AP Seminar August 23/24

Team Project and Presentation—20% Individual Research Report – Due January 28 Topic selected by group Written independently (each group member selects a different perspective of same topic) 1200 Words (approximately xx pages) Team Multimedia Presentation and Defense – Due February 10 3-5 students per group 6-8 minutes

Individual Research-Based Essay and Presentation—35% Individual Written Argument—Due April 6 and 7 Topic individually selected based on stimulus materials 2000 words (approximately xx pages) Individual Multimedia Presentation—Due April 21 Summarizes argument 6 to 8 minutes Oral Defense Answer two questions

End-of-Course Exam—45% Exam Date: May 4th Exam Length: 2 hours Part A: Analyze an argument (3 short answers; 30 minutes) Part B: Write an argument incorporating 2 out of 4 sources (90 minutes)

QUEST Framework Question and Explore Understand and Analyze Arguments Evaluate Multiple Perspectives Synthesize Ideas Team, Transform, and Transmit

Evaluate Multiple Perspectives Contextualize arguments and comprehend the author’s claims Understand & Analyze Question & Explore Challenge and expand the boundaries of your current knowledge Consider individual perspectives and the larger conversation of varied points of view Evaluate Multiple Perspectives Collaborate, reflect, and communicate your argument in a method suited to your audience Team, Transform, & Transmit Combine knowledge, ideas, and your own perspective into an argument Synthesize Ideas

 

Syllabus Review Questions?

materials Flash drive Binder notebook Pen

Class structure 10-15 minutes: Debriefing 45 minutes: instruction 30 minutes: research/writing

Intro Activity With a partner Once your partner is chosen, your goal is to come up with your “corporate identity” together.  By working together to achieve these simple goals, you will learn about the other person.

Corporate Meeting YOUR OBJECTIVE: Come up with your company name. Name three main characteristics you want people to understand about your company. Pick a product - it doesn’t have to be an invention, it can be anything. Name three main characteristics you want people to understand about your product. List three attributes your product will bring to your community, or your world. List three concerns about your product: It can be financial, economic, environmental - you get to decide, but it must be three major concerns.

Final Evaluation What products would you buy?

Final evaluation Which companies would you invest in?

You have to see it from the inside out The power of why https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPYeCltXpxw

Reflection Questions you have for me Concerns, fears, worries