Starter 22
1.
What
do you think is the strongest piece of evidence you have for your assigned
position right now? Explain why you
think that piece of evidence will be convincing.
2.
Does
your assigned position match your real position? Why/why not?
Dresden SAC
The
structure we will follow is below. I
will be providing exact times. Please do
not move on to the next step until I have called time!
1.
5
minutes to organize argument with partner (5 min)
2.
Yes:
Opening argument (3 min)
3.
No:
Repeat back main points of argument (2 min)
4.
No:
Opening argument (3 min)
5.
Yes:
Repeat back main points of argument (2)
6.
Open
Debate (10 min)
7.
Consensus
Building (10 min)
8.
Debrief
(5 min)
Concessives and
Thesis Statements
The handout for these is on page 24 of your class reader.
1.
Option
1: Mini-Lesson
a. Review
why we use concessives.
b. Do
some examples on the board
c. Students do some examples in pairs
d. Do
examples solo
e. Write
thesis statement for tomorrow, get Lori to check it.
2.
Option
2: Independent Review
a. If
you are confident in your ability to use concessives correctly, take a moment
to review them using the concessive handout.
b. Then
write a thesis statement using a
concessive that answers the question, “Was the firebombing of Dresden a
justifiable military decision?”
In Class Writing: Organization
Tips and Tricks
1.
5
paragraph essay—follow the formula!
a.
Intro
b.
3
body paragraphs
c.
Conclusion
2.
Intro:
Who, what, when, where, why, how, thesis.
3.
Use
thesis to outline your essay!
a.
Conceded
argument first
b.
Emphasized
argument 1
c.
Emphasized
argument 2
4.
Conclusion Ideas
a. Who
cares?
b.
Recommendation
for the future
c. Connections
to the present (for essays about a historical event)
d.
Final
powerful image/idea/warning
e. Final
points/knock out sentences
f. Don’t
repeat anything you’ve already said.
Resources for
Monday: You may have these with you for the in class essay.
1.
Dresden
Documents
2.
Thesis
statement
3.
Outline
4.
Evidence
gathering sheet
HOMEWORK
- Prepare for In Class Essay: Get thesis statement, outline, and evidence ready. DUE: Start of class, Monday.
- BRING COMPUTER TO CLASS: All in class essays must be typed. Make sure you have your computer and charger with you on Monday.
- Finish Slaughterhouse Five: Read and annotate. DUE: Start of class, Tuesday.