Lesson 19

Today’s Agenda See me to get SRT pass for SAT Quiz, if you were absent last time. Writing Prompt #4 – turn in, if you didn’t last class. Collect Final Essays – wait for instruction. Activity 1.13 – pp 59++ Structure of an Argument – Springboard Section of Binder “Declaration of Independence” OBJECTIVE: Identify the elements of an argument in a text. Evaluate the effectiveness of the elements of argument in a text.

Final Essays UNDERLINE your thesis statement. HIGHLIGHT authors’ names. CIRCLE titles of the selections. Pick one of the quotes you have inserted. Bracket and label in the margin the four steps. 1 In his book The Compadre, Dr. Torres emphasizes the complexities of relationships. He suggests that friendships can be very difficult to keep up. Although intentions may be sincere, life can get in the way. One of the challenges can be communication. The author shows this when the character “Joe, in a fit of rage, screams at his friend Sue” (Torres 4). Ultimately what is at stake here is the relationship. When arguments turn into screaming matches, friendships can be damaged. Rather than screaming, friends should calmly explain their problems, which can perhaps preserve a friendship. 2 3 4

Final Essays Staple in this order: Turn in. Rubric Final Essay Rough Draft Prewriting Turn in.

Activity 1.13

Structure of Argument Hook Claim Evidence Concessions and Refutation Call to Action Task: Analyze the Declaration of Independence for the five key elements of argument. P. 62 - ALL TERMS DEFINED

What do you know about the Declaration of Independence? Link to NYT video – CLICK ON DECLARATION Link to schoolhouse rock – CLICK ON OF Link to ted talks video – CLICK ON INDEPENDENCE

Exit Slip – Writing Prompt #4 Defend, challenge, or qualify the statement that America still provides access to the American Dream. Use what you have learned in Wallenchinsky’s article to support your claim. Use what you have just learned and integrate at least one quote. On back of note card