Do you think that our society is to busy filming and recording? English 1 Nov. 6th Materials: Sheet of paper- Writing Utensil Do you think that our society is to busy filming and recording? Make a list of at least 5 reasons why we are too busy filming/recording or 5 reasons why we aren’t too busy filming/ recording. Do this on a separate sheet of paper with your name on it.

Make sure that you have an introduction paragraph. English 1 Nov. 6th Now, on the same sheet of paper you listed your thoughts at the beginning of class, write a 4 paragraph rough draft of an argumentative essay. You will have the rest of the class period to work on this. Make sure that you have an introduction paragraph. -Take a stand, tell what side of this argument you are on. -Tell us why your opinion is important. Make sure that you have body paragraphs. - Make a counter-claim. (counter argument, same thing) -What would the other side say? Why are they wrong? Make sure that you have a conclusion paragraph. - Sum up why you believe what you believe. - Restate your main point. (precise claim, same thing)