Monday 11/10: We got into Peer Review groups. We talked about not focusing on "I", and about how we need to include a wider group to help in persuasion. Mr. McArdle talked about how the school spent money on things like sodd and trees, and how they were just going to replace them later.
Wednesday 11/12: We all formed the circle of love. We reviewed Tim's paper adn reamarked on the article that he chose to write against. Mr. McArdle did some amazing math on the board to show that there is a big difference between useing percentages as opposed to actual number counts. Drudge presentd his paper to teh class and it was about makeing the Lafallet Complex's move to the "Cow Path" and increasing the size of other smoking areas.We talked briefly about useing contractions according to style and audience. Lastly James said underwear and we all got a good chuckle out of it.
Friday 11/14: Sarah presented her paper about chilhood obesity. We talked about how aweful it was to lose recess as kids. Shandi talked about her schools BS excuse for getting rid of recess. Which was students smell bad. We also talked about tone and how to use tone to get the audience on your side. jenna presented and Mr. McArdle emmphasized transitions. Lastly we were presented with a new schedule for next week.
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