This week, we will march (March?) forward, continuing with the argument unit and honing close reading skills. This class has excelled in finding high quality, original examples and evidence so far, and I'm really impressed with some of the brainstorms from the argument unit. This is a critical skill in the pre-writing process and it will serve you well.
The areas we need to work on are writing out good essay drafts by hand, and the multiple choice portion, which we'll address going forward.
MONDAY: Journal warm-up. Evaluate and discuss "ideal man/woman" brainstorms. Group activity finding a variety of evidence and examples using Theroux's argument as a basis. Present evidence to the class as a group. Read "Just Walk on By" with exercise in class.
Due: Please read and annotate "Being a Man" and "Why Johnny Won't Read," pages 1-4 in the Gender Packet. For both passages, determine what the main argument, or thesis is. What are some additional examples that would defend, challenge, or qualify the main argument?
Homework: On a separate piece of paper, create a short, original outline response to the following prompt: Bauerlain and Stotsky assert that the changes in assigned books for students in grades K-12 have contributed to an alarming decrease in reading for boys. To what extend does the K-12 reading curriculum selection in schools contribute to the widening gender gap between boys and girls when it comes to reading?
WEDNESDAY (special pre-ACT schedule, shortened classes): Journal warm-up. Collect outlines. Discussion about the complex issue of the gender pay gap and possible underlying reasons, view statistics. Read blog entry from a young professional about what she wishes she'd known about negotiating her salary (beneficial for everyone in class, not just the women). Speaking and listening: small group activity - improve the blogger's suggestions for phrases that could be used during a conversation with a potential employer that are respectful and effective in negotiations of salary, terms, etc. when accepting a position. Whole class discussion/comparison.
Extension: If you have time, click here for a challenging and informative video from the Stanford Business School about negotiation. I learn something new every time I listen to the lecture.
Due: On a separate piece of paper, create a short, original outline response to the following prompt: Bauerlain and Stotsky assert that the changes in assigned books for students in grades K-12 have contributed to an alarming decrease in reading for boys. To what extend does the K-12 reading curriculum selection in schools contribute to the widening gender gap between boys and girls when it comes to reading?
Homework: Study for Current Events Quiz. Click on this sentence for all of the e-mails from Sunday, March 8 through Wednesday, March 11.
FRIDAY: School canceled.
Due:
Homework: TBD.
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