September 21, 2010 - Tuesday

Class Work

1. Sharing of topics for the "Save the ____________" essay. What information have you found so far? What do you already know? What do you still need to know? What do you want your readers to learn? What do you want your readers to do?

2. Talking about a Call to Action . . . you want your readers to do something about your cause. You must tell them how to help. You must be specific. This will be the focus of your research for Thursday.

3. Viewing of An Inconvenient Truth . . . prepare to write a critique.

4. Discuss the components of an effective critique.

5. Review how to create an effective PowerPoint presentation. You will be giving a presentation to the class next Tuesday. Be here!

Homework

1. Write the critique. Bring the draft to class.
2. Begin your PowerPoint. Get at least three slides done. Remember what you liked and did not like about Al Gore's presentation as you plan your presentation.