Class Work 11/7/12 Distribute Calendars 4 th Per.: NO PASSES OUT OF CLASS FOR 2 WEEKS…Kaylynn A., Joelle J., Alex M. Research Paper  Distribute “Party on a Page” Checklist Debates/Persuasive Speeches Edmodo Presidential Poll Results  Analysis Assignment Learning Center Task #1 Work (collect progress reports)  Leaders: ensure all members are up to speed/meeting deadlines

Research Framework Reminders * Title needs to reflect paper’s narrowed focus * Paper should be appropriate enough for a 3-5 page paper: not too broad, and not too narrow * A minimum of 5 sources is required for your final Works Cited draft and Final Research Paper draft. Required types of sources are required: 1 book and 1 personal interview (only reliable sources from the internet will be accepted (wikipedia is not allowed).  Double-space entire doc.  Times New Roman (TNR) font  Size 12 Font  1” margins  No bold; no underline

Homework *** Prepare for debate *** *** Learning Center Website Work: Problem-Solving Task #1…See Leader for Individual and Group Deadlines  TBD (upon return from Thanksgiving Break): Typed Draft 4 (Claim/Evidence) and Editing Circles for EM or CS  Nov. 8: Meet in Media Center for Research Paper Work: Debate Topic option  Nov. 9: Grade-Recovery Students: Turnitin.com submission for Publish-Ready EM or CS  Nov. 16: Finalized Learning Center Website (Problem-solving Task #1)  November 28-30: Library Visitation

Claim-Analysis Test A claim states your position on the issue you have chosen to write about. (w/o using I, me, my). →A good claim is not obvious. →A good claim is engaging. →A good claim is not overly vague. →A good claim is logical. DOES YOUR CLAIM PASS THE CLAIM-ANALYSIS TEST?

Claim/Evidence Requirements Intro. ¶:  attention-grabber (INTERESTING FACT/STAT., anecdote, INTERESTING quote)  Basic 2-3 sent. background summary of the topic  Central assertion/thesis/claim that you are PROVING in your essay Body ¶:  Transitional word or phrase  Topic sentence  Lead in for Evidence (in the form of a Quote or Passage or another form of Concrete Detail  Commentary about the provided evidence Concluding ¶:  A general statement that explains how your central Claim/Argument/Thesis is resolved *Cited Sources (…….) *Included Vocabulary Words from Units 1 & 2 or 3

Influence of Television on Society 11/7/12 Pros: Cynthia & Fuerquan Cons: Aaleah & Sharon 3 rd Per.

Plan B Pill 11/9/12 Pros: Cons: 3 rd Per.

Birth Rate 11/12/12 Pros: Cons: 3 rd Per.

Religion in Public Schools 11/13/12 Pros: Cons: 3 rd Per.

16 & Pregnant 11/13/12 Pros: Cons: 3 rd Per.

Video Games 11/14/12 Pros: Cons: 3 rd Per.

Abortion 11/5/12 Pros: Kaylynn Angeletta, Joelle Jones Cons: Ra’anaa Daniels, Essence 4 th per.

Illuminati 11/7/12 Pros: Pharoll Baker, Jared Berry Cons: Nick Burns, Mohammed Yoonis 4 th per.

Gun Control 11/9/12 Pros: Cons: 4 th per.

Gay Marriage 11/12/12 Pros: Cons: 4 th per.

Legalization of Prostitution 11/13/12 Pros: Cons: 4 th per.