Op-Ed Checklist Review
Helpful hint...if you haven't done the thing on the list, DON'T CHECK IT OFF! Do it first, THEN check it off! Revise and Refine Revise and refine your op-ed draft to get it ready for Stephen's feedback. The Op-Ed Checklist should be a big part of this process! You may also want this: Setting Up Quotes. Email Op-Ed Draft to Stephen
Cartoon Draft Once you've emailed your wonderful revised draft to Stephen, work on a draft of your cartoon. HOMEWORK: None! Take the night off. :)
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Peer Critique
Complete two rounds of peer critique, using the instructions linked above. For Round 1, trade with someone at your table. For Round 2, trade with someone outside your table. Take your time, and do this right! Revise, Revise! Revise, using the feedback from peer critique. HOMEWORK None, unless you were absent, in which case you should find someone to critique your Op-Ed Draft. Op-Ed Self Critique
Use the handout I linked above to do a first critique of your Op-Ed draft. You should use this critique as a revision plan. When you finish the self-critique, come show it to Stephen so he can check in with your progress! Op-Ed Revisions Use the rest of class to work on revising your Op-Ed to make it more amazing! HOMEWORK: Finish revisions, and PRINT BEFORE CLASS! You need 2 copies of your Op-Ed 2nd draft at the start of class Tuesday for peer critique. PRINT BEFORE CLASS! Basic Op-Ed Structure This is a link to the non-profit "Op-Ed Project." This particular page outlines one way that you could structure your Op-Ed. I really like the way it suggests using a conceeding paragraph at the end of your Op-Ed.
Write A Killer Op-Ed Piece: Straight from the Oregon State University Extension Department, this article gives some sage advice on how to write an Op-Ed that's memorable and profound. Van Jones' Op-Eds: Regardless of what you think of his political leanings, Van Jones is widely considered by many to be a master Op-Ed writer. Imitate him! Richard Lui, You Tube: NBC and MSNBC anchor and correspondent Richard Lui shares his strategies for writing thought-provoking and evocative Op-Eds. MLA, MLA, MLA: This is the unofficial collegiate standard for understanding MLA and Works Cited Pages. List of Emotions This is a helpful list of feeling words that can use to brainstorm what tone you wish to set in your OP/ED No Starter!
Op-Ed Deadlines:
Political Cartoon Deadlines:
Op-Ed Rough Draft Requirements:
HOMEWORK: Finish Op-Ed Rough Draft (see above for details). DUE: Start of Class, Tuesday. PRINT! PRINT! Starter 19
Op-Ed Key Features
What Can I Do In Body Paragraphs? After you've written a catchy hook to get your reader emotionally invested, and presented your thesis, now what? Here's a list of possible things you can do in your short and punchy body paragraphs!
Op Ed Outline and Rough Draft Requirements:
HOMEWORK: Rough Draft of your Op-Ed. DUE: Start of class, TUESDAY. Don't forget to PRINT! Starter 18
Thesis Statement Criteria
Thesis Writing Write THREE possible versions of your thesis statement. These could be 3 different ideas or perspectives you're thinking about, or they could be the same perspective worded in three different ways. Thesis Critiques Have your thesis statements critiqued by two different people, using the critique form above. Thesis Revision
1) Finalize thesis and finish evidence gathering. DUE: Start of class, Friday. 2) Email Stephen Pt. 2 Research Notes. DUE: Start of class, Friday. Starter 17
Take 15 minutes and draw a political cartoon about your research topic. Make sure it has a clear perspective. Remember, you can use symbols and text (labels, captions, dialogue) to help make your point clear! Work Time: Research Notes Part 2
Are those pesky MLA citations giving you endless grief? Can't remember the correct way to format a works cited list? THEN... AVOID PLAGERISM.
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