This document provides an agenda for an EWRT 1A class. It includes:
1) A MLA style quiz game for students to play.
2) A review of the parts of Essay #4 on identifying a problem and proposing a solution. Students are instructed to have drafts completed of describing the problem, stating their thesis, explaining how their solution solves the problem, why it is possible, and steps for implementation.
3) Guidance on planning for and writing counterarguments to address objections to their proposed solution, and for considering and evaluating alternative solutions to the problem.
4) Assigning homework for students to post paragraphs on a counterargument and alternative solution, and to outline and
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2. Agenda
MLA style quiz game!
Review: Essay #4:
The Problem
The Solution
New
The Counterargument
The Alternative Solutions
3. MLA Style Game!
Play in your Houses.
Someone in your House must have a
smart phone or laptop.
You will need a good view of the
projection screen at the front.
Each House will receive the (adjusted)
number of House points they score.
https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/e784cd46-0f16-
437d-b669-d61be4e9327d
You should go to: http://kahoot.it
5. You should have a draft with the
following parts of your essay completed:
A two-page, revised and developed description of your problem.
This can be based on your essay #3.
One or more sentences to serve as your tentative thesis
statement. In most essays proposing solutions to problems, the
thesis statement is a concise announcement of the solution.
A paragraph explaining why your solution would solve the
problem.
A paragraph about why your solution is possible.
A list of the steps of implementation.
6. Presentation of the problem: Read (yes, right
now) this section of your essay. Make sure you
have included the following:
Compelling evidence that shows that the
problem exists and that it is serious
A clear discussion of the cause or causes
of this problem.
A clear discussion of the consequences of
failing to solve this problem.
7. Thesis Statement: Review
You have probably written your thesis statement already. If so, refine
it, and make sure you have included it in your draft. If not, write it in
right now. Your thesis goes after a thorough explanation of the
problem.
If you have not yet written it, write one or more sentences to serve
as your tentative thesis statement. In most essays proposing
solutions to problems, the thesis statement is a concise
announcement of the solution. Think about how emphatic you
should make the thesis and whether you should forecast your
reasons.
How can you transition from the conclusion of your Paper 3 into
your thesis statement?
8. Description of the proposed solution
Read your working draft of your proposed
solution.
Have you explained how or why it would solve
the problem? If not, make notes here. If yes,
read and revise.
Have you explained how or why your solution
is possible. If not, make notes here. If yes,
read and revise.
We will address the steps of implementation next, so don’t
worry about that section quite yet.
9. List of steps for implementing the solution
You should have written out these steps for your
homework. Read what you have, making sure you
have included each part.
Now, put your steps into paragraph form. Make
sure to use transitions and connecting words so
the paragraph does not read like a list. Explain
exactly what you mean as you go through the
steps.
11. Anticipate Objections.
Remember, you write a counterargument that addresses objections readers might have to your solution.
Write a few sentences responding to the following objections you think are most likely. For homework,
you will further develop your ideas.
We can’t afford your solution.
Your solution would take too long to implement or to show results.
People would not accept your solution, or they would not participate in it.
Too few would benefit from your solution.
You would benefit personally from your solution.
We already tried your solution, with unsatisfactory results.
12. Consider Alternative Solutions
This requires thinking! Remember, ultimately, you are going to show why your
solution is better than these alternatives!
13. Considering Alternative Solutions
List two or three alternative solutions. You may have
discovered these alternatives while you were looking for
a good solution. You may have found alternative
solutions when you did your research. You do not have
to list every solution that has been mentioned, but you
should include the most popular or serious alternatives.
If you include only obviously weak solutions in your
argument, your credibility will be harmed and you could
be accused of committing the straw man fallacy, which
involves directing your counterargument against an
alternative that nobody takes seriously anyway.
14. Developing your evaluation of alternative solutions
Write a paragraph for each alternative solution you think you should include in your
argument. Describe the alternative solution fairly, quoting supporters if possible.
Then work out the reasons you believe the alternative solution. You will further
develop your ideas for your homework.
The alternative solution would not be feasible,
The alternative solution would not solve the problem,
The alternative solution would not be approved,
The alternative solution would be hard to implement, or
The alternative solution would be too costly, disruptive, or time-consuming to put
into effect.
15. Plan Follow-Up Research.
Make notes about the kinds of
information you think would help
make your counterargument
convincing for your readers and
where you think you can find this
information.
16. Homework for Thursday
Discussion #23 Post a paragraph addressing at
least one counterargument.
Discussion #24 Post a paragraph addressing at
least one alternative solution.
Put all of the parts of your essay into the outline we
wrote today. Read your essay aloud to make sure it
is in a logical order. Integrate your research into
your essay. Begin your works cited page.
Bring a copy of posts #23 & #24