The first two weeks of the semester are usually hell, and this year they did not disappoint. Unfortunately for me, the coming week isn't going to be any easier. I have a workshop on argumentative writing to prepare, along with a presentation to the ASU Biology & Society group (on my research interests). Both of these are due for Tuesday. For Wednesday, I have Plato's Timaeus to prepare (my first time teaching this notoriously difficult text) and Thursday sees me teaching Newton's Principia, no cake-walk either. Friday will be welcomed with open arms.
You need some levity from a fellow, but very lazy, professor. If I were teaching the argumentative writing workshop (for which I have no qualifications), I'd kick it off with the following: (see full video)
Actually, I have used this in the past and the phrase "An argument is a connected series of statements intended to establish a definite proposition" is somewhat of a mantra for my students.