November 15, 2013

Class Work

1. How is your research coming along? (Share) Write your topic/issue on a post-it note and post on the board. Groups will be formed according to interest.

2. What proof do you have that a problem exists? What are your sources? (Write on post-its and post below your topic.)

3. What are the causes of the problem? (List and post above the problem.)

4. What will be the effects if this problem is not solved? (Take about 15 minutes to look for solutions. Keep track of your sources. (EasyBib - perhaps?) Write at least two effects on post-its and post under the problem.

5. Solutions . . . take a few more minutes and find at least three possible solutions. People are very concerned their time and money. Be sure to tell the readers how doing what you are asking them to do to solve the problem will not be a horrible problem for them when it comes to their time and money. Clearly tell the readers what they need to do to make a difference.

6. Write your solutions on post-its and post under the effects.

7. You just created a wonderful "outline of this essay!" You are ready to write your draft.

8. Let's take a look at four sample essays. Are there any fisher-folk in the class?
Essay #1: "Evening the Odds"

9. Do you have problems with any wild critters? Read what deer can do! It's hard to believe that "Bambi" is a menace!
Essay #2 "Practical Wildlife Management"

10. The power of humor - "So Earth Had This Boyfriend ..." Yes, humor can be used to convince others.
11. A final word from Al Gore - "The Plan That Saved the Planet" - 2009 - (Read the article. What is the claim? What are the reasons? What evidence is given? Is there a "call to action?" Is this a present, past, or future essay?

Homework
Write your draft. Bring a paper copy to class on Tuesday. Do not post! Print here if you are short on ink.