April 19, 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:
At this point you have had two days to research your topic.
What are THREE resources you are definitely going to you use to support your argument?
Give a one sentence explanation for each resource you are using.
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
Dictionary Definition: to prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous
Your Definition:
Activity: Refute the counter-claim from above.
Activity:
Review the instructions and rubric if necessary.
If you need to continue researching, use 30 additional minutes 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 that should be worked on in class today.
Reminder
Graphic Organizer due tomorrow, April 20.
Additional Helpful Resources
Closure
What parts of the graphic organizer were the most helpful? Why?
What do you still need to complete?
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