Things to do: Turn in your homework (syllabus and getting to know you)

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Things to do: Turn in your homework (syllabus and getting to know you) Take out JD reading and keep on desk AGENDA: Hot Seat instructions and reading and turnitin.com and notes and note taking and so many instructions for notes Finish JD and GISTS Thesis statement practice HOMEWORK: READ! Finish JD thesis statement if not finished in class today.

THESIS STATEMENT PRACTICE Writing is so fun!

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