Writing Practice

Big Idea: To what extent does pop culture reflect our society's values?

Learning Target: Write an anecdote to create an effective argument.

Reading: MWF Read your own book for 10 minutes. T Th Read an article from Newsela, TheFlipSide.io, or Allsides.com. Your first book review will be assigned on September 27th.




Agenda:

1. Review SPACE for the two articles we read last week.
2. English Journal #10 Sentence Pattern 1A
   
3. Writing your own arguments using an anecdote.
1. Think of a powerful memory or a vivid dream.
2. Use the model from McBride or Twain to explain your memory or dream.
3. Use the memory or dream to make a claim. Remember there are claims of fact, value, or policy.
4. Generate a list of evidence you could use to back up that claim.

Homework:

1. Did you start your new vocabulary list SAT Words "V" review?