Effective Research Strategies (Maren Nield)
Lesson Prep Notes/Comments: (USE LESSON PRIOR TO TAKING CLASS TO THE LIBRARY for CONFERENCE PAPER) (This lesson follows introduction to the conference paper as well as initial topic selection) …
Mindful Reading (Maren Nield)
Lesson Prep Objective: Students will be introduced to Unit 1: Opinion Editorial (Op-Ed). We will discuss the central tenants of mindful reading, including a mindful awareness of who writers are, …
Genre Analysis Assignment (Maren Nield)
Lesson Prep Objective: Students will discuss Rhetorical Thinking strategies, including the definition of rhetoric, Rhetorical Situation (GRAPE: Genre, Rhetor, Audience, Purpose, and Exigence), Kairos, and audience. Student Preparation: Mindful Writing …
Thinking about your writing process (Katie Johnson)
Lesson Prep Big Objective: I will guide my students to be engaged, mindful, and purposeful thinkers and writers through the process of writing. Lesson Objective: Students will start to see …
Three ways to add style to your Conference Paper (Katie Johnson)
Lesson Prep Big Objective: I will guide my students to be engaged, mindful, and purposeful thinkers and writers through the process of writing. Lesson Objective: Through lecture and practice exercises, …
Reading Rhetorically (Katie Johnson)
Lesson Prep Big Objective: I will guide my students to be engaged, mindful, and purposeful thinkers and writers through the process of writing. Lesson Objective: Through a class discussion of …
Narrow Your Topic (Erica Larsen)
Prep: Bring extra whiteboard markers;Objective: Help students brainstorm and understand exactly how narrow their topics need to be Opening (5 min): Welcome and PrayerRush-Write (10 min): When has research made …
Paragraphs and Flow (Erica Larsen)
Objective: Help students understand the need for flow within their paper Opening (5 min): Welcome and Prayer Discussion (15 min): Why is flow important? What things have you done …
Introductions and Conclusions (Erica Larsen)
Opening (5 min): Welcome and Prayer Rush-Write (10 min): Choose a partner who knows nothing about your topic, and describe your argument. For the rush write, what did they need …
TED Talks and Visual Rhetoric (Lauren Poet)
Objective: Introduce students to the TED talk format and have them begin discussing a prompt. Students will understand importance of visual rhetoric through discussion and a class activity. Teacher Preparation: Print …
