Tonight's Homework...
1.) Topic vs. Thesis Practice: To extend our learning from today's class, please complete the worksheet issued at the end of class. Read the side of the worksheet titled "Prewriting," paying close attention to the example "interesting topic/subject" that is extended into a thesis statement. Then, on the reverse side of the paper, choose any THREE topics and extend them into thesis statements. (If you need reminders on how a topic is different than a thesis, review your notes from today's lesson. Also remember the one-word and phrase topics we brainstormed in class.)
2.) Twenty-Minute Habit, Log. Remember: you may read both "I Pledge..." books as well as any literary or informational text that interests and challenges you.
3.) 120-Second Speech. Review the scoring criteria. Are you preparing?
Reminders:
No MUGS or Word Attack this week in order to focus more on writing skills.
