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Friday, November 7, 2014

$1 Challenge Reminder

Do not forget: You need to bring in TWO (2) 22222222222 (1+1) printed copies of your persuasive argument for Monday!

Do not wait until Monday morning and try and print it in the library! - What if the library printer is down? - $20 CASH is at stake here!

 The Friday Message



Visual Note Taking

Visual Note Taking
View Hill, Graham (2010). Why I’m a weekday vegetarian.  to practice Visual Note-taking:  




Thursday, November 6, 2014

This students wanted to collect some data for use in their arguments. Please help if you can be completing their short survey.

Samar's Survey

Michal's Survey

Ethan's Survey

Nikhil 's Survey

Ben's Survey

Sophie's Survey

$1 Challenge...

Today's competition has multiple purposes. Not only did you learn about your persuasive craft moves but you also learned the stakes involved in the successful delivery of a persuasive argument. There is always a price to pay! Today it is just a $1 - in the future - it might be getting into the college of your choice or being hired for the job of your dreams.

Remember: This is not about which 'cause'  is the best - it is about how effectively you can create use your 'persuasive craft moves'

  • Your final pieces must be printed and  turned in anonymously. (Due: Mon)
  • If you do not bring TWO printed versions to class, you cannot participate and you forfeit your $1
  • Final pieces will be scored in small groups based on the paper's use of craft tecniques used.
  • Maximum length is 1 side of typed text
  • Smallest font: size 12
Points are deducted from papers that break any of the above requirements.  (e.g. you turn your piece in with your name on -5 points. Your piece is on your computer - DISQUALIFIED - It is impossible to be anonymous!)

Side note
Life teaches us- it is the little things that make the biggest difference

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Note Taking Strategies

For Today

Cornell notes: 

Partner 1 “Pushing too hard, too young”  or 

Partner 2“Are high school sports good for kids?

Chating Notes
“Autistic boy becomes basketball hero”
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H/W - You need to spend 15-20mins on 'charting' your two sources by FRI. (Formative assessment on your note taking on this.)
Additional TIPS
1) Don't write facts - right conclusions based on the facts
e.g. 70% of kids get injured during competition sport - NO
e.g. Competitive sport is more dangerous that it seems b/c 70% of kids get injured - YES

2) Use Color - The mind remembers color!
Questions in read
Definitions in blue
Conclusions in green

3) Box new vocabulary or domain specific language

Recap
You learned a couple of strategies that you can take with you all the way through to university level. Taking notes in these formats really makes you think about the information as you are reading. Recap video for Cornell notes.


  •  Do not forget your $1 for tomorrow's class! and an 'idea' to for a persuasive argument that you are passionate about. 
  • Are you keeping up to date with your Membean?
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