Argument Writing

 

Article of the Week w/ prompts from Dave Stuart: http://www.davestuartjr.com/resources/article-of-the-week-aow/ 

Tons of prompts: 301_Prompts_for_Argumentative_Writing.pdf

 

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Documents & Resources for writing your argument essay

Class Handouts Possible argument prompts.pdf argument essay graphic organizer.pdf  DHS argument essay organizer step-by-step.pdf   rubric: ARGUMENT ESSAY RUBRIC.pdf timelines  draft DUE Thurs, 5/22 final DUE, Friday, 5/30

Recommended Research Options Vermont Online Library link: http://find.galegroup.com/menu/commonmenu.do?userGroupName=vol_d23s   Google Scholar: http://scholar.google.com/schhp?hl=en Videos:  http://www.watchknowlearn.org/Category.aspx?CategoryID=6431  NOTE: Use menu on left side to find your topic

 

Sugar tax resources:   Sugar tax: Is it beneficial or is it unfair?  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soda_tax  http://www.rwjf.org/en/culture-of-health/2012/10/arguments_for_anda.html  What is a 'regressive tax'? http://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/regressivetax.asp  http://www.ajc.com/news/news/opinion/pro-con-is-a-soda-tax-a-good-policy-to-reduce-obes/nQdxW/ http://www.wsj.com/articles/should-there-be-a-tax-on-soda-and-other-sugary-drinks-1436757039  http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/19/business/economy/19leonhardt.html http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/17/business/17soda.html?_r=0 http://www.fudiet.com/2011/03/soda-pop-to-tax-or-not-to-tax/   http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/upfront/features/index.asp?article=f112309_Soda  https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/is-a-soda-tax-the-solution-to-americas-obesity-problem/2015/03/23/b6216864-ccf8-11e4-a2a7-9517a3a70506_story.html  http://www.uconnruddcenter.org/resources/upload/docs/what/policy/BenefitsSodaTaxNEJM9.09.pdf  http://www.palgrave-journals.com/jphp/journal/v33/n1/pdf/jphp201146a.pdf   http://www.uconnruddcenter.org/files/Pdfs/journals_cambridge_org_download_php_file%3D%252FPHN%252FS1368980015000397a.pdf  http://taxfoundation.org/blog/case-against-soda-taxes-curb-obesity  http://www.cato.org/blog/dangers-soda-tax  https://www.consumerfreedom.com/press-releases/new-study-details-the-case-against-taxing-or-regulating-soda/  http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/tom-farley-resurrect-sugary-soda-tax-article-1.2400779  VT soda tax: http://www.forbes.com/sites/thetaxfoundation/2015/04/30/vermont-soda-excise-tax-fizzles-out/   CA soda tax: http://www.berkeleyside.com/2015/05/18/berkeley-soda-tax-raises-116000-revenue-in-first-month/  Mexico soda tax: http://www.wired.com/2015/07/mexicos-soda-tax-working-us-learn/   3 min video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVTeT1KDyYk

 

 

 

 

Some background information:

History channel on renewables in US (40 min):  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1pyFBt5IgQ 

Renewables: How much & what kind (11:30): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEWYLbQXg4U 

 

 

 

Some articles to get you started on researching your topic:

Wind  Energy 101 (2 min): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsZITSeQFR0  5 minute video; http://vtdigger.org/2011/11/16/evslin-the-economics-of-lowell-mountain-wind-the-video/#comment-25880  Wind-wind article & questions.pdf The answer is not blowing in the wind Germany's radical plan to push green energy.pdf Wind takes Iowa by storm.pdf Harvesting the Wind A New Crop for US Farms.pdf Creating a rustle why some people just don't like wind.pdf	Solar  Documentary by Global Documentary News- world-wide (48 min):  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nr-grdspEWQ  GSA Teams With Army on Pentagon's Largest Solar Power Project Yet.pdf Opposing Viewpoints in Context.pdf Video: http://www.newslook.com/cengage/527/videos/547381-off-the-grid-meeting-the-demands-on-solar-energy
Geothermic  Studies in the Area of Geothermics from Texas A&M.pdf New Geothermics Study from Oklahoma State University.pdf	Hydroelectric  Energy 101 (3:50): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpigNNTQix8   Northern Pass Receives Key Approval from ISO New England.pdf Trees, not towers Forest Society opposes Northern Pass.pdf 'People of a Feather' doc unveils green technology's dark side.pdf Releasing rivers once all the rage to build, more and more dams are coming down.pdf
Biofuels  4 reasons to consider selling ag waste for energy.pdf Research Underway For Companion Plants To PV.pdf Cellulosic ethanol takes a hit.pdf Biofuels utility rising from houses to industries.pdf	Other sources The golden age of gas.pdf   MINES, INDEPENDENT ENERGY PARTNERS, INC. AND DELPHI CORPORATION BRING NEW OIL SHALE.pdf renewable-energy market each comes with its own pros and cons.pdf

 

 

Additional Articles (difficult reading level):

• 12 pages & not an easy read: http://www.massland.org/files/Wind_Energy_Vermonts_Scenic_Landscape.pdf 
• http://vtdigger.org/2011/11/23/on-lowell-mountain-protesters-occupying-green-mountain-power-wind-turbine-site-go-to-jail-and-then-court/ 
• https://www.facebook.com/pages/Craftsbury-Conservation-Commission/158947527454429 
• TIME: http://content.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1906507,00.html 

 

 

For Thursday, 5/8 - periods 6 & 7

1. Pair up with one computer                        
1. (Pair up with someone interested in the same energy source)
2. Watch the videos & take quizzes for 'Everyone'
3. Explore your chosen block (A - E)
4. Reflection (use half sheets on back table) on energy sources:
1. List 2 new things you learned from today's videos/quizzes
2. Write 2 questions you still have (What do you still need answered?) 
5. Read silently in your chosen independent reading book 

 

 

Everyone:

power grid: http://video.pbs.org/video/2225770744/  

 See global energy use:  http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/energy/great-energy-challenge/world-electricity-mix/ 

energy challenge video: http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/great-energy-challenge 

 

NOTE about quizzes below: Wait for the Start Quiz  to appear to begin the quizzes 

Quiz on vocabulary: http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/energy/great-energy-challenge/energy-vocabulary-quiz/  

Quiz on World Energy: http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/energy/great-energy-challenge/world-energy-quiz/ 

 

Pick ONE source & explore videos within its block below - sections A-E

(Wind     Solar     Biofuels     H20     Water power)

A. Wind  Video http://content.time.com/time/video/player/0,32068,27456914001_1907002,00.html http://content.time.com/time/video/player/0,32068,82090420001_1986203,00.html   An insanely interesting & colorful map: http://apps2.eere.energy.gov/wind/windexchange/wind_maps.asp NOTE: click on the menu on the left hand side of screen to explore

B. Solar  Videos http://content.time.com/time/video/player/0,32068,33575328001_1916895,00.html   Quiz http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/energy/great-energy-challenge/solar-power-quiz/

 

C. Bio Fuels  Video http://content.time.com/time/video/player/0,32068,9561533001_1876069,00.html   http://www.nrel.gov/learning/re_biofuels.html (click on image in upper rt of article)  http://www.ndep.us/Biofuel

D. Fuel Cells (H2O) ---- for LB Videos http://content.time.com/time/video/player/0,32068,42098851001_1926520,00.html

E. Water power small scale: http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/microhydropower-systems     The Dam Challenge: http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/phy03.sci.phys.mfw.bbdamchal/the-dam-challenge/

 

Steps 4 & 5: WRITE Reflection & silent reading.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Getting started with Diigo, an online a bookmarking tool: http://help.diigo.com/no-toolbar-simple-diigolet/getting-started-with-the-diigolet 

 

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