Dresden Debate and Concessives

Starter 10:

1. What piece of evidence do you have for your assigned position that you think is the most convincing?  Explain why.
2. Do you agree with your assigned position?  Why/why not?

Dresden Debate

Complete debate in pairs.  Students who were absent yesterday go to the lodge with Sara to do evidence gathering for the in class writing assignment tomorrow.

Concessives and Thesis Statements

1. Review the use of concessives to write thesis statements (through mini-lesson or independently).
2. Write a thesis statement using a concessive that answers the question, "Was the firebombing of Dresden a justifiable military action?"  Have Lori check it.

In Class Writing and Organization

Review tips and tricks for our in-class writing tomorrow, and review how a concessive helps to outline your whole essay.

Work Time

Work on in-class essay outline or REM for S5.

HOMEWORK:

If a student feels they would be served by doing an outline for the in-class writing assignment tomorrow, they should do that.  This is not required, but will likely help most students.  If not, they should work on their S5 REM, which is due on Friday at the start of class.