1. Do you think that our society is to busy filming and recording?
English 1 Nov. 6th
Materials: Sheet of paper- Writing Utensil
Do you think that our society is to busy filming and recording?
Make a list of at least 5 reasons why we are too busy filming/recording or 5 reasons why we aren’t too busy filming/ recording.
Do this on a separate sheet of paper with your name on it.

2. Make sure that you have an introduction paragraph.
English 1 Nov. 6th
Now, on the same sheet of paper you listed your thoughts at the beginning of class, write a 4 paragraph rough draft of an argumentative essay. You will have the rest of the class period to work on this.
Make sure that you have an introduction paragraph.
-Take a stand, tell what side of this argument you are on.
-Tell us why your opinion is important.
Make sure that you have body paragraphs.
- Make a counter-claim. (counter argument, same thing)
-What would the other side say? Why are they wrong?
Make sure that you have a conclusion paragraph.
- Sum up why you believe what you believe.
- Restate your main point. (precise claim, same thing)