Lesson Objectives: To synthesize writing and technical philosophical skills from previous lessons and to do a “dry run” of an assignment. Total Time: 75 min Coursework Underway: Any upcoming assignment. This lesson is a good way to do a “dry …

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Lesson objective(s):  Revise the papers of the students whose work is being workshopped, and help other students think about revision for themselves. Total estimated time: 80 minutes, possibly spread over two class periods. Additional outcome(s): Students will have a draft …

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Lesson objective(s):  To allow peer feedback on research papers Total estimated time: I’ll initially (officially) allocate 30 minutes per paper—15 to read and comment, 15 to discuss. I’ll monitor to make sure they stay on task. However, if students aren’t …

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Lesson objective(s):  To allow peer feedback on paper proposals Total estimated time: 30 minutes Additional outcome(s): Students will learn to better evaluate proposals and to think more closely about their own.  This will also give them an opportunity to engage …

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