Objective: Research the format and parts of an argumentative essay, in order to write a strong claim.
Bellwork: What does hubris mean? Give an example of hubris in today’s world or your world and write a possible thesis statement using the definition and your opinion about hubris in today's world.
Assignments:
1. Post on a "new post" on your blog 4-5 questions regarding argumentative essay writing, creating a claim, and counterarguments.
2. Spend no more than 45 minutes conducting research on the internet to find information that answers your questions! You may use websites that are academic in nature. This means wikipedia, ask.com, any wiki site, yahoo asks, etc are NOT permitted.
3. Write a short 100 word reflection on what you discovered during your research and your research process. This must be POSTED on your blog underneath your questions.
4. Add the websites you used to your Works Cited page on your blog. Make sure you are using MLA style citation. (You may use an MLA citation generator or Microsoft Word's citation generator. Use these options: Citation Machine or Ref Me.) Or do a google search for citation
Generator MLA
5. Complete the EVIDENCE CHART. (This is due on Friday). Find the Evidence Chart here Click RIGHT HEREYou need to be able to log into your gmail to access the online copy of the Evidence Chart.
6. COMPLETE THE CLOSURE HERE FOR CREDIT FOR TODAY's work : CLOSURE.
7. If you need a copy of the Genre list (We will be working on the final product next week) CLICK NOW
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