1. Writing assignment 2 paragraph essay – one summary paragraph and one analysis paragraph Hard copy due by 29 October at the beginning of class. It must be typed. Turnitin.com - by 11:59pm 28 October

2. Essay formatting requirements Typed Student number and class period in the upper right hand corner Times New Roman, 12pt font,.5 inch margins Double spaced, 1 page Proof read for grammar, spelling, capitalization, sentence structure.

3. Part 1 – Summary paragraph of the homicide article. 3-5 Sentences, must include: Topic sentence (the finding) Details & evidence that support the finding (the reasons the finding happened) Make sure to include who provided the information/finding (ie According to …) Summary Paragraph

4. Paragraph 2 – Paragraph with evidence and analysis that addresses the following argument: The decreasing homicide rate in Baltimore City is a good trend because individuals and society benefit. Analysis Paragraph

5. How do individuals benefit from declining crime? What are the societal and economic benefits of a declining crime rate? What happens when crime continues to go down - how do individuals and society benefit in the long term? Be specific. Length of paragraph isn’t as important as thorough analysis with supporting evidence. Guiding questions for the analysis…

6. Analysis Paragraph Format First sentence: The decreasing homicide rate in Baltimore City is a good trend because individuals and society benefit. Remainder of the paragraph will make clear, specific connections between: – the lowered homicide rate and benefits to individuals – The lowered homicide rate and short and long term benefits to society

7. Grading Summary paragraph – Criteria A – Summary of all of the main points (who, what, when, where, why/how) that communicates consistent and effective understanding – see rubric 2 nd Paragraph – Criteria C – Critical Analysis of how individuals and society benefit from decreasing homicide rates – see rubric

8. City funded services MTA/Subsidized transportation Police/Fire Services Courts, jails Recreation Parks Senior Centers Health Department Dept of Social Services Schools Libraries Road maintenance Trash Youth works Programs If crime continues to go down, more $ can…

9. College Project Paper copy must be in my hand by the time I leave today.

10. Announcement Change in due date for homicide essay. Now due on turnitin.com by Wednesday, 28 Oct at 11:59pm. Hard copy due in class on Thursday, 29 Oct. I’ll send you the powerpoint with the directions and one example of evidence and analysis.

11. Argument/Evidence/Analysis Question to be answered by analysis paragraph: Is the declining homicide rate a good trend? Potential Claims?

12. Evidence that supports your claim?

13. Evidence: Individuals feel safe Analysis: People stay in their neighborhood (don’t move out) which keeps neighborhoods stable Deeper Analysis: The neighborhood becomes more desirable, more people move in, property values go up which provides even more money for the City through property tax. ???????