1. Reminders Words on Wednesday quiz – Thursday Outside Reading Extension
Due before Spring Break (March 10)
After Spring Break will be accepted for a 50 (March 23)
Request to Retest – due by March 7

2. Argumentative Essay
In the “Survival Unit”, we read about why and how people are able to survive dangerous and death defying situations, and also whether those that chose to act on “instinct” are selfish versus labeling those who act “civilized” as heroic.
Using the 3 texts, write an essay arguing whether survival is selfish, unselfish, or unable to be categorized.
Texts:
The Most Dangerous Game
Is Survival Selfish?
The 12 Rules of Survival

3. Introduction Hook – grab the reader’s attention
Context – let them know what you’re talking about
Claim – state your opinion (without saying “I”)
Ask yourself…
Does my introduction fully answer the prompt?
Is it focused and relevant?
Does it take a stance?
Does it flow?

4. Step 1 Develop 3 strong reasons to support your claim
Selfish
Unselfish
Unable to be categorized
Write down your 3 reasons

5. Step 2: Evidence Hunt Search through your text
Cite evidence that supports your claim/reasons
Try to find at least 3 quotes from your text
We will rotate texts so that you have evidence from all 3

6. Body – Reason 1
Point – state the first reason that backs up your claim
Evidence – provide evidence from one of the texts
Explanation – explain how that evidence helps prove your point
Link – connect this idea to your next reason

7. Body – Reason 2 Point – state a second reason that backs up your claim
Evidence – provide evidence from one of the texts
Explanation – explain how that evidence helps prove your point
Link – connect this idea to your next reason

8. Body - Counterclaim What does the other side have to say?
Why are they still wrong?

9. Conclusion
Why should anyone care?

10. 4. Counterclaim + refutation 5. Conclusion: So what?
2. Reason 1 + evidence
3. Reason 2 + evidence
4. Counterclaim + refutation
5. Conclusion:
So what?
1. Claim: answer the prompt