1. English II—October 6, 2015 Daily Warm-up: What is an issue that would make you passionate enough to stand up and act? Would you choose to be aggressive or passive in your resistance? Why? Homework: – Reading Plus due Sunday at 11:59. – Study for Lesson 10 Vocabulary Quiz. – Independent Reading Project due Tuesday.

2. Lesson #10 Vocabulary periphery—n. the outer limits or edge of an area or object traumatic—adj. emotionally disturbing or distressing anachronism—n. a thing belonging or appropriate to a period other than that in which it exists, especially a thing that is conspicuously old-fashioned. euthanasia—n. the painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable and painful disease or in an irreversible coma. The practice is illegal in most countries. genealogy—n. a line of descent traced continuously from an ancestor.

3. Lesson #10 Vocabulary psychopath—n. a person suffering from chronic mental disorder with abnormal or violent social behavior anthropomorphic—adj. having human characteristics hypodermic—n. a hypodermic syringe or injection hierarchy—n. a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority dehydration—n. excessive loss of water from the body or from an organ or body part, as from illness or fluid deprivation

4. Issues of Social Injustice Racism Gender bias Prison issues Bullying Gun regulation Poverty Abuse Child welfare Ageism Sex trafficking War Voter rights Immigration Capital Punishment Equal Pay Religious issues To begin your research: Google—What are some issues with...? With your partner, discuss your topic. Come up with a claim and tell me what it is before the end of the period. Procon.org Debate.org

5. Argumentative Essay Outline I. Introduction – A. Hook (more than just a question, it must really make your reader interested in your essay). – B. Background and explanation of the issue. – C. Strong claim/thesis (We believe that_________________ because…) II. First point – A. You need a strong transition, and your first point should be your topic sentence. – B. Give at least three pieces of evidence to support your first point. Each piece of evidence should be its own sentence. – C. Closing sentence. III. Second Point – A. You need a strong transition, and your second point should be your topic sentence. – B. Give at least three pieces of evidence to support your second point. Each piece of evidence should be its own sentence. – C. Closing sentence. IV. Third Point – A. You need a strong transition, and your third point should be your topic sentence. – B. Give at least three pieces of evidence to support your third point. Each piece of evidence should be its own sentence. – C. Closing sentence.

6. Argumentative Essay Outline V. Counterclaim – A. Address the counterclaim (signal words: Others may believe that; It can be argued that; On the other hand; Another perspective is; One could argue that; Opponents disagree because) – B. Refute the counterclaim using evidence, data, facts, and logic (however; yet; but this interpretation is flawed/questionable; yet studies suggest; but what they fail to acknowledge is). VI. Conclusion – A. Restate your claim/thesis in a creative way that makes your argument clear to the reader. – B. Summarize the main points of your argument. – C. Provide a call to action. What should be done to fix the problem? What should someone do if he/she agrees with you?

7. The Structure of an Argument The Hook – The hook grab’s the reader’s attention. – It often establishes a connection between reader and writer and provides background information. – It can be, but is not limited to, an anecdote, an image, a definition, or a quotation. The Claim – The claim comes in the opening section of your paper. – It states your belief and what you wish to argue. – It can be straightforward and clear, for example, “I believe that...” Support: Reasons and Evidence – Your support is the reasoning behind your argument. – You provide supporting evidence for your claim (data, quotes, anecdotes, and so on) and use support to create logical appeals. Counterclaims: Concessions and refutations – A concession recognizes the arguments made by the other side. – A concession builds your credibility by objectively discussing the other side and granting that the other side has some validity. – Following the concession, a refutation argues at length against the opposing viewpoint by proving your side has MORE validity. Concluding Statement – A concluding statement draws your argument to a close, restates your claim, and makes a final appeal. – Avoid repeating information, but sum up your argument with a few final facts and appeals.