Name: ____________________________________

English 12RX – Non-fiction reading Part 1: Evaluation

You have been assigned a chapter from the book Freakonomics: _____________

Read: This part of the project requires that you read the entire chapter. Use the following

prompts to help you along as you read:

1. What was the most interesting issue discussed by the author?

2. What stands out as the most convincing argument set forth by the author? What is the

least convincing argument? Why?

3. Which part(s) of the chapter seems realistic and which seems far-fetched?

Evaluate your assigned chapter in 1 – 2 paragraphs, focusing on the following:

- What is your opinion of the material found in the chapter?

- Do you agree or disagree with the concepts illustrated in the chapter?

- What is the most controversial issue discussed by the author? Why? Must explain.

- What is the most eye-opening idea discussed by the author? Why? Must explain.

Type and double space your evaluation using Times New Roman 12 point font.

Submit your written work to Turnitin.com. Evaluations not submitted will not be accepted.

DUE DATE: _______________

Name: ____________________________________

English 12RX – Non-fiction reading Part 2: Research

Chapter _____________

For this part of the Freakonomics project, you will research one specific issue or idea that stood

out for you while reading your assigned chapter.

Investigate: In the library, you will:

1. Locate an article (magazine article, journal article, newspaper article) in a reputable

primary source;

2. Find evidence that supports or refutes your chosen issue;

3. Consider your original evaluation of the chapter while searching for evidence;

4. Print a copy of the evidence you choose to discuss.

Explain: Once you have accumulated your evidence, write 1-2 pages explaining how your

evidence supports (or refutes) the claim made by the author. In what way does this new

information alter the way you think about the issue? Explain.

Type and double space your explanation using Times New Roman 12 point font.

Submit your explanations work to Turnitin.com. Written work not submitted will not be

accepted.

DUE DATE: _______________

Name: ____________________________________

English 12RX – Non-fiction reading Part 3: Group work & presentations

Chapter ______ Group members: _______________________________________________

During this phase of the project, you will work together with other students who have read and

evaluated the same chapter as you.

Discuss the chapter together as a group, considering the following:

- your initial individual evaluations of both the title and chapter assigned;

- the issues each chose to focus on for research;

- current assessment of the issue based upon the evidence you chose – did you change

your mind based upon what you discovered during investigation?

Analyze the information discussed and decide how you will “teach” the chapter to the class.

During this phase, you should figure out what issues will be your focus and how you will

organize responsibilities within the group.

Present your assigned chapter to the class. As a group, you may use technology to make your

presentation as interesting and effective as possible!

Presentation date: ______________

Your overall grade for this project is based upon:

Part 1: 30 %

Part 2: 40 %

Part 3: 30 %