Wednesday

 Okay, we still have to discuss debates in this class so I do need you to finish your 1st drafts by Friday. Final drafts will be due on Monday after Spring Break - but I will suggest that you finish them by Friday before Spring Break.

Today before you begin writing I do want to review the things you should know for this Unit and discuss flow. 

OBJECTIVES:  By the end of this unit students will be able to

1)    Define the following terms: Logos, Ethos, Pathos, Thesis Statement, Order of Development, Conclusion, Transition, Audience, Hook, Purpose, Evidence

2)    List the six traits of writing and the six steps in the writing process.

3)    Properly outline the constructive for a debate and rebut opponents points/arguments

4)    Participate in Spar and Forum debate

5)    Watch a national debate and evaluate and explain who won by keeping a flow chart of arguments and rebuttals

6)    Choose a topic about a controversial issues and take one side of argument

7)    List the Do’s and Don’ts of persuasive argument

8)    Write a clear and precise thesis statement with an order of development

9)    Properly cite sources both in-text and on a works cited page

10) Find evidence from a variety of different sources including Print Sources, Internet Sources, Media Sources, and Personal Sources

11) Use the Internet to properly to conduct research 

12) Create at least 10 Bibliography citations and 10 research entries

13) Use research notes to cite passages from sources

14) Use evidence to back up your position

15) Use your order of development as an organizational tool

16) Use transitions to connect points of argument

17) Use Standard Edited American English

18) Use Proper College Composition Format

19) Use the six steps of the writing process to draft and revise a paper

20) Write three drafts of a persuasive essay using at least three sources of evidence

21) Present the final draft of your essay as an oration to class

 
ASSIGNMENTS: Participate in a Debate Tournament, Watch a National High School Debate and keep a flow chart, create 10 MLA citations and source cards, write a persuasive speech and deliver it as an oration.