THMS Family Feud!

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After you are finished with the survey, follow this link to our upcoming discussion on social media...

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Editorializing

We're finishing up our lessons on editorials with one last task: Creating your own. There are two options for you to write your editorial about:

1. You can write an editorial about whatever YOU are passionate about... Much like the political cartoon from last week, the topic is up to you.
2. You can write an editorial about the issues listed below (ISIS, Roger Goodell, Immigration). There are three examples of each issue, to help you get a feeling for the arguments and strategies used in the editorials.

Whichever editorial you choose, remember: 

• Follow the structure that was discussed in class. 

• If you need additional information on an argument, feel free to search the web. 

• Check your notebooks for any other help that you may need. 

Editorial Length:

Introduction: 5-6 sentences

Thesis: 1 sentence

Concession: 1-2 sentences

Counter Concession: 2-3 sentences

Argument One: Paragraph (4-6 sentences)

Argument Two: Paragraph (4-6 sentences)

Argument Three: Paragraph (4-6 sentences)

Thesis Restatement: 1-2 sentences

Conclusion: 2-3 sentences

Your editorial must have all of the listed parts, be no less than 6 paragraphs, and include no less than 24 sentences to receive

full credit!

ISIS Editorials-

http://www.cleveland.com/opinion/index.ssf/2014/09/obamas_poor_mishmash_of_an_isi.html

http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/11/opinion/kohn-isis-obama/index.html?hpt=op_t1

http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2014/08/08/isis-editorial/13782773/

Roger Goodell Editorials-

http://www.nola.com/opinions/index.ssf/2014/09/hold_roger_goodell_to_standard.html

http://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/20140909-editorial-ray-rice-mess-sickening-nfl-boss-owes-answers.ece

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/wp/2014/09/08/condi-rice-the-one-person-who-could-save-the-nfl/

Immigration Editorials-

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-immigration-reform-obama-election-edit-0909-jm-20140908-story.html

http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2014/09/11/immigration-reform-executive-order-obama-editorials-debates/15478447/

http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/opinions/editorials/article/EDITORIAL-Immigration-needs-action-by-Congress-5737046.php

Political Spectrum

It's that time of year again-- election season.

Arizona Congressional District 2 is up for grabs: incumbent Ron Barber, and perennial contender Martha McSally will battle till November to see who will represent Southern Arizona in Congress.

Your mission: Review the candidates stances on the issues with a partner by clicking on the links.

https://mcsallyforcongress.com/category/issues/

http://ronbarberforcongress.com/issues/

1. Split your paper in two, labeling one side McSally, and the other Barber. Write down the main points made for each issue in each column.
2. After you have made a list of the points, visit this site http://www.azcentral.com/news/politics/azfactcheck/. Use the box labeled "Who Said It," and find Ron Barber, and Martha McSally.
3. Write the key points about the candidates, whether they be mostly truthful, or completely false.
4. With your partner, review the claims and the fact checks that come from the azcentral.com website. Write a two paragraph response to the following: Which candidate would you vote for, and why?
5. Write a one paragraph response to the following: Why is fact checking important?

Newspaper Readership Survey

As you now know, surveys are an important part to newspapers and media as well. Click on the following link and answer the following questions. Mr. Bourland will show the results later in class.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bCH71pEYsRdGpFjrAL67y9SfC4sXWn1YyYEG2WCZJkw/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=mail_form_link