Today, we took the sentence diagramming quiz on Lessons 16-18. Afterwards, we looked at two sample introductory paragraphs to an argumentative essay (handout to be posted online on Tuesday). Each had merits and weaknesses, but one was more effective than the other (not necessarily better). Afterwards, you worked in small groups to draft your own sample introductions. While you worked, I checked your research articles. For those of you who are having issues finding something of use, go see Mrs. Ihrke. The woman is a font of profoundly useful information, and can give you tailored advice that will help get you going in the right direction, if not right to your actual destination.
For those of you who are dealing with school related issues (any school, not necessarily limited to USM), you might also try http://www.eric.ed.gov/. ERIC is a database of education related articles.
Homework for tonight:
Prepare TWO possible introductions to your own essay. They should be quite different from one another. Try using different appeals in your opening (e.g. one logical and data based, on pathetic and anecdotal). You'll need to have a good idea of just what it is you want your reader to feel or think by the end in order to craft this well, so give it some serious thought.
Tomorrow, groups 4 and 6 will meet in the computer lab to work on your essays, and group 2 will do the same on Wednesday.
Bon soir, mes amis.
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