1. Things to do: Turn in your homework (syllabus and getting to know you)
Take out JD reading and keep on desk
AGENDA:
Hot Seat instructions and reading and turnitin.com and notes and note taking and so many instructions for notes
Finish JD and GISTS
Thesis statement practice
HOMEWORK:
READ! Finish JD thesis statement if not finished in class today.

2. THESIS STATEMENT PRACTICE
Writing is so fun!

3. How to write a thesis statement
Step 1: BRAINSTORM
Make a t-chart or list out possible answers to the prompt
Step 2: WRITE
Using the formula
X. However, A, B (and C). Therefore, Y. where X = strongest possible counterargument A, B (and C) = evidence to support your argument Y = your actual answer with the prompt restated

4. Which extracurricular generates the most school pride at Anderson?

5. Step 1: Brainstorm
Step 2: write!

6. Defend or refute the following statement: cats are better than dogs.

7. Step 1: Brainstorm
Step 2: write!

8. What is the best type of food?

9. Step 1: Brainstorm
Step 2: write!

10. Defend or refute the following statement: Justin Bieber is a genius.

11. Step 1: Brainstorm
Step 2: write!

12. Which Marvel comic superhero movie is the best?
(DC comics not allowed – no Batman or Superman allowed here...)

13. Step 1: Brainstorm
Step 2: write!

14. Your turn. Jared Diamond prewrite.
It’s homework if you don’t finish in class. ALSO, COME TO CLASS HAVING READ P NEXT TIME. Questions (and possible embarrassment) will be asked and answered.