Day 38

Today's speakers:

• Dianesa
• JJ
• Taya
• Robert
• Jared

Note:

1. Final date for re-submission: Thursday, May 10th
2. Due Date for final paper: Sunday, May 6th
3. Final bonus submissions: Friday, May 11th 
4. Grades due Monday, May 14

Day 37

Why does this song drive me crazy?

1. Alex (not Alan)
2. Brandon
3. Aly
4. Zach

+Volunteers if there are any

Day 36

Speech Day 1:

1. Alan
2. Jacob
3. Volunteer
4. Volunteer 

Day 35

Speech Practice

Day 34

Homework:

Some time next week, you must visit the writing center and discuss your final paper with a tutor and fill out this paper.  Note: you are to fill out the paper, not the tutor.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P8UVf_GflrQ4mW25Bt3QyQTeohPzW5CC/view?usp=sharing

Homework 2:  Bring in a 100 word proposal of what your final paper will be over.  Typed and physically turned in.

Day 32

Who has the right to write about the tragic events?

• Group 1: Only those who were actively involved or who saw it first hand.
• Group 2: Only those who were actively involved, saw it first hand, or were directly or indirectly affected by it.
• Group 3: Anyone so long as they have a good intent and research it thoroughly.
• Group 4: Anyone can write about anything for any reason.

What to do:

• Write a good thesis
• What + Why
• What do you think and why do you think that?
•  Outline 3 supporting paragraphs
• Point: Example + Explanation in one sentence.  A mini-thesis to prepare the reader what to expect in the paragraph
• Example: A specific example that supports your thesis.  And example of an event that was written about and how it turned out.
• Explanation:  Explain why your example supports your thesis and adds to your argument.
• Outline 1 counterargument  
• Pick another group and outline one paragraph that proves why another group is wrong.

Homework: Discussion readings (2 days left!)

Day 31

Social conformity video mentioned in class.  Why do we keep doing things without reason?

Homework:

Look at the Bonus #9.  We will discuss it in class.

Day 30

Quiz:

What themes do these writers have in common?  What is the difference between writing as an outsider vs. insider?  About 100 words on how these writings overlap and connect or differ.

Homework:

Discussion Leader readings