December 8, 2016 - Thursday

Reminder:

You MUST be physically present the day of the exam. This is college policy.

Our exam is Thursday, December 15, 2016.
AM Class: 8:00-9:50.
PM Class: 12:00-1:50

You MUST be present on exam day. You may take the exam at either time.

Class Work

AM Class: Finish In the Time of the Butterflies and discuss.

AM and  PM Classes: share and review introductions - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDUPpKDQZIE
     A. Does the introduction capture the attention of the reader?
     B. Is the topic clearly identified?
     C. Is the author's position on the topic clear?
     D. Is there sufficient information to convince the reader that the topic is important and warrants the reading of the rest of the essay?

What to include in your essay:

•      Introduction (See above for details)
•     Body -
• 3-5 clear reasons why the reader should believe you, the writer
• These reasons need to be clearly supported with evidence . (Use in-text citations)
• Literature, statistics, current media, news, interviews, art, quotations, history, etc. Persuade with these. You have a graphic organizer for this.
• Your own thoughts about the subject - written in 3rd person unless you are including a personal example.
• Conclusion - include possible solutions to the problem. A good conclusion . . . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2L7aeO9fBzE

How to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAmgEa1B1vI

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/argument.htm

More information: https://www.kibin.com/essay-writing-blog/argumentative-essay-outline/

Pep talk! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYo6XGDe_z8

Bring your rough draft to  the exam. Be sure you have a paper and electronic copy! During the exam you will:
1. Peer edit papers
2. Review and revise your essay
3. POST your final copy in CANVAS and submit a paper copy.
4. Submit your paper draft and peer editing notes.
5. Wave "good-bye" and go forth to enjoy the holidays and move on with life!