5th Marking period
2nd Week , March 22-29
"I can formulate debate arguments using evidence
gleaned from the press."
"I can quote sources citing the author,
title and publication year fluidly during my debate speeches."
"I can follow a complicated argurmnet, noting the subarguments and examples
as I go."
Homework:
Monday - Read Annie Dillard's "Sight into Insight." In your reposne, tell what it is she defines and what specific examples she uses. How do these examples allow the reader to understand her definition. Particularly, look for at least two "nuggets," especially terse and telling statements which could stand for her definition. COMPILE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR YOUR DEBATE.
Tuesday - Read Bronowski's "The Nautre of Scientific Reasoning. In your reposne, tell what it is he defines and what specific examples he uses. How do these examples allow the reader to understand his definition. Particularly, look for at least two "nuggets," especially terse and telling statements which could stand for his definition. COMPILE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR YOUR DEBATE.
Wednesday - Read and study, Jean Paul Sartre's seminal essay "Existentialism," one of the more important philosopical movements and ideas in the 20th Century. In your reposne, tell what it is he defines and what specific examples he uses. How do these examples allow the reader to understand his definition. Particularly, look for at least two "nuggets," especially terse and telling statements which could stand for his definition. Be prepared to CONTRIBUTE to a study of Sartre's essay in class, Thursday. COMPILE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR YOUR DEBATE.
Thursday - Read Gloria Naylor's "Mommy, What does 'Nigger' Mean?" In your reposne, tell what it is she defines and what specific examples she uses. How do these examples allow the reader to understand her definition. Particularly, look for at least two "nuggets," especially terse and telling statements which could stand for her definition. COMPILE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR YOUR DEBATE.
Friday - COMPILE FINAL SUPPORT FOR YOUR DEBATE. At the end of your debate, you and your partner will submit the following documents: Structuring arguments (handout), Segun Plus (handout), Overreaching Quotations (handout), Ethos Building (handout), your resolution, your speeches typed out fully or in extended outline format, each of five printed sources you used in your debate and a list of cross examination questions and rebuttal points you actually used. This Debate Submittal will be scored for completeness and depth along with your performance during the debate itself.
Use the three day weekend to finish crafting your speeches and arguments communicating with your partner as necessary. ALL GROUPS MUST BE READY TO DEBATE, Tuesday, March 30, 2010.
Readings: Definition. Each of these are essays of definition, codifying "insight," "scientific reasoning," "existentialism," and a word. The essays by Dillard and Sartre are especially challenging reading. You should set aside a good amount of time for them, perhaps an hour or more. I recommend taking notes as you prceed reading these essay, especially Dillard, Bronkowski, and Sartre, to help you reveal how each author defines his or her topic and what kind of examples are used. Keep in mind, though the style of these will not be your style, that you will have to do some definition in your debate, probably in the opening remarks and constructive speech, and that these essays are very important reading for anyone who will have to define. ALL READINGS ARE IN NORTON.
Writing: Write IN 50 MINUTES an the CSU Early Admission Placement in connection with Star Testing multiple choice questions. (The test counts to exempt you from the English placement exam for the CSU system). This is a "real world" test in which your AP expertise and experience will help you.
In class: Monday - New vocabulary and etymology. Groups work on the words and provide information to the class. Mr. J. finishes his English Language History presentation. Class notes required.
Tuesday -Reading quiz. Commentary on Annie Dillard. Debate work on Structuring arguments (handout), Segun Plus (handout), Overreaching Quotations (handout), Ethos Building (handout).
Wednesday - Reading quiz. Commentary on Bronowski. Debate works - an accounting of the articles you have accumulated so far.
Thursday - Reading quiz. Explanation of the CSU - Star EAP writing test. Work on Jean Paul Sartre's essay, understanding the concepts and definition of what existentialism is.
Friday - EAP writing in class.
Vocabulary The 1st list for the marking period; emphasis on ETYMOLOGY
Quizzes: Look for "found words" in Dillard, Bronowski, Sartre and Naylor. Compile a list of eight, minimum.
