The Citizen Farmer

Consider some of the following questions for your discussion this week. You, individually, do not have to cover them all. Choose one and dig a little – research; offer new information that was not required reading.Culturally, who were the authors (Crèvecoeur and Jefferson)?Where did they fit into the history of America; what did they contribute?List passages where the authors link farming and citizenship.Consider the rhetoricPreview the documentView in a new window the authors use.Where did they use exaggeration or hyperbole? Where does it sound intentional?Make comparisons or contrasts to the readings from the European Chapter.As always, discuss how this literature contributes to our understanding of the farm and farmers.Your first original post should be submitted before 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Your response to classmates’ posts should be completed before 10:00 p.m. on Sunday.Ways to participate:Ask interesting, thoughtful questions pertaining to the topicAnswer a question (in detail) posted by another student or the teacherProvide extensive additional information on the topicExplain, define, or analyze the topic in detailShare an applicable personal experienceProvide an outside source (for example, a website) that is pertinent to the topicMake an argument concerning the topicGrading:Grading will be based on the same rubric as posts on your blog. You should develop original, complex ideas that go beyond surface reading (we’ve all read the same thing, so a simple review is not what I’m looking for).Introduce fresh material, This may require additional research.Each post should be written as a complete thought.Identify your topicNarrow the topic by telling your audience your point of view on a specific pointShow your audience what you mean by offering evidenceConcludeA good test of whether or not it is a complete thought is if you can remove it from the discussion and have it still make senseResponses to classmates’ posts should always have a “because” clauseUse appropriate netiquette. Nobody should feel attacked LinkDiscussion RubricParticipation – original post 3Research – introduces fresh material 3Discussion – responds to at least one classmate’s post 2Writing Mechanics – free of errors 2