JUNE 4, 2010 We learned that a thesis is the main idea of a paper; while that is true, it is time to add a little more to our idea of a thesis. A thesis is the main idea of a paper or essay; it must be something arguable. “The Yellow Wallpaper explores the role of women in society” is not a thesis because no one could reasonably contradict it. “The Yellow Wallpaper blames the main character for her own madness” is a thesis because someone could contradict it. Write a thesis and an introduction paragraph on the topic “The Importance of .” Your thesis must make an arguable claim.

Today we will: Write a persuasive speech for a character in the play who you believe has been misunderstood or undervalued. – Revise rough draft with a partner using the direction sheet. – Practice reading speech. Time it! Read with emotion! – Write final draft. Create a Blabber for speech following the directions at blabberize.com. – Use the directions to create a video and save it in the proper folder with the proper name! Read Act IV and work on study guide.

Homework Be prepared for a quiz on Act III next week: Monday or Tuesday. Bring your language book. Act IV must be read by Tuesday.