It's mid-October already! This week, we'll practice rhetorical analysis and begin to practice outlining as part of the process of building a well-crafted and convincing essay.
MONDAY: Hearing testing for all 11th graders - 15 minutes. Journal warm-up. Notes: Universal outline. Go over SOAPS articles, opinions. Four corner debate about government-provided healthcare with an emphasis on evidence and examples.
Due:
1. Please read and analyze two articles with opposing views about government-sponsored health care.
2. Do a complete SOAPS analysis on each article and bring to class on Monday ready to discuss and debate.
3. Which is the better argument?
4. Which one do you personally agree with? (Those are not necessarily the same.)
Homework: Read the rest of Grapes, Chapter 18 (pages 199-314).
WEDNESDAY: Journal warm-up. Finish rebuttals from four corner healthcare discussion. begin writing an argument outline for the healthcare option you think is best using evidence, examples and a counterargument.
Due: Read the rest of Grapes, Chapter 18 (pages 199-314).
Homework: Finish healthcare outlines for Friday. Study for quiz.
FRIDAY: Journal warm-up. quiz, bubble in the PSAT forms. Review outlines. Narrative essay grade info.
Due: Healthcare outlines.
Homework: Take some time this weekend to read and enjoy your independent reading book(s). Create a quiet space where you're alone, awake and comfortable and read at least 30-50 pages, depending on the length of your particular book choice. On Tuesday we'll check in and talk about your progress.
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