Reminders Words on Wednesday quiz – Thursday Outside Reading Extension Due before Spring Break (March 10) After Spring Break will be accepted for a 50 (March 23) Request to Retest – due by March 7

Argumentative Essay In the “Survival Unit”, we read about why and how people are able to survive dangerous and death defying situations, and also whether those that chose to act on “instinct” are selfish versus labeling those who act “civilized” as heroic. Using the 3 texts, write an essay arguing whether survival is selfish, unselfish, or unable to be categorized. Texts: The Most Dangerous Game Is Survival Selfish? The 12 Rules of Survival

Introduction Hook – grab the reader’s attention Context – let them know what you’re talking about Claim – state your opinion (without saying “I”) Ask yourself… Does my introduction fully answer the prompt? Is it focused and relevant? Does it take a stance? Does it flow?

Step 1 Develop 3 strong reasons to support your claim Selfish Unselfish Unable to be categorized Write down your 3 reasons

Step 2: Evidence Hunt Search through your text Cite evidence that supports your claim/reasons Try to find at least 3 quotes from your text We will rotate texts so that you have evidence from all 3

Body – Reason 1 Point – state the first reason that backs up your claim Evidence – provide evidence from one of the texts Explanation – explain how that evidence helps prove your point Link – connect this idea to your next reason

Body – Reason 2 Point – state a second reason that backs up your claim Evidence – provide evidence from one of the texts Explanation – explain how that evidence helps prove your point Link – connect this idea to your next reason

Body - Counterclaim What does the other side have to say? Why are they still wrong?

Conclusion Why should anyone care?

4. Counterclaim + refutation 5. Conclusion: So what? 2. Reason 1 + evidence 3. Reason 2 + evidence 4. Counterclaim + refutation 5. Conclusion: So what? 1. Claim: answer the prompt