WR65
Rhetoric/Critical Thinking II CRN 45266 10:15pm - 12:35 streaming Instructor: Jane Thielsen M.A.I.S. jthielsen@cocc.edu | cocc.edu PLEASE DO NOT PRINT THIS, AS IT MAY CHANGE. |
wk | class | in-class activity/material | Assignment (written work due) for next class -- |
1 | T 9/20 |
intros, docs-- MLA style | Search for the idea of "heroism," and the formal definition of "hero," Even though "genocide" is not part of every conflict through human history, the path of the hero is part of nearly every story. The Hero's Journey" and Starwars . Genocide is a recurring element even in modern life, and was the intent in such conflicts as WWII, and the numerous ones listed here. We are interested in the heroes. | Write: A1 Type 250 wds.on what you already know about WWII and about the Native American experience since European arrivals and any other examples of genocide. (for turn-in hard copy next class) Use MLA class template, avoid using "you," but no formal citing is needed. This is personal writing--not formal. but it must be typed... |
TH 9/22 |
Discuss
assignment -- Vocabulary: words found even
ones you think you think you know... like: hero, etc. Turn
in A1-
FYI-Signal Phrase chart
for general credit to
sources within a sentence.|
Narration/Story/ Description
(ND) |
2-part response
template Campbell and Heroes Journey | Who Joseph Campbell was. |
READ-The Hero's Journey , then respond to this pattern as a way of understanding human activities, even in your own experience. Please use this 2-part response template for A2 -[Support with credit to the words of the text that support your thinking like: according to--or_??writes...] Define any words you aren't sure of. List them as you find them with a brief dictionary definition at the end of the response. | |
2 | T 9/27 |
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TH 9/29 |
Discuss reading, focus, find Winton's heroic qualities, then turn in A3 | support for making a thesis statement | car ad for seeing thesis |Thesis Statements | Finding a focus | brief intro. Notes on Expository, Essay 1 | Read the Zookeeper's Wife (excerpts) and do 2-part response include any heroic elements you see, (extend response as needed) on define unfamiliar vocabulary | |
3 | T 10/4 |
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2-part response A4= 2-part response On ZW excerpt (videos optional) include:
Define any unknown words. AND think about some issues or topics to investigate & write about, regarding heroes--for Essay 1 |
TH 10/6 |
turn in A4
| Notes on Full
Circle Writing site for
Heroes of WWII | Notes on Expository (for
Essay1) Finding
good sources COCC
databases
Start A5: 1.define xenophobia and discuss this focus question: What enables someone to put him or her self at risk to help others even if they don't like them? review heroic qualities: 2. complete a Topic Exploration Exercise |
Write a 500+wd. draft l Notes on Expository (for
Essay1) list
2-3
possible
sources. Finding
good sources | COCC
databases
| Review Topic
Exp. (-Part of
A5) find
a
starting
thesis sentence in Part 6--|
more suggestions for E1 topic :
Heroes of WWII or Search for: The Ghost Army | How Gen. Patton
Saved Lipizzaner Horses, any other suggestions? |
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4 |
T 10/11 |
Discuss first paragraphs of draft (500-700wds.) and Notes on Expository (for Essay1) and/or note at least 2 possible sources for support.--Types of periodicals/ ar/icles-Peer Reviewed, etc | GoogleBks/ periodicals | JStor.org | Thesis guidelines | A5 -turn in on Canvas | Complete a final Topic Exp. for - JStor.org | GoogleBks/periodicals- | Thesis guidelines | Have a rough draft of E1 Notes on Expository (for Essay1) to next class for peer edit. Signal Phrases1 |
TH 11/13 |
Work
on E1, sources, Citation Producer - Citation
Builder |
conference on draft-- peer edit -- FYI E1
scoring form |
work on WWII/hero paper-- scoring form "-Review Thesis sentence guidelines | |
5 | T 10/18 |
E1 draft: turn in rough/early draft via email or Canvas to instructor and student partner. Use the peer edit form for feedback. Next class finish E1 packet including a Process writing | finish E1=
(1)
the final
version E1, (2)an early draft,
(3)a peer edit, (4)
finished Topic
Exploration Exercise and 5)
Process writing.
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TH 10/20 |
Turn in E1 packet=(1) the final version E1, (2)an early draft, (3)a peer edit, (4) finished Topic Exploration Exercise and 5) a Process writing. | ||
6 | T 10/25 |
review
and
discuss A6 | review using in-text citing
and
Signals https://cocc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e3rKYYH5JMcHWo5 |
integrating
sources into a draft as
expert evidence 2-part response w/in-text citing A7 to What US Founding Fathers Learned from NA |
TH 10/27 |
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Do
2-part response
A8 to A National
Focus on Atrocity, signal and cite from sources
to support. Citation Machine | Knightcite | Signal Phrases1 | Signal Phrases 2 |
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7 | T 11/1 |
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Work on A9 - a 2-part response w/citing >>What Hitler/Nazis May Have Learned from US govt." & How America's History of Slavery and Genocide Inspired Nazi Plans -- |
TH 11/3 |
Discuss A9 . Practice signal phrases and citing. | ||
8 | T 11/8 |
Chief Seattle's Speech- most authentic version | Campbell transcript version | Chief Seattle's Reply | |
A10 Do a 2-part response w/citing to a possible problem with the Chief Seattle material or its value. |
TH 11/10 |
Discuss A10 and the Hero's Journey in the context of WWII and Native American losses to prepare for Essay 2: a 1000wd paper (4-5pp, w/ 3-5 sources (1-2 peer reviewed) on some facet of NativeAmerican Experience: a hero, heroic action (by anyone) or a combination of NA, Jewish and or other experiences of Native Americans. Connect to Campbell's elements of the heroic journey.
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E2
Try some of these Brain-storming ideas
to identify
possible topics. Bring in at least 2-3 possible topics--make notes
as needed. Do a Topic
Exp. on
the topic focus you want. Check Google searches, etc. and COCC peer
rev databases to
find possible sources for evidence for most likely topic. Copy/paste
information on best ones in notes or reading
journal. More on finding databases: For Peer Reviewed sources > COCC databases > All databases > Academic Search Premier (be sure to check the boxes for "Full Text " and "Peer Reviewed") FYI: Searching on Google Scholar may not return enough articles on-topic. |
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9 | T 11/15 |
do a
Topic
Exploration Exercise on your topic and from Part 6, make a
working
thesis
More E2 TOPIC ideas: For NA heroes search for Chief Joseph, Sacagawea, war chiefs, recent NA heroes like Russell Means, events like the Lakota pipeline, cultural heritage, and lots more--just search! Basic Paper Builder Worksheet | |
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TH 11/17 |
refine the-Topic Exploration Exercise | Position Paper Work Page.docx | Gerund work page | Quixote/Sentence Rx |
Position Paper
Work Page.docx |research
for sources |
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10 | T 11/22 |
Workshop
day---peer edit | scoring
form |
Final
study guide | Comma Splices/Fused Sentences | More sentences review |
research
for sources |
TH 11/24 |
No Class (Thanksgiving) | work
on paper
| scoring
form |
Final
study guide | Position Paper Work Page.docx |
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11 12 |
T 11/29 |
Bring draft -peer edit
of
E2 check
grammar, punctuation, etc.
scoring form | Comma
Splices/Fused Sentences
| More sentences review | Citing
Practice |
Final
study guide
|
Finalize E2--Study for exam Final study guide| |
TH 12/1 |
Finals review-- Take Home Final instructions - Finalize E2-- | ||
FINALS | FINAL-- Thursday Dec. 8, 2022 -- 10:15 |
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