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Pop Quiz Homework: Read On the Rainy River by Friday Reading Check Quiz on Monday, Feb 27th

Argument Essay Advice Use a larger vocabulary Use words like “however” and “furthermore” Don’t support the counter claim too much. Prove your point. Rebuttal, you can’t argue without one. Use big words. Don’t ramble. Don’t go to sleep. Reread your writing. Does it make sense? Act like you are arguing with someone that knows what they are talking about. Your opening sentence is what draws the reader in so make it good. Have good textual support to back up what you’re saying. Wrap up your argument with an awesome conclusion. Don’t use “I” this essay is not about you. Don’t say, “I think, or I believe” Eat a good breakfast. Get some sleep. Choose the side with the most evidence! Find evidence in the text that supports your argument. State your claim. Have strong paragraphs. Be sure you have a counterclaim and a rebuttal. Be sure your introduction is strong. Cite your sources Don’t use “I, me or my” Stay organized and be sure your essay makes sense. Use transition words Be sure your thesis is clear. You need at least 2 well put together paragraphs. Make sure your conclusion is the “drop the mic” moment. Don’t space out. Don’t sleep. At least 4 paragraphs. Revise your work if there’s time.

Read over both texts and collect evidence on your post-it of pros/cons prompt Should dress codes be abolished in public schools? Pros/Cons

Dress Code Argument Drill Title of your paper Now that you’ve read over both texts about dress code. Prompt: Should dress codes be abolished in public schools? Thesis/Claim: ___________________________________________________ Create a thesis or claim for this essay Now, write an introduction paragraph for this essay. Remember your hook starts the conversation, but you must bridge between that statement or question to your thesis. Set up for your reader what your paper is going to be about.

On the Rainy River Audiobook 1:03:11 Now, write your two topic sentences for this essay. A topic sentence is the first sentence of your body paragraphs 1 & 2. Provide evidence for each point, properly cited. Topic Sentence #1 this should connect to your thesis, right? Evidence: Topic Sentence #2 Homework: Read On the Rainy River by Friday Reading Check Quiz on Monday, Feb 27th

Informative essay prompt After reading the texts that were provided to you, write an informational essay where you explain the reasons why public schools are choosing to adopt some form of uniforms/dress code.   What is your thesis for this prompt? Thesis: ________________________________

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