1. You will need to go through the following handout where you will see a writing prompt and a not-so-successful thesis attempt.
On your own paper, I want you to do the following things.
A. On the BAD thesis.. tell me why it is bad. Specifically point out its negative feature(s)
B. Respond to the prompt creating an effective thesis.
C. Tell me why your thesis is, indeed, effective. (Go through the checklist).
Here is the link to the handout: Thesis Practice
Turn this in to me when you are done.
2. If you have time, and you need to work on your aphorism project, feel free to do so.
Homework for Monday, September 29th...
1. You need to print off two articles from an online news source (CNN, NBC, WSJ, NYT).. I would go to the opinion section (for the obvious reasons) and underline/highlight what you feel to be 3their THESIS/CLAIM..
Once you have done this... Please do the following:
1. Identify what you think would be the opposing argument (do your best)
2. Point out the parts of the thesis/claim formula
3. Identify the parts of the thesis/claim checklist and see how it aligns.
Be ready to talk about this on Monday. HAVE THE COPIES WITH YOU!
If you don't have a printer.. do the work.. then print once you get to school.
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