1. ELA, 3/1/18

2. Warm-up, 3/1
1. Identify whether each item is an independent clause, dependent clause or both. Write ind, dep, or ind+dep.
Even though it rained on my vacation.
Nathan dropped the ball.
Nathan dropped the ball after he got sacked.
2. Define tenebrous – WOD (Word of the Day)

3. WORD OF THE DAY….Tenebrous
Dark, murky, obscure, causing gloom
Last night, I walked quickly through the scary and tenebrous alley alongside the apartment building.

4. Turn to your notes from yesterday… Let’s review
What is an independent clause?
An independent clause expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.
What is a dependent clause?
A dependent clause contains a subject and a verb, but is a fragment. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.
What is a subordinate conjunction – dependent clauses are usually introduced by when, if, while, that, ….

5. Today’s Agenda, 3/1 1. Warm-up 2. Finish quiz 3. Read your article
Make a list of pros & cons ( T-Chart) in the notes section of your journal
Formulate your claim
What is your opinion & what do you think should happen regarding your topic

6. Article T-Chart Notes, Pros and Cons, 3/1
Pros (FOR)
Cons (AGAINST)
Turn to the notes section of your journal and create this chart.
Formulate your claim: