Though the starting of this class seems to be a bit slow as we work through the process of selecting topics and discussing how we research, the students are doing some great critical thinking in class. I chose this ACT writing prompt for us to work through:
4. Although most of us do not like being criticized, it is said that we can always benefit from being told what we are doing wrong. We may lose a valuable learning opportunity if we do not listen to the criticisms expressed by others. Yet criticism, even when honest and well-intended, can be more harmful than helpful. We have more to gain by ignoring or shielding ourselves from the criticisms of others.
Assignment: Are people better off if they do not listen to criticism? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.
We drew a chart and discussed some general strategies for organizing an essay that would answer the questions. We also discussed this topic at length; the comments were thoughtful and insightful.
Our writing discussion for today centered on Choosing Resources. We discussed various types of sources and some ways to determine their credibility and reliability.
I will go over their Research Proposal, Research Plan, and short paper discussing their interests in their topics. If I see an area of concern about a topic or a plan, I will contact the individual student at the beginning of next week.
Assignments for next week:
-- An initial list of sources being used for research.
-- A list of general subtopics
-- Read ahead. Read the handout for Week 4 (Researching and Taking Notes)
-- Read ahead. Read the handout for Week 4 (Researching and Taking Notes)
Have a wonderful weekend!
Mrs. Prichard
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