In Class:
Journal-- Free-write, using the following quote as a jumping off point: “Success is not final; failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.” - Winston Churchill
10 minutes of independent, guided GMX work time.
Lesson on Thesis Statements:
Reminder--thesis statement: one to three sentences which expresses your main point, argument, or idea.
While there are many different ways to construct a thesis statement, another strategy we will learn is the T3 Statement.
T: General topic, position, idea, or argument
3: Three independent but related support ideas or "breakdown points."
Ex.: T: Wool sweaters are the best. 3: Wool sweaters are fuzzy, warm, and super hip.
T3: Wool sweaters are the best because they are fuzzy, warm, and super hip.
[Alternatively, you can combine or revise your "3" to be more or fewer than 3. Consider Wool sweaters are the best because they are comfortable and fashionable, or Wool sweaters are the best because they make me feel good and look good.]
Lesson on Paragraph Organization:
Using a T3 statement to outline our paragraph, we can use the "stoplight" method.
Stop -- Evidence, Topic Sentence (T3, O/P, etc.)
detail, or explanation Main Point #1
Slow -- Breakdown Detail/explanation
point Main Point #2
Go -- Topic Detail/explanation
sentence or thesis Main Point #3
Detail/explanation
Wrap-up sentence (re-state thesis) OR Transition to next paragraph
Ex: Wool sweaters are the best because they are fuzzy, warm, and super hip. Wool sweaters are fun to wear because they are fuzzy and comfortable. They might be itchy sometimes, but they are worth the risk. I also love them for their warmth. Even on a snowy day like today, I stay nice and toasty. Furthermore, they are very fashionable. Everybody knows I look good in a wool sweater. In conclusion, wool sweaters are my favorite because of their comfortable and fashionable attributes.
Preparation for Timed Writing #3. Defined and discussed heteronormativity: a prejudiced worldview that considers heterosexuality to be the standard or normalcy by which sexuality and gender are measured. Includes distinct and specific ideas about sex, sexuality, gender identity, and gender roles.
Screened the first 9 minutes of "All You Need is Love?" and distributed "The M-Word: Why It Matters to Me" by Andrew Sullivan.
Exit ticket: Name one person toward whom you will express gratitude today.
Homework:
Read "The M-Word" and prepare for TW #3.
Reminder--thesis statement: one to three sentences which expresses your main point, argument, or idea.
While there are many different ways to construct a thesis statement, another strategy we will learn is the T3 Statement.
T: General topic, position, idea, or argument
3: Three independent but related support ideas or "breakdown points."
Ex.: T: Wool sweaters are the best. 3: Wool sweaters are fuzzy, warm, and super hip.
T3: Wool sweaters are the best because they are fuzzy, warm, and super hip.
[Alternatively, you can combine or revise your "3" to be more or fewer than 3. Consider Wool sweaters are the best because they are comfortable and fashionable, or Wool sweaters are the best because they make me feel good and look good.]
Lesson on Paragraph Organization:
Using a T3 statement to outline our paragraph, we can use the "stoplight" method.
Stop -- Evidence, Topic Sentence (T3, O/P, etc.)
detail, or explanation Main Point #1
Slow -- Breakdown Detail/explanation
point Main Point #2
Go -- Topic Detail/explanation
sentence or thesis Main Point #3
Detail/explanation
Wrap-up sentence (re-state thesis) OR Transition to next paragraph
Ex: Wool sweaters are the best because they are fuzzy, warm, and super hip. Wool sweaters are fun to wear because they are fuzzy and comfortable. They might be itchy sometimes, but they are worth the risk. I also love them for their warmth. Even on a snowy day like today, I stay nice and toasty. Furthermore, they are very fashionable. Everybody knows I look good in a wool sweater. In conclusion, wool sweaters are my favorite because of their comfortable and fashionable attributes.
Preparation for Timed Writing #3. Defined and discussed heteronormativity: a prejudiced worldview that considers heterosexuality to be the standard or normalcy by which sexuality and gender are measured. Includes distinct and specific ideas about sex, sexuality, gender identity, and gender roles.
Screened the first 9 minutes of "All You Need is Love?" and distributed "The M-Word: Why It Matters to Me" by Andrew Sullivan.
Exit ticket: Name one person toward whom you will express gratitude today.
Homework:
Read "The M-Word" and prepare for TW #3.
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