Week 2 – 2nd 9 Weeks 10.22 – 10.24.14

Bell Ringer: Write the following sentences. Underline the subject once and choose the correct verb. Everyone (has/have) finished the classwork. Some of your assignments (is/are) missing. The mayor and his brothers (is/are) coming to the fundraiser. The shirts in the closet (is/are) going to Goodwill.

Introduction Paragraph Hook (Grab your reader’s attention!) Description of topic Explanation of why topic is important Lastly, Thesis (your argument that you are proving)

Sample Essay Review Read the sample argumentative essay on animal testing. Does the first paragraph have the necessary elements?

Exit Slip Write the rough draft of your introduction paragraph. **MAKE SURE YOU DOUBLE SPACE!! Follow the instructions for writing an introduction paragraph.

Outline of Paper I – Intro II – 1st Main Point III – 2nd Main Point A. Supporting Evidence B. Supporting Evidence III – 2nd Main Point IV – 3rd Main Point V – Conclusion **You can make one of your paragraphs in the body of the paper address the opposing viewpoint, or you can address opposing viewpoints of each of your main points in each paragraph.

Exit Slip Write your introduction paragraph and work on your outline. Turn both in.