1. Structuring Your Project

2. Essay 2: Outline Tips Include a thesis: What letters are you writing about & why? Treat each letter as a body paragraph.  In place of the topic sentence, include the speaker, page numbers, and your message/ purpose  Include bullets/ notes on the main points you want to address in each paragraph  Include at least 2 quotes you want to address Consider including some notes on…  The intro (connections, process, etc.)  The conclusion (what can we learn? What should the take-away be?)

3. Parts of an Argument Position/ Claim Reason(s) Analysis/ Reasoning (Explanation) Supporting details ( Thesis ) (Examples and evidence) (Body Paragraphs)

4. Parts of an Argument: Counter-Argument Writer often address a major concern from the opposing side. Why do we do this? Introduce the opposing concerns Explain why it’s wrong, weak or limited This point is invalid because… That may be true, but….

5. Counter-Arguments in Real Life Argument: I should be allowed to go to the party. Counterargument: I know you think it’s too late because it’s a school night. Refute: But I’ve already done all my homework and tomorrow is a late day.

6. Parts of an Argument in Writing Read the sample letters/ essays and label the following  Reasons/ main points  Evidence used  Counter-arguments

7. Expanding & Developing QW: Fold your paper in half. Choose your least developed letter and respond to the following on the left side of the paper….

8. Expanding & Developing Your Reasons/ Responses What is your personal, emotional, uncensored reaction to this persons interview/ position/ particular quotes? Be honest! Explain why you feel this way. What do you agree with/ like? What about the interview/ position/ quote is convincing, inspiring, relevant to today? What gave you a new perspective? What do you admire? Explain.

9. What questions do you have for the speaker? (Consider our activity in class yesterday.) What do you want to learn about him/her that could deepen your understanding? What do you want to know about her/his beliefs, affiliations, experiences, responsibilities, loyalties, emotions/feelings? What do you disagree with/ dislike? What about the interview/ position/ quote is frustrating, shocking, offensive, disappointing, misguided? What is the speaker overlooking? Explain. Expanding & Developing Your Reasons/ Responses

10. Expanding & Developing Your Evidence QW: Fold your paper in half. Look back at the original interview in Twilight, Los Angeles. Add quotes/ page references that support your points. Add observations, experiences, etc.. That support your point.

11. Outline Workshop What is your purpose in each letter? Write this in the margin of your outline. Tell a partner the main points you’re going to address in each letter. Do you have topic sentences that state these points? If so, underline them. If not, draft them together. (Shoot for 2-3 points per letter.) Do your topic sentences transition? (Consider the list on W&R 105) Do you have specific quotes to support each letter? Do you have specific examples, observations, etc. to support your points? If so, put a next to each one. If not, add the page numbers you’re going to use or write in other evidence. Did you develop any new points/ evidence in your QW? If so, add these to your outline. Are there any points you want to cut? If so, cross them out.

12. ICE Your Quotes Introduce  (Where did you get the quote? What is the context? What was happening at that point in the interview?) Cite  (last name #)---(Smith #) Explain  Why did you choose this quote? What does it reveal/ show about the speaker, the world then, the world today? What is your response/ reaction/ or position on this quote? Why? Your turn to practice

13. Outline Workshop Review the quotes/ evidence in your outline ( ) Check for ICE.  Did you introduce where the quote/ example came from? Did you transition between your point and your quote (See W&R 105). If not, write in an introduction draft.  Did you cite the quotes? If not, add in your internal citation.  Did you explain each quote/ example? Add in or expand your explanation.

14. What is the purpose of an intro? What did Smith cover in her intro?

15. QW (Intro Freewrite) What is your reading process/ reading expereince like? What are your thoughts about the book? Which speakers do you want to write about? How did you select these speakers? How are these connected/ similar? How/ why did you arrange the letters the way you did?

16. Drafting Your Thesis Which speakers did you select? Why? What are the connections/ lessons/ messages that are important between these letters?

17. What is the purpose of a conclusion? What would you want to know at the end of this book?

18. QW (Intro Conclusion) How are these letters connected/ similar? What do they show us about the world/ LA at the time? What do they show us about our world today? What is powerful/ memorable/ important about these 4, especially as a set? What can we learn or realize from these speakers? What do we need to do now that we have this knowledge? How can we make changes today?