1st lesson with Lisa

Unit 10

Peer session – structuring an argument

·       More than 1 p.o.v represented (tennis match back and forth)

·       Opinions (published) to back up your position

·       Point. Evidence. Explain.

·       Compare & Contrast

-       Strive to be neutral/open-minded = balanced

Problematize your subject

-       Why? (not?)

-       What? Use to…

-       How? Does it differ…

-       When? Was it widely first used?...

-       Who? Has carried the torch onwards?...

S – Specific

M – Measurable

A – Achievable

R – Realistic

T – Time-centered

1- Intro – Explain workshop & outcomes – 5mins

2- Theatre – Argument (naturalism) – 5mins

3- Stop, Explain P.E.E – 5mins

4- Redo theatre – 5mins

5- In pairs do a p.e.e argument – 10mins

6- Problematizing (theatre) – 5mins

7- Get 1^st years to problematize – 5mins

8- Conclusion: Q&A

Essay Ideas:

• Is being dyslexic frowned upon?
• Does having dyslexia make it harder for you to learn?
• Does dyslexia effect your career or path choices?