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More Lens Unit Ideas

From the UWS Exercise Book 

  1. Lesson Plan: Thesis in a Lens Essay (Steven Lestition, Princeton) — p. 31
  2. Viable Motives for the Lens Essay — p. 55
  3. Evidence & Analysis #9 – Sample Lens Essay Review (Rachel Kappelle) — p. 66

  4. Evidence & Analysis Exercise #10 – Lens Analysis of an Email (Njelle Hamilton) — p. 67

  5. Lesson Plan: Developing a Theoretical Lens (Alfie Guy, Princeton) — p. 93

  6. Lesson Plan: Steps for Applying a Lens (Dr. Kenneth Chan) — p. 94

  7. Structure Exercise #10 – Structure in a Lens Essay (Ryan Wepler) — p. 117
  8. Lesson Plan: Clarifying the Logic of the Lens Essay (Joe Wensink) — p. 138
  9. Lesson Plan on Applying a Lens: Using Tags to Contextualize (Danielle Coriale) — p. 216
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