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For 11/25

We will be writing an in-class, timed (40 minutes) argumentative essay on Monday.  Today in class you received the essay prompt (below) and this weekend you should be outlining/brainstorming in preparation for Monday's essay.
Remember, an argumentative essay asks you to explore the validity of an assertion using examples from your reading, observation, studies, or experience.  Each body paragraph in your essay should explore a different example (current event, history, literature, whatever you've learned in your independent reading -- or your group's books).

Below is a PDF of sample essays with their scores explained, based on the following prompt:

For 11/21

Read more of your non-fiction book-- remember, these need to be completed when you walk into class next Monday (11/25).
Also:  find an outside source related to one of your group member's books and be prepared to discuss it in your groups on Thursday.

For 11/15

Please have Section 3 of your independent reading book read for Friday, 11/15.  Bring your book to class with you-- as you'll need it to complete an in-class assignment.

Over the long weekend...

Please finish reading section 2 of your independent reading books.  You are required to bring in some related outside source to share and discuss with your groups.  This outside source could be a youtube video, a song inspired by the book, a criticism, a piece of artwork, etc.  Print or copy the link, etc. and bring it with you to class to share with your group (and with me!).

Have a good weekend.

For Friday, 11/8

Please read half of section two of your independent reading books-- there is no written assignment attached to this reading.  Come prepared to discuss your mini-section with your groups!

For Wednesday, 11/6

Remember section 1/5 of your independent reading books (and assignment) are due in class.

We will be doing another short practice multiple choice section, and then splitting into reading groups to discuss our non-fiction texts.  You'll have time to read in class as well.