April 18, 2017
E.Q: Argue whether or not the American Dream is real.
Research the topic to support your claim.
Create Cornell Notes and organize ideas using graphic organizers.
Obj: I can argue whether or not the American Dream is real.
I can research the topic to support my claim.
I can create Cornell Notes and organize ideas using graphic organizers.
Starter:
As you continue to research, you should decide and know what lens you will use to create your argument i.e. race, gender, education, time, etc. Which lens are leaning towards?
Explain why this appeals to you.
Vocabulary:
Word: Counter-Claim
Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition: an opposing claim
Your Definition:
Activity: Give an example of a counter-claim to the statement listed:
Pizza is the best food ever.
According to a 2016 study, "Some 15 percent of Americans list pizza as their favorite comfort food, nearly double that of any other food choice, according to a study conducted by the Harris Poll, one of the longest running surveys measuring public opinion in the United States" (cnbc.com).
Word: Refute
Part of Speech: Verb
Your Definition:
Activity: Refute the counter-claim from above.
Activity:
Read through the instructions and rubric.
Then, begin researching this topic to support your argument.
Take Cornell notes to gather information.
Remember, that you need to have at least THREE outside sources.
Use the graphic organizer to help you. This is a requirement for your writing process.
Reminder
Graphic Organizer due Thursday, April 20.
Additional Helpful Resources
Closure:
What is at least ONE resource you will use from the pieces we have read in class?
Why did you chose it?
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