1. English II
Argument and Research

2. Flashback Quiz
What are the fours types of evidence we learned about in last class. You may use your notes. 1. 2. 3. 4.

3. Review
What do you know about an essay?

4. Review
What is the difference between an informational essay and an argument?

5. Argument vs. Informational
Paragraph by paragraph

6. Essay
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7. Basic structure: Introduction Topic sentence Background information
Thesis statement or claim

8. Body 1, Body 2, Body 3
Topic sentence
Evidence
Explanation

9. Conclusion
Review main points in 2-3 sentences.

10. Essay Types
Informational Essay
Argumentative Essay

11. Look at The Two Essays
Read them and as a group identify if it is an Argumentative essay or an informational essay.
Explain how you know what type it is.

14. Exit Quiz
What is the biggest difference between an informational essay and an argumentative essay?

15. November 12 Target: I can research a topic Agenda: iSafe video
Go over outline
Finish research
Write introduction
Begin reading Act 1

16. Quiz
Name the 4 types of evidence 1. 2. 3. 4.

17. Research Essay
Does you culture believe in the supernatural?

18. Outline Introduction:
Topic
My culture believes in the supernatural.
Background:
what is the supernatural?
Thesis statement:
My culture believes in witches, ghosts, and magic.

19. Body 1 Topic: Evidence: Explain the evidence:
My culture believes in witches.
Evidence:
Tell me what it is and give evidence from a website.
Explain the evidence:
The evidence shows that ….

20. Body 2 Topic: Evidence: Explain the evidence:
My culture believes in ghosts.
Evidence:
Tell me what it is and give evidence from a website.
Explain the evidence:
The evidence shows that ….

21. Body 3 Topic: Evidence: Explain the evidence:
My culture believes in magic.
Evidence:
Tell me what it is and give evidence from a website.
Explain the evidence:
The evidence shows that ….

22. Conclusion
Overall, my culture believes in witches, ghosts, and magic. My culture also believes in many more supernatural things.

23. Evidence
Evidence:
Website