Think Pieces We first used this sheet to introduce the think piece when discussing the portfolio. A class assignment think piece will allow me to given you some feedback on think pieces before the actual portfolio (which is worth the big points) is due.

Reflect upon articles found in a magazine, newspaper, or on the internet http://www.findarticles.com/cf_0/PI/index.jhtml Think pieces should be 1.5 to 2 pages written. The guide below shows you there should be 6 well-constructed paragraphs in this assignment. (Do not number paragraphs)

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EBSCO instructions http://teacherweb.com/NS/MiddletonRegionalHighSchool/JodyeRoutledge/ Follow instructions

Paragraph format below must be followed! 1) Introduction 2) Quickly summarize the article in a paragraph. 3) What did you learn/think? 4) How did it affect you? 5) What are you going to do? Anything? Why or Why not? 6) Conclusion

Key point - STSE Use Science-Technology-Society-Environment Application of chemistry or a topic to your everyday life.

Most STSE issues can be discussed from many different points of view or perspectives. (Remember this lesson) Scientific perspective: Technological perspective: Ecological perspective: Economic perspective: Political perspective: Sociological perspective:

Evaluation rubric: Format: /3 - Paragraph format followed /3 - Each paragraph is complete; with at least 5 to 7 sentences. (Intro + conclusion are shorter)   Writing: /1 1) Introduction /3 2) Quickly summarize the article in a paragraph. /3 3) What did you learn/think? /3 4) How did it affect you? /3 5) What are you going to do? Anything? Why or Why not? /1 6) Conclusion

To get top marks in the writing section on each paragraph, each student should Try to relate article to class work. Try to relate article to STSE. Try to relate article to your own experiences. Use the above application to lengthen the paragraphs. Use adequate grammar and English skills. Work should be neat and thoughtful. Do not be afraid to write more than the minimum.

To add – Final Notes A) You must include the rough draft or first copy. B) Your final copy should be neat, organized and thoughtful *** Refer to your notes and text! Include all the info you can. *** If you need to examples, please see me ASAP.

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