First Person & Critical Thinking

January 23, 2013

Critical ThinkingIntro to Issues

For Today:Getting started: brief writing promptExploring critical thinking more criticallyCrime & PunishmentClosing reflection

And then I found myself questioning their ethos

Getting StartedUse three of the following words to create a sentence. Your sentence can be funny, sarcastic, etc., and changing the form of a word (e.g., noun to verb) is fine.penguincharminggravediggerprocrastinationannoyinghappyNow, use the remaining three words to create a second sentence (same rules apply).

Your task:Get into small groups of about 3-4 people (these do not have to be people from your peer-review group)Read through Crime and Punishment articleNow, as a group, answer the questions on the WorksheetThinking back to Fish, you may find that you have different perspectives on the matter. Thats great! Write those down too!

Perspectives: Personal vs. ReasonableDoris escaped from prison.Family (values), being responsible and model citizen.Husband: 2nd worth thing compared to death. Stands by DorisChildren: raised to be responsible & not do drugs. Asks for clemency.Neighbors: negative impact on society to send her backLegal & Social: didnt serve time. Cant make exceptions. Seeing the good versus the bad.Effect on family: kids, husbandClass: Should still serve, reduced sentence, once released on HA. Considering sentenceif such a good person presently, she should have been able to serve sentence originally. Doris redeemed herself by doing community service. Should take responsibilitymodel citizen, model mother. Closing Reflection:Write 2 brief letters to the governor expressing why or why not Doris Doe should/nt finish serving her sentence. The first letter should express your personal view/perspectiveThe second should offer a reasonable response Use supporting information from the articleRemember your audience

ORHow has this activity informed your view and understanding of critical thinking?What was most difficult?How did you work through the difficulties you encountered?Questions taken from Gita DasBenders Critical Thinking in College Writing

Homework and RemindersDraft 2 of Assignment 1 Due this Friday by 10pIssue/film ideas for Assignment 3 (email me)Friday we are meeting in AML 105