1. 11/04/10 BR- Describe how electricityis important to our daily lives?
Today: Writing An Essay About Escaping a A Technology Trap
1. Finish the video
2. Review the Assignment

2. Get out a piece of paper..
In 3 minutes, write down everything you think you would need to have, know, or be able to get if the elctricity were to go out - permanently!

3. Take your papers.. (10 Minutes)
Break into groups of 3-4 people
Share what you wrote down.
Add things that other people say
Use the discussion to correct your ideas.

4. Academic Writing Structure
Introduction, Body, Conclusion

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

6. It is very difficult to say what is truly the best pizza in Chicago
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.

7. Body
This is where the actual argument takes place. Each paragraph should deal with one argument or evidence relating to the argument.

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

9. In conclusion, Giordono’s pizza is the best pizza in Chicago
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

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

11. Writing Prompt: Imagine that the electricty goes out on Saturday at 9:08 AM. You are caight in a technology trap. It looks like the electricty will be out for at least a few days and maybe longer. It may never come back! Describe the steps you would take to survive. Write about your plan to survive in 3 phases. - Immediate Survival - Longer Term Survival - Survival of Civilization

12. Your paper must follow these guidelines:
- At least 1 and no more than 2 double spaced pages, typed in Times New Roman, 12 pt. font. 1 inch margins with numbered pages. - A cover sheet with your name, title of the paper, and the date. Monday, November The final draft will be due on Monday, November Use proper writing style and suggestions from the presentation - Plagiarism is strictly forbidden!

13. Prewriting: (what you do before you write)
1. Look at the writing prompt. Circle key terms and underline words that will help you answer the question.
2. Look at your notes, the graphic organizers and the video guides.
3. Sketch an rough outline of your essay including the introduction, body and conclusion.
4. Write an introduction paragraph. This must include your thesis statement and mention what your main supporting arguments will be.
Make It a goal for today to write an introduction paragraph - I will be happy to check it before you go!

14. Assignment for Monday
Create an outline for your essay AND an introduction paragraph.

15. Geographic Luck: Based on the land you started in Farming Animals
Advanced Civilization depended on: