1. What is a clause? Determine if the following are sentences? Write each sentence and cite evidence to say whether they are sentences or not. 1.He smiles. 2. Autumn leaves twirled gently to the ground. 3. The park district will open an outdoor ice skating rink in November.

2. E.Q. How do I write an opposite side statement? What is a clause + an opinion? ELACC8W1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons and evidence. Today I will identify and practice piecing together the parts of an argumentative introduction.

3. Types of Clauses

4. Length does not determine what is and is not a sentence. Regardless of how long or short a group of words is, it needs two parts to be a sentence: a subject and a predicate. The subject tells us who or what. The predicate tells us what’s happening.

5. Who or what? What about it? Hesmiles. Autumn leaves twirl gently to the ground. The park district will open an outdoor ice skating rink in November. These two parts connect to form a basic sentence, also known as an independent clause.

6. Piecing Together the Introduction Clause + Claim ThreeHookOnly. Reason 1 Reason 2 Opposite Side Statement

7. Building a Strong Introduction 1.Monster The Topic 2.Hook the Reader 3.Opposite Side Statement 4.Clause + Claim

8. Opposite Side Statements Opposite Side Sentence Starters: Many people think… Granted, some people believe… It could be argued that… Many people might say… On one hand, … Although misguided, some people might actually argue that… There is a great deal of support for… Some people support… (NAME A GROUP like teachers, teenagers, bankers, parents, lawmakers) support… One argument may be that… Don’t have a clear OTHER side? Always use this if you are unsure: Granted, there are probably many different viewpoints about (YOUR TOPIC).

9. Teacher’s Model Question/Topic: Should homework be banned? Students need homework grades to help boost possible low test/quiz grades. Homework should NOT be banned. Homework should NOT be banned. Homework should be banned. Students need to practice skills learned in class so that they don’t forget them. Hook: 1.Momma always says, “Practice makes perfect.” Opposite Side Statement: Many people think homework should be banned..

10. Clause + Claim Claim Sentence Starters: Despite other opinions, I support…… While others may disagree, I propose… When it comes down to it, I argue… After weighing different factors, I posit… While there are different ideas, I suggest… I think that after hearing my points, it will be clear that… Despite different ideas, I believe…

11. Teacher’s Model Question/Topic: Should homework be banned? Students need homework grades to help boost possible low test/quiz grades. Homework should NOT be banned. Homework should NOT be banned. Homework should be banned. Students need to practice skills learned in class so that they don’t forget them. Hook: 1.Momma always says, “Practice makes perfect.” Opposite Side Statement: Many people think homework should be banned. Clause + Claim: Despite others opinion, I support not banning homework..

12. Guided Practice Question/Topic: Should students earn pay for good grades? Working for pay would teach responsibility Students shouldn’t earn pay for good grades Students should earn pay for good grades. Money would motivate students to learn. Hook: Create a hook. Opposite Side Statement: Create an opposite side statement. Clause + Claim: Create a clause + claim.

13. Independent Practice Topic: Choose 2 monsters you already worked on. 1.Create a Hook (use one of the 2 you will master) 2. Create a Opposite Side Statement 3. Create a Clause + Claim.

14. 3-2-1! 3- Opposite Side Statements you used 2- of your favorite 1-Your least favorite