1. 10/2/09 BR- Why were the Inca so much more susceptible to small pox than the Spanish Today: Writing An Essay about Geographic Luck

2. Academic Writing Structure ◊Introduction, Body, Conclusion

3. 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.

4. ◊ 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.

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

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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.

9. Writing Prompt: Jared Diamond says that the world is divided into “haves and have nots.” Some civilizations advanced faster than others because of “Geographic Luck.” Exapln What geographic luck is and how it works. Guns Germs and Steel Writing Assignment (60 points) Why did the world turn out like it did? Why did Columbus sail to the New World instead of the other way around? In this assignment you will critically analyze Jared Diamond’s theory of human development as presented in his work Guns, Germs, and Steel. In your explanation of his theory you must use examples from the film or our class discussion as evidence to support your writing. Writing Prompt: Jared Diamond says that the world is divided into “haves and have nots.” Some civilizations advanced faster than others because of “Geographic Luck.” Exapln What geographic luck is and how it works.

10. Your paper must follow these guidelines: - 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. - A draft of your paper is due on Monday, September 27. - The final draft will be due on Friday, October 1. - Use proper writing style and suggestions from the presentation - Plagiarism is strictly forbidden!

11. ◊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!

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

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