1.  Money Monday $$$$$$$$  Pick up a sample PLAN English section. Complete it to the best of your ability…

2.  1. Compose an introduction and conclusion for an ACT-styled persuasive essay on cyber- bullying.  2. Construct body paragraphs that support a main claim and utilize accurate evidence and examples  3. Use appropriate transitions to build cohesion when writing a persuasive essay.

3. America is the land of the free and home of the brave, but for many teens the American Dream has evolved into a nightmare. As families make more money, and technology improves, more and more teens are becoming engrossed in a “virtual world,” where interactions are quite realistic. Just like the real world, bullying over the internet has become a major problem: one that millions of teens face on a daily basis. In our times, cyber- bullying has greater long-term effects than traditional, face-to-face bullying.

4. A major reason why cyber-bullying has more severe, longer-lasting effects is because technology is so advanced that bullying can take place anywhere, anytime, and is available for anyone to see. First piece of evidence/elaboration Examples

5. Another effect of technology on cyberbullying is that it makes it so any person, large, small, old, or young, now has a global stage to entertain through harmful posts. -Evidence/elaboration: Bullies can even post anonymously, create fake accounts under false names, or even hack into someone else’s account and make it seem like they are the one’s submitting harmful information. For example,

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7. 1. Finish direct instruction of ACT-persuasive essay writing 2. Compare/contrast initial ACT persuasive essay writing with new essay. 3. Construct a counter-claim for an ACT persuasive essay. 4. Self-assess improvement on ACT writing from initial “cold” writing to writing with instruction. Core Standards Addressed:  W.9-10.1:Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.  a.Introduce precise claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and create an organization that establishes clear relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.  b.Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly, supplying evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience’s knowledge level and concerns.  c.Use words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and counterclaims.  d. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing.  e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.

8. Add a transition that uses the language from your thesis statement: XXXXXXXXX is yet another reason why cyber- bullying has more severe long-term effects than cyber-bullying. Evidence/elaboration Example

9. Transitional word/phrase – second claim restated. Evidence/elaboration (2-3 sentences) Example

10. Add a transition that uses the language from your thesis statement: XXXXXXXXX is yet another reason why cyber- bullying has more severe long-term effects than cyber-bullying. Evidence/elaboration Example

11. Transitional word/phrase – second claim restated. Evidence/elaboration (2-3 sentences) Example

12.  Transitional word/phrase that shows contrast  The opposing side to your argument  At LEAST 3 reasons why the counter-claim is wrong

13. Re-wording/re-statement of thesis Reword major supporting claims Clincher: Drive home the point with your reader without unveiling new information (“clinch the win”) Might you be able to tie your clincher in with your hook?

14. Define the following (in your own words):  main claim/thesis  supporting claim  hook  Transition How have you improved as a writer by undergoing this week-long process?