Tuesday,+January+24+(3A)

Lit Circle 1 (10 Minutes)

 * //First Lit Circle General Discussion Topic: How would this book be classified?//**


 * narrative
 * biography
 * autobiography
 * memoir
 * self-help
 * inspirational
 * investigation/expose
 * persuasion/argument
 * analysis

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 * //What characteristics led you to that conclusion? How is the author using language and structure to achieve purpose?//**
 * //You should also have notes and annotations ready for discussion. This should be evident in the video of your discussion.//**
 * Use a video camera to record your small group's discussion.**
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 * Self Assessment**

Mini-Lesson: Argument Structure
Read pg.479-481 in your handout "Argument and Persuasion"

Major terms:

media type="custom" key="12192128" Look at your column. Can you identify if the structure uses deductive or inductive reasoning? Syllogisms are not generally stated directly, but, if your column is a deductive argument, can you identify a syllogism upon which it is based? Add these ideas into your annotations.
 * deductive reasoning
 * inductive reasoning
 * syllogism


 * Turn in your 2nd annotated column for feedback.**

Read and Annotate
Read "Cut" by Bob Greene

Columnist Evaluation Dates
Column 1- Wednesday, January 18 Column 2- Tuesday, January 24 Columns 3 & 4- Thursday, February 9 Evaluation on Blog/ Turn in Portfolio including 4 annotated columns and print copy of blog post - Friday, February 17 ==‍***‍‍‍‍‍Updated Lit Circle Dates ==
 * Timeline: **
 * 1) Tuesday, January 24
 * 2) Monday, January 30
 * 3) Tuesday, February 7
 * 4) 10 DIDLS analysis journal entries - Monday, February 13