Feb. 21 class

1.      Write three different sentences with the same transition word of addition. Use a different kind of punctuation (comma or semi-colon) in each.

Additionally, in addition, also, as well as, furthermore, plus,

There are things I can do, maybe volunteer or donate. I could, additionally, join an organization.

Mike said dogs are smart; furthermore, they can be loyal.

OWL persuasion

1.      What is the author’s thesis?

2.      What does she do to support her viewpoint?

3.      Where does she acknowledge the opposition and refute?

4.      Are there any flaws in her argument? If so, where?

5.      Does she make any mistakes in her writing?

6.      Where does she use figurative language?

 

Transitions: 302-317

1.      What is a main point of the article?

2.      What did you learn that was new information?

3.      How did the article change your viewpoint about how we treat mental illness in the US?

4.      Credible, argument style, refutation

 

HW: Type a one-page paper that: summarizes and evaluates two of your sources. Summarizes: tells what it is about Evaluates: tells why it is good support for your point of view in your essay