Dresden SAC and Outlines

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

1. Prepare for In Class Essay:  Get thesis statement, outline, and evidence ready.  DUE: Start of class, Monday.
2. BRING COMPUTER TO CLASS:  All in class essays must be typed.  Make sure you have your computer and charger with you on Monday.
3. Finish Slaughterhouse Five:  Read and annotate.  DUE: Start of class, Tuesday.