AGENDA 11/23

Writing effective introductions for argument essays

Understanding whether argument is of fact, value, or policy

HW: For each of the four prompts, turn the prompt into a question (or questions) and write the questions down on the prompt paper. Additionally, note whether the argument called for is an argument of fact, value, and/or policy. Then, on notebook paper, write a FATT claim for each of the four prompts, preferably one per each side of the page (so 2 pieces of paper total).

Sample Critical Annotation in MLA format

Tips for MLA format:

Create a hanging indent in Google Docs

Create a hanging indent in Word

Create a header in Word

MLA Manuscript Format

Directions for Critical Annotation . Submit revision to Turnitin.com by 11/30

AGENDA 11/19

Introduce vocabulary from Thoreau's "Where I Lived and What I Lived For"
Begin reading and annotating "Where I Lived and What I Lived For"

HW: Revise critical annotation. Finish optional Clybourne Park essay if you attended the play. Complete independent reading. Have you earned 3-7 monster points this week?

Sample Critical Annotation in MLA format

Tips for MLA format:

Create a hanging indent in Google Docs

Create a hanging indent in Word

Create a header in Word

MLA Manuscript Format

Directions for Critical Annotation . Submit revision to Turnitin.com by 11/30

AGENDA 11/6

Discuss and introduce Optional Learning Opportunity for Clybourne Park including Cast List

Finish watching A Raisin in the Sun 

HW: Independent Reading