1. DO Now
Turn to page 75 & 76, and highlight the hook, claim, and at least two pieces of evidence in the argument.

2. Where is the Evidence? Structural Element Evidence Hook Claim Support

3. Find these elements in “An Indian Father’s Plea” pp 75-79
Look at the structure
Hook----paragraph 1
Claim---paragraph 1
Support—paragraphs 2-9
Reason
Evidence
Counterclaims—pg. 77
Concession---Paragraph 10
Refutation---Paragraph 11-20
Concluding Statements—
Paragraph 21
P. 74—outline
Find these elements in “An Indian Father’s Plea” pp 75-79

4. Vocabulary Concession: accepting something is true
It is true that parents have an effect on how you perceive the world.
Refutation: proof that something is wrong/false
However, it is not true that they are always the most important influence. Dee, as an example, wanted nothing to do with the life of her mother.

5. Socratic Circle one: My Counterclaim: Prepare a concession:
Teachers should sweat the small stuff to make sure that students don’t break the big rules.
Prepare a concession:
Explain how this might be true
Prepare a refutation:
Explain why I am still wrong, even though this counterclaim has some validity.

6. Socratic circle two My Counterclaim: Prepare a concession:
The school needs to install a digital jammer to block cell phone usage in the school.
Prepare a concession:
Explain how this might be true
Prepare a refutation:
Explain why I am still wrong, even though this counterclaim has some validity.

7. What factor (other than the ones in your thesis) influences Cultural perspective? How could you write a concession/ Refutation for that Factor?