1. Bell Ringer
29. sean swum only inside of the lane marker I guess because he aint that good a swimmer
30. kalidia has sang in there church choir more often then dolores has I believe
*You do NOT need your springboard book or 1 subject spiral
*You do need: 3-subject notebook, scissors and glue

2. Read the information in the box below
A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.
Marcus Garvey
Think carefully about the following statement.
Many people in the United States, as in other countries, struggle with identity. Often when people uproot themselves and their families from the familiar to the unknown, they tend to conform to the society that surrounds them.
Write an essay stating your position on whether it is better to conform to society’s status quo or to preserve your cultural beliefs and traditions.
Be sure to –
State your position clearly
Use appropriate organization
Provide support for your argument
Choose your words carefully
Edit your writing for grammar, mechanics, and spelling

3. Read the information in the box below
Our language is the reflection of ourselves. A language is an exact reflection of the character and growth of its speakers.
Cesar Chavez
Think carefully about the following statement.
Many school districts offer students who are native speakers of another language the opportunity to take classes in their native tongue (dual language programs) so that they can better understand their classes and not lag behind their peers. Some people believe that students need to be immersed in English in order to succeed.
Write an essay stating your position on whether or not non-native students would benefit by being placed in English-only classes.
Be sure to –
 State your position clearly
 Use appropriate organization
 Provide support for your argument
 Choose your words carefully
 Edit your writing for grammar, mechanics, and spelling

4. Parts of a persuasive essay foldable
Stagger the paper and fold it over-you should have 8 flaps
Label them:
Hook
Claim/thesis
Topic sentence
Example (ethos, logos, pathos)
Concluding sentence
Concession and rebuttal
Restatement of thesis
Call to action

5. Grab your reader’s attention
Hook
Grab your reader’s attention
There are many types of hooks
#1: Using the quotation from the prompt to start your essay
Write the quote and then explain what you think it means
This should take up no more than 3 lines

6. Write this on the second flap:
Thesis
Write this on the second flap:
A thesis statement is usually one sentence that appears at the end of the first paragraph
It is developed, supported, and explained in the course of the paper by examples and evidence
*Claim (opinion) + reason 1 + reason 2 = thesis*

7. Flocabulary: Thesis Statements
Answer the challenge questions Work with your partner on the “Is it a Good Thesis?” exercise

8. Exit Slip- 2 mins.
3 thesis questions