group of four then the essay should be at least 4 pages
• DUE 2/25

Group Project & Lecture

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Group Presentation INSTRUCTIONS: Part 1

You and your peers will conduct a 5 to 10-minute oral presentation. Your focus will be to analyze and construct a formal argument on a reading that we will do this semester.  The reading will lend itself to an open interpretation.  You will be evaluated on your group’s ability to present a relevant, convincing, reasonable argument that will persuade me, along with your audience.  You will also be evaluated on your use and implementation of rhetorical tools and terms discussed in class.  Part one of this assignment is worth 10% of your grade. EVERYONE MUST PARTICIPATE and PRESENT.  Failure to participate may result in failing the course. 

·      You have the autonomy to present any way that you would like.

·      Remember that if you are using Power Point limit the amount of information on the slides and instead use note cards

·      I am looking for an ORIGINAL argument

·      Outside sources are welcomed but are not necessary

·      The presentation is time sensitive so make sure that you present within the time parameters

PRESENTATION PROMPT

As a group, your assignment will be to critically think about the feature article from New York Times titled: He Helped Build an Artists’ Utopia. Now He Faces Trial for 36 Deaths There. As a group you will discuss the case according to the article details and come up with your own verdict. As a group you will present a formal argument where you will examine the case along with the evidence provided and attempt to influence and persuade your audience with a reasonable and logical debate. Think of this as a courtroom setting where you will make a case to deliver a sentencing.  Use the rhetorical tools discussed in class to deliver a quality argument.  Please follow the presentation instructions and if you have any question leave me a comment on blogger.      

Presentation Due:  2/20, 2/22

2/11

Begin reading the following article for next week.

• Take notes
• Be ready to discuss

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2/6

Compose your own version of "Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou

• Keep the same thematic elements in mind for your poem
• Minimum of 4-5 stanza's, at least three lines per stanza
• Please be original and have fun with this
• Type out your poem and we will read them next time in class

Also, please be ready to discuss Malcolm X's interview as it relates to the Ch. 1 notes on arguments.

2/1

If you missed Wednesday's quiz you will need to make it up on Friday 2/1/19 during my office hours in class.

Date: 2/1/19
Time: 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Location: In Class

1/28

Watch the following videos:

• Write 1 page response
• Pay attention to the oral delivery of each presenter
• What are some of the themes presented?
• Why is the conversation or presentation relevant? 
• What kind of evidence is provided?
• What are some of the challenging views?
• Lastly how do the presenters express their reasoning?

Dr. Maya Angelou
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Malcolm X
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