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Synthesis Essay Rubric
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Friday, April 20, 2012
Book annotations will be collected Monday
All rehugo events due today EXCEPT book annotation. I will collect book annotation on Monday due to revolving sub issues. Thank you for your patience.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Presentation - week of Monday - April 23 - Friday - April 27
Presentation - sign up for a presentation
1. You will produce a 3- 5-minute presentation for the class. Your purpose is to teach the class what you have learned and share this information.
a. Introduce topic, claim, counterclaim, reasons for your research
b. 5 – 10 interesting facts from the evidence you found (variety, include stories and facts)
c. 1 – 3 conclusions you have drawn based on the research you have conducted
d. Suggestions about what you want your audience to think or do about this information
Presentation style should include:
a. Interactive format (asking class questions about facts, provide pre / post fun quiz about facts, take opinion poll, demonstrate experiment, action, skit for effect)
b. Provide visuals (physical, power point slide, short video, model like Ted talk)
c. This should be a more informal presentation, a conversation with your audience, less talking at the audience
1. You will produce a 3- 5-minute presentation for the class. Your purpose is to teach the class what you have learned and share this information.
a. Introduce topic, claim, counterclaim, reasons for your research
b. 5 – 10 interesting facts from the evidence you found (variety, include stories and facts)
c. 1 – 3 conclusions you have drawn based on the research you have conducted
d. Suggestions about what you want your audience to think or do about this information
Presentation style should include:
a. Interactive format (asking class questions about facts, provide pre / post fun quiz about facts, take opinion poll, demonstrate experiment, action, skit for effect)
b. Provide visuals (physical, power point slide, short video, model like Ted talk)
c. This should be a more informal presentation, a conversation with your audience, less talking at the audience
Rehugo #5 - April 20
REHUGO #5 — Friday, April 20 – 50 points
1 book; book annotation & summary (30 Pts)
1 universal truth (the second of 2); minimum ½ page
1 play/concert/live performance (the first of 1); minimum one page
1 book; book annotation & summary (30 Pts)
1 universal truth (the second of 2); minimum ½ page
1 play/concert/live performance (the first of 1); minimum one page
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Synthesis Practice
1. Review the following question titled TV and elections and review the materials - prepare some notes including -
claim
pro / con in favor of your argument
1 - 2 pieces of short evidence
TV and elections question
1b. Discuss the evidence with your group and prepare a thesis, 3 points of argument, and sources to support your point.
2. Review student responses to the question
add to your notes:
Brief observations about each paper and your score based on the AP scaled rubric score
a. What do you notice about the first two papers? what score do you think they received?
b. Compare the next 3 papers - how would you rate them?
c. Review the last papers - what is obvious about these papers? Where do you think they scored?
3. Review your scores - how close were you to the AP readers?
claim
pro / con in favor of your argument
1 - 2 pieces of short evidence
TV and elections question
1b. Discuss the evidence with your group and prepare a thesis, 3 points of argument, and sources to support your point.
2. Review student responses to the question
add to your notes:
Brief observations about each paper and your score based on the AP scaled rubric score
a. What do you notice about the first two papers? what score do you think they received?
b. Compare the next 3 papers - how would you rate them?
c. Review the last papers - what is obvious about these papers? Where do you think they scored?
3. Review your scores - how close were you to the AP readers?
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
REHUGO #4 - Friday April 13 a.m.
1 article (1/2 page)
1 historical event (1/2 page)
1 observation (1 page) (reflective essay on opinions in your community, survey of peers, parents, elders, view a lecture, attend a meeting, conduct an interview, visit a museum)
Citing a survey
Last name, First name. "Name of survey." Survey. DD Month YYYY.
Example of print survey citation:
Abilock, Damon. "Hot Lunch Options." Survey. 6 June 2009.
You are responsible for planning ahead for all events. If you do not share or forget to upload - it is considered late - 50% credit for this project.
1 historical event (1/2 page)
1 observation (1 page) (reflective essay on opinions in your community, survey of peers, parents, elders, view a lecture, attend a meeting, conduct an interview, visit a museum)
Citing a survey
Last name, First name. "Name of survey." Survey. DD Month YYYY.
Example of print survey citation:
Abilock, Damon. "Hot Lunch Options." Survey. 6 June 2009.
You are responsible for planning ahead for all events. If you do not share or forget to upload - it is considered late - 50% credit for this project.
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