Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battle-field of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.
But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate -- we can not consecrate -- we can not hallow -- this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battle-field of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.
But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate -- we can not consecrate -- we can not hallow -- this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
Who is the man in the picture? How is he connected to the words below the picture? What is the importance to those words for the American people? Why do you think I chose to start class today with this discussion?
The outline for today's class can be found below:
Paraphrasing and Quoting
Paraphrasing
I. Brainstorming
In groups of three (determined by the randomizer), spend a few minutes discussing the questions found here. Once you've come to a group consensus, share your thoughts with the class via the GoogleDoc. If you have trouble coming up with the answers to the question, you can consult this link from OWL Purdue.
II. How to Paraphrase (Part 1)
You were asked to read this article on "gorilla poaching" for class today. What is "gorilla poaching"? What were your impressions after reading this article? We will use this article for the basis of our discussion on paraphrasing.
First, take a look at this activity. Read the original passage taken from the article on gorilla poaching. Then read the paraphrased version. Try and come up with five ways that the two passages are different. As a class, let's note these differences.
III. How to Paraphrase (Part 2)
Now, with a partner, take the strips of paper you've been given and put them into the correct order. These strips of paper represent the eight steps on how to paraphrase effectively. After a few minutes, we'll compare these steps together as a class.
IV. How to Paraphrase (Part 3)
Now, take a look at this doc. It asks you to create your own paraphrased version of a paragraph from the gorilla poaching article. Follow the steps and create your own paraphrased version. Once you finish, get into groups and compare your paraphrased versions. Chose the one you feel is best and upload it to the doc.
Quoting
I. Brainstorming
In new, random groups of three, discuss the questions found here. After discussing for a few minutes, share your answers with the class on the doc.
II. Explaining the Differences Between Quoting, Paraphrasing and Summary
Now, let's fill out this chart that outlines the differences between the three ways of incorporating outside sources into our own work. I will call on the first person, they will call on the next and so on until the chart is completed.
III. Dictogloss Activity
Now we are going to go over the fundamentals. I will read a short lecture and you will be asked to answer some questions afterwards. It is a good idea to take notes as we go through the short lecture.
Now, after you've answered your questions, compare answers with a partner. This should be done verbally (with words). Once your finished, we'll compare answers as a class.
IV. Quoting vs. Paraphrasing
This short activity explains the differences between in-text citations for quoting and paraphrasing with helpful examples.
Housekeeping Details and Homework for Thursday (11/21/2013)
-Familiarize yourself with this document on the details of how to quote. Be prepared for an open-note quiz on this material on Thursday.
-Re-read the assignment description for the final research paper found here.
-Your first draft of the three body paragraphs for "Solution #1" (description, critique and improvement) are due this Friday, by 11:55pm. This is a mandatory assignment which will contribute to your final grade for the individual research paper. Please save your work with the file name, "IRP_FirstDraft_YourName" and upload it to the IRP folder. I will give you comments on this draft that I hope will be applicable to the other body paragraphs.
Quoting
I. Brainstorming
In new, random groups of three, discuss the questions found here. After discussing for a few minutes, share your answers with the class on the doc.
II. Explaining the Differences Between Quoting, Paraphrasing and Summary
Now, let's fill out this chart that outlines the differences between the three ways of incorporating outside sources into our own work. I will call on the first person, they will call on the next and so on until the chart is completed.
III. Dictogloss Activity
Now we are going to go over the fundamentals. I will read a short lecture and you will be asked to answer some questions afterwards. It is a good idea to take notes as we go through the short lecture.
Now, after you've answered your questions, compare answers with a partner. This should be done verbally (with words). Once your finished, we'll compare answers as a class.
IV. Quoting vs. Paraphrasing
This short activity explains the differences between in-text citations for quoting and paraphrasing with helpful examples.
Housekeeping Details and Homework for Thursday (11/21/2013)
-Familiarize yourself with this document on the details of how to quote. Be prepared for an open-note quiz on this material on Thursday.
-Re-read the assignment description for the final research paper found here.
-Your first draft of the three body paragraphs for "Solution #1" (description, critique and improvement) are due this Friday, by 11:55pm. This is a mandatory assignment which will contribute to your final grade for the individual research paper. Please save your work with the file name, "IRP_FirstDraft_YourName" and upload it to the IRP folder. I will give you comments on this draft that I hope will be applicable to the other body paragraphs.
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