1. 11/13/06 BR- Did most Mesopotamians eat meat every day? Why or why not? Today: Preparing for your next writing assignment

2. MesopotamiaMesopotamia

3. Writing Assignment Question: Who had a better life, the people in ancient Mesopotamia or people of modern Chicago?Question: Who had a better life, the people in ancient Mesopotamia or people of modern Chicago? In this assignment you will write about what day to day life in Mesopotamia was like. You will also draw comparisons to the lives of people today.In this assignment you will write about what day to day life in Mesopotamia was like. You will also draw comparisons to the lives of people today. As with the last assignment, it will be important that you take a definitive stand in your thesis statement that is clearly written in your introduction paragraph.As with the last assignment, it will be important that you take a definitive stand in your thesis statement that is clearly written in your introduction paragraph. It will again be important to lay out arguments that support your thesis.It will again be important to lay out arguments that support your thesis. These arguments are supported by concrete examples from the class and the text.These arguments are supported by concrete examples from the class and the text. Question: Who had a better life, the people in ancient Mesopotamia or people of modern Chicago?Question: Who had a better life, the people in ancient Mesopotamia or people of modern Chicago? In this assignment you will write about what day to day life in Mesopotamia was like. You will also draw comparisons to the lives of people today.In this assignment you will write about what day to day life in Mesopotamia was like. You will also draw comparisons to the lives of people today. As with the last assignment, it will be important that you take a definitive stand in your thesis statement that is clearly written in your introduction paragraph.As with the last assignment, it will be important that you take a definitive stand in your thesis statement that is clearly written in your introduction paragraph. It will again be important to lay out arguments that support your thesis.It will again be important to lay out arguments that support your thesis. These arguments are supported by concrete examples from the class and the text.These arguments are supported by concrete examples from the class and the text.

4. Details: Your Paper Must.. Be typed in 12 point, times new roman font, double spaced, 1 inch margins, numbered pagesBe typed in 12 point, times new roman font, double spaced, 1 inch margins, numbered pages Have a cover page with the title of your paper, your name and the date.Have a cover page with the title of your paper, your name and the date. Be approximately 3 pages in length.Be approximately 3 pages in length. Cite the source of your evidence (more on this later..)Cite the source of your evidence (more on this later..) Be typed in 12 point, times new roman font, double spaced, 1 inch margins, numbered pagesBe typed in 12 point, times new roman font, double spaced, 1 inch margins, numbered pages Have a cover page with the title of your paper, your name and the date.Have a cover page with the title of your paper, your name and the date. Be approximately 3 pages in length.Be approximately 3 pages in length. Cite the source of your evidence (more on this later..)Cite the source of your evidence (more on this later..)

5. Academic Writing Structure Introduction, Body, ConclusionIntroduction, Body, Conclusion

6. IntroductionIntroduction Goes from general to specificGoes from general to specific Thesis statement is clearly written. The last sentence in the introduction is usually the thesis statement.Thesis statement is clearly written. The last sentence in the introduction is usually the thesis statement. Introduces arguments and evidence.Introduces arguments and evidence. Goes from general to specificGoes from general to specific Thesis statement is clearly written. The last sentence in the introduction is usually the thesis statement.Thesis statement is clearly written. The last sentence in the introduction is usually the thesis statement. Introduces arguments and evidence.Introduces arguments and evidence.

7. It is very difficult to say what is truly the best pizza in Chicago. There are many people in Chicago and it seems like every one of them has their idea of what makes the best pizza. In my opinion, Giordono’s pizza is the best pizza in Chicago. The have the best crust, its crispy and tasty and never greasy. Giordono’s pizza also has the best sauce. The sauce is the perfect blend of sweet and spicy and there’s never a shortage of sauce on each slice. Lastly, Giordono’s pizza is the best because they always use great cheese. Giordono’s pizza has tasty cheese that isn’t too greasy and tastes great. The cheese even tastes great when you warm up a leftover slice. While trying to determine the best pizza in Chicago can be hard, I can say without a doubt that Giordono’s pizza is the best. It is very difficult to say what is truly the best pizza in Chicago. There are many people in Chicago and it seems like every one of them has their idea of what makes the best pizza. In my opinion, Giordono’s pizza is the best pizza in Chicago. The have the best crust, its crispy and tasty and never greasy. Giordono’s pizza also has the best sauce. The sauce is the perfect blend of sweet and spicy and there’s never a shortage of sauce on each slice. Lastly, Giordono’s pizza is the best because they always use great cheese. Giordono’s pizza has tasty cheese that isn’t too greasy and tastes great. The cheese even tastes great when you warm up a leftover slice. While trying to determine the best pizza in Chicago can be hard, I can say without a doubt that Giordono’s pizza is the best.

8. BodyBody This is where the actual battle takes place. Each paragraph should deal with one argument or evidence relating to the argument.This is where the actual battle takes place. Each paragraph should deal with one argument or evidence relating to the argument.

9. ConclusionConclusion Similar to the Introduction but goes from specific to general.Similar to the Introduction but goes from specific to general. Thesis is clearly written. It is usually the FIRST sentence.Thesis is clearly written. It is usually the FIRST sentence. Reminds the reader of your arguments and your evidence.Reminds the reader of your arguments and your evidence. Similar to the Introduction but goes from specific to general.Similar to the Introduction but goes from specific to general. Thesis is clearly written. It is usually the FIRST sentence.Thesis is clearly written. It is usually the FIRST sentence. Reminds the reader of your arguments and your evidence.Reminds the reader of your arguments and your evidence.

10. In conclusion, Giordono’s pizza is the best pizza in Chicago. With its crispy, tastiness it clearly has the best crust. The perfect sauce, that is the right balance of sweet and spicy is a second reason. Lastly, the wonderful, gooey heaven that we call cheese is the cap to an awesome pizza. When you take all of these factors into consideration there can be no doubt that Giordono’s is the best pizza in Chicago. It’s true, picking the best pizza in a city like Chicago can be tough. If you have one slice of Giordono’s however you’ll realize that its an easy decision In conclusion, Giordono’s pizza is the best pizza in Chicago. With its crispy, tastiness it clearly has the best crust. The perfect sauce, that is the right balance of sweet and spicy is a second reason. Lastly, the wonderful, gooey heaven that we call cheese is the cap to an awesome pizza. When you take all of these factors into consideration there can be no doubt that Giordono’s is the best pizza in Chicago. It’s true, picking the best pizza in a city like Chicago can be tough. If you have one slice of Giordono’s however you’ll realize that its an easy decision

11. General Tips Make sure to indent.Make sure to indent. Watch out for homophones (their/there, concurred/conquered)Watch out for homophones (their/there, concurred/conquered) More is not better. Keep those sentences short. Break up your paragraphsMore is not better. Keep those sentences short. Break up your paragraphs Use appropriate languageUse appropriate language Don’t assume anything about what your reader knows. Lay it out for them.Don’t assume anything about what your reader knows. Lay it out for them. Make sure to indent.Make sure to indent. Watch out for homophones (their/there, concurred/conquered)Watch out for homophones (their/there, concurred/conquered) More is not better. Keep those sentences short. Break up your paragraphsMore is not better. Keep those sentences short. Break up your paragraphs Use appropriate languageUse appropriate language Don’t assume anything about what your reader knows. Lay it out for them.Don’t assume anything about what your reader knows. Lay it out for them.

12. Assignment for Wednesday Prepare an outline of your essay I. Introduction - Thesis: who had a better life? A. Argument 1 1. Evidence (briefly) 2. Evidence (briefly) 3. Evidence (briefly) B. Argument 2 1. Evidence (briefly) 1. Evidence (briefly) 2. Evidence (briefly) 3. Evidence (briefly) C. Argument 3 1. Evidence (briefly) 2. Evidence (briefly) 3. Evidence (briefly)

13. II. Body - Presentation of Arguments, Evidence II. Body - Presentation of Arguments, Evidence A. Argument 1 1. Evidence 2. Evidence 3. Evidence B. Argument 2 1. Evidence 1. Evidence 2. Evidence 3. Evidence C. Argument 3 1. Evidence 2. Evidence 3. Evidence

14. III. - Conclusion- Thesis: who had a better life? A. Argument 1 1. Evidence (briefly) 2. Evidence (briefly) 3. Evidence (briefly) B. Argument 2 1. Evidence (briefly) 2. Evidence (briefly) 3. Evidence (briefly) C. Argument 3 1. Evidence (briefly) 2. Evidence (briefly) 3. Evidence (briefly)