1. Clap, directed by Terence Nance is a short film starring Gbenga Akinnagbe (The Wire), Kim Howard & Josiah Small . Clap is Pharoahe Monch's first visual from W.A.R. (We Are Renegades) out March 22nd. Clap is a 10 minute short film about a police raid gone wrong dramatically wrong. It is based on the story of Ayanna Jones, a nine year old child burned alive by the police in Detroit, Michigan. http://media.mvmt.com/2011/03/14/clap-a-short-film/
Here is the song: http://www.metrolyrics.com/clap-lyrics-pharoahe-monch.html
Share initial impressions and then pull out five (or more) arguments and then state them in standard form. If you'd like to indicate whether or not the argument posed is inductive or deductive reasoning that would be great. If you note any fallacious arguments at play, what are they?
Respond to a classmate's post (at least one). Expand their argument with pertinent questions.
2. WLTC
3. Homework -- catch up. I will send everyone their essays (Writing Assignments 7 & 8)
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Thursday, March 22, 2012
1. Today we read a story from the LA Times dated March 22, 2012, about Trayvon Martin. Visit http://www.latimes.com/news/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-trayvon-martin-20120322,0,4469238.story
The freewrite is to analyze the arguments presented here. Are any fallacious? Can you name the fallacies? The freewrite should be about 250 words.
Respond to a classmate's post.
2. We also shared visual arguments this morning per the Fallacious Arguments noted in WLTC (chapter 6). There were 15 assigned. Comment on the assignment and the exercise this morning reviewing what classmates shared.
I asked everyone to note 5 arguments. Comment on yours plus 4 others which stood out to you and why.
3. Homework is to skim the package I gave you and think about what argument you'd like to pursue for the essay taking its theme from Alaxander's book.
The freewrite is to analyze the arguments presented here. Are any fallacious? Can you name the fallacies? The freewrite should be about 250 words.
Respond to a classmate's post.
2. We also shared visual arguments this morning per the Fallacious Arguments noted in WLTC (chapter 6). There were 15 assigned. Comment on the assignment and the exercise this morning reviewing what classmates shared.
I asked everyone to note 5 arguments. Comment on yours plus 4 others which stood out to you and why.
3. Homework is to skim the package I gave you and think about what argument you'd like to pursue for the essay taking its theme from Alaxander's book.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
1. Freewrite: Sekou Sundiata's Blink Your Eyes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR0nTMg3kbs
Students can post their responses if desired.
2. Diana Hacker's Rules for Writers: "Argumentation" (handout). We reviewed the fallacies and then in groups completed the first five of fifteen exercises. Homework to complete the package. It is section 46-47.
2. Diana Hacker's Rules for Writers: "Argumentation" (handout). We reviewed the fallacies and then in groups completed the first five of fifteen exercises. Homework to complete the package. It is section 46-47.
Other Homework: From WLTC (132-144). Students were asked to bring in a visual example of the fallacy to share Thursday. If students want to dramatize the fallacy, this is fine too. If you were given a number between 1-15 and do not understand the fallacy you are to explain or were absent, choose another one. All I did was count the fallacies beginning on page 132 and ending on 144.
Complete Alexander. We'll talk about the essay next week (smile). We'll start Mosely when you return from Spring Break.
Complete Alexander. We'll talk about the essay next week (smile). We'll start Mosely when you return from Spring Break.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
The New Jim Crow Cyber-Assignment
Food for thought. Students were to prepare by reading the chapter entitled: "The New Jim Crow." Read an article on Jim Crow before class, bring the reference electronically to class with notations. Site it in the one of the paragraphs or as a part of a bibliography.
In 3 paragraphs: Define "Jim Crow" per Michelle Alexander. Look at one other source to check or verify Alexander's claim that the prison system is a reincarnation of this old system adopted by our judicial system to exclude entire populations of American people from its democracy and due process under the law.
Who or what is he? Use a citation in each paragraph: 1 free paraphrase, 1 shorter citation, 1 block quote
Students have 20-25 minutes to write this short essay.
In 3 paragraphs: Define "Jim Crow" per Michelle Alexander. Look at one other source to check or verify Alexander's claim that the prison system is a reincarnation of this old system adopted by our judicial system to exclude entire populations of American people from its democracy and due process under the law.
Who or what is he? Use a citation in each paragraph: 1 free paraphrase, 1 shorter citation, 1 block quote
Students have 20-25 minutes to write this short essay.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Cyber-Assignment on Argumentation and other work
We will watch a film today: Argumentation (The Write Course). Write a short response to the video indicating what you learned about argument (100-250 words is fine).
Key words: Argument, premise (major & minor), enthymeme, syllogism, logic, fallacy. . . .
WLTC: Review Exercises, Lexicon (Chapter 5). Next week, Chapter 6, Fallacious Arguments and the Classical Argument form.
Key words: Argument, premise (major & minor), enthymeme, syllogism, logic, fallacy. . . .
WLTC: Review Exercises, Lexicon (Chapter 5). Next week, Chapter 6, Fallacious Arguments and the Classical Argument form.
Handouts: (1). Deductive vs. Inductive arguments.
Homework for the reading
Lit Circles continue Thursday. Look for 6 arguments: 3 inductive, 3 deductive to share. Post them here.
Rogerian Essay Grades
The plan is to get you grades on the essays to you by Friday, no later than Monday. If students do not write a passing essay (Grade C or better), he or she has to revise the essay.
The plan is to get you grades on the essays to you by Friday, no later than Monday. If students do not write a passing essay (Grade C or better), he or she has to revise the essay.
Food for thought and Thursday's freewrite. Prepare by reading the chapter entitled: "The New Jim Crow." Read an article on Jim Crow before class, bring the reference electronically to class with notations.
Thursday's freewrite
In 3 paragraphs: Define "Jim Crow" per Michelle Alexander. Look at one other source to check or verify Alexander's claim that the prison system is a reincarnation of this old system adopted by our judicial system to exclude entire populations of American people from its democracy and due process under the law.
Who or what is he? Use a citation in each paragraph: 1 free paraphrase, 1 shorter citation, 1 block quote
Thursday's freewrite
In 3 paragraphs: Define "Jim Crow" per Michelle Alexander. Look at one other source to check or verify Alexander's claim that the prison system is a reincarnation of this old system adopted by our judicial system to exclude entire populations of American people from its democracy and due process under the law.
Who or what is he? Use a citation in each paragraph: 1 free paraphrase, 1 shorter citation, 1 block quote
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Rogerian Argument Assignment Specifications
Again the essay is due, Monday, March 12, 2012, by 10 a.m.
Before sending the essay to me, look at the checklist I posted below in a separate post.
Outline for the Rogerian Argument Portfolio
In one word document include:
1. Writing Assignment 8 (final draft)
2. Peer review with comments: Discussion Questions and essay with Microsoft Comment. I also told students to look at the check box on page 102. We will review Chapter 5 on Tuesday.
3. Writing Assignment 7
Take the word document and paste it and attach it in an email to me: coasabirenglish5@gmail.com
In the subject line put: Rogerian Argument/Writing Assignment 8.
Don't forget to copy yourself. When editing check for: comma splices, sentence fragments, run-on sentences, vague pronoun references, verb tense consistency, subject-verb agreement, overuse of be verbs. Remember that when writing about literature, use the present tense when in the world of the work.
No contractions in scholarly writing.
Make sure the MLA is perfect: double spaced throughout, paragraphs indented, header and heading correct. If you don't remember how to set up a MLA paper, look in your grammar style book. OWL at Purdue is a great website, so is dianahacker.com/rules.
Don't send me drafty drafts. I'd like to be able to read your arguments and give you a passing grade. This class is only three units.
Today's Freewrite
Bring your photos to class on Tuesday to share for today's freewrite. If it is an electronic document, send the address or URL to me and I can post it.
Before sending the essay to me, look at the checklist I posted below in a separate post.
Outline for the Rogerian Argument Portfolio
In one word document include:
1. Writing Assignment 8 (final draft)
2. Peer review with comments: Discussion Questions and essay with Microsoft Comment. I also told students to look at the check box on page 102. We will review Chapter 5 on Tuesday.
3. Writing Assignment 7
Take the word document and paste it and attach it in an email to me: coasabirenglish5@gmail.com
In the subject line put: Rogerian Argument/Writing Assignment 8.
Don't forget to copy yourself. When editing check for: comma splices, sentence fragments, run-on sentences, vague pronoun references, verb tense consistency, subject-verb agreement, overuse of be verbs. Remember that when writing about literature, use the present tense when in the world of the work.
No contractions in scholarly writing.
Make sure the MLA is perfect: double spaced throughout, paragraphs indented, header and heading correct. If you don't remember how to set up a MLA paper, look in your grammar style book. OWL at Purdue is a great website, so is dianahacker.com/rules.
Don't send me drafty drafts. I'd like to be able to read your arguments and give you a passing grade. This class is only three units.
Today's Freewrite
Bring your photos to class on Tuesday to share for today's freewrite. If it is an electronic document, send the address or URL to me and I can post it.
Rogerian Model Flowchart
Flowchart
This Rogerian Model Flowchart, as were the Classical and Toulmin models, also taken from White and Billings's The Well-Crafted Argument: A Guide and Reader, Third Edition (157).
1. What issue am I going to investigate?
2. What is my thesis?
3. What common ground exists between my views and those whose views differ from mine?
4. What are the challenging views on the matter that I need to discuss?
5. How can I judiciously highlight the limitation of the challenging views and suggest a mutually agreeable way of overcoming those limitations?
6. Based on shared views about my thesis, what can I add in the way of evidence that would be compatible with challenging views?
7. What are my concluding reflections in light of the above?
8. Using the above information, what can I say in my opening paragraph that would best introduce my argument and engage my reader's attention?
Remember:
"A successful argument along Rogerian principles like the Classical and Toulmin models, includes thorough, accurate, and relevant evidence in support of its claim; unlike these models, however, the aim of Rogerian persuasion is not to 'win' the argument but to find common ground and to build consensus on an issue troubling both the writer and the audience. Instead of being considered 'opponents,' those with differing views are encouraged to reach consensus and to enter into a cooperative dialogue with the writer. . . . When considering taking a Rogerian approach to your argument, remember to ask yourself three questions: Can I represent challenging views and evaluate the evidence fairly and objectively? Do any of the challenging views make sense to some degree, and if so, can I find a way to incorporate them into my own views? Am I sincere in my desire to establish common ground with those who take issue with me? (157).
Final checklist:
1. Do I find common ground with those whose views differ from my own?
2. Do I carefully consider the weaknesses or limitations of my point of view, as well as those of others? Do I share these with my readers?
3. Is my tone cooperative rather than confrontational?
4. Do I encourage multiple perspectives rather than a singular one toward the issue?
5. Do I treat views which I disagree respectively? Do I give more emphasis to the points of agreement than the points of disagreement?
This Rogerian Model Flowchart, as were the Classical and Toulmin models, also taken from White and Billings's The Well-Crafted Argument: A Guide and Reader, Third Edition (157).
1. What issue am I going to investigate?
2. What is my thesis?
3. What common ground exists between my views and those whose views differ from mine?
4. What are the challenging views on the matter that I need to discuss?
5. How can I judiciously highlight the limitation of the challenging views and suggest a mutually agreeable way of overcoming those limitations?
6. Based on shared views about my thesis, what can I add in the way of evidence that would be compatible with challenging views?
7. What are my concluding reflections in light of the above?
8. Using the above information, what can I say in my opening paragraph that would best introduce my argument and engage my reader's attention?
Remember:
"A successful argument along Rogerian principles like the Classical and Toulmin models, includes thorough, accurate, and relevant evidence in support of its claim; unlike these models, however, the aim of Rogerian persuasion is not to 'win' the argument but to find common ground and to build consensus on an issue troubling both the writer and the audience. Instead of being considered 'opponents,' those with differing views are encouraged to reach consensus and to enter into a cooperative dialogue with the writer. . . . When considering taking a Rogerian approach to your argument, remember to ask yourself three questions: Can I represent challenging views and evaluate the evidence fairly and objectively? Do any of the challenging views make sense to some degree, and if so, can I find a way to incorporate them into my own views? Am I sincere in my desire to establish common ground with those who take issue with me? (157).
Final checklist:
1. Do I find common ground with those whose views differ from my own?
2. Do I carefully consider the weaknesses or limitations of my point of view, as well as those of others? Do I share these with my readers?
3. Is my tone cooperative rather than confrontational?
4. Do I encourage multiple perspectives rather than a singular one toward the issue?
5. Do I treat views which I disagree respectively? Do I give more emphasis to the points of agreement than the points of disagreement?
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Exile Free Write Post
Homework is to complete Writing Assignment 8. Bring it in electronically Thursday, March 8, for a peer review. The essay is due electronically by Monday, March 12 by 10 a.m. Email to coasabirenglish5@gmail.com
Include 1. Writing Assignment 7 and 2. the peer review comments. Send as 1 word document pasted and attached. Writing Assignment 8 should be the first of the three documents. Make sure you look at the checklist at the end of the essay.
The second homework assignment is to bring in a visual argument or item representing women for International Woman's Day. Students will post their arguments on the blog afterwards. Comment on the presentations in your group by name. I will post a link on Thursday.
We didn't get to the WLTC exercises from Chapter 5. We will run through them Thursday and then get into groups for the peer reviews and presentations.
Tuesday we will talk about fallacies and the two types of arguments: deductive and inductive. We will talk about formal fallacies and informal fallacies. I will also show you a film about argumentation.
Include 1. Writing Assignment 7 and 2. the peer review comments. Send as 1 word document pasted and attached. Writing Assignment 8 should be the first of the three documents. Make sure you look at the checklist at the end of the essay.
The second homework assignment is to bring in a visual argument or item representing women for International Woman's Day. Students will post their arguments on the blog afterwards. Comment on the presentations in your group by name. I will post a link on Thursday.
We didn't get to the WLTC exercises from Chapter 5. We will run through them Thursday and then get into groups for the peer reviews and presentations.
Tuesday we will talk about fallacies and the two types of arguments: deductive and inductive. We will talk about formal fallacies and informal fallacies. I will also show you a film about argumentation.
We started the morning with poetry on the topic of "Exile." Brianna and I read the poetry, she in Spanish, I in English. The book is State of Exile is by Cristina Peri Rossi, translated by Marilyn Buck. Listen to Marilyn Buck talk about the work. Visit http://www.citylights.com/book/?GCOI=87286100595160
Post your freewrite posts here.
We then got into groups and shared Writing Assignment 7 and then began discussing The New Jim Crow. Keep reading and pulling arguments from each chapter to share.
We then got into groups and shared Writing Assignment 7 and then began discussing The New Jim Crow. Keep reading and pulling arguments from each chapter to share.
For Writing Assignment 8, use the story of Robert "Yummy" Sandifer (March 12, 1983-September 1, 1994) to illustrate your argument along with the kids or characters in the films. One student drew a parallel between Yummy and Duc, one of the kids in Juvies. As we spoke I realized that Monster, the role model-guardian that Yummy trusted who betrayed this trust, could be compared to the female officer who acted like she was Duc's friend and then turned on him. She didn't have him killed, but 25 years to life is a close second to death. In both cases Yummy's and Duc's, the two children are victims.
This writer used examples from the media in his set up, when TV nor music influenced the behavior of the Yummy or Duc, violence just seemed a part of the landscape that was their lives. As a part of the broad net called violence, certainly the media's influence of their young audiences should be taken into account, but here is where a joining word can connect the premises for us, otherwise perhaps this example is a tangent that needs deleting.
This writer used examples from the media in his set up, when TV nor music influenced the behavior of the Yummy or Duc, violence just seemed a part of the landscape that was their lives. As a part of the broad net called violence, certainly the media's influence of their young audiences should be taken into account, but here is where a joining word can connect the premises for us, otherwise perhaps this example is a tangent that needs deleting.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Event
I mentioned to students about the 5th Annual Hip Hop for Change Conference this weekend, Saturday, March 10, 2012, in the Student Union, at San Jose State University, 1 Washington Square, San Jose, CA 94592. Free! Register at http://bit.ly/hhfc2012 The conference is co-sponsored by the University of San Francisco, Mills, and Santa Clara University.
Perhaps students could carpool?
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